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Commonwealth Games: NI’s Gary Kelly advances to gold medal match in men’s singles

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Northern Ireland lawn bowler Gary Kelly advanced to the gold medal match of the men’s singles with a 21-15 semi-final win over Malaysia at the Commonwealth Games.

He will meet Australian Aaron Wilson on at 16:30 BST on Saturday in the final.

Guaranteed at least a silver, the Ballymoney man has guaranteed NI’s 17th medal of a record-breaking Games.

Northern Ireland’s men’s fours are also in action, hoping to win gold against India at Victoria Park.

Kelly found himself 13-8 down against Fairul Izwan Abd Muin after 12 ends, but won seven of the eight thereafter to storm back and book his place in the final.

On the next rink over, Australia’s Wilson eased into the gold medal match with a resounding 21-9 win over Scotland’s Iain McLean

More to follow.

Source: BBC

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