It took grit, nerve and a fearless fightback, but in the end, Miguel and Ricardo Vigario delivered a statement victory to clinch their first title as a team and announce their arrival on the senior stage, reportsBenoni City Times. In a nail-biting high-quality clash between the tournament’s top-ranked teams, the teenage brothers showed remarkable composure, rallying from a set down to edge Kakora and Elliott 11-21, 21-16, 28-26. Kakora and Elliott came out firing, dominating the opening set with precision and control to take it 21-11.
But with the home crowd firmly behind them, the Vigario brothers regrouped. Miguel and Ricardo seized the initiative early in the second set and never looked back, levelling the match with a 21-16 win. Kakora and Elliott looked set for victory as they surged to a 19-16 lead, but the EGBA pair refused to fold, clawing their way back to level the score at 19-all.
From there, it turned into a nerve-wracking contest of endurance and belief. Neither side could break clear as the score moved to 20-all, forcing a tense tie-break. With the match deadlocked at 26-26 and the title hanging in the balance, Miguel and Ricardo held their nerve, winning the final two points to seal a memorable triumph.
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Speaking after the match, Miguel credited their composure and unity. “We focused on keeping our composure and trusting each other. That was our main focus because we’re a team.
We stay together. One point at a time and we keep working and building,” he said.
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