The semi-final match between the Vietnamese team and the Belgian team took place on the evening of March 16 (Vietnam time).
30-year-old player Bao Phuong Vinh continues to maintain his impressive form with a perfect record in the tournament. He defeated Roland Forthomme with a score of 40-28 after 20 turns, despite being caught at times and losing his turn at 38-28. However, with his mettle, Phuong Vinh scored two decisive points immediately after that, helping Vietnam win.
Meanwhile, Tran Quyet Chien also showed high stability, defeating Peter Ceulemans 40-20 after 24 turns, after creating an impressive 9-point series.
Both players received enthusiastic applause from the audience at the Festhalle. Phuong Vinh currently has an average score of 1.835 points per turn, while Quyet Chien has regained his form after 2 losses in the group stage. Vietnam continues to maintain an unbeaten record in the tournament, and will face the winning team in the remaining semi-final match between the Netherlands and Türkiye to compete for the championship.
The world team carom tournament is held in Viersen city (Germany). This year's tournament attracted the participation of 16 strong teams. With their entry into the final, the Vietnamese team has a great opportunity to successfully defend the championship of this tournament.