Tabuena, Que clash in Last 8

SANTA ROSA, Laguna, Philippines — Miguel Tabuena and Angelo Que chalked up victories in commanding fashion yesterday to arrange a thrilling quarterfinals showdown in the P2-million ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational.

Tabuena took four of the first eight holes and coasted to a 6&5 romp over Rupert Zaragosa, moving to the Last 8 against Que, also a former Philippine Open champion, at 7:34 a.m.

Que, the three-time Asian Tour titlist, displayed fine form, clipping Ira Alido, 6&4, at the long, demanding, well-kept layout.

Elmer Salvador defeated third seed Reymon Jaraula, 4&3, but faces a tough challenge against Dutch and reigning back-to-back TCC Invitational winner Guido Van der Valk, who repulsed Fidel Concepcion, 2&1. They clash at 7:18 a.m.

Tony Lascuña trampled Zanieboy Gialon, 4&2, to set up a clash with Marvin Dumandan, who secured a victory on the 19th hole over Rico Depilo.

Meanwhile, Mikha Fortuna surged closer to a professional breakthrough, dispatching Korean Seoyun Kim, 5&4, in tough conditions to barge into the semifinals of the distaff side that offers P1.5 million in prizes. She will next face Chihiro Ikeda in the event put up by ICTSI.