The Queen’s Cup: Monterosso show strength; first win for White Crane

The prestigious Queen’s Cup resumed on Monday with two matches at Guards Polo Club. The tournament sees 15 teams, up to 22 goals, compete.

First up, at Coworth Park, White Crane – with Guy Schwarzenbach subbing in for Jasmine Calvert – claimed their first win in the competition after defeating BP Polo, who are making their debut in the English 22-goal. Next, at Guards, Monterosso secured their second win in the tournament, taking a 13-12 win over Scone.

 

The final of The Queen’s Cup is scheduled for Sunday, June 27. 

 

THE QUEEN’S CUP, DAY 6:

WHITE CRANE 14-6 BP POLO 

WHITE CRANE: Andrew Blake Thomas 4 (4 goals), Guy Schwarzenbach 2, Nico Pieres 9 (8), James Harper 7 (2). Total : 22.

BP POLO: Beh Chun Chuan 1 (1 goal), Joevy Beh 3 (4), Alejandro Muzzio 8 (1), Juan Martin Nero 10. Total: 22.

Score White Crane: 3-0, 4-2, 6-3, 9-4, 10-4, 14-6. 

Best Playing Pony UK: Señora Nikita, played by Nicolás Pieres.

Umpires: Peter Wright & Tim Bown.    

Third man: Julian Appleby.

 

MONTEROSSO 13-12 SCONE 

MONTEROSSO: Alessandro Bazzoni 1, Mackenzie Weisz 4 (2 goals), Cubi Toccalino 8 (8), David Stirling 9 (3). Total : 22.

SCONE: Noor Khadra 0, Isidro Strada 6 (3 goals), Poroto Cambiaso 6 (4), Adolfo Cambiaso 10 (5). Total: 22.

Score Monterosso: 2-6, 4-7, 7-8, 9-10, 10-11, 13-12. 

Best Playing Pony UK: Bravita Solita, played by Poroto Cambiaso. 

Umpires: Tim Bown & Julian Appleby.    

Third man: Peter Wright.

 

The Queen’s Cup continues on Tuesday: 

12pm: Great Oaks LL vs UAE Polo, at Noel Farm.

3pm: Emlor vs Murus Sanctus / La Magdeleine, at The Queen’s Ground. 

 

THE QUEEN’S CUP: Fixture & Teams

 

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