Eleven well-prepared teams took to the field to honour the four-decade legacy of the Phoenician Cup. Over nearly two weeks in July, the tournament delivered 21 electrifying matches that left spectators spellbound. Here are some of the standout games that captured the hearts of polo fans.
Participating Teams
LILIENBACH/BAJAJ POLO
Vishwarupe Bajaj 0
Nicholas Hiller 1
Chris Mackenzie 6
Federico Boudou 4
SIGNET POLO TEAM LTD
Gleb Fetisov 0
James Mann 3
James Emlyn 3
John Paul Clarkin 6
THE MIRROR
Sarkis Gabrelian 0
Felix Toccalino 2
Nicolas Roberts 4
Javier Guerrero 6
QUIANTO CAPITAL POLO TEAM
Victoria Meneghetti -1
Justo del Carril 2
Beltran Di Paola 3
Teodoro Lacau 7
MAD DOGS
Ramon Pepa 1
Alan Fall 1
Pedro Harrison 5
Oliver Cudmore 5
TCHOGAN/POLO PERFORMANCE
Heiko Voelker 0
Nina Clarkin 3
William Harper 4
William Emerson 5
SHORELINE
Tunde Karim 0
Adebayo Karim 2
Ed Banner Eve 5
Santiago de Estrada 5
BEL POLO TEAM
Henry Lunn 1
Abhimanyu Pathak 3
Evan Power 3
Tommy Severn 5
LA PEDROSA
Marcos Vivian 0
Tomas Ruiz Guinazu 4
Matias Amaya 5
Roddy Williams 3
BLENHEIM
George Blandford 0
Kian Hall 4
Tom Brodie 5
David Ashby 3
ANKORA
Rayyan Al Ajaji 0
Catalina Lavinia 2
Jose Araya 6
Lachlan Gilmore 4
Semi-Final 1: Tchogan/Polo Performance vs Cool Hooves Polo
Date: 11 July
The first semi-final saw a dominant performance by Tchogan/Polo Performance against Cool Hooves Polo. Starting with a points advantage, Tchogan didn’t ease up—maintaining relentless pressure and racking up goal after goal. They finished with 8.5 points, securing a comfortable 3.5-point win.
Winner: Tchogan/Polo Performance ( 8.5-5 )
Semi-Final 2: The Mirror vs Shoreline
The next game was a thrilling contest between The Mirror and Shoreline. This one was comparatively a closer game. Both teams performed exceptionally well; anyone could have picked up the win. But in the end, fate sided with The Mirror, which ended up on the winning side.
Winner: The Mirror ( 6-5 )
Sub-Semi-Final 1: Quianto Capital Polo Team vs Lilienbach/Bajaj Polo
Date: 11 July
Along with the mainline championship, a sub-semi-final game was held between Quianto Capital Polo Team and Lilienbach/Bajaj Polo, where the former team had a points advantage. Both teams had a close game. Lilienbach/Bajaj Polo put up a great fight, not making it easy for Quianto Capital Polo Team. However, Quianto Capital smashed a couple of goals to win the game.
Winner: Quianto Capital Polo Team ( 6.5-5 )
Sub-Semi-Final 2: Mad Dogs vs Blenheim
The teams of Mad Dogs and Blenheim played the second semi-final. Despite not being a high-scoring game, the match was no less exciting. Just a single point decided the fate of the game, and the team that weighed a little heavy on points was Mad Dogs.
Winner: Mad Dogs ( 5-4 )
Sub-Final: Quianto Capital Polo Team vs Mad Dogs
Date: 13 July
Both teams had been in extraordinary form, but only one could have been victorious here. The teams proceeded with caution, paying close attention not to concede too many goals. Finally, Quianto Capital scored a couple of extra goals before the final bell and went home on a high note.
Winners: Quianto Capital Polo Team ( 6-4 )
Final: The Mirror vs Tchogan/Polo Performance
Date: 13 July
After a long-awaited turn of events, The Mirror finally came face to face with the mighty Tchogan/Polo Performance. Both teams gave each other a fair fight and gave the audience the thrill of a tight contest. The final moment of glory shone upon the team of The Mirror, who had the gods of fortune favouring them and became the champions of the 2025 Phoenician Cup.
Winners: The Mirror ( 7-6 )
| Date | Round | Team | Goals | Team | Goals |
| 28 June 2025 | Qualy | Lilienbach/ Bajaj Polo | 7 | Signet Polo Team Ltd | 3 |
| 30 June 2025 | Qualy | The Mirror | 7 | Quianto Capital Polo Team | 5.5 |
| 30 June 2025 | Qualy | Tchogan/ Polo Performance | 8 | Mad Dogs | 5 |
| 1 July 2025 | Qualy | Signet Polo Team Ltd | 7 | Shoreline | 6 |
| 2 July 2025 | Qualy | Bel Polo Team | 5 | Signet Polo Team Ltd | 3 |
| 3 July 2025 | Qualy | The Mirror | 8 | La Pedrosa | 5 |
| 5 July 2025 | Qualy | Cool Hooves Polo | 7 | Blenheim | 6.5 |
| 5 July 2025 | Qualy | Shoreline | 6 | Bel Polo Team | 5 |
| 5 July 2025 | Qualy | Mad Dogs | 7 | Standing Rock | 3 |
| 8 July 2025 | Qualy | Shoreline | 8 | Lilienbach/ Bajaj Polo | 7 |
| 8 July 2025 | Qualy | Blenheim | 8 | Ankora | 7 |
| 9 July 2025 | Qualy | Lilienbach/ Bajaj Polo | 6 | Bel Polo Team | 3 |
| 9 July 2025 | Qualy | Cool Hooves Polo | 13 | Ankora | 6.5 |
| 9 July 2025 | Qualy | Tchogan/ Polo Performance | 6 | Standing Rock | 4 |
| 9 July 2025 | Qualy | Quianto Capital Polo Team | 8.5 | La Pedrosa | 4 |
| 11 July 2025 | Semi-Final | Tchogan/ Polo Performance | 8.5 | Cool Hooves Polo | 5 |
| 11 July 2025 | Semi-Final | The Mirror | 6 | Shoreline | 5 |
| 11 July 2025 | Sub- Semi-Final | Quianto Capital Polo Team | 6.5 | Lilienbach/ Bajaj Polo | 5 |
| 11 July 2025 | Sub- Semi-Final | Mad Dogs | 5 | Blenheim | 4 |
| 13 July 2025 | Sub-Final | Quianto Capital Polo Team | 6 | Mad Dogs | 4 |
| 13 July 2025 | Final | The Mirror | 7 | Tchogan/ Polo Performance | 6 |
