I just saw Filler pot a ball (not alongside the rail) which hit the first diamond...it still went in. He and de commentators were very surprised it went in.
Alex got a warning or something for not hitting the break the right way. Can't find the specific rules on it. 2 balls past the head string and 1 went in...so i don't understand the problem. Anyone?
All and all a well played match by both players, as you would expect from two champions. Good shot making, cue ball control, defense and counters. A very close match.
Alex pulled ahead 8-6 and Filler got out good to draw to 7-8, and then surprisingly Josh looked a little lost and confused in the next rack. He had a long semi difficult shot on the two ball with the three out in the open if he made it. The kind of shot he usually fires in and runs out. But not this time. Josh studied the shot a very long time and opted to play a safe! And it was a mediocre one at best. By far his worst of the match. It was as if he stubbed his toe when shooting.
There was a little back and forth and Josh got another open shot at the two in the side. This was an easier shot and the three was still in the open. Once again Josh studied the shot a long time, seemingly unsure how he wanted to play position for the three. Finally he shot…..and missed the easy two! Badly, it wasn’t even close! Alex ran out from there to win 9-7.
The first time I’ve ever seen a chink in Filler’s armor. This is not the same guy who was running over everyone a couple of years ago. That or Alex just has his number. He also knocked Filler out of the 9-Ball at DCC.