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Clive O'Sullivan etched his name into snooker league history on Monday night, claiming the Pembrokeshire Open Singles title in his debut season. Before a packed and enthusiastic crowd at the Black Rabbit Club, he triumphed over Brett John, a seasoned finalist who, despite his seventh attempt, saw the coveted crown slip through his fingers once more.
O'Sullivan's consistent potting proved too much for John, as he swept all three frames in a dominant display, although neither player managed to produce a significant break in the final. The atmosphere was electric as the crowd witnessed O'Sullivan's precision.
The victory capped off a stellar season for O'Sullivan, who had only lost a single league match prior to the final and boasted a remarkable 102 break earlier in the campaign.
After a cautious opening, O'Sullivan seized the initiative in the first frame with breaks of 19, 12, and another 19, ultimately securing a comfortable 59-19 victory.
He maintained his momentum in the second frame, compiling breaks of 14 and 20 to establish a commanding lead. John briefly threatened with a break of 12, but a positional error allowed O'Sullivan to regain control. With clinical precision, O'Sullivan cleared the remaining reds and key colours to take the frame 58-14.
The third frame was a tense affair, with John drawing first blood with a break of 16. The remaining reds were contested fiercely, and as the players moved onto the colours, only two points separated them. The match hung in the balance until a risky black from John failed to find its mark, handing O'Sullivan the opportunity he needed. He calmly potted the yellow and then executed a flawless clearance of green, brown, blue, pink, and black to seal the frame 67-47 and claim the Pembrokeshire Open Singles title with a resounding 3-0 victory. The crowd erupted in applause.
The league extends its sincere gratitude to the Black Rabbit Club for hosting the final and to League Secretary Simon Pearce for his expert officiating.
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