Facing young player Albert Januaryta, the representative of Vietnam entered the game confidently and soon created an advantage when taking the lead 6-3. However, the Indonesian opponent showed resilience when maintaining a stable game, taking advantage of mistakes to equalize the score 6-6, bringing the match to the decisive set (hill-hill).
At the crucial moment, Albert Januaryta made a mistake in the situation of handling ball number 2, creating a favorable opportunity for Duong Quoc Hoang. The player born in 1987 played bravely, taking advantage of the ball position to finish the decisive set, thereby winning the overall victory 7-6.
This victory helps Duong Quoc Hoang put his name in the final of this year's tournament. His opponent in the championship match will be Spanish player Francisco Sanchez Ruiz.
Reaching the Premier League Pool 2026 final marks an important step forward for Duong Quoc Hoang in one of the most prestigious 9 ball tournaments in the world, and at the same time opens up opportunities for the Vietnamese player to compete for the championship right in his first participation.
