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Results & Photos from Malta 2010

Jak Jones, aged 16 was crowned 2010 European Under 19 Champion with a 6-4 victory over Anthony McGill from Scotland

After his victory Jones was naturally delighted. “When I came out here I thought I had the ability to win, but I didn’t really expect to, with so many good players here.

“Today every time I got ahead I was trying to get two frames up, but I couldn’t, Anthony kept coming back at me. He played really well but I think I just potted a couple of outrageous balls at vital times to get in.

“Also I stole two frames with clearances from a long way behind.

“To be nominated to turn professional is just unbelievable. To go from the Welsh Juniors to the Professional Ranks is a fairy tale. "If I’m accepted I won’t have any expectations at all, I will just be going for the experience and see what happens.”

Jones’ success rounded off a fabulous day for the Welsh.

In the morning defending Masters Champions, Darren Morgan and Phil Williams, trounced Malta 7-0 in the Masters final.

This was followed by the Welsh Mens’ team comprising Jamie Jones, Andrew Pagett and Rhydian Richards beating Scotland 10-6 to take the Men’s title.

In the semi final the Welsh team had beaten their team mates, the defending champions – Peter Roscoe, Elfed Evans and Lee Walker, 10-8 in a gripping semi final.

Scotland came through a late night nail biter against Germany, winning 10-9 in a final frame shoot out, on the black.

Germany beat France 5-1 to claim the Ladies title.