Pool maestro Efren “Bata” Reyes rallied from two racks down to escape with a 9-8 victory over unheralded Richard Pornelosa at the start of the First Senate President Manny Villar Cup Davao Leg Thursday at the Atrium of Gaisano Mall.
The 54-year-old Reyes had a shaky start, committing a couple of miscues that allowed Pornelosa to seize a 6-4 lead. Reyes, however, came up with a couple of magical shots to tie the count at 6-6 and reach the hill first en route to victory.
“Sometimes you need to be lucky to win,” said Reyes. “That guy (Pornelosa) is really good and he’s really on his way to beating me. I just got lucky.” Up next for Reyes is national titlist Lee Van Corteza, who beat Jundel Mazon, 9-2.
Former double world champion Ronnie Alcano likewise advanced to the Last 16 after trouncing William Millares, 9-3. He will face Villar Cup Alabang leg titlist Warren Kiamco, who beat Patrick Gonzales, 9-4, in this fourth stop of the island-hopping pool series presented by Villards: Tulong sa Pagsulong ng Philippine Sports in cooperation with the Billiards Managers and Players Association of the Philippines.
Current world No. 1 Dennis Orcollo is also through to the next stage as he trounced Davao qualifier Romeo Alcano, 9-1, in the three-day tournament sponsored by Camella Communities.
Former world titlist Alex Pagulayan, winner of the recent Singapore leg of the Guinness Tour, got the upset ax, yielding to Jharome Peña, 9-6. Other first round matches saw Roberto Gomez down Bugsy Promotions stablemate Johann Chua, 9-4, and Elmer Haya eliminate Mary Ann Basas, 9-4.
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