Kusonpithak defends his title; wins ABF Tour season opening event in Thailand
04/15/08
Defending champion Somjed Kusonpithak, Thailand, won back-to-back Asian Bowling Federation Tour titles in Thailand when he defeated fellow-countryman Pasut Punsanthaveekul in the men's title match of the 2008 season opener, 201-192.
Zhang Yun Hong, China, captured her first career victory at S.F. Strike Bowl in Ngamwongwan, Thailand, with a 199-168 win over 2007 Asian and ABF Tour Ranking champion Kim Eun Jung, Korea.
Both finalists in the men's division won their semi-final matches in roll-off. Somjed ousted Shaker Al-Hassan 46 to 40 after a 217 tie, while Pasut survived a strong charge by Wu Siu Hong, Hong Kong 45-40 (208-208; 28-28). It was Pasut's second consecutive roll-off win, as he already went into overtime against Pan Yunhong in Round 2, defeating the Chinese 39-38 after a 193-193 tie.
In the first two rounds of the single-elimination one-game shootout, Somjed eliminated Yang Wei, China, 216-169 in Round 1 and Aussie Andrew Frawley, 218-178 in Round 2.
Zhang, who was competing in her very first ABF Tour event, sidelined her compatriot Chen Dong Dong, 209-203 in opening match, then defeated Gunnalada Aree, Thailand, 204-177, in Round 2 and 2005 World Masters champion Yang Sui Ling, also China, in the semi-final, 210-179. The 33-year-old carried the momentum into the title match and flew past the favorite from Korea, 199-168.
The ABF Tour Thailand leg was broadcasted live on True Vision (Channel UBC). The highlights will be televised on local television stations of the countries where the tour is being held at a later date.
The second leg of the 2008 ABF Tour will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on April 22.
Picture and results courtesy of ABF Tour.
S.F. Strike Bowl in Ngamwongwan, Thailand (April 14, 2008)
FINAL:
Somjed Kusonpithak (THA) def. Pasut Punsanthaveekul (THA), 201-192
SEMI-FINAL:
Somjed Kusonpithak (THA) def. Shaker Al-Hassan (UAE), 46-40 after a 217 tie
Pasut Punsanthaveekul (THA) def. Wu Siu Hong (HKG), 45-40 after a 208 tie
ROUND 2:
Somjed Kusonpithak (THA) def. Andrew Frawley (AUS), 218-178
Shaker Al-Hassan (UAE) def. Puntep Bhayakaporn (THA), 209-168
Wu Siu Hong (HKG) def. Hussain Al-Suwaidi (UAE), 232-194
Pasut Punsanthaveekul (THA) def. Pan Yunhong (CHN), 39-38 after a 193-193 tie
ROUND 1:
Somjed Kusonpithak (THA) def. Yang Wie (CHN), 216-169
Andrew Frawley (AUS) def. Phoemphun Yakasem (THA), 186-183
Shaker Al-Hassan (UAE) def. Dechochai Tinjaratip (THA), 209-170
Puntep Bhayakaporn (THA) def. Surasak Manuwong (THA), 208-194
Hussain Al-Suwaidi (UAE) def. Rangsiman Thianhirun (THA), 211-209
Wu Siu Hong (HKG) def. Takahiro Yoshida (PHI), 248-198
Pasut Punsanthaveekul (THA) def. Fuaad Al-Mas (UAE), 200-173
Pan Yunhong (CHN) def. Sithiphol Kunaksorn (THA), 223-171
S.F. Strike Bowl in Ngamwongwan, Thailand (April 14, 2008)
FINAL:
Zhang Yu Hong (CHN) def. Kim Eung Jung (KOR), 199-168
SEMI-FINAL:
Kim Eung Jung (KOR) def. Vanessa Fung (HKG), 191-173
Zhang Yu Hong (CHN) def. Yang Suling (CHN), 210-179
ROUND 2:
Kim Eung Jung (KOR) def. Kamalasn Jonbumrung (THA), 193-152
Vanessa Fung (HKG) def. Wu Suqin (CHN), 175-164
Zhang Yu Hong (CHN) def. Gunnalada Aree (THA), 204-177
Yang Suling (CHN) def. Vilailux Sanguansat (THA), 216-174
ROUND 1:
Kim Eung Jung (KOR) def. Chan Shuk Han (HKG), 192-177
Kamalasn Jonbumrung (THA) def. Sariya Chongvarin (THA), 203-193
Vanessa Fung (HKG) def. Sharon Limansantoso (INA), 214-184
Wu Suqin (CHN) def. Cookie Lee (HKG), 235-225
Zhang Yu Hong (CHN) def. Chen Dong Dong (CHN), 209-202
Gunnalada Aree (THA) def. Thanyarat L. (THA), 213-202
Vilailux Sanguansat (THA) def. Yanee Saebae (THA), 156-150
Yang Suling (CHN) def. Saowapha Kunaksorn (THA), 220-204
Players with position, country and Ranking Points
1. Somjed Kusonpithak, Thailand, 75
2. Pasut Punsanthaveekul, Thailand, 60
3. Shaker Al-Hassan, UAE, 46
4. Wu Siu Hong, Hong Kong, 45
5. Hussain Al-Suwaidi, UAE, 33
6. Pan Yunhong, China, 32
7. Andrew Frawley, Australia, 31
8. Puntep Bhayakaporn, Thailand, 30
9. Rangsiman Thianhirun, Thailand, 20
10. Takahiro Yoshida, Philippines, 19
11. Surasak Manuwong, Thailand, 18
12. Phoemphun Yakasem, Thailand, 17
13. Fuaad Al-Mas, UAE, 16
14. Sithiphol Kunaksorn, Thailand, 15
15. Dechochai Tinjaratip, Thailand, 14
16. Yang Wie, China, 13
Players with position, country and Ranking Points
1. Zhang Yu Hong, China, 75
2. Kim Eung Jung, Korea, 60
3. Yang Suling, China, 46
4. Vanessa Fung, Hong Kong, 45
5. Gunnalada Aree, Thailand, 33
6. Vilailux Sanguansat, Thailand, 32
7. Wu Suqin, China, 31
8. Kamalasn Jonbumrung, Thailand, 30
9. Cookie Lee, Hong Kong, 20
10. Thanyarat L., Thailand, 18.5
(tie Saowapha Kunaksorn, Thailand, 18.5
12. Chen Dong Dong, China, 17
13. Sariya Chongvarin, Thailand, 16
14. Sharon Limansantoso, Indonesia, 15
15. Chan Shuk Han, Hong Kong, 14
16. Yanee Saebae, Thailand, 13
2008 ABF Tour #1
Zhang Yun Hong wins first career ABF Tour title in women's division
Defending champion Somjed Kusonpithak, Thailand, won back-to-back Asian Bowling Federation Tour titles in Thailand when he defeated fellow-countryman Pasut Punsanthaveekul in the men's title match of the 2008 season opener, 201-192. Zhang Yun Hong, China, captured her first career victory at S.F. Strike Bowl in Ngamwongwan, Thailand, with a 199-168 win over 2007 Asian and ABF Tour Ranking champion Kim Eun Jung, Korea.
Both finalists in the men's division won their semi-final matches in roll-off. Somjed ousted Shaker Al-Hassan 46 to 40 after a 217 tie, while Pasut survived a strong charge by Wu Siu Hong, Hong Kong 45-40 (208-208; 28-28). It was Pasut's second consecutive roll-off win, as he already went into overtime against Pan Yunhong in Round 2, defeating the Chinese 39-38 after a 193-193 tie.
In the first two rounds of the single-elimination one-game shootout, Somjed eliminated Yang Wei, China, 216-169 in Round 1 and Aussie Andrew Frawley, 218-178 in Round 2.
Zhang, who was competing in her very first ABF Tour event, sidelined her compatriot Chen Dong Dong, 209-203 in opening match, then defeated Gunnalada Aree, Thailand, 204-177, in Round 2 and 2005 World Masters champion Yang Sui Ling, also China, in the semi-final, 210-179. The 33-year-old carried the momentum into the title match and flew past the favorite from Korea, 199-168.
The ABF Tour Thailand leg was broadcasted live on True Vision (Channel UBC). The highlights will be televised on local television stations of the countries where the tour is being held at a later date.
The second leg of the 2008 ABF Tour will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on April 22.
Picture and results courtesy of ABF Tour.
2008 ABF Tour Thailand leg - Men's Division
S.F. Strike Bowl in Ngamwongwan, Thailand (April 14, 2008)
FINAL:
Somjed Kusonpithak (THA) def. Pasut Punsanthaveekul (THA), 201-192
SEMI-FINAL:
Somjed Kusonpithak (THA) def. Shaker Al-Hassan (UAE), 46-40 after a 217 tie
Pasut Punsanthaveekul (THA) def. Wu Siu Hong (HKG), 45-40 after a 208 tie
ROUND 2:
Somjed Kusonpithak (THA) def. Andrew Frawley (AUS), 218-178
Shaker Al-Hassan (UAE) def. Puntep Bhayakaporn (THA), 209-168
Wu Siu Hong (HKG) def. Hussain Al-Suwaidi (UAE), 232-194
Pasut Punsanthaveekul (THA) def. Pan Yunhong (CHN), 39-38 after a 193-193 tie
ROUND 1:
Somjed Kusonpithak (THA) def. Yang Wie (CHN), 216-169
Andrew Frawley (AUS) def. Phoemphun Yakasem (THA), 186-183
Shaker Al-Hassan (UAE) def. Dechochai Tinjaratip (THA), 209-170
Puntep Bhayakaporn (THA) def. Surasak Manuwong (THA), 208-194
Hussain Al-Suwaidi (UAE) def. Rangsiman Thianhirun (THA), 211-209
Wu Siu Hong (HKG) def. Takahiro Yoshida (PHI), 248-198
Pasut Punsanthaveekul (THA) def. Fuaad Al-Mas (UAE), 200-173
Pan Yunhong (CHN) def. Sithiphol Kunaksorn (THA), 223-171
2008 ABF Tour Thailand leg - Women's Division
S.F. Strike Bowl in Ngamwongwan, Thailand (April 14, 2008)
FINAL:
Zhang Yu Hong (CHN) def. Kim Eung Jung (KOR), 199-168
SEMI-FINAL:
Kim Eung Jung (KOR) def. Vanessa Fung (HKG), 191-173
Zhang Yu Hong (CHN) def. Yang Suling (CHN), 210-179
ROUND 2:
Kim Eung Jung (KOR) def. Kamalasn Jonbumrung (THA), 193-152
Vanessa Fung (HKG) def. Wu Suqin (CHN), 175-164
Zhang Yu Hong (CHN) def. Gunnalada Aree (THA), 204-177
Yang Suling (CHN) def. Vilailux Sanguansat (THA), 216-174
ROUND 1:
Kim Eung Jung (KOR) def. Chan Shuk Han (HKG), 192-177
Kamalasn Jonbumrung (THA) def. Sariya Chongvarin (THA), 203-193
Vanessa Fung (HKG) def. Sharon Limansantoso (INA), 214-184
Wu Suqin (CHN) def. Cookie Lee (HKG), 235-225
Zhang Yu Hong (CHN) def. Chen Dong Dong (CHN), 209-202
Gunnalada Aree (THA) def. Thanyarat L. (THA), 213-202
Vilailux Sanguansat (THA) def. Yanee Saebae (THA), 156-150
Yang Suling (CHN) def. Saowapha Kunaksorn (THA), 220-204
2008 ABFT Thailand leg - Men's Final Standings
Players with position, country and Ranking Points
1. Somjed Kusonpithak, Thailand, 752. Pasut Punsanthaveekul, Thailand, 60
3. Shaker Al-Hassan, UAE, 46
4. Wu Siu Hong, Hong Kong, 45
5. Hussain Al-Suwaidi, UAE, 33
6. Pan Yunhong, China, 32
7. Andrew Frawley, Australia, 31
8. Puntep Bhayakaporn, Thailand, 30
9. Rangsiman Thianhirun, Thailand, 20
10. Takahiro Yoshida, Philippines, 19
11. Surasak Manuwong, Thailand, 18
12. Phoemphun Yakasem, Thailand, 17
13. Fuaad Al-Mas, UAE, 16
14. Sithiphol Kunaksorn, Thailand, 15
15. Dechochai Tinjaratip, Thailand, 14
16. Yang Wie, China, 13
2008 ABFT Thailand leg - Women's Final Standings
Players with position, country and Ranking Points
1. Zhang Yu Hong, China, 752. Kim Eung Jung, Korea, 60
3. Yang Suling, China, 46
4. Vanessa Fung, Hong Kong, 45
5. Gunnalada Aree, Thailand, 33
6. Vilailux Sanguansat, Thailand, 32
7. Wu Suqin, China, 31
8. Kamalasn Jonbumrung, Thailand, 30
9. Cookie Lee, Hong Kong, 20
10. Thanyarat L., Thailand, 18.5
(tie Saowapha Kunaksorn, Thailand, 18.5
12. Chen Dong Dong, China, 17
13. Sariya Chongvarin, Thailand, 16
14. Sharon Limansantoso, Indonesia, 15
15. Chan Shuk Han, Hong Kong, 14
16. Yanee Saebae, Thailand, 13