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I can't tell which Austrian pro looks more miserable playing pool: Albin or Mario.
Matchroom Major Event-European Open (8-13 Aug), Fulda, Winner $30K Prizefund $200K
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Shane is really having to work to get out of these racks. Not playing great position, speed control is off.
What a crazy roll
I need to borrow some bp medication just to watch this rack
Hooked immediately gd this is crazy
It went hill hill. You always need some luck on your side in those matches.
I know this isn't a super major tournament, but I'm happy that SVB is there representing us, USA, in this European Open, I hope he makes it to the Final. 
GO USA
I'm sure its not easy for him to be there amongst all those Europeans, who I'm sure will be rooting for Germany/Spain over him.
GO USA I'm sure its not easy for him to be there amongst all those Europeans, who I'm sure will be rooting for Germany/Spain over him.
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Yes, but he was fortunate long before it got to hill-hill.
I know this isn't a super major tournament, but I'm happy that SVB is there representing us, USA, in this European Open, I hope he makes it to the Final.
I'm sure its not easy for him to be there amongst all those Europeans, who I'm sure will be rooting for Germany/Spain over him.
Not a super major tournament? Seems pretty major to me with all the talent there!
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FSR about to complete a huge comeback against compadre Alcaide
Ditto. Big prize fund and outrageously elite field. Super major describes it well.
it's been like day and night though, the way shane played today vs yesterday. still he won. that won't hold up against filler or raga
FSR is also looking yippy today
FSR is also looking yippy today
alcaide takes it down 10-9
Wow, when the double hill rack of FSR vs Alcaide came down to defense, I thought back to how FSR beat Biado to the shot in the defensive sequence in the 2022 US Open semis at double hill. Today, however, FSR misplayed a few shots in the match deciding sequence. Alcaide's masterful safe under the four sealed the deal. Well done!
The amount of missed balls and positions in that match by both players was crazy
Tomorrow is another day. Yes, as many have noted, Shane's play was pretty bad, and his draw has been pretty light in reaching the semis. However, there's no reason he can't find his top form tomorrow. Judging from today's play alone, the Filler/Raga match will have the feel of a final, but such reasoning often proves to be in error.
Best to sit back and enjoy the show. Good luck to the four remaining players.
Best to sit back and enjoy the show. Good luck to the four remaining players.
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