Aaron Busuttil won a thrilling Malta Open final after beating Jason Peplow 5-4 at the Tal-Pjazza Café in Buġibba, on Monday.

Busuttil, who eliminated Tony Drago in the semi-finals, went home with the trophy and the €900 winner’s prize-money following one of his best performances this season.

During the final, Busuttil compiled a break of 64 for his 10th half-century in the tournament.

Peplow beat Brian Cini 5-1 in the semi-finals. Against Busuttil, he compiled runs of 56 and 58 but his effort was not enough to claim the title. He received a cheque for €500 as runner-up.

The tournament’s best break belonged to Alex Borg – 109. Drago potted a 99 in the qualifying rounds.

The tournament was sponsored by Tal-Pjazza Café and Cisk.

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