Vincent Muldoon set to meet Daniel Wells in the final of 2011 European Snooker Championship
Former Irish National Champion, Vincent Muldoon will face the Welsh National Champion Daniel Wells in the final clash of 2011 European Snooker Championship on Friday, June 17 at the Dedeman Hotel
in Sofia, Bulgaria. The pair grabbed their semi-final victories defeating Martin O’Donnell and Lee Walker respectively with the same scoreline of 6-4 on Thursday, June 16 at the same arena.
Both, Muldoon and Wells, made a strong run throughout the tournament and had been impressive at the European baize. They sparked their cue tremendously in the group stage as well as the playoffs stage
to earn their deserving place in the final.
Muldoon performed brilliantly from the very beginning as he topped his group and then after reaching into playoffs, the Irishman made a strong impression on his opponents until the semi-final stage.
He showed some great snooker skills in the playoffs and made it to the ultimate match of the championship.
Muldoon made his way to the final against Wells, beating Shay Arama 4-0 in Last-32 round, Robert Murphy 5-2 in Last-16, Bobby Cruickshanks 5-2 in the quarter-final and Martin O'Donnell 6-4 in the
semi-final.
With the victory in the semi-final against O’Donnell, Muldoon also occupied the final spot of the professional tour of 2011-12 Snooker Season; Wells has already qualified for the tour being the Welsh
National Champion.
On the other hand, the 22-year-old Welshman also played brilliantly in the championship. He took second place in his group with six wins and moved into the playoff stage with strong determination.
The Neath potter, Wells proved he is worthy of the final spot, playing outstandingly in the playoffs.
In the advanced stages of the championship, Wells made his way to the final match against the Irishman, Muldoon, ousting Anthony Brabin 4-2 in Last-32, Alex Borg 5-1 in Last-16, Adam Duffy 5-1 in
the quarters and compatriot Lee Walker 6-4 in the semi-final.
The Wales-Ireland final clash will be a thrilling encounter and the presence of the World Snooker Champion, John Higgins, will make it more exciting as he is present at the Dedeman Hotel on a special
invitation by the Sports Ministry of Bulgaria.
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