German newspaper Rheinische Post said that the 3 world three-band carom final was breathtaking, and Vietnam deserved to beat Spain.
Bao Phuong Vinh scored the decisive point to win Vietnam's world team championship.
In the article "Vietnam won the world billiards championship for the first time", the leading German newspaper wrote: "In the breathtaking final, Vietnam defeated Spain in extra time to win the gold medal. Vietnam was cheered by the audience in the Festhalle gym. Based on the progress of the tournament, this championship is worthy of the Southeast Asian representative."
Bao Phuong Vinh (right) hugs Tran Quyet Chien after Vietnam won the world 3-band carom championship at the Festhalle auditorium, Viersen city, Germany on the evening of March 24, 3. Photo: Afreeca
Vietnam's 15-14 victory over Spain in the world 3-band carom final was mentioned a lot on world billiards forums, or mass media, because of its appeal. For the first time in history, the two teams were only one point away from the championship in the tie-break series. But Tran Quyet Chien and Bao Phuong Vinh were more brave to bring home the first title for Vietnam.
Rheinische Post said that only 120 spectators came to Festhalle to cheer on the final match, unable to fill the auditorium, because host Germany was soon eliminated from the group stage. The spectators who came to watch were impressed with Bao Phuong Vinh's playing style. "This young man has won the hearts of the audience with his cheerful demeanor when competing and his adventurous and spectacular moves," the newspaper wrote.
Another German newspaper Rheinischer Spiegel Also impressed with Phuong Vinh's five-band decision. "Phuong Vinh knows how to solve difficult situations with powerful and accurate blows," the newspaper wrote. "After that, the two Vietnamese players cheered, causing the audience to respond."
The newspaper said that at the decisive moments, the players showed clear psychological signs. Spanish player Ruben Legazpi also admitted VnExpress that he was a little nervous and missed the opportunity to score the decisive point. Meanwhile, Phuong Vinh said that he did not feel scared at all.
Specialized billiards page Kozoom also said that Vietnam's victory was deserved and helped the team win all world titles, including the World Cup, world individual and team awards. This achievement was created by two players, Quyet Chien and Phuong Vinh, over the past half year.
Quyet Chien and Phuong Vinh were happy on the championship podium. Photo: Afreeca
Quyet Chien is 40 years old, has been the number one player in Vietnam for more than six years, and has won the World Cup three times. Phuong Vinh is 29 years old and is the reigning world individual champion. These two players also competed in the world individual finals, but stood on two front lines. This time, they are teammates, bringing glory to Vietnam.
Korean newspaper Maekyung believes that it was the harmonious coordination between Quyet Chien and Phuong Vinh that brought victory to Vietnam. In the article "The good coordination between Quyet Chien and Phuong Vinh helped Vietnam defeat Spain in the world team billiard final", the newspaper wrote: "Vietnam has reached the top of the world, thanks to the team spirit of these two players. They took turns scoring points to help the team lead Spain in the tie-break, before Phuong Vinh decided the match.
Vietnam became the ninth country to win the world 3-band carom championship, and is currently the defending champion of all three world championships. Therefore, the Korean site The Billiards believes that Vietnamese players are becoming the "trend" of the current carom village.
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