The highly anticipated final match between Caudron and Chiêm Hồng Thái quickly showcased the Belgian player's dominance. Immediately after the opening shot, Caudron scored a series of 6 points before adding another series of 5 points to take an 11-0 lead.
The dream start allowed the "billiards genius" to completely control the match. Meanwhile, Hong Thai faced considerable pressure from his opponent's consistent scoring and highly accurate shots.
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Frederic Caudron (right) defeats Chiêm Hồng Thái. |
Nevertheless, the home player still showed commendable fighting spirit. At one point, Hong Thai narrowed the gap to 7-13 with crucial series of points, giving hope to the audience present at the arena.
However, Caudron's class continued to shine through at crucial moments. Leading 23-15, the Belgian player unleashed an incredibly impressive 15-point series to extend his lead to 38-15 after the first half. This proved to be the biggest turning point of the final match.
In the second half, Caudron maintained a formidable consistency. His precise shots allowed him to consistently keep a safe distance from Hong Thai's attempts to catch up.
After 22 innings, Frederic Caudron closed out the match with a 50-25 victory to officially claim the championship. This is the third time the Belgian player has won the championship in Vietnam, further solidifying his position as one of the world's leading 3-cushion carom players today.
Conversely, although Chiêm Hồng Thái couldn't pull off an upset, he still had a memorable tournament. Winning the runner-up position for the first time on home soil is considered a significant milestone in the Vietnamese player's career.
Source: https://znews.vn/caudron-qua-dang-cap-truc-chiem-hong-thai-post1653860.html
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