
In one of the more anticipated matches of the Cartier Queen’s Cup, undefeated UAE Polo Team met Murus Sanctus-La Magdeleine to determine the top team in League One. Behind an 8-1 run in the second half, Murus Sanctus-La Magdeleine handed UAE Polo Team their first loss of the tournament with an impressive 15-10 victory.
Proving to be an unstoppable force in the second half, Murus Sanctus-La Magdeleine dominated possession to produce four goals from the field and four from the penalty line during an 8-1 run. Shooting 10 for 19 in the match, Caset and Sola provided a formidable duo while Matt Perry assisted on three goals in an impressive attack. UAE Polo Team suffered their first loss after being held to just one field goal in the second half. Receiving nine penalty attempts, UAE Polo Team had their opportunities to remain undefeated but ultimately were unable to slow the potent Murus Sanctus- La Magdeleine offense in the 15-10 defeat.
Displaying their offensive firepower in the first chukka, Murus Sanctus-La Magdeleine took an early 3-1 lead that was capped off by an astounding neckshot goal from Caset just inches from the end line that bounced inside the post. Moments into the second chukka, it seemed as if Murus Sanctus-La Magdeleine were going to run away with the game, taking the 5-1 lead after back-to-back goals from Caset and Sola, but a determined UAE Polo Team fought their way back into the game. Three fouls resulted in two penalty conversions for UAE Polo Team while Tomas Panelo added a goal from the field during a three-goal stretch that gave the momentum to UAE Polo Team. As he has done throughout the tournament, Beresford pushed UAE Polo Team forward, collecting a goal and an assist to erase the early deficit and leave the game tied at 6-all.
Exchanging goals to begin the second half, Murus Sanctus-La Magdeleine and UAE Polo Team seemed evenly matched, but the game changed in an instant. Perfect 4 for 4 shooting from the field while holding UAE Polo Team without a shot propelled Murus Sanctus-La Magdeleine into the commanding four-goal lead. Two goals each from Caset and Sola during the run left UAE Polo Team desperate to slow the attack, but the fifth chukka sealed the game for Murus Sanctus-La Magdeleine. Foul trouble for UAE Polo Team sent Caset to the penalty line three times and he took advantage of each opportunity, finishing with his ninth goal on a Penalty 4 conversion. Facing a seven-goal difference on the scoreboard, UAE Polo Team were unable to pull within reach in their first loss of the tournament.