It was another exciting finals match as Jimmy Menguita rallied against an onslaught by Joseph Sycip to win the championship 7-5 at the 19th Asian 9-Ball Tournament at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.
Sycip started with the fireworks by grabbing the first two racks and leading 2-0. Menguita took the third rack. Sycip went on to another offensive and kept the lead at 4-2 before Menguita was finally able to get back to his game and even up the score at 5-5. The last two racks finally went to Menguita for the final score 7-5.
In the battle for 3rd place, Leo Barroga stunned Morris Leonor 7-5. The rookie Barroga has surprised everyone with his performance by beating the more experience veteran players in the league on his way to the finals.
