Brian Porter defeated John Edmonds 31-29 on February 22.

This match was paused at 22-21 in Porter’s favour on February 18 due to an electrical storm.

When the game resumed Porter surged ahead with a 30-24 score after 28 ends. 

Edmonds hit back and trailed by one shot (30-29) after 31 ends. But Porter scored the final shot and won the match by two points.

In another match Bill Meredith secured himself a semi-final position after he defeated Clive Neutze 31-28.

Neutze put new life back into his game and led 12-9 after 12 ends.

Meredith moved away to lead 19-14 after 20 ends.

Both bowlers played to the best of their abilities but Meredith clinched the win by three shots.