Congratulations to Johan Engström (centre of the picture), who won his first WDF title in 11 years at yesterday's Finnish Open. Sweden's 'Sweet Ferret' won four legs on the spin to defeat Jonas Masalin 5-2 in the final.
Johan Engström and Viktor Tingström won the two WDF tournaments in Vantaa, Finland, last weekend.
The Finnish Open took place on Saturday. That tournament was won by Engström after he defeated Finnish darter Jonas Masalin (5-2) in the final. Masalin had beaten Moreno Blom 5-2 in the semifinals.
At the Finnish Masters on Sunday, Jelle Klaasen managed to make it to the final four, beating former World Championship contender Kim Viljanen, among others. In the semifinals, however, Klaasen was defeated 5-3 by Brian Lokken. The tournament was won by Tingström, who triumphed 5-0 against Dennis Nilsson in the semifinals before beating Brian Lokken 5-1.
WDF Finnish Open
Quarterfinals
Johan Engström 5-2 Viktor Tingström
Jyri Ussa 5-4 Patrick Ehlert
Jonas Masalin 5-0 Uki Takkinen
Moreno Blom 5-0 Björn Lejon
Semi-final
Johan Engström 5-4 Jyri Ussa
Jonas Masalin 5-2 Moreno Blom
Final
Johan Engström 5-2 Jonas Masalin
WDF Finnish Masters
Quarterfinals
Jelle Klaasen 5-2 Kim Viljanen
Brian Lokken 5-3 Seppo Kirjavainen
Viktor Tingström 5-3 Asko Niskala
Dennis Nilsson 5-3 Paavo Myller
Semi-final
Brian Lokken 5-3 Jelle Klaasen
Viktor Tingström 5-0 Dennis Nilsson
Final
Viktor Tingström 5-1 Brian Lokken
Congratulations to Johan Engström (centre of the picture), who won his first WDF title in 11 years at yesterday's Finnish Open. Sweden's 'Sweet Ferret' won four legs on the spin to defeat Jonas Masalin 5-2 in the final.