Gilliland claims first title

Tuesday 24th May 2011, 2:28PM BST.

Ali Gilliland receives the Norman Wale Snooker Handicap trophy from GB&SA president Peter Colley. (1138853)

ALI GILLILAND claimed his first ever individual snooker title by beating Andy Paul 3-1 in the final of the Norman Wale snooker handicap knockout.

The Scot has enjoyed more success in pool since coming to the island, but was a deserved winner in an all-first division clash.

Gilliland made good use of his seven-point start to build a two-frame advantage in which he rarely missed a pot.

The North Social player also deployed good safety play when needed, as Paul struggled to get a foothold in the game.

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