Simon sweat-off hard before reaching Last-64

The entire match swung like a pendulum with alternate frame win to both the players. Noweir was at his best and put resistance in each frame that Simon went thru every time.

Initially Simon was down 1 frame to 2 when he posted a worthy break of 36 points to level the match but Noweir once again snatched the next frame on black ball to stay on lead.

A frame away Noweir was looking forward to seal the match but Simon played exceptionally well and swept away the frame 60-01. In decider, Simon once again posted much required break of 37 points to win 42-0 and confirm his berth in Last-64 stage.