Pinches sneaks past Drago in Wales

Barry Pinches, the surprise package of the circuit this season, pulled off a last gasp victory over Maltese number one Tony Drago to reach the second round of the Welsh Open at Cardiff today.

Pinches sneaks past Drago in Wales
Mon, 19 Jan, 2004 - 15:39

Englishman Barry Pinches, the surprise package of the circuit this season, pulled off a last gasp victory over Maltese number one Tony Drago to reach the second round of the Welsh Open at Cardiff today.

The world number 36 cleared to the pink to secure a 5-4 victory after Drago had missed the brown with the rest in the decider.

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