Ireland's Joe Delaney battled his way to the last 32 of snooker's World Championship qualifiers in Blackpool last night with a hardfought 10-8 win over Gary Ponting. The 25-year-old from Glasnevin is now only one win away from the televised stages at the Crucible, Sheffield. Delaney was joined in the final qualifying round by Northern Ireland's Jason Prince.
Delaney battles on
Ireland's Joe Delaney battled his way to the last 32 of snooker's World Championship qualifiers in Blackpool last night with …
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