Duong Quoc Hoang advances straight to the Last 32 round - World Pool Championship 2025

On the evening of July 24, player Duong Quoc Hoang continued to make his mark at the 2025 World Pool Championship when he defeated Daniel Maciol with a convincing score of 11-6, becoming the first Vietnamese representative to enter the Last 32 round.

The match with Maciol, a player from Poland, was full of drama. Both players chased each other fiercely, bringing the score to 5-5 after several tense games. The turning point came in the 12th game when Duong Quoc Hoang made an excellent "golden break", creating a superior psychological momentum. From then on, he played without any gaps, continuously scoring points with incredible accuracy and composure. Maciol, despite his efforts, could not resist Hoang's sharp play, and had to accept defeat 6-11. This victory brought Duong Quoc Hoang confidently into the round of 32 of the strongest players, reinforcing his belief in his ability to go far.

(Photo: Box Billiards Pool Vietnam)

The 2025 World Pool Championship saw many other thrilling matches. Shane Van Boening (USA) overcame Naoyuki Oi (Japan) in a dramatic "hill-hill" match with a score of 11-10, taking advantage of his opponent's mistake to end the match. Johann Chua (Philippines) also entered the Last 32 after defeating Max Eberle (USA) 11-9, thanks to two beautiful strokes at the decisive moment when the score was 9-9. Meanwhile, Fedor Gorst (Russia) excellently defeated Jonas Souto (Spain) 11-9 with a classy number 4 masse ball, affirming the nickname "The Ghost". However, Joshua Filler (Germany), a strong candidate, unexpectedly stopped by Max Lechner (Austria) with a score of 8-11, despite his efforts to tie the match at 8-8.

Duong Quoc Hoang, with his sharp attacking style and steady mentality, is the pride of Vietnamese billiards. Previously, he made a name for himself by defeating many famous players, and his performance at this year's tournament continued to show remarkable progress. The "golden break" against Maciol was not only a moment of peak technique but also demonstrated Hoang's mettle at key moments. Compared to strong opponents like Van Boening or Gorst, Hoang was not inferior in terms of skill and competitive spirit.

The Last 32 round promises to be full of challenges, but with his current form, Duong Quoc Hoang has every chance to continue writing history for Vietnamese billiards.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/duong-quoc-hoang-thang-tien-vao-vong-last-32-world-pool-championship-2025-20250725100011312.htm