Hall is back to winning ways claiming the ABC-3 title at Landywood!
Rob Hall got back to winning ways in the third ABC event of the calendar season. He put behind him his Matchplay loss to Rob Marshall, with a 404-191 win over Peter Sheehan, with breaks of 233 and 86 in the final.
Rob’s route to the final included wins over Dale French, Vince Fitter, Chris Appleton (last 16), Rishab Thaakar (Q/F) and Darren Kell in the semi finals. He played well all day with visits of 497, 393, 262, 252 and 233. In his first round match he scored 777 in the 60 minute match.
Peter Sheehan had wins over Carlos Ribiero, Paul Robinson, Ron Bickerdike (last 16), Mel Oakes (Q/F) and Paul Roberts in the semi finals. Sheehan had an impressive break of 117 in his 372-171 win over Roberts with the game in the balance at the half way point.
Darren Kell had a good run to the semi finals improving with every event on the star tables. He beat Eva Palmius, Geoff Brassington, Nathan Mann (last 16) and Matchplay Champion Jonathan Marwood in the quarter finals. Roberts on route to the semis beat Kevin Payne, Martin Phillips, and Adam Clarke.
The plate competition was won by Matt Spade who edged out John Hughes in a close game. The high break in the plate competition was an excellent 160 compiled by the capable Geoff Brassington.
There were 52 entries on the day and for the second time this season the 50 mark has been broken with 51 at the first ABC in Leeds. We return back to Landywood Snooker Club on the 20th December for the 4th ABC of the calendar season.