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Orcullo powers RP to Last 16 in WTC

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MANILA, Philippines - Dennis Orcullo won twice to power Team RP to a 4-1 victory over Czech Republic and into the Last 16 of the World Team Cup Championship at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds in Hannover, Germany Tuesday.

Orcullo defeated Roman Hybler, 8-2, in 9-ball, then outclassed Lukas Krenek, 7-2, in 10-ball to lead the RP bets’ charge.

Antonio Lining delivered the other point for Team RP as he trounced Michal Gavenciak, 8-4, in 9-ball then split the 8-ball Scotch doubles to seal the victory.

The event, which drew 48 nations, offers a total purse of $400,000 (P19.2 million) with the winning team receiving $100,000 prize.

The other members of the team are Lee Vann Corteza, Ronnie Alcano, Marlon Manalo, Warren Kiamco and non-playing team manager Edgar Acaba.

The RP bets blanked Great Britain II, 4-0, in the opener last Monday while Czech Republic edged Korea, 4-3.

Also advancing to the Last 16 are Poland, Russia, Sweden, Germany, China, Switzerland and United States.

ANTONIO LINING

CZECH REPUBLIC

DENNIS ORCULLO

EDGAR ACABA

GERMANY TUESDAY

GREAT BRITAIN

HANNOVER EXHIBITION GROUNDS

LEE VANN CORTEZA

LUKAS KRENEK

MARLON MANALO

MICHAL GAVENCIAK

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