Hanoi, March 17 -- Vietnamese billiards duo Tran Quyet Chien and Bao Phuong Vinh secured the second position at the 2025 World Championship Three-Cushion for National Teams after a competitive final against the Netherlands in Viersen, Germany, on March 16.

In the first match, Chien faced off against world No 1 Dick Jaspers, a familiar opponent in recent years. Jaspers started with a nine-point series on his first turn, while Chien struggled to find his rhythm and trailed 9-20 by halftime.

However, in the second half, the Vietnamese player staged a remarkable comeback with an 11-point series, taking the lead 22-21 for the first time. Despite holding a 33-30 advantage in the 19th inning, Chien missed a key scoring opportunity, allowing Ja...