China Open 2009 - 2nd round discussion!

[hegeland]

So, tomorrow we have:

07.30
Match 23 – John Higgins v Tian Pengfei (Eurosport match)
Match 17 – Dave Harold v Peter Ebdon
Match 18 – Ricky Walden v Stephen Hendry
Match 19 – Allister Carter v Stuart Pettman
12.30
Match 24 – Xiao Guodong v Ronnie O’Sullivan (Eurosport match)
Match 20 – Graeme Dott v Mark Selby
Match 21 – Shaun Murphy v Neil Robertson
Match 22 – Mark King v Ryan Day

Discuss!

[Odrl]

Discuss!

Don't mind if I do.

Higgins-Tian: Tian has had two convincing wins so far, he hasn't had to deal with the pressure of a close match. A solid Higgins would probably be too much for him, but I don't think Higgins is quite there yet. Looking forward to this one, could be close.

Harold-Ebdon: Didn't expect this pair in the 2nd round. Harold has a solid record against Ebdon, a couple of 5-4 wins. We've seen that Harold is pretty good but we haven't seen Ebdon this week. This could go all the way as well.

Walden-Hendry: 1-1 in their meetings this season. I would put Walden favourite, he is obviously inspired in China. I wonder if Hendry can find a bit of form.

Carter-Pettman: Both players playing well. But since Pettman has never been past the 2nd round, you'd have to fancy Carter.

Xiao-O'Sullivan: O'Sullivan looked reasonable today. If he were to lose this, it would probably be his most surprising defeat in years. Xiao has been pretty solid though, O'Sullivan can't afford to be complacent.

Dott-Selby: Tie of the round for me. Both players in good form. This will be a nice preview of their possible 2nd round match at the WC.

Murphy-Robertson: This pair looks the strongest on paper, but neither player has been particularly good so far. I don't remember these two ever playing each other. The winner will play against either King or Day, so a chance to go far in the tournament.

King-Day: Day is always solid in China, he should take this. But then again, I never expected King to beat Williams.

That's my prediction anyway, but what do I know, only two of the players I predicted for the QF are still in the tournament.

[hegeland]

Two thumbs up for a good opening post, odrl! I pretty much agree with everything you've written but personally I would puy Selby as the favourite against Dott.

[spike]

Some really good matches here in prospect, but the tie of the round for me is Murphy v. robertson & the one i'm looking forward to most.

[superaussie]

lads

looking at the schedule robbo is on 2nd tv table at 12.30

darrus provided this link to watch both tv tables the only problem is its all in chinese have any of you used this link to watch the 2 tv tables

http://sports.sina.com.cn/z/snookerchn09video/

[The Boss]

I expect King to beat Day

[Alex0paul]

Murphy-Robertson: This pair looks the strongest on paper, but neither player has been particularly good so far. I don't remember these two ever playing each other. The winner will play against either King or Day, so a chance to go far in the tournament.

Robertson has beaten Murphy twice at the UK Championships in 2004 and 2005 both 9-8. I am pretty sure Robertson won their Northern Ireland Trophy meeting in 2005 5-4 aswell. I can't recall a Murphy win.

[JiangYu]

I expect King to beat Day

You expect King to win every match

[The Boss]

You expect King to win every match

No, King plays better against similar styles. He gets bogged down by grinders, while he produces good stuff against flair players. Day is like King - looks comfortable, but misses too many easy ones. I expect King to pick up the pieces after Day's misses

[darrus]

lads

the only problem is its all in chinese have any of you used this link to watch the 2 tv tables

http://sports.sina.com.cn/z/snookerchn09video/

I've used it - watched Day's match yesterday and Selby's tomorrow. Though it's all in Chinese, it's pretty easy Once the matches start, there is a black screen and two arrows at the left. Click on one arrow - you have one table, click on the other - it switches to second table. The only downside - it doesn't have sound. But it's still better than nothing, I guess.

[noel]

My Guesses...

07.30
Match 23 – John Higgins v Tian Pengfei an in-form walk-over.
Match 17 – Dave Harold v Peter Ebdon NI-like steadies [yawn] Ebdon to sleep.
Match 18 – Ricky Walden v Stephen Hendry ratchets outs a close one.
Match 19 – Allister Carter v Stuart Pettman brings down his little Cessna nicely
12.30
Match 24 – Xiao Guodong v Ronnie O’Sullivan realizes why he's here
Match 20 – Graeme Dott v Mark Selby gives Selby a plastering
Match 21 – Shaun Murphy v Neil Robertson bends him over the table properly
Match 22 – Mark King v Ryan Day rules!

Discuss! Notate


=o)

Noel

[Odrl]

Robertson has beaten Murphy twice at the UK Championships in 2004 and 2005 both 9-8. I am pretty sure Robertson won their Northern Ireland Trophy meeting in 2005 5-4 aswell. I can't recall a Murphy win.

Ah, thanks. I should remember them then, I probably watched them.

Or maybe these matches weren't televised, as neither player was in the top16 at that time.

[Alex0paul]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE3OLqou4Fg

Clsoing moments of the 2005 UK Last 16 match. Hoping for a repeat tomorrow.

[very.tee]

Match 19 – Allister Carter v Stuart Pettman brings down his little Cessna nicely
Match 20 – Graeme Dott v Mark Selby gives Selby a plastering

Discuss! Notate

Are you mad!
NEVER!!

[Forman]

07.30
Match 23 – John Higgins v Tian Pengfei an in-form walk-over.
Match 17 – Dave Harold v Peter Ebdon NI-like steadies [yawn] Ebdon to sleep.
Match 18 – Ricky Walden v Stephen Hendry ratchets outs a close one.
Match 19 – Allister Carter v Stuart Pettman brings down his little Cessna nicely
12.30
Match 24 – Xiao Guodong v Ronnie O’Sullivan realizes why he's here
Match 20 – Graeme Dott v Mark Selby gives Selby a plastering
Match 21 – Shaun Murphy v Neil Robertson bends him over the table properly
Match 22 – Mark King v Ryan Day rules!

Discuss! Notate


=o)

Noel

these are all the results im hoping for cept maybe day to beat King.
Really want dott to have a win over selby, he needs it