On September 5th, the final match of Group A in the group stage of Breakthrough Season 1 witnessed an intense battle between the Huyi · Xuanhuang Team's master-disciple duo Dai Yong and Shan Hongyu, and the Aoyang · Huaide Team's Qiu Paomou and Liu Chao. This ultimate clash would not only determine the day's winner but also decide the teams' overall standings.
At the start of the match, Qiu Paomou and Liu Chao displayed incredible synergy, winning the first four games in a row with precise positioning to assert their dominance. The Xuanhuang Team immediately found themselves at a 0:4 disadvantage. However, after a few games of adjustment, Dai Yong and Shan Hongyu managed to take the 7th and 8th games, narrowing the gap to 3:5.
After a timeout, Dai Yong quickly adjusted tactics. Together with Shan Hongyu, they executed consecutive run-outs in two games, halting their opponents' winning streak. With their morale high, Liu Chao and Qiu Paomou capitalized on their opponents' failed break in the 16th game. They alternated shots for a combination clearance, taking the score to 10:6 and securing the match point first.
In the final game, Qiu Paomou and Liu Chao played cautiously. With the black ball pocketed, the Aoyang · Huaide Team won the day's match with a score of 11:6.
Despite today's narrow defeat, thanks to the stable performance of its team members in the previous two days, the Huyi · Xuanhuang Team ultimately outperformed the Aoyang · Huaide Team with an overall record of 2 wins and 1 loss. Stay tuned to see which two teams will compete in the next match! Stay locked onto the 'Breakthrough Billiard Event ' WeChat official account and Douyin live channel for the latest tournament information!
