Before this match took place, the three-time consecutive world champion team Turkey was in a difficult position as they had to win with a high score against Vietnam to advance. This is what makes the match exciting right from the start of both singles matches. Facing Tran Quyet Chien (ranked 3nd in the world) is Tayfun Tasdemir (ranked 2th in the world). Meanwhile, Bao Phuong Vinh (ranked 7th in the world) met Tolgahan Kiraz (ranked 8th in the world) at the next table.
Tran Quyet Chien lost to the very good Tasdemir
Right after the first shot, Tasdemir launched a series of 10 points, making Vietnamese billiards fans very worried. Although Tran Quyet Chien played very hard, the Turkish player played very well, winning with a score of 40-28 after only 11 rounds. With Tran Quyet Chien's defeat, fans can only hope for the world champion's victory in the match taking place next door.
Despite facing great pressure, the Vietnamese player born in 1995 still played bravely against a determined Kiraz. After 23 chances, Vietnamese billiards fans breathed a sigh of relief when Bao Phuong Vinh won with a score of 40-24 and helped the Vietnamese 3-cushion billiards team have a ticket to continue.
Bao Phuong Vinh became a hero with his victory over Kiraz
After 3 matches, all three teams Vietnam, Spain and Türkiye had 1 win and 2 draws. However, with a difference of 1.726, the Vietnamese team ranked first in Group A. The Spanish team with a difference of 1.537 ranked second and defending champion Turkey was officially eliminated with only a difference of 1.455. .
In the quarterfinals, team Tran Quyet Chien and Bao Phuong Vinh will face the Belgian team, which is also considered "formidable" with Eddy Merckx (ranked 6th in the world) and Jozef Philipoom. The quarter-final match between Vietnam and Belgium will take place at 23 p.m. on March 23.3.
