Drago reaches next round in world qualifiers

Tony Drago is through to the third qualifying round of the World Championship after beating China's Xiao Guodong 10-9 in Sheffield, yesterday. The Maltese professional, who led 5-4 after Sunday's first session, needed all his experience to stave off...

Tony Drago is through to the third qualifying round of the World Championship after beating China's Xiao Guodong 10-9 in Sheffield, yesterday.

The Maltese professional, who led 5-4 after Sunday's first session, needed all his experience to stave off the bold challenge of Guodong, compiling runs of 47, 98 and 102 on his way to reaching the next round.

Tomorrow, Drago will face another Chinese player, Liu Song, as he bids to reach the final stages of the World Championships which will be played at the Crucible in Sheffield next month.

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