The local snooker championships heated up on Friday 15th May with high-stakes knockout drama across three major divisions. Fans witnessed a mix of ruthless whitewashes and a nerve-wracking five-frame thriller.

Masters Division: Saffrett Dominates Last 16

In the prestigious Masters Division Last 16, Mark Saffrett delivered a clinical performance to dismantle France Abdilla. Saffrett capitalized on every opening to secure a commanding 3-0 victory, firmly establishing himself as a serious title contender as he cruises into the next round.

First Division: Woods Edges Out Cross in Final-Frame Thriller

The match of the night belonged to the Goliath Coatings First Division Quarter Final Play-off. Jean Pierre Woods and Wilfred Cross went toe-to-toe in an absolute classic. After trading frames in a tense tactical battle, Woods showed immense composure in the deciding frame to edge out Cross 3-2, punching his ticket to the semifinals.

Second Division: Flawless Victories in Quarter Final Play-offs

The Second Division Quarter Final Play-offs were defined by total dominance, featuring two identical clean sweeps:

• Brian Cardona put on a masterclass against David Farrugia, wrapping up a swift 3-0 victory.
• Joseph Zerafa mirrored that flawless form on the adjacent table, defeating Vincent Spiteri with a matching 3-0 scoreline.

Both Cardona and Zerafa march forward with maximum momentum, leaving their opponents with no answers on the night.