EMAAR Polo Cup Subsidiary Semi-Finals: Noon and Ankora/Lamar Secure Dramatic Victories at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club

Top-level polo action thrilled fans on February 12 as the Subsidiary Semi-Finals of the EMAAR Polo Cup 2026 produced commanding performances, dramatic momentum swings and elite horsemanship.

Global viewers followed every chukker live via Buzzer’s international livestream, further expanding the reach of UAE polo.

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Noon defeat El Basha 7–3

Noon delivered one of the most complete team displays of the tournament, establishing control from the very first throw-in. A fast старт in the opening chukker handed them a 2–0 advantage, and their structure in defense ensured the tempo stayed in their favor.

By halftime, Noon had stretched the margin to 3–1. El Basha pushed hard and briefly reignited the contest by closing to 3–2, but the response was immediate. Noon accelerated again, finishing the third chukker 4–2 before adding further goals — including a key penalty conversion — to seal an emphatic 7–3 triumph.

Rashid Alabbar spearheaded the scoring effort, guiding Noon confidently into the next stage of the competition.

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Ankora/Lamar edge Ghrghar 7–5 in a back-and-forth battle

Where the first semi-final highlighted control, the second delivered pure drama.

Ghrghar opened the scoring through Lucero Monteverde, but Ankora/Lamar answered instantly with two rapid goals. The opening chukker ended level at 2–2, setting the tone for a match defined by constant shifts in momentum.

Ankora/Lamar moved in front before Ghrghar drew even following a tense VAR moment, then completed the turnaround to lead 4–3 by the end of the second chukker.

The third period proved decisive. Ankora/Lamar regrouped, equalised, and then surged ahead to build a two-goal cushion at 6–4. In the final chukker, José Riglos Jr. added another to extend the advantage. Ghrghar found a late reply, yet time ran out as Ankora/Lamar secured a thrilling 7–5 victory.

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