Tom Welsh versus Bali Chana
Welsh’s 10 start due to the higher handicap soon disappeared following Bali’s good potting, and Welsh’s nervy cueing. Nevertheless, the game was nip and tuck for the first period with each player producing some good breaks.
However, Welsh continued to play below his best and it appeared his nervousness could have been the reason for this. After reaching the Scratch final this year and missing out on victory here, he probably badly wanted this final to go his way. Chana then took control of the game and with the last red down, he was 25 ahead with 27 left on the table.
Chana potted yellow, green and brown. Snookers required and despite Welsh’s gallant efforts to achieve them, he had to concede after a miss on the pink. Congratulations Bali and well done Tom for getting to the final.
Winner, Bali Chana with Dave Sykes (President) and Tom Welsh (Runner-up)