RIYADH, Nov. 7, 2000 – With the city dart aficionados going into
action again, the Spice Boys I, tagged as the top team, clinched their first victory over
the Ace Power Horse 8-7 towards the end of their double round clash in the Class-A
division as the Power Darts 2000 got off to a flying start at the Sheraton Riyadh Hotel
and Towers bowling alley.
Trailing by two points (2-4), Ace pair Flor Almoite and Banny Alagar managed to tie the
score at 4-all in the first double match but they failed to deny the more determined
victors who went ahead in the last two doubles. Here, Russel Inabangan of Spice produced
the day’s out shot recorded at 107 and walked away with special gift from Power Horse
energy drink. In the other encounter in the same category, El Seif I pocketed a clean
decisive 10-5 win against the new Spice Boys XI.
Of the Class-B, Intruders Strike known as Ilocano boys and the Class-B champion of the
recently concluded Fila Dart2k, made a winning debut by overpowering the rookie team, Aero
from the Al Salam aircraft. They completed easy 12-points leaving only 3 for Aero, the
underdog. The Conquerors, also a new side in this tourney, defeated the Saudi Ericsson
A2618s for a lopsided 14-1 victory. Only Ravenal Arce for the losers succeeded a
satisfactory 43 finish through S11-D16 combination over Manny Iglesia in the fifth singles
match to give his side a single output.
In the same division, the second line up of Saudi Ericsson (SE) won a breath-taking
decision match against the dreadful KSU Kamandag with a 9-6 final record. The relaxed SE
darters suffered three straight losses in the first three singles but regained composure
after Ruben Espanola won a thrilling encounter against Henry Dela Cruz. However, the more
toned-up KSU darters led by veteran Edgar Andayran maintained the lead ending the singles
match at 4-2.
SE last double pair, Noli Jaraplasan and Vic Gimpisao enlivened the hope after setting
aside their opponents, Edgar Andayran and Alex Apante to bring the score even at 6-all in
the last double match. With only 134 points left, Gimpisao produced 94 points
(S20-S20-T18), setting an excellent outing of D20 enroute to an easy finish by Jaraplasan.
A 24 out shot by John Damaso capped the day’s game for SE from an insignificant last
throw of their fellow team player, Delfin Durante in the deciding battle.
The event, second in series, contested by eleven teams, is organized by the Expat Darters
of Saudi Arabia (EDSA), a prime association of dart enthusiasts based in the capital city
and is sponsored by Power Horse energy drink courtesy of their country manager Ahbet
Quinto and Franz Kristel, its regional manager. It is being hosted by Sheraton Riyadh
hotel and towers. It is fully supported by the energetic and a sports lover Thomas Boesch,
executive assistant manager of the hotel.
The contesting teams have been divided into two categories. In Class-A are Ace Power Horse
of Flor Almoite, Spice Boys I of Edwin Canales, El Seif I of Alan Anasta, Spice Boys XI of
Jun Angara. The Class-B includes Intruders Strike of Rene Caronan, Saudi Ericsson Darters
of Philamer Balasan, Conquerors of Tony Fernandez, Kamandag Darters of Edgar Andayran,
Ericsson A2618s of Danny Dela Pena, El Seif XI of Bojie Recacho and Aero Darters of Neil
Gapusan.
In the simple ceremony earlier, a brief introduction was highlighted of the individuals
that are behind the organization and of the sponsor by EDSA chairman Flor Almoite. This
was followed by welcoming the participating teams and players. Banny Alagar, the
tournament director, assisted by Manny Barroga, EDSA president, elaborated on the event
guidelines.
The game are played in 01 mode comprising six Singles at one point each, three Doubles at
two points each and a Team match at three points for a total of 15-points. A team requires
eight points to seal a victory. As the admission is free at the health club, the
spectators are welcome to enjoy the exciting action every Friday starting from 1.30 p.m. |
