World Championship 2012 1st Round Discussion

[Odrl]

I thought Ebdon winning the frame could really have set the tone of the match. But now that O'Sullivan's won it, he gets the early psychological edge.

What a black he missed though, he won't be winning the match with shots like that...

[montoya10]

Ebdon levels back at 1-1. He played a strong frame there.
Considering game tempo, it's not tortoise speed. Acceptable, I'd say.

[breakman16]

Ebdon levels back at 1-1. He played a strong frame there.
Considering game tempo, it's not tortoise speed. Acceptable, I'd say.

yeah its a solid pro speed, loving this match, who knows what's gonna happen next???

[sklskl]

Tortoise tbf both players playing well, just missing some easy shots.

[daffie]

Ebdon levels back at 1-1. He played a strong frame there.
Considering game tempo, it's not tortoise speed. Acceptable, I'd say.

Yeah I agree, speed is nothing too overly slow. Ebdon seems to play his own comfortable speed at the moment. Ronnie on the other hand has shown a couple minor signs of frustration or boredom already. Nothing too major, but still...interesting to see how he goes about the next couple of frames.

[breakman16]

Should be a century here for Ronnie . . . the balls are just gorgeous!!

[breakman16]

Thanks Ronnie. . . lol well played

[montoya10]

Nice century response from Ronnie now. Ebdon is still finding some chances, though.

[sklskl]

Lovely shot by Ronnie pots 2 reds and gets some luck with the black.

[breakman16]

Just about only Ronnie could have done that with the pack, played a great pack shot there, shame about the kick!

[LittleMissAlexa]

huge kick omg

[JTrump8]

Hello! Will Selby , Ding junhui and Trump pass to the next round? What do you think? I bet some money in the 3 favorites.

[Zoe]

Frame four and Ebdon is playing on despite needing four snookers. O'Sullivan just hit the black though so only two snookers needed now.

[peterpackage]

Pure gamesmanship by Ebdon playing on needing 4 snookers

[montoya10]

You have got to give Ebdon credit. He laid two fantastic snookers there and got the foul out of one.
Some good potting gets Ronnie over the line, though.