Alan conquers the Magician

Alan Tan in action against Efren Reyes

Today's victory will most probably be one of Alan Tan's highlights in his playing career, as he beats pool legend Efren "The Magician" Reyes to advance to the Last 16 stage of the 4th Golden Break 9 Ball Asia Invitational Championship 2012.

Alan Tan came into the match as the underdog in comparison to the legend and was trailing 4-9 at one point of time. But he worked his game steadily, rack by rack and forced the match to a hill-hill situation.

Efren had the first chance after the break but missed on the first ball to give the chance back to Alan. Alan went on to clear ball by ball and finally showed Efren the exit.

Alan Tan will play 2 times runner up of the event, Ko Ping Chung from Chinese Taipei in his tomorrow's Last 16 match at 2pm.