The last of the qualification matches was between UAE Polo and Habtoor Polo teams with Lucas Monteverde Jr. taking the first goal for UAE Polo.
Habtoor Polo took the lead early from its opponent with 2 goals from the 8-goal Argentine – Bautista Bayugar. UAE Polo turned things around by the end of the second chukker as Tommy Beresford carved a 1-goal lead for the team. Fighting for their spot in the tournament, the next chukker saw the players of UAE Polo deliver goals enough to place the team in a comfortable lead by 4 goals. UAE Polo kept advancing its lead in spite of Habtoor Polo’s attempts to close in on its opponent and the game ended with a final score of 12 goals to 9.
Match Progression: 1 – 2 | 4 – 3 | 8 – 4 | 9 – 6 | 12 – 9
Top Scorer: Tommy Beresford, 6 goals
As five of the teams had each won a game, a series of penalty shoot-outs followed that finalized the schedule of the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup Quarterfinals.
The first of the quarterfinals will be between Zedan Polo and Clinova-Scone Polo teams is scheduled on Sunday, 30th January at 15:00 on Field 1 of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.