the 37-year-old Daniel Larsson has never been in a pro world CUP in the past. But in the face of 4,000 beer and loud spectators at Alexandra Palace in London, he managed to keep the nerves in check and defeat the 51-year-old Robert Thornton.
the Scotsman was the favourite with the bookmakers but Daniel Larsson started with winning the first set. The shots receipted, but Larsson won the next two sets and is thus ready for the second round where he faced the belgian, Kim Huybrechts.
Through victory is Daniel Larsson guaranteed a segercheck of over 150.000 sek.
Two beers – then it is time to go a world CUP match