World Championship discussion

[JPK123]

I think that's Davis' first century of the season!

[Wim]

Break of 100 by Steve. Well done! But is it too late...?

lol Paul, I didn't know you were such a die-hard Dott fan.

No it s not too late Hege, Steve still not beaten

[hegeland]

Always the optimist, Wim.

I think Steve gave Parrott a head start, just to make it more exciting for the audience and to make extra sour grapes for Parrot after he's lost.

Tomorrow's afternoon sessionm will surely be an interesing one. Perhaps watching one on CCTV5 and one on BBC web?

[Wim]

it seems like 6 - 3 hege (coming from 6-1) , so he is still in the running !!

[Alex0paul]

Well now Dott is out my first love, Joe Swail will now have my full support. (Although I wouldn't mind Williams winning the event)

[hegeland]

6-3

Thanks, Johan, for spotting that touché! Some OKish breakbuilding from Steve at the end but he's blown SOO many chances, he must be very angry with himself. I agree with Willie Thorne, 6-3 is a fair result after all. Will be exciting to watch the ending tomorrow.

[snookersfun]

Sunday's first round matches (best of 19 frames):
1000 BST: yay! another 2 1/2 hours

Peter Ebdon (Eng) 4-5 Nigel Bond (Eng) go Nigel!
70-37 88-20 70-54 65-62 (Bond 62) 41-71 17-74 0-69 (68) 18-90 0-115 (114)

Barry Hawkins (Eng) 0-0 Fergal O'Brien (Ire)

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Saturday's first round matches (best of 19 frames):

Result:

Graeme Dott (Sco) 7-10 Ian McCulloch (Eng)
43-71 64-37 71-17 (61) 1-63 74-41 68-37 61-65 32-85 (51) 57-62 46-58 59-28 31-67 20-68 101-8 (85) 17-110 (110) 85-20 24-71

Score from evening session:

Steve Davis (Eng) 3-6 John Parrott (Eng) I certainly hope for a tournaround here, or rather Steve continuing, where he left it yesterday night)
34-90 (90) 60-12 1-126 (126) 48-71 (65) 59-72 (55, 65) 29-63 33-72 111-4 (100) 81-13* resumes on Sunday 1430 BST

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Scores from afternoon session:
Matthew Stevens (Wal) 7-2 Joe Delaney (Ire)
73-21 80-6 (60) 56-15 74-41 73-25 (69) 1-73 97-20 (53) 71-25 64-69 (55 Stevens) * resumes on Sunday 1900 BST

Anthony Hamilton (Eng) 6-1 Marco Fu (HK)
104-4 (84) 62-42 80-0 (80) 80-34 57-56 47-52 78-30 * resumes on Sunday 1900 BST

[missneworleans]

Yay, that was a big shock...
I think Dott was too nervous, and McCuloch was playing very good. But I can't understand why Dott still couldn't find form after 85 break!

[missneworleans]

BTW, the other match looked much more better with great breaks, and I'm just shocked with Parrot's and Davis plays!

[Wim]

Is JP the favourite now against Steve ?

[SteUK2006]

John Parrott 4/9 - Steve Davis 13/8

I think this match will go to a decider. Its good that Parrott's leading 6-3, but he was 6-1 up. Just 1 of the last 2 frames wouldve made a huge difference.

[Wim]

Thanks for the info !

[Erwan_BZH]

Can someone tell me who's commentating the Ebdon-Bond match on the BBC?

Clive Everton and ??

[April madness]

I think it's John Virgo and ??? Not sure it's Clive Everton.

[PaulTheSoave]

JV, yes, plus Terry Griffiths, former world champion.