SHANGHAI MASTERS Sept 8 - 14, 2014

[DeanH]

here's a still I got

[SnookerFan]

So Selby vs Allen in a semi final. Another battle of the Marks.

Should be good.

[Odrl]

That was a nice little snooker marathon for me, I watched yesterday's matches until 3:30 in the morning, then a couple of hours of sleep, followed by a pretty enjoyable Allen-White this morning. :smile:

Similar pattern to most of White's matches really, he was missing easy balls early on to go behind, but suddenly started playing well with his back to the wall. Unfortunately the pressure was back on in the decider, and he just can't seem to play when the score is level. It was a great chance for a really good run... Still, it was his first proper major quarter-final since the 2013 WC, if we ignore the short matches in India last season. Hopefully this result can give him some confidence and he can play like this more consistently in the future.

As for Mark Allen, he came to this tournament on the back of two good results in the PTCs in August, so it's nice to see him confirming his good form on the bigger stage. But of course he will want more than just a semi-final. :smile:

It was also nice to see Fergal O'Brien in another quarter-final... I remember his great run to the final of the Northern Ireland Trophy in 2008, he was delighted even after losing the match and he said "I'm back", but it actually took him six years to reach the business end of another major tournament. It was always going to be tough to beat Selby though, especially as Selby has a pretty strong record against players of O'Brien's type.

Looking forward to Ding-Dott in the afternoon. :smile:

[dcrackers147]

That was a nice little snooker marathon for me, I watched yesterday's matches until 3:30 in the morning, then a couple of hours of sleep, followed by a pretty enjoyable Allen-White this morning. :smile:

Similar pattern to most of White's matches really, he was missing easy balls early on to go behind, but suddenly started playing well with his back to the wall. Unfortunately the pressure was back on in the decider, and he just can't seem to play when the score is level. It was a great chance for a really good run... Still, it was his first proper major quarter-final since the 2013 WC, if we ignore the short matches in India last season. Hopefully this result can give him some confidence and he can play like this more consistently in the future.


As for Mark Allen, he came to this tournament on the back of two good results in the PTCs in August, so it's nice to see him confirming his good form on the bigger stage. But of course he will want more than just a semi-final. :smile:

It was also nice to see Fergal O'Brien in another quarter-final... I remember his great run to the final of the Northern Ireland Trophy in 2008, he was delighted even after losing the match and he said "I'm back", but it actually took him six years to reach the business end of another major tournament. It was always going to be tough to beat Selby though, especially as Selby has a pretty strong record against players of O'Brien's type.

Looking forward to Ding-Dott in the afternoon. :smile:

Every time a see a player like Fergal O'Brien or a Dave Harrold a little voice in my head tells me "there is still hope for you" they have done very well with the talent they have.

[golferson123]

SHANGHAI MASTERS Sept 8 - 14, 2014

I'm sure if their honest with themselves they know that its not pretty and you must be able to win cheap frames,and they can't do that.

[tedisbill]

They don't seem to be happy with the tables :snooker:

[DeanH]

well done Ballrun
Angles never really got going, after the way he has been playing recently, it was a tad unexpected (I am sure he feels the same )

[robertmac]

Two great matches on saturday.

Allen vs Selby may go to Allen but its a tough call.

Ding vs Bingham is another great match and I
would pick Ding however Bingham could put
it together and win this one.

[scottley]

Surprise surprise, poor picture and sound again, really starting to pi55 me off now.

[SnookerFan]

You watching on Eurosport? My picture and sound quality is fine.

[SnookerFan]

I'm hoping for a Selby vs Ding final.

[cyberheater]

Surprise surprise, poor picture and sound again, really starting to pi55 me off now.

No problem watching it my end. Watching Eurosport HD on Virgin. What service do you use?

[tedisbill]

Good match this. Come on Mark!!!!

[cyberheater]

Good match this. Come on Mark!!!!

I'm watching the recording of this. I'm on frame 5. From what I've seen Mark is playing the better snooker.

[jb134]

Can't remember when I last enjoyed a match so much.