Jesse played more like a 750 Fargo than a 650. Hit some big banks. Made some nice safeties. Pocketed most of the shots a good player should pocket.
Bergman, on the other hand, did not play well in the second half the match. He jumped to 4-0 and 7-3 leads, then missed a bunch of key shots. Two misses on the 9, as mentioned. One of them he shot too hard into the side pocket. Easy shot he should make 99 of 100.
His safety play, and one pushout in particular, were particularly poor and uncharacteristic of him.
In the last game, Bergman also tried a really tough backcut on the 7 when a safety was the best option.
What really bugged me was Bergman jumping with a full cue. He hit the ball he was trying to jump over, which he has done before. If you are going to jump at all, learn to use a damn jump cue!
It was almost comical how Jesse came back. A Bergman miss on an basic 9 into the side. Bergman leaving an easy combo for the 9 ball for an early win in a rack. Jesse getting three fouls on Bergman. Jesse fluking in the 9.
Take something for granted, and it's bound to bite you in the rear.
