A question about UMB World Cup scoring

[bctf1]

Example 1:
In some world cup events, if player A breaks to start the match and gets to the winning score total and player B ties the score, there is a playoff where each player breaks and scores as many points as he can. The player that scores the most points in the playoff wins the match.

Example 2:
In other world cup events, if player A breaks to start the match and gets to the winning score total and player B ties the score, the match is over.

Why are there 2 different sets of rules once there is a tied score? Also, in example 2 above, which player wins the match A or B, or is it considered a tie?

 

[Bert van Manen]

Brad, the rules are the same in all World Cups. But there is a difference between the qualification stage (in groups) and the knock-out stage. In the group stage, matches can end undecided. In the K.O stage, there must be a winner.

 

[bctf1]

Brad, the rules are the same in all World Cups. But there is a difference between the qualification stage (in groups) and the knock-out stage. In the group stage, matches can end undecided. In the K.O stage, there must be a winner.

Thanks for the reply Bert, I figured that there was a simple explanation, I just did not know what it was. BTW, I have been following your posts on FB. Don't you ever stay at home? It seems that you are travelling every week. Is it all league and tournament play or is some of your travel work related?

 

[Bert van Manen]

It's mostly league play in The Netherlands and Belgium, where everything is relatively close, by American standards at least. A two hour drive will get you there. I used to play the German league too, but quit that. Also, I like to go and watch the Caudrons and Blomdahls from time to time, or visit a tournament as a reporter for Kozoom. You learn from your mistakes. On a Sunday afternoon in 1993, I considered going to a league match in Zundert, decided against it and stayed at home. Junichi Komori chose that afternoon to run the first 28 in history. These days, when in doubt, I go.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

thanks for sharing that Bert!