What's day one score?
Ouch...Unfortunately, it was the most lopsided result I ever remember seeing for any single day of a multi-day challenge match.
The score stands at 25 - 2 in Justin's favor.
Justin broke and ran 10 times in 24 breaks (42%). So Roland went to the table in 17 games. He lost 15 of those 17 games, with Justin running out after these mistakes by Roland (in addition to other mistakes prior to these):
- 7 missed shots
4 fouls (1 on a missed kick, 3 scratches)
2 safeties (left shots)
2 kicks (left shots)
Roland has an 800 FargoRate. He finished 2nd in the WPA World 9-Ball Championship 2½ years ago. Yesterday was NOT typical of his play. Let's hope he fully returns to his high-level play this evening.
But it wasn't all due to bad play by Roland. Justin played really well.
I think we'll see a completely different match tonight.
It's a big hill to climb for sure - but I've not heard anything about Roland wanting to concede. Besides, wouldn't that be one of the greatest comeback stories ever if he does manage to hit that ultra-high gear and claw his way back into it?
It’s almost like a free roll. Realistically he needs to win 2 racks to every one of Bergman. If he just mentally breaks things down in his head to races to 10, and wins 10-5, he will win the match. Highly unlikely, but it’s conceivable. 48-24 would win him the match.
If we consider them as having equal FargoRates, Bergman (with a 25-2 lead) is now 99.7% likely to win the match (win 25 games before Garcia wins 48).
Edit -- 99.4% if you recognize Garcia's 7-point higher rating (prior to this match).
Roland is winning today in games so farSo what's up with Roland's play? Are the tight pockets really making an 800 fargo rate player, play like an APA 7?
Very odd. I would never have guessed someone with that rating could play so poorly. But maybe I'm missing something.
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I agree, not a bad showing after all. Glad he didnt concede it or throw in the towel or any of that. We must take the good with the bad, fight and claw for every win you can, there are no participation trophies in pool.Good to see Roland bounce back so well. He outscored Justin 35-25 on Day 2, to take the final score to 50-37 in Justin's favor.
Will there be a loop of day 2?
Anyone know the highest package run by each player?
Will there be a loop of day 2?