Is it me or is it a bit of an anticlimax, following the line up from the quarters it seems possibly one of the worst line ups. No disrespect as they are all class left still, just Trump/ Robbo going out, Selby hot fave now. Murphy looking good, Wilson we know can win, Bingham the outsider but he's been there.
Its still interesting and i will keep following just felt like the semi line up could have been a bit more exciting on paper, fingers crossed we still have a couple of close fought games.
Half rooting for Selby (even though i should have bet early on like i said) the other half Wilson for betting reasons. Murphy the least i want to win, just really dont like him, its not often i root for Trump but i was last night.
I have to admit, i never used to be a fan of Selby, but i do feel he gets alot of stick. He is a purist and he can score as well as the best of them, maybe even more clinical than most. Great player, anyone who is a multiple world champ has to be. Would be more than happy for him to make it 4, as long as he doesn't overtake Ronnie lol
Selby went 3-1 up first mini session, Bingham wins 3-1 next to finish 4-4, Selby knicked the last and looked unusually out of sorts. It could easily have been 6-2 to Ballrun here so this will feel like a win when hes top break was 40ish, Bingham looked very good but in typical fashion still comes out tieing the session.
Wilson was incredible in that session but nearly threw the last one away. I think he would give Selby a better game, as Murphy's safety isn't quite up to the test. Selby isn't guaranteed to beat Bingham though, and Bingham was the better player today but couldn't get a lead.
This mornings first mini session has been a hard watch. Both players out of sorts and nervy still, Bingham looking the better player but also getting the run. They share the mini session so go in 6-6, if any of them clicks in to get the other one is in trouble.
Both picked up, now Selby is 9-7, play resumes tonight at 8. Selby hit two centuries, Bingham replying with his own, the last one was a tight frame but Selby wins on the colours, shame its now stopped after both players finding a bit of form.
Kyren went 10-4 up making the last couple of frames key, Murphy won them so its not formality. Going into the last session 10-6 Wilson leads Murphy, the match is not dead like it could have been. Halfway and will conclude tomorrow evening, they have a morning session first.
Last night's final frame resembled one of those late night ones down the snooker hall when you are determined to beat your opponent no matter what. Bingham must have been thinking "wtf ?......just give up mate & we can all go home to bed".
Last night's final frame resembled one of those late night ones down the snooker hall when you are determined to beat your opponent no matter what. Bingham must have been thinking "wtf ?......just give up mate & we can all go home to bed".
Classic Selby really, coming back when you need 6 snookers is not never knowing when to give up, its wasting all our time!
Last night's final frame resembled one of those late night ones down the snooker hall when you are determined to beat your opponent no matter what. Bingham must have been thinking "wtf ?......just give up mate & we can all go home to bed".
Classic Selby really, coming back when you need 6 snookers is not never knowing when to give up, its wasting all our time!
Doesn't happen very often I know but Wilson gave away 53(?) points on a snooker yesterday tbf so it's maybe not as daft as it first seems.
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QUARTER-FINALS
Thursday April 29
Semi-finals - best of 33 frames
Afternoon session 13.00
Evening session (19.00 BST)
Live coverage - Semi-Finals
13:00-18:00 & 19:00-20:00 - BBC Two
20:00-22:30 - BBC Four
13:00-18:00 & 19:00-22:30 - BBC Red Button and BBC Sport website & mobile app
Highlights
23:30-00:20 - BBC Two (00:30-01:20 BBC Two NI)
01:45-10:00 - BBC Red Button (repeat)
Live on Eurosport from 13.00
Its still interesting and i will keep following just felt like the semi line up could have been a bit more exciting on paper, fingers crossed we still have a couple of close fought games.
Half rooting for Selby (even though i should have bet early on like i said) the other half Wilson for betting reasons. Murphy the least i want to win, just really dont like him, its not often i root for Trump but i was last night.
Selby
Wilson/Bingham
Bingham 11 v 17 Selby
Wilson 17 v 13 Murphy
Selby
Wilson/Bingham
Bingham 15 Selby 17
Wilson 17 Murphy 12
After that I hope Wilson gets the win he deserves after his efforts last year alone tbh.
Friday April 30
Semi-finals - best of 33 frames
Morning session 10.00
Afternoon session 14.30
Evening session 19.00
Live coverage - Semi-Finals
10:00-12:15, 13:00-18:00 & 19:30-20:30 - BBC Two
20:30-22:00 - BBC Four
10:00-14:00, 14:30-18:00 & 19:00-22:30 - BBC Red Button and BBC Sport website & mobile app
Highlights
23:30-00:10 - BBC Two (00:30-01:10 BBC Two NI)
01:25-14:30 - BBC Red Button (repeat)
Live on Eurosport from 10.00
Saturday May 1
Semi-finals - best of 33 frames
Morning session 10.00
Afternoon session 14.30
Evening session 19.00
Live coverage - Semi-Finals
13:15-16:30 - BBC One
10:00-12:00, 16:30-17:30 & 19:00-22:00 - BBC Two
10:00-14:00, 14:30-18:00 - BBC Sport website & mobile app
Live on Eurosport from 10.00