Masters Semi-Final Discussion

[spike]

Disappointing for Higgins but well played Mark Selby!

[johnwilliamson007]

yeh mark just produced the goods, and despite higgins in spells playing well i still think he believes he isn't at is best.

What are your predictions for the other semi final?

Im hoping it's a close one, and hope the some members of the crowd are more respectful than last night - don't get me wrong i love a wild tense atmosphere which is packed, but some idiots booing when the pink it hit off an escape etc is just unreal, this is the beautiful game of snooker not a game of darts down the pub.

[spike]

Ronnie to beat Stephen Maguire 6-4. I hope Ronnie is feeling confident in taking on those long pots tonight and he finds his touch when playing safety shots to the baulk cushion.

[João]

Questionable shot selection by Maguire so far. Seems like he's got a mountain to climb, since Ronnie is hitting the ball like heaven.

[spike]

I'm liking Ronnie's demeanour round the table and he looks completly focused like he has all week!

[JiangYu]

Maguire hasn't got a chance. Also on Ronnie's cue - I think we're seeing a newly inspired Ronnie now. Now I'm not even sure I want Ronnie to find a new cue, lol.

[spike]

It's amazing how he can adapt to a new cue so soon and play so well with it!

[João]

You'd expect alot more from Maguire. Him and Carter looked useless against Ronnie.

[Frias]

Seems Ronnie was better!

[Phil]

a very strong Ronnie, wow. very convincing.

[Odrl]

The most disappointing day of The Masters so far. 6-2 and 6-1, not what I expected. I said earlier that O'Sullivan seems to respond when he's not a clear favourite for a match, and that's exactly what he's done. But on the other hand, he was put under no pressure whatsoever, and neither was Selby. Maybe they can put each other under pressure tomorrow?

[Black_cat]

< fangirling > Oh, my, Ronnie! Lethal in the balls, prone to play seriously, giving a lot of thought to his safeties, decent in his long game! < / fangirling >
Seriously. Good match. Shame about Maguire's awful day at the office.

Good prospects for the final. C'mon, Ronnie, the Welsh rematch is on.

[RocketRoy1983]

Maguire didnt have a bad day at the office!! Result wise MAYBE but tonight Ronnie was out of this world. COME ON RONNIE!

[spike]

Very impressive display from O Sullivan! A great final in prospect tomorrow and cant wait

[Wim]

He is just too strong for the others when plays like this. This is benchmark snooker, a standard never reached before.