World Championship match discussions thread

[Semih_Sayginer]

That missed cut on the blues into the right middle pocket will surely cost Bond the frame?

it has cost him. not had the best of runs so far, and 3-0 is already an uphill struggle V beaker

[PaulTheSoave]

I would like to see Robbo come back to his best form. Good for the tournament. But will make the bottom half draw a battle of the favourites, and one from the top half running away with the title.

[hegeland]

I have to agree with the Mikes, playing off the pocket is not a very clever idea in this case.

[Semih_Sayginer]

despite his good start and looking a bit sharper than higgy, machoo isnt firing as well just now and trails 2-4

bond looks like pegging back to 1-3 but its not a certainty though. he leads 62-16 with 4 reds left. safety battle

EDIT 3-1 is the score in bond match

[Marc]

249 unanswered points from higgi and 45 mins of play since matthew potted a ball and now he has a chance!

[PaulTheSoave]

I just heard if Higgins wife goes into labour early (pregnant and scheduled for the 26th of may) during this tournee, he packs up and will leave the tournament.

[PaulTheSoave]

Does not look good at all now, the way Matthew is playing. Missing easy balls. Looks like 6-2. Pity.

Just spotted Statsy, kellie left the arena

[PaulTheSoave]

Come on Matthew, pinch this last one! We want a match!

7-2!!

[toupihiggins]

I just heard if Higgins wife goes into labour early (pregnant and scheduled for the 26th of may) during this tournee, he packs up and will leave the tournament.

i would be a shame for Higgins to leave this tournament....looks like he's in a food form..

[elvaago]

Unsurprising result from Higgins v. Stevens.

And the same for Robertson v. Bond.

I'm very pleased. :-)

[PaulTheSoave]

Looks like big margin wins again in the first round, as previous years.

Unsurprising result from Higgins v. Stevens.

And the same for Robertson v. Bond.

I'm very pleased. :-)

[rivercard]

Nice 125 clearence from Bond without using the black. I wish I could play half as good as Nigel Bond can..

Still, Robertson is huge favourite to win this match.

[PaulTheSoave]

looks like another 7-2 on the scoreboard. I prefer Robertson to go through, but with a bit more resistance from 007!

7-2 to it is.
Well, when missing such an easy blue, say no more.

[Wim]

Unsurprising result from Higgins v. Stevens.

And the same for Robertson v. Bond.

I'm very pleased. :-)

Indeed and unfortunately for Stevens the score reflects perfectly the difference in quality between them.

[Alex0paul]

Come On the Outlaw!