From l to r: Michael Feliciano and Chang Pei Wei
MICHAEL Feliciano of the Philippines and Chang Pe Wei of Chinese Taipei won spots in the WTBC in Day 2 of the ongoing qualifiers at the Star Billiards Center in Quezon City.
Feliciano, a native of Laguna province and a member of the Bugsy Promotions group of players, took Qualifier 3 by beating Dang Jinhu of China 9-6. He showed poise and skill in winning six straight matches against a tough field of Asian and European players.
Dang was a runner-up for the second straight qualifier he joined. He is a leading candidate for any spot that may open up should any player withdraw from the main draw of the WTBC.
In Qualifier 4, the usually formidable contingent of Taiwanese players showed their class. Chang, the runner-up in the 2004 World Pool Championship, outclassed Mick Hill of Great Britain by the score of 9-2.
Hill was impressive in his run to the finals with victories over two Filipino veterans, Antonio Lining and Mario Tolentino.
Feliciano and Chang earned $500 each for their triumphs in the qualifiers.
Action continues today (November 21) at the Star Billiards Center with two spots up for competition in Qualifiers 5 and 6.
