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Pool: Malta Team loses semi-final against England

Malta Independent Saturday, 21 February 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 17 years ago

Defending champions Malta last the last two frames of their semi-final against England on Thursday night and were therefore eliminated from the European Championship in Ireland.

England, the world champions, went on to win a close tie 8-6. In the other semi-final, Wales beat Ireland 8-6 to earn the right to meet England in the match for the European title.

In the individual championships, Jesmond Schembri qualified for the quarter-finals, but was then defeated by England’s Keith Brewer 7-4.

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