Latest results from World Cup of Pool China and France through !
French pairing of Vincent Facquet and Stephan Cohen trashed the Canadian pair of Jason Klatt and Tyler Edey 8-1, to progress to the next round of 16 at the World Cup of Pool 2009 in Quezon City.
The french pair took a 6-0 advantage that saw Facquet take the first strike in the fourth as the nine slipped in the side pocket.
Tyler Edey potted 9-ball for the Canadian pair to avoid the humiliation of a complete shutout in the seventh , unfortunately it was too little too late to help his team after the French took the remaining two.
“We had a bit of luck but we also played well and had some good shots. When you’re down 6-1, as Canada were, it is very difficult and the pressure can get to you, that’s what happened when they missed the 9-ball but that’s the way it goes,” said Facquet.
Other news the Chinese pair lead by by Li-He Wen and Fu-Jian Bo, also secured their places in the last 16 by outperforming the Korean pair of Yun Mi Lim and Ga Young Kim , the first-ever all-female side, 8-5, in the second match of the evening in yesterday’s play.