Orcollo out for revenge vs Souquet

MANILA, Philippines - World No. 1 Dennis Orcollo and German ace Ralf Souquet brace for an explosive showdown as they slug it out in the Philippine Big-time Billiards (PBB) Face Off Series tomorrow at Pagcor Airport Casino in Parañaque City.

Orcollo is out to avenge his 5-8 setback to Souquet in the World Pool Masters final before local fans last September.

“I know Ralf is a tough player but I’m ready,” said Orcollo, also the reigning world 8-ball champion. “This time I will not disappoint my countrymen.”

Despite that loss, Orcollo remains the odds-on favorite to win the face-off with Charlie Williams of the organizing Dragon Promotions saying: “From experience, it’s hard to beat a great player twice in row.”

He added that Orcollo will be motivated not to be embarrassed twice in his home court.

“I will do my very best. Let’s see,” said Souquet who arrived yesterday from Frankfurt.

The PBB Face Off is a joint undertaking of Mega Sports World and BRKHRD Corp. in cooperation with Pagcor, PCSO, Accel, Diamond Table, Predator cues, Simonis cloth, Malungai Life Oil, I-Bar, Human Plus Probiotics, Golden Leaf Restaurant, Hermes Sports, Billiards Managers and Players Association of the Philippines (BMPAP) with The Philippine Star as the official media partner.

A race-to-9 10-ball affair, the Face Off will be the first pool event to be aired worldwide through internet at www.megasportsworld.com and Solar Sports, Sky Channel 70 and Destiny Channel 34 every Saturday.