Malta’s snooker player Tony Drago qualified for the second round of the Pukka Pies UK Championship being held in Puntin, when he beat China’s Li Hang 9-7.

Li Hang who is only 19 years old, turned professional last year.

The first round matches were on a best of 17 frames, and spread over two sessions.

In the second round, Tony Drago will now meet 28 year-old David Gilbert from the UK. Gilbert turned professional eight years ago and is a former world snooker young player of distinction.

Tomorrow’s match between Drago and Gilbert starts with the first session at 11am.