Tony Drago will be in action today in the qualifying round 3 of the Malta Cup.

He will be facing Shokat Ali, who beat Joe Delaney 5-4 in the second round.

Drago is under pressure to earn his place in his 'home' tournament, though, if he wins today, he still faces a fourth round qualifying match against Barry Pinches to go through to the Malta event.

Last Monday, the other Maltese professional, Alex Borg, was dumped out of the tournament, after being beaten 5-3 by Sean Storey.