Summary

The Games

Sean (SL5) won 4 - 0 against a 3
A very comfortable, no frills win from Sean. With 'new player' SL3s you never really know what you are going to face but although he made some good shots, Sean had far too much experience and class. Sean's best shot was an excellent cut on the first 8 ball from a tricky angle to secure the initial rack.

Lori (SL4) lost 2 - 2 against a 3
The more I think about it, the more I struggle to see how Lori lost. Having won the opening rack with a memorable three ball clearance Lori then played an excellent long final solid to leave what appeared a 'banker' 8 ball for a 2-0 lead. Unfortunately the bridge proved to be an obstacle too far and the rack went the other way. Lori, not to give up, then sealed the third rack with an amazing bank on her final stripe having called it on a timeout to leave herself another easy 8 ball for her second lead of the night. In the hill / hill rack though, the luck ran entirely against our fighter and her opponent was able to post his match clinching rack to the board.

Mike (SL5) won 4 - 1 against a 4
At 1-1 things we're beginning to look like it wasn't to be our night. Against a good opponent, Mike had to rely on his superior defensive play to get himself through for a win. Most notably, refusing a number of simple shots in rack 4 to play an awesome full ball snooker and get the advantage of ball in hand. Unfortunately, with ball in hand Mike managed to secure the worst shot of the night award by missing the 5 ball along a short cushion! It proved academic.

Sparky (SL3) won 2 - 0 against a 3
A complete no contest. Beevers continued his excellent run of form by posting another victory. This, like Sean earlier in the night, was never in doubt... ...so much so that I don't remember a great deal about the match!

Mark (SL5) lost 1 - 3 against a 4
Mark's slump showed little sign of ending against a competent opponent. We need to see the smile on his face again to know that he's still enjoying his pool... ...the wins will follow!

Shot of The Night

Lori: Lori's amazing bank on her final stripe in rack 3 to leave herself an easy 8 ball - having called it on a timeout.

Worst Shot of The Night

Mike: Mike's ball in hand miss on the 5 ball!