Tran Thanh Luc excelled in the final of the Bogota World Cup - Photo: DUC PHONG
Dick Jaspers is considered a candidate for the championship. In the round of 16, he eliminated Vietnam's number 1 player Tran Quyet Chien. On the other side of the battle line, Tran Thanh Luc is in very good form with consecutive victories to advance to the semi-finals.
Dick Jaspers continued to score consistently at the start of the game. He made a 6-point streak on the 7th base and a 5-point streak on the 9th base. The score was now 22-10.
Tran Thanh Luc regained his composure and responded strongly. The first half of the match ended with Dick Jaspers holding a slim lead of 25-24.
The second set was the period when Thanh Luc came back while Dick Jaspers suddenly slowed down. The Dutch player had a series of cues without scoring any points.
Meanwhile, Tran Thanh Luc was not too explosive but had regular scoring opportunities. His ability to run the ball also caused Jaspers some difficulties.
With 42 points, Thanh Luc created a series of 8 points to win the final 50-37. This result helped him reach the final of a 3-cushion carom billiards World Cup for the first time in his career.
He will face the winner of the other semi-final between Tolgahan Kiraz and Tayfun Tasdemir, both from Turkey. The Bogota World Cup final will begin at 6 a.m. on March 3.
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