Chua advances to APF Asian 9-Ball Open semis

File Photo (PSC Images) 

The victory arranged Chua, the reigning Southeast Asian Games 9-ball champion, a meeting between Chinese Taipei’s Ko Pin Yi and Japan’s Masato Yoshioka, who are playing at presstime.

Prior to his quarters victory, Chua edged compatriot Jeff De Luna, 11-8.

Also playing for the spot in the semis are Lauro Bonga and James Aranas, and Anthony Raga against Japan’s Naoyuki Oi.

Bongay reached the quarters with an 11-8 triumph over Hong Kong’s Lo Ho Sum, while Aranas bested Vietnam’s Duong Quoc Hoang, 11-9.

Raga, for his part, clobbered Vietnamese Dang Thanh Kien for the quarters ticket.

Meanwhile, Carlo Biado made a first round exit after bowing to Luong Duc Thien, 11-10.

Also losing in the first round were Kyle Amoroto against Vietnam’s Tat Duy Kien, 11-6.