John Mullane has won his 7th Gordon Lewis title in the last ten years, beating the only other man to have won it during that time.
The early going was surprisingly nervy as both players struggled to adjust to the brand new cloth, but John was able to edge himself ahead during the first 30 minutes, 147-91, thanks largely to a fine 73 break. However, both players then settled into the match during the second half of the first period, with John adding another 73 break, plus runs of 47 and 31, whilst Danny ensured it wasn't all one-way traffic with a quickfire 53. However, at the break John led 325-219.
Danny then began to edge himself right into the game and at one point got the difference down to under 30 points.  A marvellously controlled 146 by Mullane then put him back into a commanding 502-329 lead and Danny's 55 towards the end wasn't enough as the second hour ended with John the winner by 625-461.
Many thanks to Chandlers Ford Central for providing the excellent match table and venue, to Tony Aldridge for helping with refereeing, and to Terry Azor for finding the trophy and saving us a few quid as we now don't have to buy a new one!
Finally, commiserations to Danny and congratulations to John for another victory in our elite competition, and thanks to all who attended the final.

John Mullane (73, 73, 47, 31, 146, 65) 625
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Daniel Zagaroli (53, 30, 55) 461