The Quarter-final matches of the triples championship have been played and some excellent bowls was produced.
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Oscar Wahlin, Stephen Della and Dougald Braithwaite defeated Brian Payne, Dan Ticehurst and Bob Edwards 28-14.
At the half way mark of eleven ends team Braithwaite had already dealt a knockout blow when they had a 19-7 lead.
And maintained the pressure in the second half to run out 14 shot winners.
In the other quarter final match Brian Porter, Mike Holmwood and Peter Morales defeated Eric Willacy, David Coltman and Paul Leverett 19-17.
Skipper Peter Morales confessed his team was the under dog and surprised themselves by reaching the semi final in a match that was tight all the way.
Team Morales had a 8-3 lead after six ends before team Leverett was able to make a move and get on equal terms after 11 ends 9-9.
Both teams eager to try and get a winning break could not do so with both teams matching bowl for bowl and sharing the lead in the match.
When two ends remained the scores locked 17-17.
Team Morales scored two shots to claim the match by two shots
In a upset result being a holiday weekend the semifinals are due to be played this Sunday. But check with bowls secretary Dan Ticehurst if the matches will be played.
The semi-finals matches as follows:
Oscar Wahlin, Stephen Della and Dougald Braithwaite V Brian Porter, Mike Holmwood and Peter Morales.
Kel Limbrick, Daniel Lewis and Gordon Lewis V Russell Fahey Josh Woodcock and Mick Spong.
