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Sunday, July 10, 2011
THE Sultanate's best bowlers are doing their best to defend home turf.
It will be an all-Bruneian affair in the semi-finals of men's category of the Brunei Open Pairs 2011 at the Lawn Bowls Centre of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas.
Despite teams from Labuan proving to be strong challengers in the group stages, it was the local teams that made their mark when it mattered most during the knockout stages yesterday.
Brunei D defeated compatriots Ilmu Alim 3 11-5 in the Round of 12 before edging Labuan A 13-10 to move into the final four setting up a date against another Brunei team Red Flowers.
The latter progressed into the semi-finals with victories over Seri Brunei (11-9) and Labuan E (12-8) respectively.
Brunei A received a bye in the Top 12 and only needed to beat Ilmu Alim 2 which they did, winning 12-7 to progress into the final four.
They next face Sinar Suria 2, who battled Ilmu Alim 1 to a 15-11 victory in the Round of 12 before disposing of Labuan D 11-7 to enter the semi-finals.
In the women's category, Labuan G will take on Ilmu Alim 4 in the semi-finals while Dewi Brunei and Sabah A will face off in the other match.
The semi-finals will begin at 8.30am today while the final is slated for 2.30pm.
Jointly organised by the Lawn Bowls Association of Brunei Darussalam (LBABD) and Ilmu Alim Consultation Services and Management, the tournament features 72 bowlers and kicked off on Thursday.
A total of 26 pairs divided into four groups started the tournament in the men's category while two groups of five teams kicked off the meet in the women's category.
Besides Brunei, this is the first time that the organisers have invited teams from Labuan and Sabah to compete.
Labuan started brightly, leading two of the four groups in the men's category after the first day of competition on Thursday.
But, Brunei bowlers proved they can challenge their Malaysian rivals, picking up their game when it mattered.
It will be an all-Bruneian affair in the semi-finals of men's category of the Brunei Open Pairs 2011 at the Lawn Bowls Centre of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas.
Despite teams from Labuan proving to be strong challengers in the group stages, it was the local teams that made their mark when it mattered most during the knockout stages yesterday.
Brunei D defeated compatriots Ilmu Alim 3 11-5 in the Round of 12 before edging Labuan A 13-10 to move into the final four setting up a date against another Brunei team Red Flowers.
The latter progressed into the semi-finals with victories over Seri Brunei (11-9) and Labuan E (12-8) respectively.
Brunei A received a bye in the Top 12 and only needed to beat Ilmu Alim 2 which they did, winning 12-7 to progress into the final four.
They next face Sinar Suria 2, who battled Ilmu Alim 1 to a 15-11 victory in the Round of 12 before disposing of Labuan D 11-7 to enter the semi-finals.
In the women's category, Labuan G will take on Ilmu Alim 4 in the semi-finals while Dewi Brunei and Sabah A will face off in the other match.
The semi-finals will begin at 8.30am today while the final is slated for 2.30pm.
Jointly organised by the Lawn Bowls Association of Brunei Darussalam (LBABD) and Ilmu Alim Consultation Services and Management, the tournament features 72 bowlers and kicked off on Thursday.
A total of 26 pairs divided into four groups started the tournament in the men's category while two groups of five teams kicked off the meet in the women's category.
Besides Brunei, this is the first time that the organisers have invited teams from Labuan and Sabah to compete.
Labuan started brightly, leading two of the four groups in the men's category after the first day of competition on Thursday.
But, Brunei bowlers proved they can challenge their Malaysian rivals, picking up their game when it mattered.
Courtesy of The Brunei Times
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