PBS vs Cerberus-KMK
PBS Team: Finn Campbell, Petra Spanko, Bruno Paz, Tomas Palacios
Cerberus-KMK Team: Freddy Leyland, Alex Sorensen, Tomy Iriarte, JJ Diaz Alberdi
The AHPC League kicked off with an exhilarating opening match between PBS Polo and Cerberus-KMK. The game started with a slow first chukka as players warmed up, but the momentum quickly shifted once the first goal was scored, sparking dynamic plays from both teams.
Cerberus showcased skillful drives led by Tomy Iriarte, while PBS displayed impressive teamwork, with notable contributions from Finn and Petra. By the fourth chukka, PBS found their rhythm, evening the score at 3-3 and heightening the suspense.
Despite PBS’s determined efforts and cohesive plays, Cerberus maintained their composure, demonstrating resilience and executing decisive defensive strategies. Their teamwork ultimately secured them a hard-fought victory as the winners of the league’s opening match.
Match Progression: Cerberus-KMK vs PBS Polo
1-0 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 4-3
A Round Robin Match in polo is a thrilling tournament format where three teams compete in shorter games within the same match. For the AHPC November League, the teams were:
- Team A: AM Polo: Sheika Alya Al Maktoum, Ciro Urturi, Ramiro Zavaleta, Pali Urquiza
- Team B: Mehran: Danny Hashmi, Karim Drif, JJ Diaz Alberdi, Tomy Iriarti
- Team C: Wolves: H.H Habtoor Al Habtoor, Nico Petracchi, Juan Guevara, Guillermo Cuitino
Each team competed in two short games (typically 2 or 3 chukkers), with the title awarded to the team with the most wins or the highest goal difference across all matches. Mehran emerged victorious today, claiming the championship in this thrilling and fast-paced format that kept both players and spectators on the edge of their seats.
Here’s how it unfolded:
1st Match: AM Polo faced off against Mehran in the first match.
Match Progression: AM Polo vs Mehran (Chukkers 1 and 2)
3-1 | 4-5
2nd Match: AM Polo then faced Wolves in the second game.
Match Progression: AM Polo vs Wolves (Chukkers 3, 4 and 5)
1-0 | 2-2 | 5-2
Third Match: Mehran went head-to-head with Wolves in the last segment.
Match Progression: Mehran vs Wolves (Chukkers 6 and 7)
3-1 | 2-4