A disappointing defeat for Howard who apparently were unlucky with edges all night. Jamie Diddams picked up a maximum but was made to fight all the way  by  a rejuvinated  Sean McMillan, just edging home 11,5 in the fifth. The latter posted two fine victories, the best another 11,5 fifth leg win, this time over Polish superstar, Robert Jaroszyski, who just can't seem to get over the line in tight matches, I'm sure it will happen soon.  Jeff Norman and  the quality serves of his brother Paul also produced two excellent wins.

Written by: David McAulay