One spot remained in the Cartier Queen’s Cup semifinals as Park Place and UAE Polo Team II met at Les Lions field to conclude quarterfinal play. Facing a three-goal deficit entering the final chukka, UAE Polo Team II stormed back, scoring two goals inside the final minute to capture the 12-11 victory.
A match that resulted in numerous attempts from the penalty line, the two teams combined for 16 penalty attempts, converting seven each in a stop and start pace. Alfredo Cappella and Facundo Pieres led their respective teams with eight goals each, but it was the contribution of the young players from the field that provided the excitement entering the final stages of the game. Lucas Monteverde Jr. scored three of UAE Polo Team II’s five field goals including the game-tying goal as part of an impressive performance. Carrying his team into the quarterfinals by winning the penalty shootout, Cappella carried UAE Polo Team II into the semifinals with the final penalty conversion to claim the 12-11 victory. 
Park Place took control in the opening stages of the game, effectively managing possession to hold UAE Polo Team II without a shot in the first chukka. Receiving a penalty conversion from Pieres and field goal from Will Harper, Park Place took a 2-1 lead and then replicated the performance in the second chukka with the duo scoring again. Scoring four penalty goals each in the first half, Park Place and UAE Polo Team II traded goals back and forth, but an extra goal from Hugo Taylor brought the game even at 6-6 at halftime.
Reorganizing, Park Place turned their focus back to managing possession and keeping UAE Polo Team II off the penalty line. Converting two more penalties of his own, Pieres led the charge for Park Place in the fourth chukka, also adding an assist on Will Harper’s third goal to complete a three-goal chukka and hold a commanding 9-6 lead. Despite not producing too many opportunities at goal as they attempted their comeback, UAE Polo Team II’s took advantage to score two goals, but the difference remained at three with seven minutes remaining. A Penalty 2 conversion for Cappella began the sixth chukka while continuing to pressure the Park Place defence. Cappella’s first field goal brought UAE Polo Team II within one, but time ticked down inside the final minute. Stealing the ball of a knock-in, Cappella left the ball for Monteverde Jr. who ran the ball through the goal, tying the score at 11-11. Picking up a foul with seconds remaining, Cappella was sent to the 40-yard line with a chance to win the game. Sending the ball through the goal posts, UAE Polo Team II celebrated the victory and ensured a UAE Polo Team will reach the final as the two teams face each other in Wednesday’s semifinals.
