IT’S quarter-finals action on Friday at the Snooker Australia Goldfields Open in Bendigo.
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Action at Bendigo Stadium in Marong Road hits off at 1pm when Joe Perry takes on John Higgins, and Jamie Jones meets Michael White in an all-Welsh clash.
The night session starts at 7pm and features Judd Trump against Stephen Maguire, and Martin Gould opposed to Matthew Selt.
Jones knocked world number one Mark Selby out of the title race on Thursday.
A 5-1 win matched Jones’ career-best run in a ranking event.
Ranked 38th in the world, Neath’s Jones racked up breaks of 79, 68 and 51 to beat Selby.
He will now meet White in a fight to reach the semi-finals.
”Michael and I grew up together, we lived a mile apart and went to the same school,” Jones said.
“It will be great to play him tomorrow."
White, who won the Shoot-Out and Indian Open last season, edged out Ali Carter 5-4.
He trailed 4-3 but got the better of a tight eighth frame then won a thrilling battle on the colours in the decider, potting the pink to secure victory.
“Jamie and I travel together and I've been with him every day. It will be strange playing him here in Australia, but hopefully it will be a good game."
A four-time world champion, Higgins beat Fergal O'Brien 5-1, with top breaks of 55, 53 and 98.
London’s Martin Gould racked up breaks of 93, 109, 91 and 62 on the way to a 5-3 win against Michael Holt.
Perry fought from 3-2 down to beat Robert Milkins 5-3, and Selt reached the last eight in Bendigo for the third time by beating Mark Joyce 5-4, making a classy break of 76 in the decider.
Tickets for the tournament start at just $25. For details go to http://www.bendigostadium.com.au or call 5440 6214.