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Hazell · « **Reply #10600 on:** April 23, 2022, 10:58:41 pm »

Selby out to Yan. Last two frames were pretty epic in their own way.

west_london_red · « **Reply #10601 on:** April 23, 2022, 11:47:33 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on April 23, 2022, 10:58:41 pm

Selby out to Yan. Last two frames were pretty epic in their own way.

The second last frame was one of the most dramatic I have ever seen, never mind it was longest ever at the Crucible. Never understood why people get so excited with break building in snooker, give me a frame like that any day of the week (just maybe not as long!)

Hazell · « **Reply #10602 on:** April 23, 2022, 11:59:24 pm »

Quote from: west_london_red on April 23, 2022, 11:47:33 pm

The second last frame was one of the most dramatic I have ever seen, never mind it was longest ever at the Crucible. Never understood why people get so excited with break building in snooker, give me a frame like that any day of the week (just maybe not as long!)

Break building is great (especially when you're watching the likes of O'Sullivan and Ding in full flow) but agree, the second to last frame was bizarre and terrific in equal measure, and I love those types of frames more as well.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #10603 on:** April 24, 2022, 07:16:51 am »

Yeah that second to last frame was crazy and I couldn’t keep my eyes off it.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #10604 on:** April 24, 2022, 07:18:59 am »

Bingtao is the heir to Selby's throne. Never seen a more formulaic snooker player. Literally nothing interesting about him.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #10605 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:23:40 am »

Looking forward to going on Thursday. Hopefully I get to watch a Ronnie vs Robertson semi.

Robinred · « **Reply #10606 on:** April 25, 2022, 05:29:15 pm »

Pleased to see Bingham beat Wilson - not least because of the love-in for Wilson from the comms team - Yates in particular.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #10607 on:** April 25, 2022, 05:52:58 pm »

I like bing so it's good to see him win.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #10608 on:** April 25, 2022, 07:35:11 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on April 25, 2022, 10:23:40 am

Looking forward to going on Thursday. Hopefully I get to watch a Ronnie vs Robertson semi.

Think Robertson is going out this round. Laughable to make him the favourite for the title. It's always Ronnie for me.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #10609 on:** April 25, 2022, 07:49:05 pm »

Robertson is in a hole and no mistake. Staring down the barrel of needing to win the remainder 6-1 at worst.

rawcusk8 · « **Reply #10610 on:** April 25, 2022, 08:13:21 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on April 25, 2022, 07:49:05 pm

Robertson is in a hole and no mistake. Staring down the barrel of needing to win the remainder 6-1 at worst.

He’s just smashed in a 147 or am I watching highlights? One frame in it now.

Hazell · « **Reply #10611 on:** April 25, 2022, 08:13:23 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on April 25, 2022, 07:49:05 pm

Robertson is in a hole and no mistake. Staring down the barrel of needing to win the remainder 6-1 at worst.

Robertson just made a 147 to make it 10-9

Still want Lisowski to win though.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #10612 on:** April 25, 2022, 08:13:53 pm »

And just like that Lisowski plays a horror safety to gift a frame to Neil and Robertson gets a 147! Hopefully that sets him up to complete the comeback and we get the matchup we want. Robertson has been sensational in 2022.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #10613 on:** April 25, 2022, 08:15:30 pm »

Quote from: Red-Soldier on April 25, 2022, 07:35:11 pm

Think Robertson is going out this round. Laughable to make him the favourite for the title. It's always Ronnie for me.

He can thank me for the 147

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #10614 on:** April 25, 2022, 08:16:28 pm »

Lisowski should have won the previous frame - had him on the ropes there!

Robertson vs Ronnie is the matchup we all want.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #10615 on:** April 25, 2022, 08:20:33 pm »

It’s what Lisowski does. He can pot some blinding balls but just doesn’t have that one percent that separates the very elite from the remainder. Will forever be a nearly man in my opinion.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #10616 on:** April 25, 2022, 08:24:19 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on April 25, 2022, 08:20:33 pm

It’s what Lisowski does. He can pot some blinding balls but just doesn’t have that one percent that separates the very elite from the remainder. Will forever be a nearly man in my opinion.

Can't argue with that.

Hazell · « **Reply #10617 on:** April 25, 2022, 08:27:56 pm »

Quote from: Red-Soldier on April 25, 2022, 08:16:28 pm

Lisowski should have won the previous frame - had him on the ropes there!

He did and Robertson was playing dreadfully by his standards in the first couple of frames. Then he hit a 147 and now looks like he can't miss. Wouldn't be surprised if Robertson wins the next three now.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #10618 on:** April 25, 2022, 08:42:42 pm »

imagine being sat on the wrong side of the arena when a 147 gets made.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #10619 on:** April 25, 2022, 09:19:22 pm »

Real class session of snooker. Hope either player makes the other win it.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #10620 on:** April 25, 2022, 09:22:45 pm »

Pity that jason mohammed has shown up

mikeb58 · « **Reply #10621 on:** April 25, 2022, 09:46:31 pm »

Robertson nicks that frame at the last...12-11 up now, briliant game this, off to a quick 32-0 lead in the next frame too.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #10622 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:02:09 pm »

Some very good snookerings going on in this game.

mikeb58 · « **Reply #10623 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:02:12 pm »

Wow that lead grew to 55...then Liscowski nicked it with a fantastic clearance to win it. On to a decider!

mikeb58 · « **Reply #10624 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:03:45 pm »

I like both these players, not sure who to root for! Shame somebody has to lose this match.

Peabee · « **Reply #10625 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:09:13 pm »

Quote from: mikeb58 on April 25, 2022, 10:03:45 pm

I like both these players, not sure who to root for! Shame somebody has to lose this match.

Fantastic match. Superb maxi from Robertson earlier considering he’d nearly gone 4 frames behind and he was under a lot of pressure.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #10626 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:10:44 pm »

Not one for those who like the tactical stuff.

But fuck them

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #10627 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:12:35 pm »

Really hope that fluke doesn't decide the match.

Edit: It didn't, phew.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #10628 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:13:00 pm »

Lucky by Robertson then!

Robinred · « **Reply #10629 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:17:39 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on April 25, 2022, 08:13:53 pm

And just like that Lisowski plays a horror safety to gift a frame to Neil and Robertson gets a 147! Hopefully that sets him up to complete the comeback and we get the matchup we want. Robertson has been sensational in 2022.

Lisowski is a good potter and break builder. The rest of his game is woefully short of the required standard to win a long tournament like this..

I like Robertson, but I think he’s a lucky player - at vital moments the balls are kind to him it seems to me.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #10630 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:18:55 pm »

The lisowski safety game really has been quite poor tonight.

Fortunately for him, robertson keeps missing.

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #10631 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:22:15 pm »

Both of them seem very nervous now.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #10632 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:22:31 pm »

Fucking hell some match this.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #10633 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:28:36 pm »

Biggest win of his life that

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #10634 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:28:40 pm »

Delighted for Lisowski. Not sure he has the game to win the whole thing but this a big win for him.

mikeb58 · « **Reply #10635 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:30:18 pm »

What a match that was, it had the lot. Liscowski wins 13-12

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #10636 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:32:20 pm »

Great match that!

Well done to Lisowski. Robertson had his chances.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #10637 on:** April 26, 2022, 08:02:43 am »

Fingers crossed I get to watch a Ronnie vs Higgins semi or if not Trump vs Williams would do.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #10638 on:** April 26, 2022, 12:27:23 pm »

No wonder Maguire has to qualify for these gigs. Watching him try to score is like watching Jordan Pickford do quantum mechanics.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #10639 on:** April 26, 2022, 01:42:01 pm »

Williams and Ronnie are the two best players at the championships so far, I think.

I wouldn't mind seeing Williams win it again. I've always liked his laid back attitude.

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