MANILA -- GlobalPort battled not just an early deficit but also difficult weather conditions to stun newly-crowned US Gold Cup champion Park Place and book a spot in the quarterfinals of the US Open Polo Championships, late Tuesday.

The 10-7 win at the National Polo Center in Wellington Florida gave the Philippine crew a 2-1 record in its group.

They had to overcome an early 2-5 deficit in the contest that was momentarily halted by a rain and lightning delay at the end of the second chukker.

They maximized the break in action, regaining their composure and working their way back when play resumed.

Bartolome Castagnola led the way for GlobalPort with five goals – including two in the fourth chukker when the team made its run and cut Park Place’s advantage to just one, 6-7.

GlobalPort held Park Place scoreless in the next chukker while Castagnola tied the game at 7-apiece. There was simply no looking back from there as three straight goals from Beltran Laulhe and Nico Escobar gave GlobalPort a commanding 10-7 lead in the sixth.

With the win, the Mikee Romero-led GlobalPort ended the group stage of the 22-goal tournament, largely considered as the crowning jewel of US Polo, on a two-game win streak after also taking down BTA, 10-7 in its second game.

The Philippine crew finished second in its group with a 2-1 record with its lone loss coming against La Dolfina Tamera, 7-9.

Quarterfinals of the tournament is set Saturday, April 12 with GlobalPort facing off La Dolfina Catamount.