|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Catholic Gymkhana Open Handicap Snooker Tournament 2010
08 March 2010
Hyderabad lad Vittal stretched
Vittal (+45) endured a late challenge against CCI marker Prakash Karande before surging to a hard fought 102-62, 64-116, 121-82 win in a keen contest.
After trailing 0-1, Karande kept his hopes alive by snatching the second frame in impressive fashion by a comfortable margin. It put the pressure back on Vittal but he took away the deciding third frame after enjoying a substantial lead that left Karande helpless.
Also advancing to the fourth round was formidable V. ‘Raja’ Subramaniam of Matunga Gymkhana who prevailed over Gunmeen Kohli of MIG Cricket Club, Bandra in straight frames.
Nikhil Mirani of Khar Gymkhana entered the pre-quarter-finals with a narrow 107-92, 75-101, 113-107 win over Kartikeye Sharma of Vashi.
Results (4th Rd) Nikhil Mirani (+50, Khar Gym) bt Kartikeye Sharma (+50, Vashi) 107-92, 75-101, 113-107
(3rd Rd): V. Subramaniam (+40, Matunga Gym) bt Gunmeen Kohli (+55, MIG) 116-75, 96-83 Banoth Vittal (+45, Hyd) bt Prakash Karande (+55, CCI) 102-62, 64-116, 121-82.
|
Fancied
Banoth Vittal of Hyderabad survived a scare before advancing to the
fourth round, in the Goldfilled Open Handicap Snooker Tournament at
the Catholic Gymkhana on Monday.