Remaining undefeated in the Cartier Queen's Cup, Monterosso Polo Team captured the 12-9 victory over White Crane in the second quarterfinal for their fifth consecutive victory entering the semifinals.
Monterosso Polo Team outshot White Crane 24-13, utilizing their extra opportunities to pull away in the game. Conceding the first two goals, Monterosso Polo Team organized and score six unanswered goals to produce a string offensive showing that saw five goals each from Ignacio Toccalino and David Stirling. The fast paced game with few fouls was ultimately decided in open play where Monterosso Polo Team excelled to capture the 12-9 victory.
Holding two-goals on handicap, White Crane quickly doubled that lead to four on two goals from Nico Pieres. Despite the large deficit, Monterosso Polo Team found their stride to score the next six goals, four coming from Toccalino, while keeping White Crane without a goal into the third chukka. White Crane made apush to pull even, but Monterosso Polo Team maintained the two goal advantage entering halftime.
Opening the second half with a goal from Alessandro Bazzoni, Monterosso Polo Team took control of the game, extending their lead to four and leaving White Crane in need of offense to close the gap. James Harper stepped into the forefront, scoring three unanswered goals that quickly brought White Crane within one and changing the dynamic of the game. However, remaining collected, Monterosso Polo Team turned to Stirling, who's two goals sealed the victory after their defense held White Crane to a scoreless final chukka. The result was a 12-9 victory and a place in the semifinals.