HISTORY has been made in Philippines as Team Asia went up against Team Europe for the first-ever Reyes Cup Pool tournament.
It was a historic celebration of pool as the finest players from each continent faced off in an exhilarating four-day battle.
Jayson Shaw will be in action at the Reyes Cup[/caption]
Aloysius Yapp and Ko Pin Yi will led the charge for Team Asia.
While Mosconi Cup champions Jayson Shaw and Francisco Sanchez Ruiz are set to represent Team Europe.
Matchroom Multi Sport CEO Emily Frazer revealed that the competition has been named after Efren Reyes due unwavering passion for the sport for over 50 years.
Reyes said: “I am truly humbled and honored that Matchroom has chosen to name this prestigious event after me.
“The Efren Reyes Cup is not just a tournament, it’s a celebration of the sport we love, and I am excited to see the pool community come together for its first edition in the Philippines”
And the winners of the competition been confirmed!
When is the Reyes Cup Pool 2024?
- The Reyes Cup Pool 2024 got underway on Tuesday, October 15 before concluding on Friday, October 18.
- Ninoy Aquino National Stadium in Manila, Philippines is the chosen venue for this huge tournament and it holds a seating capacity of 6,000 spectators.
- This is the first-ever Reyes Cup Pool competition.
What TV channel is the Reyes Cup Pool 2024 on and can it be live streamed?
- Fans in the UK can watch the action live on Sky Sports Mix.
- Sky Sports customers can stream the competition via NOW TV.
What was the Reyes Cup Pool 2024 format?
The Reyes Cup followed the same format as the Mosconi Cup.
Team Asia and Team Europe will compete over four days in several doubles and singles matches.
And the first team to win 11 matches will be victorious.
What were the teams?
Team Asia: Johann Chua, Aloysius Yapp, Ko Pin Yi, Carlo Biado, Duong Quoc Hoang
Team Europe: Jayson Shaw, Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, Mikey Krause, Eklent Kaci, David Alcaide
Reyes Cup Pool 2024 results
Tuesday, October 15
Match 1: Team Europe 5-4 Team Asia
Match 2: Ko Pin Yi & Aloysius Yapp 5-2 Francisco Sanchez Ruiz & David Alcaide
Match 3: Duong Quoc Hoand 5-2 Eklent Kaci
Match 4: Jayson Shaw & Mickey Krause 5-3 Johann Chua & Carlo Biado
Match 5: Aloysius Yapp 5-4 Jayson Shaw
Overall score: Asia 3 Europe 2
Wednesday, October 16
Match 6: Team Asia 5-3 Team Europe
Match 7: Ko Pin Yi 5-3 Francisco Sanchez Ruiz
Match 8: Duong Quoc Hoang & Aloysius Yapp 5-2 David Alcaide & Eklent Kaçi
Match 9: Carlo Biado 5-3 Mickey Krause
Overall score: Asia 7 Europe 2
Thursday, October 17
Match 10: Team Europe 1-5 Team Asia
Match 11: Jayson Shaw & Francisco Sanchez Ruiz 5-4 Johann Chua & Ko Pin Yi
Match 12: Jayson Shaw & Eklent Kaçi 3-5 Carlo Biado & Aloysius Yapp
Overall score: Asia 9 Europe 3
Friday, October 18
From 12.30pm BST
Match 13: Johann Chua 4=5 David Alcaide
Match 14: Ko Pin Yi & Duong Quoc Hoang 5-3 Mickey Krause & Francisco Sanchez Ruiz
Match 15: Carlo Biado 3-5 Jayson Shaw
Match 16: Duong Quoc Hoang 2-5 Jayson Shaw
Match 17: Aloysius Yapp 5-1 Francisco Sanchez Ruiz
Overall score: Asia 11 Europe 6
