Sunday, February 10, 2013

Abu Dhabi Polo Team qualifies for the Semi-Finals of the Dubai Silver Cup 2013, Dubai:

Abu Dhabi Polo Team secured their seat for the semi-finals of the Dubai Silver Cup by winning today against Mahra Polo Team 5-3. During the semi-finals Abu Dhabi Polo Team will face the tournaments’ highest goalers, Ghantoot Polo Team, on Tuesday 12th February at 2.30pm.


At today’s match Abu Dhabi Polo Team started off strong from the outset, played aggressively and focused by bringing out their best horses right in the first chukka which took the team to a three point lead. Starting off on a strong foot the team continued playing consistently, kept control throughout the match, progressed and grew cohesiveness throughout the four chukkas finally winning the game by a 2-point lead. In the past matches of the Dubai Silver Cup, Abu Dhabi Polo Team has been plagued by consecutive bad luck with 2 injured players, narrowly missed goals and loosing by the skin of their teeth. 

After todays’ win, Faris Al Yebhouni, captain of Abu Dhabi Polo Team expressed his contentment:
“There was a lack of cohesiveness but we made progress since the last matches and I think that we are back on track. Today, everyone in the team was playing really well and we are back on form. Now with luck on our side I am very excited to see how the semi-finals will transpire on Tuesday. Ghantoot is a very tough team to play against; it has great players and excellent horses. If we can keep our heads about us, I think we can surprise some people.”

Abu Dhabi Polo Team has made headlines in the past years by winning the UAE’s most prestigious tournaments such as the Dubai Polo Gold Cup in 2011, the Silver Cup in 2012 and the subsidiary final of the Gold Cup in 2012.  Abu Dhabi Polo Team is the brainchild of Faris Al Yebhouni who is also the captain of the team.

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