USA delight at their first ever World Cup success
USA's victorious World Cup of Pool pairing have revealed their pride at becoming the first Americans to win the prestigious team trophy.
Rodney Morris and Shane van Boening defeated England's Daryl Peach and Mark Gray 11-7 in a thrilling final at the Outland nightclub in Rotterdam, Holland.
"This is a major tournament, a world event, a world title, so to win this is just awesome," said Morris.
"We didn't perform at our best in the beginning of the tournament but that's why we were seeded and we felt good and gelled nicely. Shane is a good partner because he never misses.
"I think we peaked at the right time and got a nice rhythm. Shane got me
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