source: Marlon Bernardino | abs-cbnnews.com

MANILA – Filipino cue master Dennis “Robocop” Orcollo continued his winning run after beating “giant killer” Thomas Kaplan of Poland, 9-5, to barge into the round-of-64 of the World Ten Ball Championship on Thursday at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Orcollo, who earlier beat compatriot Steve Villamil in the opening round the other day, will have his rest day Friday. He plunges back to action on Saturday against Kuo Po-Cheng of Chinese-Taipei.

“Parehas hindi maganda ang laro ko,” said The Bugsy promotion ace Orcollo, referring to his two “unimpressive” victories.

“Medyo naninibago ako, kasi sobrang ganda ng tapete. Pero masasanay din tayo,” he added.

Kuo, on the other hand, sent Mario Tolentino of the Philippines into the loser’s bracket, 9-4, of this tournament sanctioned by the World Pool Billiard Association and sponsored by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, PetNet, Smart Sports, Star Billiards and the Department of Tourism.

Defending champion Darren Appleton also won his match against MB Alias of Brunei, 9-2, to make it to the round-of-64.

Appleton, who vowed to prove that his title conquest last year was no fluke, dominated the game from start to finish.

“I think for a first timer, he seems OK,” said Appleton, referring to his rival from Brunei. “He had some good shots, but he had rookie jitters as well. “I feel more comfortable now. I’m six victories away from defending the crown, but I know it won’t be easy. There’s a lot pressure building up game by game.”

Another Filipino player became a casualty in Day 2 as Victor Arpilleda lost in a tightly-fought match against Kasper Kristoffersen of Denmark, 9-7.

Leading 8-6, Kristoffersen missed the No. 3 ball on the 15th rack, providing a chance for the Filipino to get back into the game. But Arpilleda failed to capitalize on the opportunity, misplacing the cue while making preparations for the next ball.

In the loser’s brackets, double world champion (WPA 9-ball and 8-ball) champion Ralf Souquet of Germany, the world’s top-ranked player toppled Villamil, 9-3. Souquet is coming off an upset 9-6 loss to Kaplan on opening day.



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