Fusion Sports vs Burst

Match Information

Fusion Sports 3 – 4 Burst

Fusion Sports were edged out 4–3 at home by Burst in a hard-fought contest that could have gone either way. The visitors secured the match with a game to spare, although Fusion did salvage some success in the gallon, winning it 2–1.

Mike Westlake got Burst off to a strong start with a 2–0 win over Lewis Walker, and although Matthew Barnes hit back in game 2 for Fusion — claiming a 2–1 win over Rory Sullivan— the away side reasserted their control. Mark Leather made it 2–1 with a 2–0 win over Tony Pope, before McKenzie Evans extended the lead to 3-1 in game 4, beating Stephen Barnes 2–0 with a 54.65 average.

Martin Long pulled another one back for Fusion in game 5, edging out Ray Townhill 2–1, but Burst sealed the points in game 6 courtesy of Jack Newsham’s 2–0 win over Andrew Mills. Fusions Rhys Barnes made it a respectable final score with a 2–1 win against Marc Tancock in the final game, landing four tons and a 50.80 average despite Tancock hitting a 19 darter and a seasons best 144 checkout.