World Open 2014 - Discussion

[rich45]

Why did Fu take on that red? Cost him dearly.

[cueman]

3 minutes for that fairly routine red from Robertson! This is beyond acceptable in my opinion. I like Neil and think he's a great player but at times he really does take gamesmanship to another level. He certainly knows how to play mind games and takes his time to frustrate his opponent, I just wish referees had more powers to warn players for these acts of what is cheating.

[rich45]

3 minutes for that fairly routine red from Robertson! This is beyond acceptable in my opinion. I like Neil and think he's a great player but at times he really does take gamesmanship to another level. He certainly knows how to play mind games and takes his time to frustrate his opponent, I just wish referees had more powers to warn players for these acts of what is cheating.

Agreed. More than 5 minutes for 2 shots...the red and blue were both relatively straightforward. No need for gamesmanship when he should clinch the match at that visit.

Edit: gone out of position. I want Fu to win this after that ridiculous break.

[Odrl]

Around 7 minutes for a break of 7, wasn't it? :wink:

[cueman]

Robertson is bottling it here. He may have 90 odd centuries this season but winning titles is certainly something he is lacking in. Seems to be in a pickle this season to me, he's chasing centuries and having more focus on hitting them that he has taken his eye off the main aim which is winning matches and trying to win titles.

[rich45]

Oh my word, Marco has done exactly the same as a couple of frames ago....why oh why take that red down the cushion...again!!

[cueman]

Oh my word, Marco has done exactly the same as a couple of frames ago....why oh why take that red down the cushion...again!!

At least he was positive enough to take it on. If he had it put back he might not have had a chance to pot it again so you have to take a chance even if its a 50/50 pot.

[Valiullin]

What a green :O

[rich45]

At least he was positive enough to take it on. If he had it put back he might not have had a chance to pot it again so you have to take a chance even if its a 50/50 pot.

Never going to drop at that pace....alright maybe 1 in 10. Certainly not 50/50 at that speed.

[cueman]

WOW a respot after Robertson misses a simple pink to middle.

[cyberheater]

Can't believe Robbo missed that pink.
So a re-spotted black. What a brilliant match this has been.

[Erwan_BZH]

Unbelievable miss....Has it rolled off??

[cueman]

Fu wins it after Robbo messes up the safety.

[cyberheater]

A fantastic match. I doubt we'll see a better match for the whole tournament. This should have been the final.

[Masterdoctorgenius]

neil is a joke player.