World Pool Championship : Django Falls to Peach
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In the latest drama in the 2007 World Pool Championships in the Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines, the local favorite Francisco “Django” Bustamante lost to Peach in a match colored with controversy in the 20th rack with Bustamante leading 10-9. It was a painful exit for Django who thought he already won the match when he pocketed the Nine in the combination with ball 3. However, the referee had to resort to the replay of the shot as it appears that the Nine ball was first hit. It was a possible foul that would turn the tide in favor of the Englishman.
After careful review of the video from different angles and a private meeting with the two players, it was decided that the shot was a foul. The Nine ball was re-placed in the center table and Peach had a ball in hand. With all the remaining balls evenly spread across the table, the englishman cleaned them up to force a tie at 10-10. Since WPC has a winner’s break format, Peach had the opportunity to break for the last rack. With his precision soft break, he was able to clean up table and clinch the win to the dismay of Filipino fans.
This leaves the Philippines with only two remaining players in the race-to-11 quarterfinals. As of posting, Philippines’ Roberto “Superman” Gomez is playing against Chinese-Taipei’s Kuo Pong Chang leading by 3-0. The other remaining Filipino player is Juven Bustamante.
This is the second time World Pool Championship is staged in the Philippines. Romy Alcano won the championship last year but he bowed out this time at the round of 32. Efren “The Magician” Reyes also lost to the Russian player on the same round.