Daniel Falconi ends 20th Central American and Caribbean Sports Games with victory in Men's Masters
08/01/06
Daniel Falconi (left) from Mexico added another trophy to his impressive collection when he ended the 20th Central American and Caribbean Sports Games at Tito's Bolo Club in Barranquilla, Colombia, with victory in the Men's Masters finals.
In the title match, the three-time American Zone Champion (including the Masters) easily defeated Ildemaro Ruiz (right), Venezuela, over three games total pinfall, 645-546. Both players eliminated a Puerto Rican in the semis. Ruiz sidelined Luis Rodriguez, 623-574, while Falconi survived a strong charge by Gabriel Sanchez, 645-642.
The Masters featured the top 16 players in All Events (Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Trios and Team) competing in single-elimination match play. All matches were three-games, total pins format.
During the closing ceremonies Cesar Wilches from the Colombian Bowling Federation (second from left) was presented with a recognition plaque by American Zone President, Jose Guandique, El Salvador (second from right), and presidium members Gustavo Lopez, Guatemala (left), and Martin Faba Castro, Costa Rica (right).
Colombia
Tito's Bolo Club in Barranquilla, Colombia (July 22-29, 2006)
Daniel Falconi (left) from Mexico added another trophy to his impressive collection when he ended the 20th Central American and Caribbean Sports Games at Tito's Bolo Club in Barranquilla, Colombia, with victory in the Men's Masters finals.
In the title match, the three-time American Zone Champion (including the Masters) easily defeated Ildemaro Ruiz (right), Venezuela, over three games total pinfall, 645-546. Both players eliminated a Puerto Rican in the semis. Ruiz sidelined Luis Rodriguez, 623-574, while Falconi survived a strong charge by Gabriel Sanchez, 645-642.
The Masters featured the top 16 players in All Events (Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Trios and Team) competing in single-elimination match play. All matches were three-games, total pins format.
During the closing ceremonies Cesar Wilches from the Colombian Bowling Federation (second from left) was presented with a recognition plaque by American Zone President, Jose Guandique, El Salvador (second from right), and presidium members Gustavo Lopez, Guatemala (left), and Martin Faba Castro, Costa Rica (right). Â
Men's Masters - Single-Elimination Finals
Three games, total pinfall, losers eliminated
Championship Match:
Daniel Falconi (MEX) def. Ildemaro Ruiz (VEN), 645-546
Semifinals:
Daniel Falconi (MEX) def. Gabriel Sanchez (PUR), 645-642
Ildemaro Ruiz (VEN) def. Luis Rodriguez (PUR), 623-574
Quarterfinals:
Daniel Falconi (MEX) def. Alejandro Cruz (MEX), 590-575
Gabriel Sanchez (PUR) def. Benjamin Corona (MEX), 719-635
Luis Rodriguez (PUR) def. Edgardo Ruiz (PUR), 685-661
Ildemaro Ruiz (VEN) def. Marco Martinez (MEX), 555-550
Round 1:
#1 Alejandro Cruz (MEX) def. #16 Bruno Diaz (PUR), 695-603
#9 Daniel Falconi (MEX) def. #8 Marcos Baeza (MEX), 695-671
#6 Gabriel Sanchez (PUR) def. #11 Jorge David Romero (COL), 601-575
#13 Benjamin Corona (MEX) def. #4 Francisco Colon (PUR), 684-607
#3 Luis Rodriguez (PUR) def. #14 Eddy Fuentes (VEN), 687-618
#12 Edgardo Ruiz (PUR) def. #5 Jorge Otalora (COL), 637-603
#7 Ildemaro Ruiz (VEN) def. #10 Jaime Monroy (COL), 573-563
#15 Marco Martinez (MEX) def. #2 Rolando A. Sebelen (DOM), 656-641