Borg through but Zammit requires two wins

Alex Borg and Simon Zammit returned to winning ways yesterday in the World Championships in Cairo after beating Mohamed Khayat (Egypt) and Joosub Yusuf (Mauritius) respectively with identical 4-0 scorelines. Borg, who on Saturday lost to Habib Subah of...

Alex Borg and Simon Zammit returned to winning ways yesterday in the World Championships in Cairo after beating Mohamed Khayat (Egypt) and Joosub Yusuf (Mauritius) respectively with identical 4-0 scorelines.

Borg, who on Saturday lost to Habib Subah of Bahrain 4-3, is now through to the last 32. He is leading Group F, with seven wins, along with England's Martin Gould. Borg and Gould meet today in a match that will decide who will finish top of the group.

On Saturday, Zammit suffered his third defeat to Moshen Abdulaziz of Qatar 4-3. After his victory yesterday, he must now win his last two qualifiers to play in the next phase. Today he faces Group E leader Tim English of Wales before playing against Pang Wei Guo of China tomorrow.

Drago in B&H Championship last 32

Malta professional Tony Drago yesterday booked his place in the last 32 of the Benson & Hedges Championship after eliminating Shaun Murphy 5-3 at Mansfield.

The Valletta cueist, ranked 28 in the world list, will be vying for a place in the last 16 today when he takes on Stuart Bingham who defeated David Roe 5-2 to stay on course for the £6,000 pay-cheque, reserved for the winner of the tournament, and a wild-card entry for the B&H Masters in February.Newcomer Eden du Riva wins top race

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