Flying start for Harry van de Ven

VLAARDINGEN - Nine from the acquit, out with six and a superb victory in his first performance: Harry van de Ven is the most important candidate for the top two in group D to go to the next round. The man from Snellen Recycling defeated Jean Paul de Bruijn 55-44 in 27 innings after a flying start with seventeen caroms in five innings.

On the second day Ruud Hölscher also surprised with a spectacular start against Raimond Burgman. Hölscher had a lead of 39-17 after seventeen innings. When he finished the match, Burgman made nine in the equalizer, but the win was for Hölscher: 50-45 in 32 innings.

Therese Klompenhouwer lost her chances in Group F by giving away an almost certain win against Wim van de Berg. The Dutch leading lady had an advantage of 43-32 after 40 innings, but lost the match 50-49. Sander Jonen defeated Barry van Beers. He finished with six on a score of 44-43.