Scone Polo and Monterosso Polo Team Advance in Cartier Queen's Cup

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The first two finals in the Cartier Queen's Cup began with a competitive match between Scone Polo and King Power. Scoring the only two goals of the final chukka, Scone Polo captured the 9-7 victory to book the first spot in the semifinals.

Outshooting Scone Polo 22-12, King Power had their opportunities to take the win from the field, but the difference in the game was ultimately decided from the penalty line. Converting 5 of their 6 opportunities, Scone Polo scored all of their penalties in the second half to help capture the victory. Poroto and Adolfo Cambiaso combined for two field goals each, while King Power's duo of Hilario Ulloa and Francisco Elizalde tried to respond but the inaccurate shooting proved to be their downfall in the 9-7 defeat.

Score Table King Power vs Scone

Shooting at goal seven times in the first chukka, King Power took the lead after goals from Ulloa and Elizalde, but Scone Polo worked the game back into a tie in the second chukka. Scoring the only goal of the chukka, Poroto Cambiaso tied the score at 2-all. The relentless offensive pressure of King Power pushed them back into the lead after Aiyawatt Srivaddhabaprabha and Elizalde scored to finish the half with the 4-3 advantage.

King Power continued to pressure the Scone Polo defence from the field, but the counterattack of Scone Polo began to pay dividends. Receiving three penalty attempts, Scone Polo converted all three  to take the lead at 6-5. Undeterred by their foul trouble, King Power brought the game even entering the final chukka, relying on their duo of Ulloa and Elizalde. With a spot in the semifinal on the line, Scone Polo controlled possession in the final seven minutes, converting one penalty along with a final goal from the field from Adolfo Cambiaso to secure the 9-7 victory.
Bar Chart King Power vs Scone