A great win followed by a disappointing loss for Billy Jackson

Billy Jackson admitted the euphoria of beating number one seed Greg Harlow affected his performance in yesterday's loss to home bowler Stewart Anderson at the Scottish International Open bowls event.

The Lincoln competitor (pictured right) was in sensational form when defeating Harlow 9-5, 9-2 in the second round but fell 8-3, 10-5 to Anderson at the event in Perth.

Anderson is the double world under-25 champion and is experiencing his first year on the main tour, a factor which Jackson believes may have played a significant part in helping him reach today's semi-finals.

"He's just coming to these events, enjoying them and not worrying too much about his next game," said Jackson.

"He produced three big bowls on three ends which did for me. But he is a good player.

"I simply had to sit back after the game, look at it and say 'oh well'."

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