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Coral Players Championship

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  • #62
    Joe_ Public
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    Enjoyed that. But perry will be sick with himself, couple of basic positional shots were fluffed. Yan was there for the taking.


  • #63
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    Joe_ Public wrote: »
    Enjoyed that. But perry will be sick with himself, couple of basic positional shots were fluffed. Yan was there for the taking.

    He should've smashed that last pink and let the chips fall etc,,,,, far too tentative.... He'll definitely feel he left that one behind him,,,


  • #64
    AllForIt
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    Why Perry put that much topspin on the pink over the pocket I'll never know. You could have given a cue to someone who never picked one up in their lives and they could have gotten the cue ball on the bottom half of the table to have a chance at the black.


  • #65
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    AllForIt wrote: »
    Why Perry put that much topspin on the pink over the pocket I'll never know. You could have given a cue to someone who never picked one up in their lives and they could have gotten the cue ball on the bottom half of the table to have a chance at the black.

    Topspin that close to the cushion a rookie error... Maybe nerves got to him.. Plain ball with a touch of side maybe and let the white zip all around the table - give him a chance of getting on the black - I dunno, can't remember the exact positions of cue ball and pink but I think the pink was too close to the cushion for a topspin shot with power....


  • #66
    Joe_ Public
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    He should've smashed that last pink and let the chips fall etc,,,,, far too tentative.... He'll definitely feel he left that one behind him,,,

    Potted blue and didnt get position, then missed easy snooker behind the black. And then of course, that shot on the pink... What more chances did he need?


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  • #67
    Joe_ Public
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    Only excuse i can think is he caught pink too thick, maybe meant to catch it thinner and white would travel back up table. But would have to see it again to be sure.


  • #68
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    Joe_ Public wrote: »
    Potted blue and didnt get position, then missed easy snooker behind the black. And then of course, that shot on the pink... What more chances did he need?

    Missing the snooker behind the black ultimately done for him.. Looked like he got it though until the camera angle showed no snooker... Unlucky; I thought he played that shot well(enough)...


  • #69
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    Joe_ Public wrote: »
    Only excuse i can think is he caught pink too thick, maybe meant to catch it thinner and white would travel back up table. But would have to see it again to be sure.

    Don't have the facility to record/rewind itv :mad:

    Could get a better post mortem in than my sozzled noggin will allow. I've probably contradicted myself a few times already :D


  • #70
    Joe_ Public
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Missing the snooker behind the black ultimately done for him.. Looked like he got it though until the camera angle showed no snooker... Unlucky; I thought he played that shot well(enough)...

    Yeah, was probably being too hard on him for that. These cloths are so slick that its hard to get delicate shots like that to the inch, likely felt he'd nailed it as soon as white left the cue.


  • #71
    Joe_ Public
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    Allen v Murphy. Interesting match up between guys who have become good friends and frequent practice partners. On recent form you'd have to make murphy favourite so just hoping allen gives a good account of himself. Probably needs it more.


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  • #72
    Joe_ Public
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    Only one snooker player turned up today. Allen just been dismal, surprised he's even got 2 frames.

    6-2 it is. To be fair to allen he has been under the weather all week.


  • #73
    waynescales1
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    Stephen Maguire looks like had a shave 15 minutes before coming out this evening. Clearly means business.


  • #74
    Chalk McHugh
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    For some reason Ch 132 on Virgin which is ITV 4 is saying service not available. Never happened before.


  • #75
    Joe_ Public
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    Immense first frame. Best safety exchange I've seen in ages.


  • #76
    Joe_ Public
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    Hard one for maguire to take there, felt he maybe needed to win that opening frame for sake of the match. Enjoying some of these broad camera angles, eurosport could take note.


  • #77
    Joe_ Public
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    Top class fare. Judd missing a few and mags punishing. Great safety exchanges. Has the look of going all the way.


  • #78
    zuutroy
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    Just get the impression from the very start that Maguire has decided he's winning this match.


  • #79
    AllForIt
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    Yes, very impressed with Maguire. Like Murphy he seems determined to get his act together of late. Even shaves.


  • #80
    Joe_ Public
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    zuutroy wrote: »
    Just get the impression from the very start that Maguire has decided he's winning this match.

    Definitely very focused and at 0-3 you'd expect him to have thrown in the towel. Been a masterclass in controlled snooker since then. Now, can he get the job done?


  • #81
    waynescales1
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    Momentum appears to be moving in Trump’s direction now, feels like Maguire may have missed his chance at 5-3.


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  • #82
    Joe_ Public
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    He's faltering within sight of the jamstick, thats for sure. Been a fabulous match though, deserves a decider.


  • #83
    waynescales1
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    Match at his mercy after a superb black to split the pack, then he goes and gets wrong side of the blue, break over on 49.


  • #84
    zuutroy
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    Trump playing a different game at the moment. Amazing.


  • #85
    waynescales1
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    What a clearance.


  • #86
    Joe_ Public
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    Judd was a bit off his game tonight i thought, but saved it all for the finish. Utterly spellbinding. Hope maguire doesnt beat himself up over it. Needed to win to get into tour champs i think so will be gutted. But played his part in tertific contest.


  • #87
    AllForIt
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    I feel for Maguire loosing the match, I felt he deserved it, but that was an amazing clearance by Trump which started by cutting in a red to the center pocket which was brave. The position he finished on on the penultimate red was perfect to take the final red of cush and you could see at that point it was all over.


  • #88
    Chalk McHugh
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    Glad Trump won. What a player. Close to genius status over last two years. Scarily talented. Any final with Trump in it is going to be good.

    Hope Murphy continues his good form tonight. A Murphy v Trump final would be exciting.


  • #89
    Joe_ Public
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    First frame last night was a marathon too. Seems a lot of long tactical frames this week. Nothing at all wrong with it.


  • #90
    waynescales1
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    Murphy having a nightmare, but not for the first time Bingtao bottling it when in front. I predict a post midnight 6-5 finish.


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  • #91
    Joe_ Public
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    That was tough yellow yan missed in fairness. Murph looked nervous clearing those up but got it done well enough. Do agree could be a late one. Here's hoping at least.


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