German newspaper Rheinische Post said that the 2024 world team carom final was thrilling, and Vietnam deserved to beat Spain.
Bao Phuong Vinh scored the decisive point to win Vietnam's world team championship.
In the article "Vietnam wins first world billiards championship", the leading German newspaper wrote: "In the thrilling final match, Vietnam defeated Spain in extra time to win the gold medal. Vietnam was cheered on by the audience in the Festhalle stadium. Based on the progress of the tournament, this championship is worthy of the representative of Southeast Asia".
Bao Phuong Vinh (right) hugs Tran Quyet Chien after Vietnam won the world 3-cushion carom team championship at the Festhalle auditorium, Viersen city, Germany on the evening of March 24, 2024. Photo: Afreeca
Vietnam's 15-14 victory over Spain in the final of the world 3-cushion carom team championship was mentioned a lot in the world billiards forums, or mass media, because of its appeal. For the first time in history, the two teams were only one point away from the championship in the tie-break series. However, Tran Quyet Chien and Bao Phuong Vinh were more courageous to bring the first title to Vietnam.
The Rheinische Post reported that only 120 spectators came to the Festhalle to cheer for the final, which did not fill the stadium, as the hosts Germany were eliminated early in the group stage. The spectators were impressed with Bao Phuong Vinh's playing style. "This young man won the hearts of the audience with his cheerful demeanor while playing and his daring, spectacular shots," the newspaper wrote.
Another German newspaper Rheinischer Spiegel was also impressed with Phuong Vinh's decisive five-cushion shot. "Phuong Vinh knew how to resolve a difficult situation with a powerful and precise shot," the newspaper wrote. "After that, the two Vietnamese players cheered, causing the audience to respond."
The newspaper said that in the decisive moments, the players showed obvious signs of anxiety. Spanish player Ruben Legazpi also admitted to VnExpress that he was a bit nervous and missed the chance to score the decisive point. Meanwhile, Phuong Vinh said he did not feel scared at all.
Billiards website Kozoom also believes that Vietnam’s victory is well deserved, and at the same time helps the team win all the world titles, including the World Cup, individual and team world titles. These achievements were created by two players, Quyet Chien and Phuong Vinh, in the past half year.
Quyet Chien and Phuong Vinh happy on the championship podium. Photo: Afreeca
Quyet Chien, 40 years old, has been the number one player in Vietnam for over six years, and has won the World Cup three times. Phuong Vinh, 29 years old, is the current individual world champion. These two players have also competed in the individual world finals, but on opposite sides. This time, they are teammates, bringing glory to Vietnam.
The Korean newspaper Maekyung believes that it was the harmonious coordination between Quyet Chien and Phuong Vinh that brought victory to Vietnam. In the article "The harmonious coordination between Quyet Chien and Phuong Vinh helped Vietnam defeat Spain in the world team billiards final", the newspaper wrote: "Vietnam reached the top of the world, thanks to the team spirit of these two players. They took turns scoring to help the Spanish team lead in the tie-break, before Phuong Vinh decided the match".
Vietnam became the ninth country to win the world 3-cushion carom team championship, and is currently the reigning champion of all three world championships. Therefore, the Korean website The Billiards believes that Vietnamese players are becoming the "trend" of the current carom world.
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