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China hits ground running at snooker World Cup

Updated : 2017-07-04
(chinadaily.com.cn)

However, Yan and Zhou currently sit third in Group A on frame difference, as Brazil and Wales both recorded 5-0 wins over Malaysia and Norway respectively.

Though China was expected to start strongly, there was a big upset in the first round of matches in Group D, as outsiders Thailand overcame second seeds Scotland.

World number two John Higgins put in a valiant effort, making a break of 130, the largest of the tournament so far. But this proved to be no more than a consolation as the Thai pair of Thepchaiya Un Nooh and Noppon Saengkham recorded an unlikely win.

China hits ground running at snooker World Cup

John Higgins of the Scotland team made a break of 130, the largest of the tournament so far, in the match against Thailand in the 2017 snooker World Cup in Wuxi, China, on July 3. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Northern Ireland currently top Group D after beating Cyprus 4-1 in an epic match. Israel edged out India 3-2 in the other game in the group.

England were determined not to suffer a fate to Scotland in their opening Group C match against Switzerland, and crowd favorite Judd Trump and his partner Barry Hawkins duly rattled up a rapid-fire 5-0 victory. They look a strong contender for the title.

The other matches in Group C were much tighter affairs. Malta overcame Australia 3-2, while Iran beat Pakistan by the same score line.

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