In the semi-final, Vietnam’s top cueist Tran Quyet Chien faced Swedish legend Torbjorn Blomdahl, a multiple World Cup record holder.
Tran Quyet Chien made a flying start, racing to leads of 10-1 and 13-2. However, Blomdahl mounted a strong comeback, surging ahead 16-14 and then 18-15. The Vietnamese player steadied himself to close the first half 20-18 in front.
The second half saw both players trading points shot for shot before Tran Quyet Chien sealed a 40-36 win, giving Vietnam a 1-0 advantage.
In the other match, Nguyen Tran Thanh Tu narrowly lost 38-40 to David Pennor, allowing Sweden to level the tie at 1-1.
Nguyen Tran Thanh Tu contributes to Vietnam's place in the final (Photo: Minh Dien Billiards).
The contest was decided by a “scotch doubles” shootout, where Vietnam prevailed 15-7 to secure a 2-1 overall victory and a place in the final of the World Team Three-Cushion Championship.
The final is scheduled for 10 pm (Vietnam time) on March 1. Vietnam now stand on the brink of claiming their second world team title.
