World Snooker Championship 2023

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tbh i expected something like 4 AM. anyway, good fight back from allen, but it was too little too late

tbh i expected something like 4 AM. anyway, good fight back from allen, but it was too little too late

They don't call him Mark Slowby for no reason , absolutely a sight for sore eyes to watch but it could be worse , could be sitting in the opposite chair watching , waiting for a visit to the table but it's Mark Selby and he likes a bit of Ludovico Technique to mentally torture his opponents before he goes in for the kill :

Next up for some Mark Selby Ludovico Technique is Luca Brecel .

 

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'I have no regrets' - Si Jiahui hails Luca Brecel after Crucible collapse :​

'I have no regrets' - Si Jiahui hails Luca Brecel after Crucible collapse

Mark Selby through to face Luca Brecel in World Championship final​

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By Sporting Life
00:58 · SUN April 30, 2023 :

Mark Selby through to face Luca Brecel in World Championship final

Mark Selby defied a tenacious late rally from Mark Allen to win 17-15 and reach his sixth World Championship final.

www.sportinglife.com

 

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'I GOT ROBBED THERE' - MARK ALLEN JOKES WITH THE CROWD AFTER AGONISINGLY LOSING POSITION AT WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP​

The stakes were extremely high as Mark Selby and Mark Allen battled it out for a place in the final of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield. Despite it being a tense affair, there was scope to ease the pressure and Allen attempted to do that by joking with the crowd after unfortunately falling out of position when potting a ball. :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...sition-at-world-snooke_sto9584312/story.shtml
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‘CAN YOU PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY?’ – MARK SELBY PUT OFF BY FAN DURING WORLD CHAMPIONSH SEMI-FINAL AGAINST MARK ALLEN​

Referee Leo Scullion had to tell a fan to put their phone away during the semi-final match between Mark Selby and Mark Allen. Stream top snooker action, including the World Championship live on discovery+, the Eurosport app and at eurosport.com :

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...nal-against-mark-allen_vid1904709/video.shtml

SNOOKER

‘CLOSEST THING TO PERFECTION’ – LUCA BRECEL ON ‘SUPERSTAR’ SI JIAHUI AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP​

Luca Brecel was full of praise for Si Jiahui after he beat him 17-5 in the semi-final of the World Championship. Stream top snooker action, including the World Championship live on discovery+, the Eurosport app and at eurosport.com :

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...the-world-championship_vid1904534/video.shtml

The World Snooker Championship Final is Luca Brecel V Mark Selby so what do you expect ?

Will Luca rattle of consecutive frames in a row and rapidly move the beads in his favour or will Mark play his safety game and endlessly snooker Luca into oblivion ?

Only time will tell but what do Skybet odds markets say ?

 

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Skybet Markets : https://m.skybet.com/snooker/world-championship/event/31452434 :

Luca Brecel
Today
Mark Selby
13:00
World Championship/Live Streaming
Bets placed in accordance with our Market Rules

• Popular RequestABets​

  Either Player to Make 9+ Centuries	200/1
  0 Match Centuries	50/1
  100+ Break in Frame 1 & in Frame 2	18/1
  147 Break to happen in the Match	14/1
  Mark Selby to Win 18-4, 18-5 or 18-6 (Correct Score)	9/1
  Either player to Win 18-17 (Correct Score)	13/2
  Luca Brecel to Win 18-15, 18-6 or 18-17 (Correct Score)	9/2

• Main Markets​

  Player	Match	Frame 1	Frame 2
  Luca Brecel	13/8	1/1	1/1
  Mark Selby	4/9	8/11	8/11

• Price Boosts3 BOOSTS​

  	Latest	Boost
  Mark Selby to make 4+ Match Centuries	7/4	2/1
  100+ Break in the 2nd Frame	7/2	9/2
  Mark Selby to Win 18-13 (Correct Score)	10/1	11/1

• RequestABet Specials​

  Luca Brecel 2+ Centuries	8/13
  Mark Selby Most Centuries (Loss if Tie)	4/6
  50+ Break in Frame 1 & in Frame 2	8/11
  Mark Selby 3+ Centuries	8/11
  5+ Match Centuries	4/5
  50+ Break in each of Frames 1, 2, & 3	5/4
  Either Player to Make 4+ Centuries	5/4
  6+ Match Centuries	13/8
  Luca Brecel 3+ Centuries	15/8
  Luca Brecel Most Centuries (Loss if Tie)	9/4
  7+ Match Centuries	3/1
  Either Player to Make 5+ Centuries	10/3
  Each Player to Make 3+ Centuries	7/2
  Most Centuries: Tie	7/2
  Mark Selby 5+ Centuries	4/1
  Mark Selby 50+ Break in Frame 1 & in Frame 2	4/1
  Luca Brecel 4+ Centuries	5/1
  Luca Brecel 50+ Break in Frame 1 & in Frame 2	13/2
  Either Player to Make 6+ Centuries	17/2
  Mark Selby 6+ Centuries	9/1
  Each Player to Make 4+ Centuries	14/1
  Luca Brecel 5+ Centuries	14/1
  Either Player to Make 7+ Centuries	22/1
  Each Player to Make 5+ Centuries	66/1
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• Total Frames​

  Under 27 Frames	5/1
  Exactly 27 Frames	10/1
  Over 27 Frames	1/5

• Highest Break​

  Luca Brecel	11/8
  Tie	22/1
  Mark Selby	8/13

• Correct Score​

  Luca Brecel 18-0	150/1
  Luca Brecel 18-1	150/1
  Luca Brecel 18-2	150/1
  Luca Brecel 18-3	100/1
  Luca Brecel 18-4	100/1
  Luca Brecel 18-5	80/1
  Luca Brecel 18-6	50/1
  Luca Brecel 18-7	33/1
  Luca Brecel 18-8	28/1
  Luca Brecel 18-9	25/1
  Luca Brecel 18-10	22/1
  Luca Brecel 18-11	20/1
  Luca Brecel 18-12	16/1
  Luca Brecel 18-13	16/1
  Luca Brecel 18-14	14/1
  Luca Brecel 18-15	12/1
  Luca Brecel 18-16	12/1
  Luca Brecel 18-17	12/1
  Mark Selby 18-0	150/1
  Mark Selby 18-1	100/1
  Mark Selby 18-2	100/1
  Mark Selby 18-3	50/1
  Mark Selby 18-4	33/1
  Mark Selby 18-5	25/1
  Mark Selby 18-6	22/1
  Mark Selby 18-7	16/1
  Mark Selby 18-8	16/1
  Mark Selby 18-9	12/1
  Mark Selby 18-10	12/1
  Mark Selby 18-11	10/1
  Mark Selby 18-12	10/1
  Mark Selby 18-13	10/1
  Mark Selby 18-14	9/1
  Mark Selby 18-15	10/1
  Mark Selby 18-16	10/1
  Mark Selby 18-17	10/1
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• Player A Centuries​

  Luca Brecel No Centuries	13/2
  Luca Brecel 1 Century	11/4
  Luca Brecel 2 Centuries	5/2
  Luca Brecel 3 Centuries	10/3
  Luca Brecel 4 Centuries	11/2
  Luca Brecel 5 Centuries	10/1
  Luca Brecel 6 Centuries	20/1
  Luca Brecel 7 Centuries	40/1
  Luca Brecel 8 Centuries	80/1
  Luca Brecel 9 Centuries	100/1
  Luca Brecel 10 Centuries	150/1

• Player B Centuries​

  Mark Selby No Centuries	14/1
  Mark Selby 1 Century	11/2
  Mark Selby 2 Centuries	3/1
  Mark Selby 3 Centuries	11/4
  Mark Selby 4 Centuries	7/2
  Mark Selby 5 Centuries	6/1
  Mark Selby 6 Centuries	10/1
  Mark Selby 7 Centuries	20/1
  Mark Selby 8 Centuries	33/1
  Mark Selby 9 Centuries	80/1
  Mark Selby 10 Centuries	100/1

• Handicap (+1.5)​

  Luca Brecel (+1.5 Frames)	5/4
  Mark Selby (-1.5 Frames)	4/7

• Handicap (+2.5)​

  Luca Brecel (+2.5 Frames)	1/1
  Mark Selby (-2.5 Frames)	8/11

• Handicap (+3.5)​

  Luca Brecel (+3.5 Frames)	8/11
  Mark Selby (-3.5 Frames)	1/1

• Handicap (+4.5)​

  Luca Brecel (+4.5 Frames)	4/7
  Mark Selby (-4.5 Frames)	5/4

• Handicap (+5.5)​

  Luca Brecel (+5.5 Frames)	2/5
  Mark Selby (-5.5 Frames)	7/4

• Total Match Centuries​

  No Centuries	66/1
  1 Century	22/1
  2 Centuries	10/1
  3 Centuries	6/1
  4 Centuries	4/1
  5 Centuries	7/2
  6 Centuries	4/1
  7 Centuries	5/1
  8 Centuries	8/1
  9 Centuries	12/1
  10 Centuries	20/1

 

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• Player A Highest Match Break​

  Luca Brecel Under 90 Points	12/1
  Luca Brecel 90-110 Points (inc)	10/3
  Luca Brecel Over 110 Points	2/7

• Player B Highest Match Break​

  Mark Selby Under 90 Points	25/1
  Mark Selby 90-110 Points (inc)	6/1
  Mark Selby Over 110 Points	1/10

• Highest Match Break​

  Under 90 Points	100/1
  90-110 Points (inc)	16/1
  Over 110 Points	1/66

• Frame 1 100 Break​

  100 Break Yes	7/2
  100 Break No	1/6

• Frame 1 1st Colour Potted​

  Yellow	7/1
  Green	7/1
  Brown	8/1
  Blue	2/1
  Pink	7/1
  Black	7/4

• Frame 1 50 Break​

  50 Break Yes	1/3
  50 Break No	9/4

• Frame 1 Highest Break​

  Under 50 Points	9/4
  50-99 Points (inc)	8/11
  Over 99 Points	4/1

• Frame 1 Player A 100 Break​

  Luca Brecel 100 Break Yes	8/1
  Luca Brecel 100 Break No	1/20

• Frame 1 Player A 50 Break​

  Luca Brecel 50 Break Yes	7/4
  Luca Brecel 50 Break No	2/5

• Frame 1 Player B 100 Break​

  Mark Selby 100 Break Yes	13/2
  Mark Selby 100 Break No	1/14

• Frame 1 Player B 50 Break​

  Mark Selby 50 Break Yes	5/4
  Mark Selby 50 Break No	4/7

• Frame 1 Total Points (2-way)​

  Under 100.5 Points	5/4
  Over 100.5 Points	4/7

• Frame 2 100 Break​

  100 Break Yes	7/2
  100 Break No	1/6

• Frame 2 1st Colour Potted​

  Yellow	7/1
  Green	7/1
  Brown	8/1
  Blue	2/1
  Pink	7/1
  Black	7/4

• Frame 2 50 Break​

  50 Break Yes	1/3
  50 Break No	9/4

• Frame 2 Highest Break​

  Under 50 Points	9/4
  50-99 Points (inc)	8/11
  Over 99 Points	4/1

• Frame 2 Player A 100 Break​

  Luca Brecel 100 Break Yes	8/1
  Luca Brecel 100 Break No	1/20

• Frame 2 Player A 50 Break​

  Luca Brecel 50 Break Yes	7/4
  Luca Brecel 50 Break No	2/5

• Frame 2 Player B 100 Break​

  Mark Selby 100 Break Yes	13/2
  Mark Selby 100 Break No	1/14

• Frame 2 Player B 50 Break​

  Mark Selby 50 Break Yes	5/4
  Mark Selby 50 Break No	4/7

• Frame 2 Total Points (2-way)​

  Under 100.5 Points	5/4
  Over 100.5 Points	4/7

• Match Specials​

  Mark Selby to make 4+ Match Centuries

  7/4

1. Snooker
2. Luca Brecel v Mark Selby

 

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RONNIE O'SULLIVAN BREAKS DOWN LUCA BRECEL’S ‘BEST CHANCE OF WINNING’ AGAINST MARK SELBY IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL​

Speaking exclusively to Eurosport, the seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan explained that taking on four-time world champion Mark Selby in the World Snooker Championship is the "ultimate test" for Luca Brecel. Nonetheless, he believes that the Belgian certainly has a chance of winning when the match kicks off this Sunday at the Crucible in Sheffield. :​

Ronnie O'Sullivan breaks down Luca Brecel’s ‘best chance of winning’ against Mark Selby in World Championship final - Eurosport

Ronnie O’Sullivan said Luca Brecel faces "the ultimate test" when he faces Mark Selby in the 2023 World Snooker Championship.

www.eurosport.co.uk

 

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The Sporting Life's Richard 'Tricky Dicky' Mann is back with more selections :

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooke...stics-h2h-record-and-bbc-tv-start-time/209065

Snooker betting tips: World Championship final​

0.5pts Mark Selby to win 18-14 at 11/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook)

0.5pts Mark Selby to win 18-15 at 11/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook)

Sky Bet odds | Paddy Power | Betfair Sportsbook

 

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MAIN NEWS, RANKING, WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

World Snooker Championship final: Mark Selby vs Luca Brecel​

by David Caulfield on April 30, 2023 :

https://snookerhq.com/2023/04/30/world-snooker-championship-final-mark-selby-luca-brecel/

FEATURES, MAIN NEWS, RANKING, WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Natural talent Luca Brecel one step away from snooker destiny​

by David Caulfield on April 30, 2023 ;

Natural talent Luca Brecel one step away from snooker destiny - SnookerHQ

In this guest post, The Natural author Luke G. Williams compares Crucible finalist Luca Brecel with another special snooker talent.

snookerhq.com

World Snooker Championship 2023: Luca Brecel steps into 'unknown' in final against Mark Selby​

By Steve SutcliffeBBC Sport at the Crucible Theatre
Last updated on5 hours ago5 hours ago.From the sectionSnooker :

World Snooker Championship 2023: Luca Brecel steps into 'unknown' in final against Mark Selby

Luca Brecel says he is stepping into "unknown territory" in a clash of contrasting styles against four-time champion Mark Selby in the World Championship final.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Skybet Markets : https://m.skybet.com/snooker/world-championship/event/31452434 :

Luca Brecel
Today
Mark Selby
13:00
World Championship/Live Streaming
Bets placed in accordance with our Market Rules

• Current Score: Brecel 9 - 8 Selby

• Popular RequestABets​

  • Mark Selby recorded a 147 Break in the 16th Frame

  2+ 147 Breaks in the Match

  16/1

• Match Result​

  Luca Brecel	11/8
  Mark Selby	8/15

• Price Boosts3 BOOSTS​

  	Latest	Boost
  50+ Break in each of Frames 18, 19, & 20	5/4	6/4
  Mark Selby to Make 6+ Centuries	7/2	9/2
  Luca Brecel to Win 18-16	9/1	11/1

• RequestABet Specials​

  Mark Selby 4+ Centuries	4/5
  5+ Match Centuries	5/6
  6+ Match Centuries	7/4
  Luca Brecel 2+ Centuries	7/4
  Mark Selby 5+ Centuries	7/4
  7+ Match Centuries	7/2
  Mark Selby 50+ Break in Frame 18 & 19	4/1
  Luca Brecel 50+ Break in Frame 18 & 19	13/2
  Black Ball First Colour Potted in Frame 18 & 19	15/2
  Luca Brecel 3+ Centuries	8/1
  Mark Selby 50+ Break in Frame 18, 19 & 20	10/1
  100+ Break in Frame 18 & in Frame 19	20/1
  Black Ball First Colour Potted in Frame 18, 19 & 20	20/1
  Luca Brecel 50+ Break in Frame 18, 19 & 20	20/1
  Mark Selby 100+ Break in Frame 18 & 19	50/1
  Luca Brecel 100+ Break in Frame 18 & 19	80/1
  147 Break in 18th Frame	200/1
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• Total Frames​

  Under 27 Frames	100/1
  Exactly 27 Frames	22/1
  Over 27 Frames	1/500

• Highest Break​

  Tie

  50/1

• Correct Score​

  Luca Brecel 18-8	100/1
  Luca Brecel 18-9	40/1
  Luca Brecel 18-10	28/1
  Luca Brecel 18-11	20/1
  Luca Brecel 18-12	16/1
  Luca Brecel 18-13	12/1
  Luca Brecel 18-14	10/1
  Luca Brecel 18-15	10/1
  Luca Brecel 18-16	9/1
  Luca Brecel 18-17	9/1
  Mark Selby 18-9	40/1
  Mark Selby 18-10	22/1
  Mark Selby 18-11	14/1
  Mark Selby 18-12	10/1
  Mark Selby 18-13	8/1
  Mark Selby 18-14	7/1
  Mark Selby 18-15	7/1
  Mark Selby 18-16	7/1
  Mark Selby 18-17	7/1
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• Player A Centuries​

  Luca Brecel No Centuries	7/4
  Luca Brecel 1 Century	6/4
  Luca Brecel 2 Centuries	10/3
  Luca Brecel 3 Centuries	9/1
  Luca Brecel 4 Centuries	20/1
  Luca Brecel 5 Centuries	50/1
  Luca Brecel 6 Centuries	100/1
  Luca Brecel 7 Centuries	150/1
  Luca Brecel 8 Centuries	150/1
  Luca Brecel 9 Centuries	150/1

• Player B Centuries​

  Mark Selby 2 Centuries	7/2
  Mark Selby 3 Centuries	15/8
  Mark Selby 4 Centuries	9/4
  Mark Selby 5 Centuries	9/2
  Mark Selby 6 Centuries	10/1
  Mark Selby 7 Centuries	22/1
  Mark Selby 8 Centuries	66/1
  Mark Selby 9 Centuries	100/1
  Mark Selby 10 Centuries	150/1

• Handicap (-2.5)​

  Luca Brecel (-2.5 Frames)	5/2
  Mark Selby (+2.5 Frames)	2/7

• Handicap (-1.5)​

  Luca Brecel (-1.5 Frames)	7/4
  Mark Selby (+1.5 Frames)	2/5

• Handicap (+1.5)​

  Luca Brecel (+1.5 Frames)	10/11
  Mark Selby (-1.5 Frames)	4/5

• Handicap (+2.5)​

  Luca Brecel (+2.5 Frames)	8/13
  Mark Selby (-2.5 Frames)	6/5

• Handicap (+3.5)​

  Luca Brecel (+3.5 Frames)	2/5
  Mark Selby (-3.5 Frames)	7/4

• Total Match Centuries​

  2 Centuries	12/1
  3 Centuries	4/1
  4 Centuries	5/2
  5 Centuries	11/4
  6 Centuries	4/1
  7 Centuries	8/1
  8 Centuries	16/1
  9 Centuries	25/1
  10 Centuries	66/1

• Player A Highest Match Break​

  Luca Brecel 90-110 Points (inc)	5/6
  Luca Brecel Over 110 Points	10/11

• Match Specials​

  50+ Break in each of Frames 18, 19, & 20	5/4
  Mark Selby to Make 6+ Centuries	7/2

1. Snooker
2. Luca Brecel v Mark Selby

 

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WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP: MARK SELBY MAKES HISTORIC 147 AND TRAILS LUCA BRECEL BY ONE FRAME AFTER THRILLING SESSION​

Mark Selby won four consecutive frames and made a 147 maximum break to trail Luca Brecel 9-8 at the halfway point of the World Snooker Championship final. Selby fought back from 9-5 down and made history by becoming the first player to make a 147 in the final at the Crucible. Play will resume at 13:00 on Monday on Eurosport and discovery+, before the final concludes at 19:00. :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...elby-in-crucible-final_sto9585476/story.shtml

MARK SELBY MAKES WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY WITH FIRST 147 MAXIMUM BREAK IN A CRUCIBLE FINAL​

Mark Selby became the first player to make a 147 in a World Championship final as he knocked in a maximum break against Luca Brecel in the penultimate frame of Sunday night’s session. Selby is the 10th player to make a 147 at the Crucible and it also put him just two frames behind Brecel. 189 televised maximum breaks have now been made in professional snooker. :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...ak-in-a-crucible-final_sto9586234/story.shtml
SNOOKER

MARK SELBY'S 147 IN FULL: WATCH 'WONDERFUL' MAXIMUM BREAK AT WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP IN CRUCIBLE FINAL​

Mark Selby's 147 in full: Watch the "wonderful" maximum break at the World Snooker Championship in the Crucible final against Luca Brecel. Stream top snooker action, including the 2023 World Championship, live on discovery+, the Eurosport app and at eurosport.com

00:11:37, 12 HOURS AGO :

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...ship-in-crucible-final_vid1905301/video.shtml

WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP - MARK SELBY: OPENING UP ABOUT SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND GETTING HELP WAS ‘BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT’​

He may have won four world titles in his decorated career and be in the final hunting a fifth, but for Mark Selby, his biggest achievement has been speaking out about his mental health struggles and depression, and then getting the help he needed. In a candid conversation, Selby admitted "it was the biggest thing I ever did, speaking about it" and that "I wish I had done it a lot sooner". :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...etting-help-was-bigges_sto9585788/story.shtml

WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: ‘IT’S DIPPED TO THE RIGHT’ – RED DEVIATES FROM ITS LINE FOR LUCA BRECEL​

It’s rare to see a ball roll off its line these days in snooker but Luca Brecel had the misfortune of a red curling to the right in the 10th frame of the World Championship final against Mark Selby. Eurosport commentators Philip Studd and Joe Johnson were amazed at what they saw. Selby was not able to capitalise so it didn’t have a massive impact on the match, but it was certainly unusual. :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...s-line-for-luca-brecel_sto9586051/story.shtml
SNOOKER

MAN UTD LEGEND ROY KEANE WATCHES THE WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL BETWEEN MARK SELBY AND LUCA BRECEL​

Roy Keane was inside the Crucible Theatre to watch the second session of the World Championship final between Mark Selby and Luca Brecel. Keane is a snooker fan and has attended the Crucible in the past. Stream top snooker action, including the 2023 World Championship, live on discovery+, the Eurosport app and at eurosport.com.

00:00:58, 14 HOURS AGO :

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...-selby-and-luca-brecel_vid1905233/video.shtml

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN ON HOW LUCA BRECEL IS BEATING MARK SELBY IN WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL​

Ronnie O’Sullivan has explained the importance of keeping a good rhythm against Mark Selby as he praised Luca Brecel for his strong start against the four-time world champion in the Crucible final. Brecel came out firing by winning the opening three frames and appeared to not be prepared to get bogged down by Selby’s more cautious and slower style. :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...ker-championship-final_sto9585728/story.shtml
SNOOKER

WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: 'THAT IS AN IMMENSE SHOT!' - INCREDIBLE POT FROM LUCA BRECEL ON THE BROWN​

Luca Brecel produced an "immense shot" with the white close to the brown as he thumped the object ball into the middle pocket. Eurosport commentator Neal Foulds believes very few players on the tour could have executed the shot. Stream top snooker action, including the 2023 World Championship, live on discovery+, the Eurosport app and at eurosport.com.

00:01:20, 19 HOURS AGO :

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...ca-brecel-on-the-brown_vid1904904/video.shtml

BRENDAN MOORE OPENS UP ON LAST MATCH IN CHARGE AS HE REFEREES WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL - 'I WILL GET EMOTIONAL'​

The World Championship final will be the last snooker match which Brendan Moore takes charge of as he leaves the tour to become Matchroom Pool’s tournament director. Moore has been a top referee for nearly two decades and has overseen some of the greatest matches in the sport, including the 2018 final at the Crucible between John Higgins and Mark Williams. :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...ker-championship-final_sto9583647/story.shtml

WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2023: MARK SELBY NOT CONCERNED BY TROLLS - ‘WATER OFF A DUCK’S BACK’​

Mark Selby's path to the World Snooker Championship final has not always been a smooth one, and hewas made to sweat in his semi-final victory over Mark Allen. He ultimately won the match 17-15 in the 32nd frame after Allen ate into a 16-10 deficit. Selby will be aiming to secure a fifth world title in his sixth appearance in the final. His opponent, Luca Brecel is set to appear in his first final. :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...water-off-a-ducks-back_sto9584978/story.shtml

WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2023: BRECEL RELISHING UNDERDOG TAG AGAINST MARK SELBY - 'I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO IT'​

Luca Brecel is preparing for the biggest match of his life when he plays Mark Selby in the World Snooker Championship final, which begins on Sunday afternoon. It has been an incredible run to the tournament's showpiece match following wins over Ricky Walden, Mark Williams, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Si Jiahui. He faces a seasoned campaigner in Selby, who has won this event four times. :​

World Snooker Championship final 2023: Brecel relishing underdog tag against Mark Selby - 'I'm looking forward to it' - Eurosport

Luca Brecel is relishing being tagged as the underdog when he takes on Mark Selby in the World Snooker Championship final.

www.eurosport.co.uk

 

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World Snooker Championship 147: Mark Selby makes first maximum in final but trails Luca Brecel​

By Steve SutcliffeBBC Sport at the Crucible Theatre
Last updated on30 April 202330 April 2023.From the sectionSnooker639 :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/65443883

Brecel leads as Selby makes 147 - relive day one of Crucible final​

30 April 202330 April 2023
Scores, schedule & coverage :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/snooker/62996224

World Snooker Championship final 2023: Mark Selby v Luca Brecel - best shots from first session​

World Snooker Championship final 2023: Mark Selby v Luca Brecel - best shots from first sessionClose

Watch the best shots from the first session of the World Snooker Championship final as Belgium's Luca Brecel breezes into a 6-2 lead over England's Mark Selby at the Crucible.
WATCH LIVE: Brecel leads Selby in World Championship final - play resumes at 19:00 BST
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  World Snooker Championship 2023: Luca Brecel leads Mark Selby 6-2 after first session​

  By Steve SutcliffeBBC Sport at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
  Last updated on30 April 202330 April 2023.From the sectionSnooker :
  
  
  

  World Snooker Championship final 2023: Mark Selby makes first 147 in final​

  
  
  World Snooker Championship final 2023: Mark Selby makes first 147 in finalClose
  
  Watch as Mark Selby makes history as the first player to make a 147 maximum break in a World Snooker Championship final.
  READ MORE: Selby makes first 147 break in Worlds final
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Latest updates from the World Snooker Championship final between Mark Selby and Luca Brecel​

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By Sporting Life
09:49 · MON May 01, 2023 :

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooke...nal-between-mark-selby-and-luca-brecel/209107

Watch Mark Selby make the first 147 break in a World Snooker Championship final before milking the Crucible crowd​

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By Chris Hammer
23:12 · SUN April 30, 2023 :

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooke...inal-before-milking-the-crucible-crowd/209112

How many 147 breaks in snooker have been made and who made them?​

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By Chris Hammer
22:30 · SUN April 30, 2023 :

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooke...nooker-have-been-made-and-who-made-them/35800

World Snooker Championship final: Luca Brecel v Mark Selby betting tips, predictions, odds, statistics, H2H record & BBC TV start time​

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By Richard Mann
15:32 · SUN April 30, 2023 :

World Snooker Championship final: Luca Brecel v Mark Selby betting tips, predictions, odds, statistics, H2H record & BBC TV start time

Luca Brecel and Mark Selby will contest the Cazoo World Snooker Championship final and our guide includes tournament statistics, head-to-head records, how they got here, betting tips plus TV details of when and where to watch.

www.sportinglife.com

 

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Referee ‘still buzzing’ after officiating World Snooker Championship 147 in last final​

by David Caulfield on May 1, 2023 :

Referee 'still buzzing' after officiating World Snooker Championship 147 in last final - SnookerHQ

Brendan Moore had a birds eye view as Mark Selby created history with a 147 break in the World Snooker Championship final on Sunday.

snookerhq.com

 

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WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2023 LIVE STREAM AND UPDATES: MARK SELBY ON THE CHARGE AGAINST LUCA BRECEL​

The World Snooker Championship final concludes on Monday at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Luca Brecel leads Mark Selby 9-8, but the four-time champions Selby is on the charge after a superlative evening session on Sunday that saw the 39-year-old compile a 147. The best-of-35 match will be decided over two sessions – the first of which begins at 13:00. :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...uca-brecel-battle-it-o_sto9586583/story.shtml


LiveLIVE

World Championship final: Selby 8-9 Brecel - watch & text​

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Skybet Markets : https://m.skybet.com/snooker/world-championship/event/31452434 :

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• Current Score: Brecel 15 - 10 Selby

• Popular RequestABets​

  • Mark Selby recorded a 147 Break in the 16th Frame

  2+ 147 Breaks in the Match

  28/1

• Match Result​

  Luca Brecel	1/5
  Mark Selby	10/3

• Price Boosts3 BOOSTS​

  	Latest	Boost
  50+ Break in each of Frames 26, 27, & 28	5/4	6/4
  100+ Break in Frame 26	7/2	9/2
  Luca Brecel to Win 18-10	8/1	10/1

• RequestABet Specials​

  50+ Break in each of Frames 26 & 27	8/11
  Mark Selby 3+ Centuries	5/6
  Luca Brecel 5+ Centuries	10/11
  Mark Selby 50+ Break in Frame 26 & 27	4/1
  Luca Brecel 50+ Break in Frame 26 & 27	6/1
  Mark Selby 100+ Break in Frame 26	6/1
  Black Ball First Colour Potted in Frame 26 & 27	13/2
  Luca Brecel 100+ Break in Frame 26	13/2
  Luca Brecel 50+ Break in Frame 26, 27 & 28	18/1
  Black Ball First Colour Potted in Frame 26, 27 & 28	20/1
  Mark Selby 100+ Break in Frame 26 & 27	50/1
  Luca Brecel 100+ Break in Frame 26 & 27	66/1
  147 Break in 26th Frame	200/1

• Highest Break​

  Tie

  80/1

• Correct Score​

  Luca Brecel 18-10	8/1
  Luca Brecel 18-11	11/2
  Luca Brecel 18-12	5/1
  Luca Brecel 18-13	11/2
  Luca Brecel 18-14	13/2
  Luca Brecel 18-15	8/1
  Luca Brecel 18-16	9/1
  Luca Brecel 18-17	12/1
  Mark Selby 18-15	16/1
  Mark Selby 18-16	10/1
  Mark Selby 18-17	13/2

• Player A Centuries​

  Luca Brecel 4 Centuries	8/13
  Luca Brecel 5 Centuries	7/4
  Luca Brecel 6 Centuries	9/1
  Luca Brecel 7 Centuries	40/1

• Player B Centuries​

  Mark Selby 2 Centuries	10/11
  Mark Selby 3 Centuries	15/8
  Mark Selby 4 Centuries	5/1
  Mark Selby 5 Centuries	12/1
  Mark Selby 6 Centuries	25/1
  Mark Selby 7 Centuries	80/1
  Mark Selby 8 Centuries	150/1
  Mark Selby 9 Centuries	150/1
  Mark Selby 10 Centuries	150/1

• Handicap (-6.5)​

  Luca Brecel (-6.5 Frames)	3/1
  Mark Selby (+6.5 Frames)	2/9

• Handicap (-5.5)​

  Luca Brecel (-5.5 Frames)	13/8
  Mark Selby (+5.5 Frames)	4/9

• Handicap (-4.5)​

  Luca Brecel (-4.5 Frames)	10/11
  Mark Selby (+4.5 Frames)	4/5

• Handicap (-3.5)​

  Luca Brecel (-3.5 Frames)	4/7
  Mark Selby (+3.5 Frames)	5/4

• Handicap (-2.5)​

  Luca Brecel (-2.5 Frames)	2/5
  Mark Selby (+2.5 Frames)	7/4

• Total Match Centuries​

  6 Centuries	9/4
  7 Centuries	6/4
  8 Centuries	11/4
  9 Centuries	7/1
  10 Centuries	20/1

• Match Specials​

  50+ Break in each of Frames 26, 27, & 28	5/4
  100+ Break in Frame 26	7/2

1. Snooker
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WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: ALL-OUT ATTACK LUCA BRECEL STUNS MARK SELBY TO TAKE FIVE-FRAME LEAD​

Luca Brecel is just three frames away from becoming the fourth non-British player to win the World Championship after a stunning session of snooker against Mark Selby. Brecel made four centuries and will have a 15-10 advantage going into Monday evening, where the first-to-18 final will be concluded. You can follow all the action from 18:45 UK time on Eurosport and discovery+. :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...o-take-five-frame-lead_sto9587001/story.shtml

WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: MARK SELBY 'CAN'T DO ANYTHING' TO STOP LUCA BRECEL, SAYS ALAN MCMANUS​

Eurosport expert Alan McManus believes Luca Brecel is showing “no weaknesses” and suggests Mark Selby won’t be able to mount a comeback in the final session of the Crucible final on Monday. Selby trails Brecel 15-10 in the first-to-18 match and was stunned in the third session. Coverage of the World Championship final will begin at 18:45 UK time on Eurosport and discovery+. :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...me-back-against-luca-b_sto9587169/story.shtml
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'YOU CAN'T KEEP HIM DOWN' - LUCA BRECEL DROPS TREBLE ON WAY TO CENTURY BREAK IN 'BARNSTORMING START'​

Luca Brecel produced a triple on his way to a century break at the World Snooker Championship final against Mark Selby. Stream top snooker action, including the 2023 World Championship, live on discovery+, the Eurosport app and at eurosport.com

00:01:20, 4 HOURS AGO :

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...-in-barnstorming-start_vid1905423/video.shtml

World Snooker Championship 2023 final: Luca Brecel extends lead over Mark Selby​

By Steve SutcliffeBBC Sport at the Crucible Theatre
Last updated on1 hour ago1 hour ago.From the sectionSnooker :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/65450133

Latest updates from the World Snooker Championship final between Mark Selby and Luca Brecel​

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By Sporting Life
16:52 · MON May 01, 2023 :

Luca Brecel wins World Championship final after 18-15 defeat of Mark Selby at the Crucible

Luca Brecel finally delivered on his immense potential when crowned world champion for the first time at the Crucible, holding off a predictably brave rally from Mark Selby to win the final of the World Championship 18-15.

www.sportinglife.com

 

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MARK SELBY V LUCA BRECEL: WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL LIVE STREAM AND UPDATES FROM THE CRUCIBLE THEATRE​

The World Snooker Championship final concludes on Monday evening at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Luca Brecel leads Mark Selby 15-10 going into the evening session, but the four-time champions Selby will certainly not allow the Belgian to have a moment's rest as he eyes a famous triumph. The best-of-35 match will be decided over this evening with play getting back underway at 19:00. :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...uca-brecel-battle-it-o_sto9586583/story.shtml


LiveLIVE

Brecel within three frames of world title - play resumes at 19:00 BST​

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• Main Markets​

  Player	Match	Frame 30	Frame 31
  Luca Brecel	1/3	11/10	11/10
  Mark Selby	9/4	4/6	4/6

• In-Play Price Boosts3 BOOSTS​

  	Latest	Boost
  Mark Selby 50 Break in the 30th Frame	5/4	11/8
  Luca Brecel 50 Break in the 30th Frame	7/4	15/8
  100 Break in the 30th Frame	10/3	4/1

• Correct Score​

  Luca Brecel 18-13	4/1
  Luca Brecel 18-14	7/2
  Luca Brecel 18-15	9/2
  Luca Brecel 18-16	6/1
  Luca Brecel 18-17	8/1
  Mark Selby 18-16	7/1
  Mark Selby 18-17	4/1

• Handicap (-4.5)​

  Luca Brecel (-4.5 Frames)	7/2
  Mark Selby (+4.5 Frames)	1/6

• Handicap (-3.5)​

  Luca Brecel (-3.5 Frames)	6/4
  Mark Selby (+3.5 Frames)	1/2

• Handicap (-2.5)​

  Luca Brecel (-2.5 Frames)	4/5
  Mark Selby (+2.5 Frames)	10/11

• Handicap (-1.5)​

  Luca Brecel (-1.5 Frames)	1/2
  Mark Selby (+1.5 Frames)	6/4

• Handicap (+1.5)​

  Luca Brecel (+1.5 Frames)	1/14
  Mark Selby (-1.5 Frames)	13/2

• Next Frame 50 Break – 30th​

  50 Break Yes	1/3
  50 Break No	9/4

• Next Frame 100 Break – 30th​

  100 Break Yes	10/3
  100 Break No	1/5

• Next Frame Player A 50 Break – 30th​

  Luca Brecel 50 Break Yes	7/4
  Luca Brecel 50 Break No	2/5

• Next Frame Player A 100 Break – 30th​

  Luca Brecel 100 Break Yes	8/1
  Luca Brecel 100 Break No	1/20

• Next Frame Player B 50 Break – 30th​

  Mark Selby 50 Break Yes	5/4
  Mark Selby 50 Break No	4/7

• Next Frame Player B 100 Break – 30th​

  Mark Selby 100 Break Yes	6/1
  Mark Selby 100 Break No	1/12

• Next Frame Highest Break – 30th​

  Under 50 Points	5/2
  50-99 Points (inc)	8/11
  Over 99 Points	7/2

• Next Frame 1st Colour Potted – 30th​

  Yellow	7/1
  Green	7/1
  Brown	8/1
  Blue	2/1
  Pink	7/1
  Black	7/4

• Next Frame 1st Red Potted – 30th​

  Luca Brecel	4/5
  Mark Selby	10/11

• Next Frame Total Points (2-way) – 30th​

  Under 100.5 Points	5/4
  Over 100.5 Points	4/7

• Total Match Centuries​

  7 Centuries	6/5
  8 Centuries	11/8
  9 Centuries	9/2
  10 Centuries	16/1

• Player A Centuries​

  Luca Brecel 4 Centuries	1/3
  Luca Brecel 5 Centuries	5/2
  Luca Brecel 6 Centuries	20/1

• Player B Centuries​

  Mark Selby 3 Centuries	1/2
  Mark Selby 4 Centuries	9/4
  Mark Selby 5 Centuries	8/1
  Mark Selby 6 Centuries	22/1
  Mark Selby 7 Centuries	80/1
  Mark Selby 8 Centuries	150/1

• Highest Break​

  Tie

  100/1

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MARK SELBY V LUCA BRECEL: WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL LIVE STREAM AND UPDATES FROM THE CRUCIBLE THEATRE​

The World Snooker Championship final concludes on Monday evening at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Luca Brecel leads Mark Selby 15-10 going into the evening session, but the four-time champions Selby will certainly not allow the Belgian to have a moment's rest as he eyes a famous triumph. The best-of-35 match will be decided over this evening with play getting back underway at 19:00. :​

Mark Selby v Luca Brecel: World Snooker Championship final LIVE stream and updates from the Crucible Theatre

The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield plays host to the World Snooker Championship final between Mark Selby faces Luca Brecel as the showpiece nears its climax.

www.eurosport.co.uk

Live Reporting :​

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/snooker/62996225

 

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Luca Brecel , the 'Belgian Bullet' turns up , no wins at the Crucible in 11 years , decides to party , playing darts with next to no practise . Remember when he first came on the scene and was too shy to do interviews , didn't like travelling etc . Well now he's the first mainland European to lift the world Snooker title :

Seven frames on the bounce against Ronnie O'Sullivan then 11 on the spin , 12 frames out of 13 to defeat Si Jiahui , hold my beer performances watch this said Luca 'The Begium Bullet' Brecel :

Luca 'The Belgium Bullet' should change his walk on music to the theme from Bullitt :

So what did the headline makers think of it all ?