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Passakorn, Atthasit in semi-finals

Thailand received a major boost in their title bids yesterday as four players marched into the semi-finals of the men's and masters events of the 2007 SangSom IBSF World Snooker Championships at the Sima Thani Hotel.

Published on November 24, 2007



Leading the Thai pack was young Passakorn Suwannawat, who hammered Dutch veteran and former professional Stefan Mazrocis 6-0. The experienced Atthasit Mahitthi followed suit with a 6-1 victory over Andrew Pagett of Wales in the men's quarter-finals.

Passakorn, who has been in impressive form throughout the championships, will take on Mustafa Shehab of the United Arab Emirates.

Yesterday morning, Li Hang of China was dreaming of a place in the semi-finals and beyond, enjoying a massive 5-2 lead, but Shehab bounced back to snatch a 6-5 victory.

Atthasit will face former professional Bjorn Haneveer of Belgium, one of this event's most dangerous players, who defeated Welsh stalwart Anthony Davies 6-3.

It is anybody's guess how far  Passakorn and Atthasit will  progress, but Thailand have already been assured of a place in the masters final.

Karnchai Wongjan played brilliantly to rout compatriot Praprut Chaithanasakul 4-0 and Worawit Suriyasriwan beat John Terry of Wales 4-2 for a place in the semi-finals.

The other semi-final will be between pre-tournament favourite Darren Morgan and Geet Sethi of India.

The semi-finals will take place at 10 am, while the ladies final between Reanne Evans of England and Wendy Jans of Belgium will take place at 2 pm and will be televised live by TrueVisions Channel 62.

The first 10-frame session of the men's best-of-21 final will be played at 7 pm today and be beamed live by TrueVisions Channel 62.

Results:

Men's quarter-finals: Stefan Mazrocis (Belgium) lost to Passakorn Suwannawat (Thailand) 0-6; Mustafa Shehab (UAE) b Hang Li (China) 6-5; Bjorn Haneveer (Belgium) b Anthony Davies (Wales) 6-3; Andrew Pagett (Wales) lost to Atthasit Mahitthi (Thailand) 1-6.

Agencies

Nakhon Ratchasima


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