Welsh Cup 2010-2011

The final of the Welsh Cup, between Penton and Kurbalija, was held at Gwent Academy on Thursday 23rd June.

It was an exciting match. Roger Penton reports:

"A very good match saw our team build a 28 imps lead after 3 rounds of 8 but a good 4th round by Filip’s team saw them leading at the halfway mark by 9 imps. This was clawed back with interest to see our team leading by 27 imps with just 8 boards to play, but a storming session by Filip’s team in the last round gaining 42 imps saw then run out winners by 15. So we were close runners up again for the 2nd year running. Maybe next year??"

So congratulations to the winners Filip Kurbalija, Tony Ratcliff, Dan Macintosh, David Jones and commiserations to the runners-up Roger Penton, Rob Charlesworth, Julian Pottage, Tony Disley, Sue Ingham and Gwynn Davis. Read Gwynn's report on the exciting last eight boards.