
MANILA, Feb. 3, 2010 -- Former World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) 9-ball and 8-ball champion Ronato “Ronnie” Alcano and Japan-based Antonio “Nickoy” Lining toppled their respective rivals to spearhead the Philippines charge against Great Britain II, 4-0, in a high note at the start of first-ever World Team Cup Championship being held at the Hall 13 Hannover Exhibition Grounds in Hannover, Germany Sunday.