Monday, March 07, 2011

Ken Nanakorn nips Raymundo Ruben 7-5 to grab 20th Asian 8-Ball Championship

(from Left, Raymundo Ruben (2nd place), Ken Nanakorn (1st place), and Val Arceo (3rd place)

It was a come from behind win for Ken Nanakorn as he nipped Raymundo Ruben 7-5 to grab the 20th Asian 9-Ball crown yesterday at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.
The veteran Ruben also known as "Kilabot ng Vegas" took the early racks and led 4-1. However, in the final racks, luck fell short for Ruben as he missed several shots and Nanakorn was able to rally and come from behind to an astounding finish 7-5.

In the battle for 3rd place, Val Arceo stunned Ruben Zaballa to win 5-3. It was also a close match in the early racks, but the more experienced Arceo mounted a series of offensive moves in the final racks to ensure his win.

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