World Snooker Championship 2024 as it happened – Luca Brecel knocked out by Dave Gilbert after Judd Trump opens up lead - Eurosport

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Luca Brecel Vs. David Gilbert On WM

"Tonight, We Bid Adieu"

The tournament has started and unfortunately, last year's winner Luca Brecel has been knocked out of the competition due to an impressive comeback made by David Gilbert. That's all for now.

The Crucible people, it's one of a kind, and it's only the first day. We will return tomorrow at 9:45am BST to bring you more exciting moments from Sheffield.

At present, Tom Ford is ahead of Ricky Walden 6-2 in the match, and they are now playing the final frame of the session.

"Gilbert Shocks Brecel With Epic Comeback"

Wow, last night's snooker match was absolutely thrilling! There were some incredible shots, unexpected events, intense fluctuations in luck and one of the most impressive comebacks I've ever seen. Luca was in control for most of the game, but David made an incredible resurgence after being down 9-6, making him the latest defending champion to be eliminated in the first round. In his post-match interview, Luca revealed that he had been unwell, but still praised David and wished him luck in the rest of the competition. It's clear that David truly deserved the win, with impressive break scores of 65, 81, 53 and 69 to secure his victory on such a grand stage.

David gets another chance to hit the red ball into the pocket, but it doesn't make it into the bottom right. He takes a third chance and considers hitting the red ball into the middle right pocket for almost two minutes. Finally, he takes the shot and succeeds in dropping the ball perfectly into the pocket. Luca is now in need of snookers. When David places the ball tightly against the top cushion, Luca decides to give up. David finishes with an impressive comeback and the Crucible Curse proves itself once again.

Brecel Ties With Gilbert In Nail-Biting Finish!

The situation is becoming increasingly complex. A fantastic red ball was hit into a narrow space and ended up in the bottom left pocket. The blue ball was then easily knocked in, leaving only the red ball to be hit for the winning frame. However, there was a surprise when the red ball was missed! David attempted to hit it with a bit of spin to compensate for the less-than-perfect position of the ball. Thankfully, Luca still has a chance to keep up with him even though he's behind by 69 points with only 75 remaining on the table. However, this is quite a task because he doesn't have a clear shot at any balls.

Brecel & Gilbert Tie At 9-9

A quick and effective shot on a red ball excites the crowd and causes more red balls to appear. The current champion is facing significant difficulties and can only observe and wish for the best outcome. A few shots later, another precise hit on the cue ball leaves the champion with an easy shot on a red ball, followed by a hit on the black ball which completes his half-century. He's completely focused and doing very well, it's difficult to imagine him making any mistakes.

Brecel & Gilbert Tie At 9 All, Score 0-25

In the final game, David successfully puts Luca in a tricky situation behind the green. Luca decides to take a chance and hit hard, but unfortunately, the white ball misses everything and ends up in the left middle pocket. Luckily for David, there are easy-to-hit red balls available, as well as the black ball that can be pocketed in either corner pocket. With his impressive skills in the previous three games, David just needs to keep up the momentum and stay focused. He manages to add 20 points, but his position is slightly off and he has to use the spider to hit a red into the bottom left pocket. It's a daring move, but David remains calm and executes the shot perfectly, positioning himself for the black ball.

This is what it all comes down to. The players greet each other with handshakes. Luca will either successfully avoid the Crucible Curse or David will make an impressive comeback to knock out the reigning champion. Let the game begin!

The last red ball has been pocketed, leaving only the blue and colored balls on the table. All of them are in their correct positions, but David is under immense pressure to successfully pot the pink ball. Despite this, he manages to execute the shot and gain 53 points, tying up the game and leading to the final and deciding round. It was an exciting and thrilling match!

Brecel Defeats Gilbert In Thrilling Match

Luca is taking things slow during his break because if something goes wrong, he's aware he'll face a dangerous opponent. He's playing risky with his positioning and unfortunately misses an easy green shot in the 46th round. David now has an opportunity to win the frame with 67 pints on the table. Although he has trouble finding a shot initially, he manages to double into the bottom right, and the remaining balls start falling into place. He sinks the green ball, lines up a mid-range red to the bottom left for the black ball, and the tables turn. David has a chance to steal the frame!

Brecel Edges Out Gilbert In Thriller

In the 18th frame, David is back up to take his shot. He aims for a risky shot to the bottom left corner with no clear strategy. Thankfully, he manages to hit a remarkable brown ball next, which goes into the middle left pocket with incredible topspin. This allows him to get a shot at a red ball below the black. David's playing seems to have improved in the past 20 minutes. However, things take a turn for the worst when he unintentionally hits the blue ball into the right middle pocket, causing it to break up the pack of balls. Unfortunately, in doing so, it sends another red ball straight into the bottom right pocket. This mistake allows Luca to make a quick 23 point break.

"Looks like we've got a great game going on, folks! David just finished off the frame with an impressive score of 81. And with two consecutive frames won, the match has completely turned around."

Hey, everyone! We've got some exciting news! Brecel just hit some amazing shots and actually managed to pot a red ball in the 15th frame! It was really impressive to watch and definitely worth mentioning.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 9-7

David appears to be handling the situation with composure, as he plays snooker under immense stress. He has already scored fifty points, and he moves towards the baulk to hit a loose red. The green ball that he aims for requires precision as the pocket is quite narrow, but he manages to land the ball in the pocket successfully. He then positions himself to hit the next red to the bottom left corner and lands on the blue ball effortlessly. His performance so far has been exceptional.

"Belgian Brecel Wins 9-7 Against Gilbert "

Wow, what a great shot! Luca just made a really long red ball go into the bottom left corner pocket with precision and accuracy. The ball even went back past the line where the other balls are placed, which marks the beginning of the playing area. Fouldsy, who is providing commentary for the game, thinks that was the best shot of the day. Luca then tries to get the yellow ball in, but unfortunately, it didn't come with a good position. He then goes for a challenging red ball on the left middle side, but it hits the lower part of the table and almost goes into the pocket for the yellow ball. This mistake gives David a chance to play. If he keeps playing like he did in the last frame, things could get very exciting. David then hits the ball pack hard by using the blue ball, causing the red balls to spread out. He manages to score 21 points and his turn is still going on.

He successfully reduces the opponent's lead by potting the pink ball in the yellow pocket, scoring 65 points and winning the frame.

Brecel Beats Gilbert In Tight Match

David received a sign of positivity as Luca failed to pot the red ball to the bottom right pocket using the aid called rest. Despite only having six red balls left on the table, there is still a chance for him to win if he can get into his groove. Although he had a slight mishap with the cue ball's position, he managed to recover and skillfully pocket a red ball into the middle right pocket. He has scored a total of 45 points in this round, including taking a brown ball after the last red ball. If he can keep up his momentum and finish the rest of the colors, up to the final pink ball, he can narrow the gap between his score and Brecel's to two points.

Brecel Wins 9-6 Against Gilbert

Luca was moving around the pool table in an irregular manner, occasionally hitting a ball without having a clear goal in mind. He managed to make an impressive shot, but it didn't lead to anything significant, so he decided to play it safe. A little later, Luca managed to trap David's ball behind the pink ball, causing a difficult situation for David. Despite three attempts to hit the red ball using different angles, David couldn't make it, and on the final try, he left Luca with an opportunity to perform his next move.

Brecel Triumphs Over Gilbert 9-6

In frame 16, David put a red ball near the bottom left corner which Luca successfully hit. However, Luca was unable to follow up with a black ball in the same pocket. Shortly after, David saw another opportunity when Luca left a red ball in the bottom left pocket. David confidently hit the ball and caused it to hit the other balls on the table. This opened up more chances for him as there were red balls everywhere and the black ball was within his reach. Unfortunately, it was a difficult shot and David missed it using the rest. This gave Luca a chance to take the lead and win the match. So far, there are already 20 points on the scoreboard.

An 85 is enough to succeed. Luca is only short by one point, while David needs to achieve four consecutive wins.

Belgian snooker player Luca Brecel made an amazing shot in the 13th frame which was unexpected and lucky. It was so impressive that it was described as a "Belgian bullet" flying into the pocket.

Brecel Triumphs 8-6 Over Gilbert

Look at that red ball! And we'll have more opportunities with the other four red balls just out in the open. This has been an impressive and well-controlled turn of events that began with an unbelievable stroke of luck. I haven't seen anything quite like it in a long time.

Brecel Beats Gilbert For A 8-6 Victory

A pretty vase resting on a pink surface showcases a group of blooming flowers that appear in a cluster of red color near the center. On the opposite end, a blue object that completes its movements to the left keeps the white object bouncing in and out of baulk. This helps the player regain optimum placement. Luca appears to concentrate well as he hits his fiftieth point.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 8-6 In Snooker Match

Wow! In frame 15, Luca, who was in a difficult position behind the green, decided to take a risky shot to escape. He hit the ball onto two cushions and broke up the red balls. Only one ball went into the right middle pocket, which left him with an easy shot to continue. This was an amazing move, and David even found it humorous. Luca now had a great opportunity to get within one point of winning the game. Luca took advantage of this and quickly scored 24 points.

Gilbert managed to secure the 12th frame even after mistakenly going in-off against Brecel.

David tried a few times and finally managed to pot the last red ball. He then successfully potted the yellow ball and positioned the cue ball perfectly for his next move. The green ball was the one that would determine the outcome of the frame and David was able to pot it. He then continued smoothly and cleared the table, finishing with the pink ball to score a point.

"Brecel Beats Gilbert 8-5 "

Wow! At the 48th move, David received a terrible surprise when he missed a simple shot from the red pocket to the yellow pocket. Now, Luca has a chance to win this round. Luca quickly aims for the last red ball, which is located near the rail and is quite challenging to hit. Unfortunately, he strikes it with too much force causing the ball to bounce off the rail and away from the pocket. It seems like this game will be a nail-biting finish once again.

Brecel Beats Gilbert In Close Match

Right now, the focus is on table safety. In one stanza, Luca messed up four times by not making a short nudge safety. This mistake got him into trouble as he made another poor safety, which gave David an opportunity to hit a red ball into the right middle pocket. Now David has a lot of opportunities to score. Luca's earlier advantage disappeared quickly when David scored 32 points during his turn. If David keeps his cool, he could win if he can make a shot at a red ball near the top cushion. He also has plenty of options to protect his lead from Luca.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 8-5

So, what happens next? Luca takes his turn and David misses a shot at a long red, missing it by a long shot. In response, Luca successfully makes a shot with an opening red and sinks the yellow ball into the left middle pocket. He soon finds himself near the end of the table, and when he hits a mid-range pink, he opens up the pack and the white ball goes through. However, he still needs to improve his technique, and when he doesn't hit the baulk after hitting the blue ball and hits the yellow ball head-on, his only option is a long red which he misses by a huge margin. Fortunately for Luca, he doesn't leave anything behind for his opponent to take advantage of.

The Crucible: A Look Beyond

On the adjacent table, Ricky Walden is trailing behind Tom Ford with a score of 1 while Ford has taken a lead of 3.

Wow, that was quite hilarious - Luca managed to hit the final red ball by chance! This marks the end of the first part, which was full of excitement. Let's hope for more of that in the next session! We'll be back in 15 minutes.

Brecel Overcomes Gilbert 7-5 In Snooker Match

Luca heads towards his pool table that weighs 500 kilograms and has a pink ball. He positions himself behind one of the two challenging red balls. He hits the ball smoothly into the right bottom pocket, followed by the black ball. It seemed like a win, but Luca tends to create suspenseful moments. He almost made a mistake by accidentally hitting the white ball into the yellow pocket while attempting to aim for the final red ball. David is now required to make a strategic move to remain in the game.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 7-5 In Tense Match

Luca is in a bit of a dilemma as he attempts to sink a heavy red ball into the green pocket, but it veers off course. This mistake gives David a huge opportunity to take control of the game, but he fails to capitalize on it by missing a short-range shot to sink a red ball into the lower right corner pocket. Though there may have been some interference on the shot, this gives Luca a good chance to regain control of the game. With Luca's score reaching 22 and rising, the score is now tied. However, David may still have a chance as there are two red balls on either side of the pink ball that may work in his favor.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 7-5

Something went wrong during the game. David tried to hit the pack of black balls but ended up with a difficult shot on a thin red ball to the bottom left corner. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to make the shot. Luckily, he left an opportunity for Luca to take his turn. The table is open, but there are many risks involved. Whoever performs better in the next exchange could end up winning the entire game.

Brecel Wins Over Gilbert 7-5

That last frame was intense, but check this out - Luca appears to be unfazed by what just happened and gracefully sinks a red ball after David's opening shot, landing perfectly on the black ball. However, is he perhaps being too nonchalant? Luca's subsequent attempt at another red ball turns out to be a huge disappointment as he misses it badly to the left, giving David an easy opportunity to score. This is a critical moment - if David can capitalize on this chance and score in one move before the break, we could be in for an exciting conclusion to the game. David has already scored 22 points and is performing impressively.

Hey everyone, we've got some exciting news! During the game, David was in a tricky spot as he accidentally hit the jaw of the yellow pocket while trying to cut the pink. This led to him not having a clear shot on the black, so he opted to play safe. However, things took a turn when Luca made an attempt to double the black, but it missed by quite a bit, leaving the black ball near the yellow pocket. Though it was a challenging shot from a distance, David managed to nail it and in turn managed to win this frame by a point!

Brecel Defeats Gilbert 7-4

David had trouble getting the blue ball into the green pocket while it was on top of the rail. He contemplated for a minute and a half before deciding to play it safe. His decision resulted in an incredibly impressive shot. White and blue were separated by a lengthy stretch of baize, and the pink blocked his path to the ball. Meanwhile, Luca gave up five points in his attempt to escape, but eventually found a way to safely move the ball in his second try. Unfortunately for David, disaster struck. He went in off the ball while playing it defensively, and it landed over the middle. Everyone thought it was over, but Luca managed to pot the ball without hitting the pink, and even managed to run past it. He then made a mistake by missing a double at the pink and leaving it. It's a more exciting game than anticipated.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 7-4 In Snooker Match

During the game, Luca accidentally hits a red with his cue, causing him to give four points to David. Luca appears to have lost his focus at this point. David then gets lucky and manages to hit a red, leaving Luca stuck behind the black ball and unable to hit the final red. Despite attempting to power his way out of the situation, Luca gives away twelve points. When he finally manages to connect with the ball, he leaves the red in a vulnerable position near the green pocket. David takes advantage of the opportunity and successfully hits the ball, giving him the chance to win the game.

Brecel Dominates Gilbert In 7-4 Victory

David played very safe for a long time, but then he finally got his chance to make a scoring shot. He hit a long red ball to the bottom right pocket and tried to position himself for the brown ball. There was a possibility of scoring many points as all of the red balls were spread out across the table. However, the blue ball was positioned near the top cushion, which made it difficult to reach. Unfortunately, David missed a pink ball that he tried to hit into the bottom left pocket, and as a result, he lost the frame to Luca. Just when things seemed hopeless, Luca made a mistake by missing an easy shot at the red ball that was positioned almost straight ahead to the bottom right pocket. There are only two balls left on the table, and David is now back in the game.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 7-4

During his 44 point break, Luca made a mistake and was no longer in a good position. He had to stretch himself to reach the next red ball that he wanted to hit. Although he managed to pot it, he made another error by hitting the black ball too hard which caused it to miss the pocket on the bottom left and stay on the edge. Unfortunately, this mistake ended his break. David was able to take advantage of Luca's mistake and he tried to score but only managed to get eight points. Additionally, he was unsuccessful in separating the final five red balls.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 7-4

In frame 12, David successfully pockets a long red ball. However, he faces a challenging shot as he aims for the blue ball to enter the green pocket. Despite his efforts, the blue ball fails to make it in. On the other hand, Luca manages to pocket a small red ball in the left corner. This allows him to continue his turn without interruptions. He efficiently clears the black spot and appears to be on track for a successful round.

David is doing really well as he cleans up the remaining balls to score 57 points.

Brecel Dominates Gilbert In Snooker Match

David swiftly pockets 17 points before facing a challenging shot on a red ball to a concealed pocket located at the bottom right. However, David executes the shot perfectly and scores the point, advancing to the pink ball. It seems this game is over.

"Brecel Dominates Gilbert In A 7-3 Victory"

David sinks a red ball into the pocket located on the left bottom side of the table. He proceeds to spot the black ball from the D position and also manages to sink it into the pocket. Although this was an arduous accomplishment, the table is still quite challenging and David is only able to get a total of 15 points. However, he gets another turn quickly after because of an unfavorable double collision that occurred during Luca's attempted safety shot, leaving David with the option to choose which red ball to target.

"Brecel Topples Gilbert 7-3 In Snooker Match"

Luca selected two red balls and two brown balls in return, but then he couldn't take any more balls from the pack. He chose to play it safely until it was David's turn. David attempted a long shot with a red ball but missed it by a big distance. Luca got another opportunity because of David's mistake. However, David quickly regained his turn on the table when Luca missed his shot with a blue ball to the bottom left corner. David had a chance to score points, but he accidentally hit the red ball too hard and it went into the right middle pocket, ending his turn.

Brecel Dominates Gilbert 7-3

In the eleventh frame, David took the first shot and delicately placed a red ball into the bottom left pocket, preparing himself for a shot at the black. Despite the tight clustering of the red balls making it difficult, David managed to hit a three ball combination and successfully cleared it. He continued his aggressive approach by skillfully hitting the blue ball into another pocket and then using two cushions to expertly separate the cluster of red balls. However, his attacking style backfired as he missed a tricky long shot on the blue ball, giving Luca a chance to turn the tables.

David made a mistake in safety, leaving the black ball close to the yellow pocket. Luca decided to take the shot and successfully pocketed the ball, winning the frame.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 6-3

The game is not over yet. Luca almost scores but misses the frame ball pink, and fails to pocket it in the bottom left. The frame continues and David hits the pink ball lightly, but unfortunately ends up so close to the black ball that he can no longer aim the shot towards the bottom left pocket. This is a problem! The players then decide to play it safe, resulting in a black ball frame that is up for grabs.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 6-3

Hello there! Luca has started a counter-attack by hitting the red ball towards the rail and it went into the bottom right pocket. He has now opened two red balls that were touching each other near the pink ball. Luca is now likely to win this round. He has reached the final stretch of the game, where he has to pocket the colored balls that are in their designated positions.

Brecel Triumphs Over Gilbert 6-3

David impresses with a 50-point score wearing black, however, he doesn't have the good luck of finding a clear shot at any of the five red balls left on the table. He tries to hit a red ball into the pocket on the green side, but it misses by quite a distance. This could be Luca's opportunity to gain an advantage in the game.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 6-3

David is playing very fast and has already scored 35 points. He has also cleared the way for the pink ball to go in the bottom right pocket. This table is great and David might be able to finish this round easily and quickly.

Brecel Beats Gilbert In Snooker: 6-3

Luca has made a mistake and left a red ball near the bottom right pocket. David sees this as an opportunity and tries to sink the ball without using any spin, but unfortunately, he misses and the ball remains on the table. This mistake gives Luca a chance to play and he manages to hit three balls in a row; red, black, and red. However, when he tries to hit the blue ball, he accidentally hits a red ball, causing it to fly out of the table. Now there are only five balls left. The table is set up well for David to make a comeback and win the game.

Rob Walker welcomes the competitors into the arena with energetic music. David Gilbert is greeted with the song Insomnia by Faithless, while Luca enters to the tune of Insane in the Brain by Cypress Hill. The match will be a race to ten points, so let's see who comes out on top!

Tom Ford and Ricky Walden have begun their match on our second table, and we will update you as the game progresses.

David has not had a good season, only reaching the quarter-finals of the Northern Ireland Open. However, he has happy memories of competing in Sheffield. In 2019, he narrowly missed out on reaching the final after losing to John Higgins in a deciding match in the semi-finals.

Luca managed to win in an impressive way last season, but can he do it again this year? His current season has not been great, but it's important to note that before 2023, he had never won any matches here. However, Luca managed to turn things around and went on to win against tough players such as Ricky Walden, Mark Williams, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Si Jiahui (by making the Crucible's biggest comeback ever), and Mark Selby in the final. Although he's struggling now, he still has some amazing skills that he could bring out when he needs them.

We're wrapping up the first day of the 2024 World Snooker Championship, and the current title holder is playing. Luca Brecel is winning against David Gilbert with a score of 6-3, and we'll continue watching until the end. The first session earlier today was exciting, and we're hoping to see the same level of intensity tonight.

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We'll return with further news at 7pm, as Luca Brecel, the world champion resumes his lead against David Gilbert. Additionally, Tom Ford and Ricky Walden will kickstart their first-round match. Catch you later.

Carter Beats Maguire 5-3

After sinking the red ball, he puts Carter in a position where he requires snookers to come out on top. However, the player from Essex decides to end the game as they have had enough. Carter will have a 5-4 advantage heading into the next day.

Carter Beats Maguire In Snooker 5-3

The previous UK champion received a break as Carter was unable to take advantage. He missed his shot at the red ball located in the upper pocket, which means that this game is most likely going to end with a score of 5-4.

"Carter Beats Maguire 5-3 In Snooker Match"

Stephen made a great shot and pocketed a red ball in the right-center pocket. He had a good opportunity to win the game at this turn. He was playing hard and managed to hit another red ball on a different part of the table. His face showed his determination, but unfortunately, he lost his position soon after and was unable to hit the mid-range red ball.

"Carter Beats Maguire 5-3 With A Score Of 0-24"

Maguire has just made a really good shot which caused Carter to smile in disbelief. He couldn't believe that the Scottish player managed to pull it off, but he did it! In fact, he even managed to pot the black ball too. This puts him in a good position to potentially win the game, as he is bidding to close the gap and finish just one frame behind by the end of the day.

Saturday's World Snooker Championship Scores

Carter has advanced his lead to 5-3 on the adjacent table by smoothly potting the last remaining balls and confidently sinking the pink. The final round is approaching.

Trump Beats Vafaei 6-2

Although Hossein did not score a century, he did finish strong with a score of 74. Judd eventually conceded and offered a handshake. The game ended 6-3 for the day.

Trump Triumphs Over Vafaei By A Score Of 6-2

The world's 19th-ranked player has made a great effort and is making progress. This keeps him in the running for tomorrow afternoon. It seems that the score will be 6-3 until tomorrow.

Trump Dominates Vafaei, Winning 6-2

This seems to be a good opportunity for Vafaei to make a move on the table. It would be beneficial for him to win this frame before the closing session tomorrow. He executed a skillful shot on the pink ball to position himself for the following red. It is crucial that he stays focused to continue to play well.

"How elegant!" - Vafaei scores a hundred against Trump.

Trump Takes 6-2 Win Over Vafaei

Hossein just made an amazing shot where he hit the white ball perfectly. It rolled and popped in the brown ball, allowing the white ball to glide smoothly down the table among the red ones. He now gets his turn at playing the red balls again, which is something that has happened quite frequently today.

Trump Dominates Vafaei With 6-2 Win

There's another frame about to finish in the initial session with Trump pocketing balls worth 63, 66, 72, 56, and 77 points today. He just needs to hit a century to make it complete.

There was a lot of high-scoring action happening at the adjacent table, as the player who has made it to the finals twice before managed to take the lead with a 94-point break, leading 4-3.

"Trump Dominates Vafaei With 5-2 Victory "

Judd has discovered another fantastic long red shot, which is sure to give him a 6-2 advantage. The last frame of the afternoon session is about to begin, and it's going to be crucial. Judd has been playing exceptionally well today, with a precise and efficient performance.

Trump Dominates Vafaei In Stunning 5-2 Victory

Trump made a 35-point shot before being compelled to play it safe. Hossein attempted to aim for a far-reaching red ball, however, he failed to hit it accurately and ended up returning the white ball to the baulk area. Judd followed through with his own successful shot, sinking a relatively distant red ball. He then went on to increase his lead by winning four consecutive frames.

Trump Defeats Vafaei 5-2 In Snooker Match

The white ball remains next to the red balls following the black one's descent. However, the white ball executes a remarkable shot by cutting one of the red balls into the center-right pocket. It was an impressive shot.

It could have been quite an impressive play if Vafaei had successfully hit the billiard shot, but unfortunately he suffered a big mistake against Trump.

Trump Dominates Vafaei, Wins 5-2

What will be Trump's overnight advantage? He's off to a rapid start in the eighth round after successfully pocketing a difficult red ball, getting his momentum going.

Trump Beats Vafaei 4-2

Judd played an excellent round, scoring 77 points and remaining calm under pressure. He is now halfway through the match and only has two more frames to play this afternoon. The winner of this match will face either Tom Ford or Ricky Walden in the last 16.

There is no way to separate the two players on the table next to us, since Carter just won the sixth frame to tie the score at 3-3. The competition will come to a conclusion at 7pm on Sunday evening.

Trump Beats Vafaei 4-2 In Snooker Match

Judd made a quick move towards the group of red balls after hitting the blue ball, but unfortunately didn't hit them at the right angle, causing them to stay clumped together. However, Judd managed to make an impressive shot using the rest, despite the difficult situation. He then smoothly maneuvered in and out of the baulk area using the blue ball. This could potentially lead to Judd scoring more points.

"Trump Triumphs 4-2 Against Vafaei"

Once again, an opportunity arose for Hossein in the early stages of the game, but unfortunately, he failed to make the most of it by failing to strike the red ball near the upper cushion. This type of error is unacceptable at his level of play.

"Trump Secures 4-1 Victory Over Vafaei "

The 'Prince of Persia' made an impressive 138-point break, but is currently trailing with a score of 4-2. Whoever reaches five points first will have the advantage going into Sunday's final match.

Trump Defeats Vafaei 4-1 In Snooker Match

Will Vafaei be able to score 100 points here? It definitely seems so. He has been performing exceptionally well with excellent focus even when under pressure. He hasn't made any mistakes or mispositions.

Trump Dominates Vafaei With A 4-1 Victory

Vafaei hit an amazing long red from a far distance. He was close to a side rail, but he managed to make the ball go in before getting a good spot for the black ball. It was a very intense moment as there was a lot of pressure. Now, he has a great opportunity to score some more points during this turn. He definitely does not want to fall behind by four frames.

Vafaei was attempting to sink the red ball into the middle pocket but unfortunately, he missed it. To his surprise, the red ball fell into the yellow pocket instead of rolling in the intended middle pocket. All of this was happening during a game against Trump.

Maguire has taken a lead of 3-2 on the major attraction table thanks to a magnificent score of 134 by the Scottish player in the fifth round.

"Trump Defeats Vafaei 4-1 With An 8-6 Victory"

There was a big mistake made by Hossein during the sixth frame when they tried to screw a red ball. It's not common to see the white ball jump down the table and then end up falling into a pocket like that.

"Trump Dominates Vafaei In 3-1 Victory"

Hossein might miss out on winning this frame even though he was initially leading; Judd is doing a great job of potting the balls towards the end. It's important to do so. Trump has already secured four frames by potting the stray balls. And, the pink ball goes in. This time, Judd scores 56 points and is now leading by 4-1.

Vafaei manages to score a point in the game against Trump with the help of a fortunate stroke.

"Trump Secures 3-1 Victory Against Vafaei "

Hossein experienced another stroke of bad luck as he failed to pot the red ball to the left middle pocket. Instead, the ball ended up spinning down the side rail and landed in the yellow bag. However, he was only able to score eight points as he struggled with a difficult cutback black shot. He shook his head in frustration.

Ali scored 79 points in the fourth round, which resulted in a tie of 4-4 with Stephen Maguire.

"Trump Dominates Vafaei 3-1 In Snooker Match"

Without wasting much time, Judd quickly reached 36 points, but when he attempted to secure a point for the black ball, he wasn't able to hit an easy red. It was a valuable opportunity that he regretfully missed. Judd is struggling to get the red balls to spread away from the black ball. He just opted for a safety shot instead.

Trump Beats Vafaei 3-1

Let's continue with the next five rounds of a total of 19 possible rounds in this match. Five more rounds are scheduled to be played this afternoon. Hossein starts the fifth round by selecting a fantastic long red shot to score the first point.

Trump Defeats Vafaei 3-1 In Snooker Match

In the third frame of his match against Vafaei, Trump made an impressive clinical break of 72 to secure his victory.

Trump Beats Vafaei 3-0

Vafaei achieved an impressive shot which helped him win the fourth game. He tried to pocket the red ball using the rest, but the ball unfortunately didn't go in. Instead, it hit the black ball and flew into the opposite pocket. The blue ball then went in, followed by a foul by Judd which ended the frame. At the mid-session break, Judd was leading 3-1. It's no surprise that Hossein was happy with his shot, as it could have gone much worse.

Trump Defeats Vafaei In 3-0 Sweep

Vafaei dominated Trump in a long, blue-clad match at the World Championship.

Trump Dominates Vafaei, Wins 3-0

Judd made a mistake by undercutting a red ball towards the right middle pocket. He seemed upset as he made his way back to his seat. Judd has been playing exceptionally well but Hossein made an amazing shot by pocketing the black ball skillfully off the side cushion before scattering the red balls. Even though it was a risky move, it paid off for Hossein as he now has the opportunity to win the game.

Maguire was able to build a lead of two frames by scoring 93 and 114 before Carter managed to take control of the third frame and win it for the first time today.

Trump Beats Vafaei 2-0

Judd made an impressive 72 clearance to win the frame with the black ball by a margin of five points. There was no question about his victory. Vafaei had a chance to take the lead 2-1, but unexpectedly he is now behind with a score of 3-0.

Trump Triumphs 2-0 Against Vafaei

Vafaei isn't quite in the clear yet, as he's only 67 points ahead. But Judd has another opportunity to make a comeback.

Trump Dominates With 2-0 Victory Over Vafaei

Trump's safety blunder has provided Hossein with another opportunity to increase his lead in the game.

Trump Wins 2nd Frame 14-0 Against Vafaei

Hossein takes a risk by aiming for a red ball towards the right center pocket at the start of the third round, but unfortunately, the ball does not go into the pocket. However, this move does not result in any negative consequences.

Trump Beats Vafaei 70-56

Wow, Trump is really killing it with a fantastic score of 66! He handled that pressure like a pro and made an impressive clearance. He didn't even bother with the black, just smashed it out of the way. This gives him a clear advantage with a score of 2-0 in this race to 10. Vafaei tried to catch up with a score of 56 but unfortunately, it wasn't quite enough to take the lead.

Trump Wins 1-0 Against Vafaei

Judd is doing well in the races today as he approaches the final stage. He made a great shot to position the black ball and is now ready to make a final shot on the red ball in the baulk area. It seems like Judd is about to score a big win.

Trump Defeats Vafaei With A Score Of 4-56

Vafaei made an impressive shot with a blue ball after hitting a red ball to keep his turn going. He seemed to be doing really well until a red ball he hit from a medium distance stayed close to the yellow pocket on the opposite side of the table. Although he scored 56 points, he couldn't make any more. There's now an opportunity for Judd to launch a counter-attack.

Trump Beats Vafaei 4-0

At the start of the second frame, both players made some great safety shots. Trump is really skilled at handling tactics, and it shows in his play. Vafaei was left with a red ball close to the pocket, and he managed to successfully pocket it to score his first point.

Trump And Vafaei Draw 0-0 In Snooker Match

Juddernaut managed to score breaks of 41 and 63 points. With this impressive performance, he took the lead with a score of 1-0 in the race to reach 10 points.

Trump And Vafaei Play Out A Draw

Judd has had a great start to the match, as he quickly scored points by making the mid-range red vanish and skillfully putting the black ball in the top bag. It seems like he will be the first to score. He is already comfortable playing on this fast table.

Trump And Vafaei Tie At 0-0

Neither of the players have established dominance in this initial round with Judd unexpectedly missing a black off the spot. Surprisingly, even Trump was caught off guard by this. However, he quickly redeemed himself by making a remarkable shot on a long red ball.

Vafaei Defeats Trump 13-9 In Snooker Match

He failed to pot an easy red ball despite being in a good position to score several points. This unexpected opportunity gave Judd an advantage.

Trump And Vafaei Tie At 0-0

Both players had a great start to the tournament. Trump began the game with a break off, getting the action moving. Vafaei attempted a long shot on a red ball but unfortunately, didn't manage to get it in. Trump then left a red ball near the top pocket which was an opportunity for Vafaei. Hossein made a fantastic shot by skilfully pairing a red ball with a pink ball.

Brecel Takes The Lead

Belgian snooker player Brecel has taken a strong lead of 6-3 against Gilbert, while Jak Jones is ahead of Zhang Anda at 5-2. Brecel is a previous world champion and he is performing well in this match, showing great skill and precision. With his lead, he will be feeling confident going into the remainder of the game. Jak Jones is also playing impressively and has a clear advantage over his opponent, indicating that he could potentially win the match.

Unbelievable concluding red ball assists Brecel in achieving his second century of the day.

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This afternoon, Judd Trump, who won the 2019 tournament, will start his journey by facing Hossein Vafaei. Meanwhile, two-time world finalist Ali Carter will play against former UK champion Stephen Maguire. The players are scheduled to come out at the back of 2:30pm.

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We'll be returning shortly with two first-round matches featuring Judd Trump vs. Hossein Vafaei and Ali Carter vs. Stephen Maguire. Expect to witness some top-notch gameplay.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 6-3 In Latest Match

Luca made four great breaks of 91, 134, 73, and 104 this morning in the match with Dave who also contributed with three impressive scores of 70, 77, and 115. It's not the end of the game yet, but it seems like Gilbert needs to start strong tonight if he wants to catch up.

Gilbert impressed by scoring twice on the blue ball to reach a century break.

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Brecel Beats Gilbert 5-3

Dave made a mistake by attempting to put a red ball in the top pocket. Luca succeeded in putting in a red ball, followed by a black one, and then another red one, leaving Dave in need of a snooker. Luca then created a situation where Gilbert was unable to escape from the snooker. This resulted in a handshake and victory for Luca, who had previously made it to the semi-finals of the Crucible tournament. The world champion had a successful first session and will only need to win four more frames when play resumes at 7pm tonight in order to advance to the last 16.

In the sixth frame of the match, Jak Jones scored a break of 58 points, which helped him take a significant lead of 5-1 against Zhang Anda in the race to 10 frames.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 5-3!

Brecel received an additional eight points due to Dave's decision to attempt a long shot which led to a red ball being left near the yellow pocket. While Luca did manage to get a red and black ball in play, the subsequent moves were geared towards ensuring safety measures. This particular frame can be deemed as the least exciting thus far in the match.

Brecel Beats Gilbert In Snooker Match

The player from Belgium accidentally pockets the cue ball while attempting to knock in a blue ball to the right center pocket. This outcome was unexpected. However, the game is still in play as there are four red balls still present on the table.

Brecel Beats Gilbert In Thrilling 5-3 Match

Dave attempted to get the red ball into the pocket, which was quite difficult to do, after Luca failed to hit the blue ball successfully using a deep screw shot. Unfortunately, he was unable to move the red ball to the top right side pocket. However, Dave managed to make a fabulous shot by potting the pink ball at a fast pace into the green pocket, which may give him the advantage to lead the match 6-3. This was an incredibly bold move by Dave.

Brecel Wins 5-3 Against Gilbert

Can you imagine that? Dave made a great shot on a red ball that was not too far away to score his first point, but unexpectedly he hit the white ball too hard and it ended up falling into the right centre pocket. Will this make a big difference in the game? Brecel made a strong shot from an awkward position where he had to place his hand on the table to support his move. The table has some challenging red balls stuck to the side cushions, but Luca is determined to keep pushing forward, just like he always does.

Jak Jones, a player from Wales, was able to take a commanding 4-1 lead on the main stage at the Crucible by scoring a 75 break in the fifth frame.

Brecel Defeats Gilbert 5-3

During the ninth frame of the day, there was an unusual and continuous period of cautious gameplay. Neither player seemed too concerned about engaging in strategic maneuvers up until this point.

Breccle Defeats Gilbert 5-3

The snooker tables seem to be in top shape this morning. This is a good sign for a thrilling and aggressive snooker gameplay in the upcoming 17 days. The playing conditions are crucial for the caliber of the game.

Brecel Dominates Gilbert In 5-2 Win

Dave made an impressive 115-point break in the midst of a smooth session of snooker where both players displayed their skills in full force. The first session is coming to a close with a crucial frame set to take place. It's uncertain whether the score will be 5-4 or 6-3 before they continue playing at 7pm this evening. It seems like there hasn't been much focus on playing strategically safe shots. Overall, it's an incredible start to the 48th World Championship.

Brecel Wins 5-2 Over Gilbert

Dave has shown impressive responsiveness in this competition by keeping in contact. Even though he was initially at a disadvantage, he managed to rapidly score 50 points. Brecel made a mistake which left a red ball available for Dave, who capitalized on the opportunity with determination.

A brilliant last red assists Brecel in achieving his second century break of the day.

Things aren't moving quickly at the second table. Jak is currently leading 3-1 as we head into the middle of the session. There are still five frames left to play within this session.

Brecel Triumphs Over Gilbert In 5-2 Victory

Luca hit a fantastic long red shot to start the game. He made it with precision and positioned himself nicely for the black ball. However, he faced a complicated shot later on. The red ball was near the yellow pocket, and it was a challenging shot to make. Although the ball hit the pocket's rim and didn't go in, it didn't cause any harm to Luca's chances of winning.

Brecel Wins 4-2 Against Gilbert

Amazing shot by Brecel as he hit the blue ball to escape from the baulk area and reach the subsequent red ball. The way he positioned the cue ball was outstanding. This arrangement of balls is giving him an opportunity to secure another point. He's currently in the lead with five points and just made a knock of 40.

Brecel Triumphs Over Gilbert: 4-2

The seventh frame turned out to be quite messy as both players struggled to sink expected balls. However, Dave made a mistake when the green ball did not go into the yellow pocket. Gilbert was disappointed by this missed opportunity, as he cannot afford to make these types of errors.

Brecel Wins 3-2 Against Gilbert

The minimum score for a break in the six frames played so far is 70. This game is focusing on offensive moves and racking up points. It's highly entertaining to watch. Brecel just nailed an impressive break of 104, his second of the match, giving him a 4-2 advantage in the race to 10 points. We still have three frames left in the first part of the match.

Brecel Edges Gilbert 3-2

Luca's gameplay is truly impressive, as indicated by his remarkably fast average shot time of only 16 seconds! Unfortunately for Dave, attempting to use top spin to hit the pack and missing the red ball might result in unfavorable consequences.

Brecel Edges Out Gilbert In Close Match

In the sixth frame, Dave had a second opportunity to place his hand on the table, but unfortunately, he didn't perform well. He quickly lost his momentum while aiming for the red balls. Moreover, his move resulted in opening up the pack of the opponent; therefore, the circumstances became unfavorable for him. On the other hand, Luca seemed optimistic about winning the game as he tackled a hard pink ball into the green corner pocket with his trade-mark rapid-fire style of pocketing balls. His speed reached 39, which indicates his strength and precision. It seems like he has a great chance of increasing his lead by two frames.

Brecel And Gilbert Draw With Score 2-2

Dave attempted to get four snookers, but it seemed highly unlikely with the final red ball remaining. Brecel managed to score a 73 break, securing a slight lead of one frame out of five.

Brecel Ties With Gilbert At 2-2

Dave decided to skip the tea break and as a result, Luca punished him. He managed to hit the top side of the baulk line, but was not in the right position for a score of 69. However, he was able to make a great shot by cutting the red ball before the green ball slid into the left center pocket. Although he missed a red ball using a rest, it seems like this frame is almost finished.

BreceL And Gilbert Play To A 2-2 Draw

The boys took a break for five turns, and Luca is attempting to regain his momentum. He skillfully sunk a difficult red ball before impressively hitting another one in. It's truly amazing to see him play so well. He quickly adds 42 points to his score and shows great skill in navigating the rest of the balls on the table.

Jak Jones made a score of 55 during the second frame which helped him gain a lead of 2-0.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 2-1

Both opponents have been scoring heavily thus far. The Tamworth player’s score of 77 has brought us to a tie. He must be pleased with his performance and can now enjoy his cup of tea during the break.

Brecel Wins 2-1 Against Gilbert

If Dave can even the score at 2-2 in this short game, it would be a great achievement for him. Brecel threw a couple of strong shots in the first two rounds, but it seems like Luca has made a mistake as his rival approaches the possibility of catching up.

Brecel Defeats Gilbert In 2-1 Victory

Both players took a couple of shots with their pool cues. Dave attempted to hit a red ball from far away, but it didn't go in. Luca tried to force a red ball into a pocket but failed and ended up hitting multiple red balls. However, he didn't leave an easy shot for himself. Dave then accidentally hit the white ball into the top pocket. Luca attempted to hit a difficult red ball into the left middle pocket but was unsuccessful, leaving the red ball available for Dave to take.

Brecel Dominates Gilbert, Wins 2-0

It seems that Gilbert is going to regain control of the game by landing a successful counterattack in this round. Brecel was given opportunities to score but failed to capitalize on them, resulting in Dave taking the win this time. Gilbert made a break of 70 points, narrowing the gap to 2-1.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 2-0

After Luca misses a long red by miles, Dave gets a couple of opportunities to show his skills. Unfortunately, he can't quite find his groove and Brecel comes back to the table. This time, Luca misses a red to left center, giving Dave his third chance to win the frame. Will he finally be able to claim his first frame of the day?

Brecel Dominates Gilbert In A 2-0 Victory

Brecel scored 91 and 134 points in the first two frames and he is continuing his good form in the third frame. Dave has not yet found his momentum and is struggling to get going. He has not had a decent opportunity so far in the match. Brecel leaves a simple opening shot for Luca, but he could only manage to score 24 points before messing up a safety shot. During the shot, he hit the middle pocket which took the ball back to the baulk area. As a result, Dave finally gets his first promising chance to score in this game.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 1-0

Luca is having a great performance this century! He's nailing those shots out there. He pulled off an impressive double on the yellow ball to keep the momentum going. Brecel also had a remarkable accomplishment with a total clearance of 134. Dave, on the other hand, hasn't made a successful shot yet in this match.

Brecel Beats Gilbert 1-0

Brecel is doing well and seems to be heading towards winning the second round quite easily. He had a chance to score a maximum but had to settle for taking a pink ball to the right side of the table to lower his odds. Nevertheless, Luca is playing incredibly well, having made an awesome shot by putting a red ball into a pocket without being able to see it. He's doing great and is likely to be ahead by two points very soon.

Brecel Defeats Gilbert In Snooker

It seems that Brecel is quite familiar with this location. He was quick to make a move in the second frame and continues to show the same level of skill as he did last year. He is hitting the cue ball with great confidence and control.

Brecel And Gilbert Draw At 0-0

Brecel has had an impressive beginning. There's a chance he could hit a century right from the start. He scored 91 points, but unfortunately, he missed a challenging blue shot. Nevertheless, Luca's performance is outstanding, and he currently holds a 1-0 lead.

Brecel And Gilbert End In Goalless Draw

Dave was really unlucky to notice a green bug while potting the red ball. However, Brecel wasted no time as he quickly hit the green ball to open up the red balls moments later. The Belgian player did a fantastic job and hit the red balls with the rest to break them open. This was an amazing shot by Brecel! The table now seems to be very easy and there are no difficult shots left.

Brecel And Gilbert Settle For Goalless Draw

Four men stepped onto the playing field this morning. Luca energetically bounced down the ancient stairs while Gilbert made an early mistake, allowing a red ball to roll over a middle pocket on the left. This gave Luca an opportunity to get his turn on the table but he only managed to score six points before missing a challenging red ball in the center. The players took some time to get comfortable as there were nine frames to be played in this session.

Luca Brecel Dominates At Crucible

Let's take a trip down memory lane to the time when Luca Brecel secured his World Championship title, making history as Belgium's very first world champion, exactly one year ago.

Brecel successfully secured his first world title against Selby at the Crucible in an impressive performance, garnering widespread acclaim and "sensational" reviews.

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Since 1977, the World Snooker Championship has taken place at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, resulting in some spectacular games and memorable moments from legends of the sport such as Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis and Alex Higgins. But how do these famous players contribute to the popularity of the tournament, which attracts millions of viewers worldwide? Discover more about this topic by clicking on the link provided.

Today is an exciting day as the 48th World Championship starts at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. At 10 am, Luca Brecel, the world champion, will face David Gilbert, a player who reached the semi-finals at this venue in 2019. Meanwhile, on the other main table, International champion Zhang Anda will take on Jak Jones, who made it to the quarter-finals in 2023. The players are ready to compete in this thrilling event.

O'Sullivan is getting ready to push himself to the limit once more in order to secure victory in the World Snooker Championship.