Bahrain Champ - semi-final discussion!

[Matt_2745]

Stunning long red from Stevens and with the reds spread perfectly, I think Hendry might have played his last shot...

[Matt_2745]

Just been out most of day - it makes for tough reading, although not altogether surprising as Stevens has beat Stephen in the big games they've played. What's the latest in frame 10

It's not shocking that Stevens is winning, it's just the manner of it, Hendry hasn't really turned up Has fought well though which is good to see, but the quality just hasn't been there.

[Mal]

Yeah, I was hoping the real Stephen would turn up, but had a feeling it would be tough and that his game would drop off - I sincerely hoped it wouldn't. I see Stevens has a good lead now. Are the balls well developed?

[Matt_2745]

Stevens doing great here, just ran out of position when going in and out of baulk by hitting the yellow, but pulled out another cracking long pot.

Not nicely on a colour though so pushes the brown safe.

53-0 up, 6 reds left, all fairly well spread, though one is a bit close to the pink.

[Matt_2745]

Stevens pulls out another brilliant long pot. Fair play to him, he has been great this fra...misses quite an easy yellow

This is it then Stephen, make this chance count or you're going home.

[Le Ball Sack]

Get in Hendry

[Matt_2745]

Can't keep in good position so it's the snooker behind the green.

54-15, two reds left, both near the bottom cushion.

[Matt_2745]

Stevens escapes but leaves a red on, Hendry in but he's missed the red on the cushion and immediately concedes the match.

Stevens wins 6-4.

Didn't play great himself after the first three frames but he deserves the win, fair play to him. Gutted for Stephen, though at least he's lost in the semis rather than the first round and he's gone some decent ranking points in the bag. Disappointing after how he's played all week though

[littleminx147]

whoohoooo - thats all i have to say!! - glad i put some money on Math!!!

[tomtomclub]

I had a funny feeling that Hendry would clear up then and win a final frame decider. Not to be though, and a deserved victory for Stevens.

[ADR147]

hope stevens goes on to win it.

[tomtomclub]

hope stevens goes on to win it.

My sentiment too. A Stevens vs. Allen final I reckon.

[ADR147]

My sentiment too. A Stevens vs. Allen final I reckon.

i think it will be robertson.

[superaussie]

well done matthew great win today

good luck robbo

[PaulTheSoave]

Think this is pretty close

http://www.thesnookerforum.com/board...581#post338581