Philippines, 06 Aug 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


2023 WORLD CUP OF POOL | AUSTRIA SURVIVE AUSSIE SCARE

PhilBoxing.com


Two-time winners of the World Cup of Pool Austria survived an almighty scare to avoid crashing out of the 2023 edition at the hands of Australia from 6-3 down taking place at Pazo de Feiras e Congresos de Lugo, Spain in partnership with The Asociación Gallega de Billar Pool (AGP), Xunta de Galicia and EIDF Solar live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, DAZN in Spain, the USA, Italy, and Brazil, Viaplay in Scandinavia, the Baltics and Poland and broadcasters worldwide.

A two-time winning pair in Albin Ouschan and Mario He looked out of sorts as Justin Sajich and James Georgiadis took the game to their European opponents in Australia's 15th first-round match.

Australia took the opening two racks in quick time with Austria finding a return in the third and fourth to level up at two apiece. Sajich made a brilliant safety at 2-2 which put Austria in a world of trouble and the lead was established again for the men from down under. That lead was extended to 5-2 and Austria were about to be on the end of one of the biggest shocks in recent time.

Australia went into the match having won only one of their previous 14 World Cup of Pool encounters but this would be a hallmark day for Aussie pool history. A rare error from the duo let Austria in for 6-4 and it was game on. Ouschan scratched in the 11th rack from the break and Australia got to the nine only for Sajich's effort to be wide of the mark and Austria were within one and a hill-hill finish.

Drama was left aplenty at hill hill as Georgiadis missed a cut on the four to allow Austria their chance to complete the comeback from 6-3 behind.

Earlier in the session, Great Britain put to rest the demons of 2022's opening round whitewash loss to defeat Qatar by the same scoreline.

GB led by Jayson Shaw and Elliott Sanderson, who was making his second-ever World Cup of Pool appearance underlined their intentions to write the wrongs of 12 months ago in a strong showing for the duo. Ali Al Obaidli and Bashar Hussain Abdulmajeed had a tall order from the get-go losing out on the lag and swiftly the opening rack.

For Shaw and Sanderson, it was plain sailing but both players will want to produce better when they meet either Kuwait or Vietnam next.

Afterward, Shaw said: "It's difficult going out first match. It's playing slick. Overall, we're delighted. They missed a few chances, and now it's out the way, onto the next one. We will take the positives and forget about the mistakes."

Sanderson added: "I didn't feel so bad on the tale but need to get used to the table. I did miss a few balls. It's about the journey though, I will try and enjoy it and chill out between the matches."

Albania's Eklent Kaçi and Besar Spahiu headed into the week looking to go better than their run to the second round before hopes were ended by eventual champions Spain 7-1 whilst opponents Peru headed in looking to do better than getting past Round 1, something that's lacked in recent times.

Christopher Tevez and Gerson Martinez took the opening rack and had a good opportunity in the second to make it two with a favorable table layout but a wild attempt from Martinez on the two brought Albania to the table and suddenly were severely punished and 5-1 down.

Kaçi's year has been one of his most consistent to date and buoyed by UK Open victory and a quarter-final berth last week at the Spanish Open, the Albanian Eagle soared to a 6-1 advantage over their South American counterparts.

Peru were not without a fight though and they clawed two racks back to fret Albania's hopes of a swift evening's work. Tevez went for a raking five in the 10th rack which was wide of the mark which allowed Kaçi and Spahiu to clear up for victory. Poland or Serbia await next.

The 2023 World Cup of Pool continues from 1 pm tomorrow local time live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland with those in Spain, Italy, and the USA able to watch on DAZN. Fans in Scandinavia, Baltics, Netherlands, and Poland can watch on Viaplay with further broadcasters around the world. See where to watch in your country here with more broadcasters to be announced. Action will also be live on Matchroom.Live.

Spanish Open finalist Marc Bijsterbosch pairs up with three-time finalist Niels Feijen for the Netherlands against Hong Kong, China before Chinese Taipei take on Petri Makkonen and Mika Immonen who like their opponents have a star next to their flag. Poland meet Serbia to wrap up tomorrow afternoon's session.

The 2023 World Cup of Pool will be played alongside the 31st Galician Team Pool Billiards Championship, which will bring together more than 1,000 players in the Pazo de Ferias y Congresos de Lugo, where more than 40 tables will be in action. The participants in this tournament considered the biggest in Europe, will compete for the regional titles and the prizes arranged by the Galician Association of Pool Billiards.

TICKETS

Additional tickets for the 2023 World Cup of Pool are now on sale with allocations selling out within 24 hours. Buy tickets here from only €10.




Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Japanese Rule of Lower Weights Under Challenge; Head-Scratching Latest WBC World Rankings
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 06 Aug 2025
  • UNDERCARD ADDITIONS ANNOUNCED FOR ALLEN v MAKHMUDOV AS HEARN EXPECTS TICKETS TO FLY FOR OCTOBER 11 IN SHEFFIELD
    , Wed, 06 Aug 2025
  • Yoenis Tellez to Defend WBA Interim Title Against Abass Baraou in High-Stakes Showdown on DAZN
    , Wed, 06 Aug 2025
  • CB Promotions To Debut This Fall
    , Wed, 06 Aug 2025
  • 2 Division World Champion, Current WBO, The Ring Super Lightweight Champion Teofimo Lopez Confirmed for Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Saturday September 13,
    , Wed, 06 Aug 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 11 - ALI GETS BACK HIS BOXING LICENSE, WINS OVER QUARRY, BONAVENA AND ELLIS
    By Maloney L. Samaco, , Tue, 05 Aug 2025
  • THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 4 AUGUST 2025: Canizales Stops Pradabsri in Caracas; Duarte Outpoints Sims; Prograis Edges Diaz; Ancajas Wins in US Return
    By Eric Armit, , Tue, 05 Aug 2025
  • Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: Unforgettable Moments with the Champions
    By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Tue, 05 Aug 2025
  • IT’S A “HOMECOMING” FOR FIVE-TIME WORLD TITLE CHALLENGER MARICELA CORNEJO FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 AT LEGENDS CASINO
    , Tue, 05 Aug 2025
  • HERNANDEZ STOPS GARNETT IN TENTH ROUND IN MAIN EVENT OF CHRISTY MARTIN PROMOTIONS’ “MAYHEM IN MUSIC CITY 2”
    , Tue, 05 Aug 2025
  • YOELVIS GOMEZ READY TO SHINE IN RETURN BOUT AGAINST EDWINE HUMAINE JUNIOR
    , Tue, 05 Aug 2025
  • Team USA’s Youth High Performance Team made a major statement in Germany
    , Tue, 05 Aug 2025
  • Adam wins 2nd BBG 300 Ultra Marathon
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 05 Aug 2025
  • Legendary boxing trainer John Brown honored by Kansas City Royals
    , Tue, 05 Aug 2025
  • All or nothing for Jerwin
    By Joaquin Henson, , Mon, 04 Aug 2025
  • Triumphant Return: Jerwin Ancajas Defeats Casero in Los Angeles, Good Job!
    By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 04 Aug 2025
  • IM Concio Sweeps Kamatyas Open
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 04 Aug 2025
  • OSCAR "LA MIGRAÑA" DUARTE STUNS HOMETOWN FAVORITE KENNETH “BOSSMAN” SIMS JR. WITH MAJORITY DECISION VICTORY
    , Sun, 03 Aug 2025
  • JERWIN ANCAJAS DEFEATS RUBEN CASERO IN CALIFORNIA
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 03 Aug 2025
  • The Bout Outside The Ring: Boxing and the Filipino Struggle for Legitimacy
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Sun, 03 Aug 2025
  • Filipino FIDE Master Roel Abelgas finishes second in Hongkong rapid chess
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 03 Aug 2025
  • Cañizales defeats Pradabsri and wins WBC title in Venezuela
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • PH's Nouri snags blitz gold in Asian Amateur Chess Championship
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: The Boxer
    By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • Duarte vs. Sims Jr. Title Eliminator Official: All Fighters Make Weight in Chicago
    , Sat, 02 Aug 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.