HANOI — Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes was eliminated from the men's one-cushion carom of the 31st Southeast Asian Games, bowing to Tran Thanh Tu Nguyen of Vietnam, 100-55, on Wednesday before an appreciative crowd at the Ha Dong Gymnasium.
Reyes could not find his rhythm in the match against Tran, who showed precision in the match, taking leads of 36-11, 37-24, and 54-24, to move into the finals.
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The 67-year-old Reyes will still be competing in three-cushion carom on Friday.
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