The Itaewon Pool League 2016 Summer/Fall Season playoffs begin in a few hours and there are some very tasty matches in round 1.
Championship A:
There is the appetising prospect of a JR BBQ derby to open proceedings and both regular season matches ended 8-7 in favour of the Smoking' Aces so anyone who likes tension and the possibility of a revenge thriller should head there this evening. The other top 4 clash sees Boomtown Rats head to the high-flying Angry Birds. The Birds have been on a remarkable run, losing just 1 of their last 31 frames. Can Lenny and the gang bring them down to Earth? The other battles see Misfits head to Wonky Triangles as Ronan's team finally get a home playoff for the first time in 6 years and Dic-Taters are seeking to put an end to their Shenanigan curse this season. It should be fun!
Championship B:
Fresh from a 14-1 defeat, King Pub Seoul's next task is to try and stop the Zzyzx juggernaut. There is hope, Zzyzx have lost their last 6 frames in a row, a mere blip or the beginning of the end? 8 Ball Land managed to climb up to second place, very impressive from a team who began 2 weeks behind all the others. They take on the rather dangerous and serial 8-7ers Green Light. Bombadeers have the weekend off to allow their livers to recover and Scandal are seeking to cause more Pain to JJ and extend their losing sequence to 10 matches.
Championship C:
The Runners have simply sailed through the season and should be too good for Sweet Life, although Jim and his troop recovered well from a 15-0 loss to frighten Dark Horses on Wednesday. Super Power were in confident mood on Wednesday and are favourites against Frigates but the Phillie's team has had a decent season and they are fresh from a big derby win on Wednesday night. Free Shots are putting their feet up and Ballistics take on the luckless Pheasants in the division's only true eliminator.
Good luck to all teams.
Bob Denny Sportsmanship Award:
Voting is now open for the Bob Denny Sportsmanship Award and I would like to encourage all with a login to make an effort for 10 seconds and cast a vote. Simply just vote for the team who, in your opinion, embodied the true ethos of the league.
Singles Tournaments:
Many thanks to all those who helped out the in running of our money singles tournament last weekend. Lenny, Ronan, Jumie, Nick Bruneau, David and Russell - your support was much needed and appreciated. Thanks also to the bars who provided first class hospitality. As for the results, Jun Bongon took the Upper Bracket in a closely fought final with Sam Sheer. There was controversy as Jun was observed trying to bribe a match official to award him extra 8 ball run pins but he fully deserved the title. Darryl Dawson continued a remarkable personal season by claiming third. In the Lower Bracket, Mike Ohr produced some tremendous potting to see off the very dangerous Han Song Yi. Mikey Chang took a gallant third place. Well done to all, especially Matt West, who suffered over an hour of abuse at the tournament from someone who shall remain nameless :)
