September 02, 2007	Sunday	Sha'aban 19, 1428

KARACHI, Sept 1: Internationals Imran Shahzad and Saleh Mohammad topped their respective groups to set a date for title clash on the penultimate day of the 21st Latif Masters Snooker Championship at the Karachi Club on Saturday.

Despite being stunned by Shehram Changezi 4-2 to end the league on a dismal note, Imran mustered highest, 50, points to top group B.

Islamabad-based Shehram who claimed his maiden ranking title in his home town in July was home 77-15, 62-40, 100-21, 12-69, 73-43, 0-111.

Similarly, in a clash of foes Saleh Mohammad allowed no room to Mohammad Yousuf, imposing a straight 6-0 win to top group ‘A’ amassing 47 points.

The win which is second after the Style ranking semi-final, held in April, made him eligible to finish ahead of his closest opponent Khurram Agha.

Saleh won the battle 78-30, 61-58, 68-43, 59-15, 94-1, 67-20.

Results:

Naveen Perwani bt Abu Saim 4-2 (73-29, 83-25, 41-66, 70-44, 63-22, 35-55); Shehram Changezi bt Imran Shahzad 4-2 (77-15, 62-40, 100-21, 12-69, 73-43, 0-111); Mohammad Nazeer bt Atif Mughal 4-2 (80-17, 75-22, 75-29, 21-59, 22-69, 52-33); Vishan Gir bt Mohammad Shahid 5-1 (52-30, 71-34, 71-62, 54-63, 77-9, 54-20); Saleh Mohammad bt Mohammad Yousuf 6-0 (78-30, 61-58, 68-43, 59-15, 94-1, 67-20); Khurram Agha bt Imtiaz Serwer 5-1 (62-7, 66-26, 69-55, 37-64, 70-34, 106-0); Raees Khan drew Mohammad Riaz 3-3 (49-62, 45-82, 67-1, 36-62, 49-40, 61-41).

Sunday’s fixtures:

Imran Shahzad v Saleh Mohammad (best of 11 frames final. 3.00pm)