still need more evidence, but so far it hasn't been his forte
2025 Reyes Cup, Oct 16-19, Manilla. Team Asia vs Team World
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still need more evidence, but so far it hasn't been his forte
Hard disagree. New rules require every play to play a fair amount. No throwing Filler out there in a bunch of matches and hiding weaker players.But playing AJ upfront instead of their strongest experienced players in 2 consecutive matches is foolish. Some say Manas pick by Team Asia was to help Team ROW (wink wink with some input from Matchroom). Team Asia weaker Day 2 lineup may be also to give Team ROW chance to catch up to make it more competitive (again with some input from Matchroom?).
As I wrote yesterday, Asia would be smart to put out AJ early when he's feeling less pressure. And if he won his singles match vs a Gorst or Shaw, it would pretty much sink Team ROW's spirit - and any hope of winning.
Zero evidence of any in-progress Matchroom wink-wink stuff, either. Never seen any hint of it in prior Mosconis.
Yup, Aranas aka Dodong Diamond. His matter has been discussed a little in recent Hanoi Open thread, @iusedtoberich
Once again, ROW loses the team match due to a series of errors. FSR was shaky in his first Mosconi and his first Reyes. He did have a good second Reyes last year, but he just isn't cut out for this: The team invitationals and the pressure that goes with it.
The biggest mistake to me was Sky taking on the bank when ROW was up 2-0 in the team match. I've seen this time and again. Team USA players going for risky shots at key junctures instead of playing safe and putting the burden on opponents.
ROW obviously could use a few other guys. Someone like a, you know, a Killer or, heck, even a Terminator. Even a steady hand like Alcaide.
The biggest mistake to me was Sky taking on the bank when ROW was up 2-0 in the team match. I've seen this time and again. Team USA players going for risky shots at key junctures instead of playing safe and putting the burden on opponents.
ROW obviously could use a few other guys. Someone like a, you know, a Killer or, heck, even a Terminator. Even a steady hand like Alcaide.
no but what they will do is shorten the play schedule for day 2 and 3
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When the team you're rooting for is taking a nosedive to what seems like a never-ending losing streak, I'm not inclined to watch a team implosion. It's hard to watch this.
When the team you're rooting for is taking a nosedive to what seems like a never-ending losing streak, I'm not inclined to watch a team implosion. It's hard to watch this.
Wow, I thought they sacrificed the kid to give Rest of What a point, but he came out with a big win! Kid is definitely going to be a World champion some day, but I still think Ko Ping Chung should have been on the team instead of him. Not buying the BS lie the Ko preferred to be in China ... don't know where Bart is getting his "facts" from, maybe he works for Fox News
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shirt foul, yikes
not a fan of that rule
not a fan of that rule
OMG, Gorst double hill shirt foul turns a win into a loss vs Manas, who made two errors in the double hill rack. Fedor's two-way bank that had set up the win was exquisite. Shame.
I'm enjoying watching Manas play. He plays with the kind of joy that I like to see. There has never been any question that he's going to be an elite player, but perhaps he's getting there sooner than we thought he might. Well played to Manas.
I'm enjoying watching Manas play. He plays with the kind of joy that I like to see. There has never been any question that he's going to be an elite player, but perhaps he's getting there sooner than we thought he might. Well played to Manas.
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Team Asia leads 6-0 after Manas defeats Gorst 5-4. Apparently Gorst had a shirt foul on the 7 ball as he was running out to win and gave up ball in hand for Manas to clean up. They didn't show a replay because MR's camera work is horrible.
Wow, I thought they sacrificed the kid to give Rest of What a point, but he came out with a big win! Kid is definitely going to be a World champion some day, but I still think Ko Ping Chung should have been on the team instead of him. Not buying the BS lie the Ko preferred to be in China ... don't know where Bart is getting his "facts" from, maybe he works for Fox News
huh?
the ko brothers are literally playing in that duya tournament right now. big ko is streaming, L32 match:
don't know if little ko is still in but he streamed the other day. first prize is 250k or something like that
Chua's watch collection! He got them with prize money.
I thought she was going to jump him right there!
No replays live, either. Would love to have seen it. Lots of confused fans here. Anyone replaying it in the stream to confirm?
Chua got the Pantek. Big money
Ko Ping Chung and his brothers chose to skip Hanoi to play in the Duya Heyball Legends Tour in China. The prize fund is $800,000, with the winner getting $280,000. Lot of money to pass up.Wow, I thought they sacrificed the kid to give Rest of What a point, but he came out with a big win! Kid is definitely going to be a World champion some day, but I still think Ko Ping Chung should have been on the team instead of him. Not buying the BS lie the Ko preferred to be in China ... don't know where Bart is getting his "facts" from, maybe he works for Fox News
Not only that, but the Ko brothers have unveiled a line of pool products that they are marketing in Asia. China is clearly a a huge market with a lot of potential customers and sales.
The event is still going on and Chung I think it still in it. Big Ko was knocked out yesterday,it looks like.
Molina Mike reached out to the Ko brothers last week. On his DogginIt show, Mike said the Ko brothers told them it was their choice to play in Duya. The Ko brothers also had a social media post in Chinese about their plans. Instagram or TikTok or some such.
I replayed it several times and the camera was not in a good spot to see if it moved or not.
MR never followed up with a replay.
What your point??? Was he offered a spot and refused. Obviously if he wasn't offered he would play wherever is best for him.