John Higgins didn't just outplay Shaun Murphy at the Crucible tonight, he also out-thought him.
His superior safety play came to the fore and forced the mistakes from Murphy.
So Higgins leads 11-5.
But the final isn't over yet. After all, he led Mark Selby 12-4 in the final two years ago and saw this reduced to 14-13.
His 14-4 lead over Mark Allen in this year's semi-finals was also clawed back, although he of course came through in the end,
I expect Higgins to win but feel it may go a little closer before he gets his hands on the trophy for a third time.
Murphy was poor tonight, Higgins gave him many chances in the first four frames and Murphy failed to capitalise, it was only after the interval that Higgins really dominated.
ReplyDeleteI too expect it to be closer, I think Murphy will probably win the morning session 5-3, but at 14-10 I expect Higgins to again power on home and win 18-11/12.
I think he deserves it as well, he's the most consistant and greatest all round snooker I've ever seen. If he had fully devoted himself to snooker instead of spending time with his family I think he could have been on par with Hendry, but some things are more important and his legacy in the game is assured regardless of what happens tomorrow.
Just wanted to say a word about the feature on the BBC during the interval last night about the Paul Hunter Foundation. It was very moving and some sterling work is being done. Well done to all involved and I hope the players keep supporting it.
ReplyDeleteWill be an interesting match whatever happens. Hopefully both players are ready for it and do produce the good quality snooker we want to see. Think Murphy will win a few but Higgins seems a stronger player overall. Murphy is younger anyway so Im sure he will get some more chances in other years and will improve his playing more.
ReplyDeleteJenna x
Woohoo Im so excited! Also my two favourites in comentary! Willy and Ken! I learn so much from Willy hes so clever. So is Ken tho.
ReplyDeleteJenna x
for someone who has only been "into snooker for 2 weeks" you sure couldnt have heard Ken in commentary often, especially seeing hes rarely ever been there anyway.....
ReplyDeleteas for Higgy, i expect him to lead 16-8 going into tonight and have it wrapped up before tonights scheduled MidSessionInterval. 18-9 or 18-10
ReplyDeleteUr right I have hardly heard him but from what I have heard I prefer him and Willy to the rest. Willy always says interesting things and Kens accent is nice to listen to compared to the others.
ReplyDeleteJenna x
i agree with you about the nice accent Jemma
ReplyDeleteJenna you say " Willy always says interesting things" please explain what thing's?
ReplyDeleteJust that hes always saying what shots the players should take and why it went wrong if they miss or run out on position. Just feel it makes it easier to understand what the players are doing. Also his funny comment about his first car being a Mercedes. Am I the only one who thinks that? I know the other comentators do say stuff like that too but Willy seems to say more on that side than others. I think Ive learned a bit more about position play and tactics from listening. He also sounds interested and alert. What does everyone else think?
ReplyDeleteJenna x
i like him too Jemma
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...
ReplyDeleteas for Higgy, i expect him to lead 16-8 going into tonight and have it wrapped up before tonights scheduled MidSessionInterval. 18-9 or 18-10
2:21 PM
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well said me
Lol 5.25pm person you clever clogs!
ReplyDeleteAnd 5.22pm/4.13pm, glad to hear Im not the only one! One thing I do disagree with you on is the spelling of my name! Its Jenna!
Jenna x
sorry Jemma, i get mixed up sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Noel Robinson
Ha ha ha. Well at least ur still enjoying my mistake from two days ago.
ReplyDeleteNoel Robinson is some gospel singer apparently.
http://gospelmusicbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/noel-robinson.jpg
Wonder if Neil Robertson can sing. My dad said he looked more boyband than snooker player.
Jenna x
I'm confused - I thought this was a blog and not a chatroom......
ReplyDeleteIts a blog yes but theres a button for comments too and Im not the only person who is doing that and I dont see whats wrong with sharing views with other ppl on this site.
ReplyDeleteAnyway back to snooker, theres a rivalry in my house! Dad wants Murphy to win and I want Higgins to win! Just wondering who everyone else is supporitng.
Jenna x
Higgins only need two more frames tonight. I suspect most people will be pleased if/when Higgins wins as Murphy is probably the least liked Snooker player on the circuit.
ReplyDeleteWell I hope Murphy wins a few more matches to make it kind of closer but still want Higgins to beat him.
ReplyDeleteJenna x
Hendry and Robertson must be gutted that Murphy didn't play like this against them. Them's the breaks I suppose (no pun intended...)
ReplyDeleteI'm confused to, on Saturday Jenna you did'nt like Murphy you was on about his weight problem, now you want him to win a few more matches. Anyone else confused over this Jenna poster.
ReplyDeleteShe's a pain in the butt
ReplyDeleteGod doesn't work on Bank Holiday Mondays :-)
ReplyDeleteC'mon, John. Get intae him!!
GOOOOOOOOOOO ON HIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGY
ReplyDeleteI want him to win a few more frames so that the match is a bit closer. The other day I wanted Robertson to win over Murphy. Dont have that strong feelings about Higgins and Murphy but prefer Higgins to win. Whats so confusing about that?
ReplyDeleteI mentioned that he should lose some weight coz I noticed him sweat a bit when playing but after that I have seen other players sweat as well it must have been coz of being nervous and not his weight. So as I said, I am sorry for mentioning that when it is not anything to do with his playing.
Jenna x
People have been sat in the same seat's for the last 16 and a half day's, why on final's night do they get put in other seat's and some posh people get there seat's.
ReplyDeleteWillie Thorne is spouting complete bollocks again.
ReplyDeleteWhy is he still employed by the BBC?
The guys moronic drivel is getting right on by tits and he should be emptied from the commentary team!
Absolutly spot on Mr hey you, as for Willie dear oh dear he said in previous frame about John's family travelling up from Scotland surely they travelled down from Scotland.
ReplyDeleteGreat scenes there.
ReplyDeleteMaybe Willie was standing on his head when he said that.
ReplyDeleteWell done John Higgins! Great player wow I must say he played better than anyone I saw over the last weeks.
Jenna x
That's all folk's scarey thought no snooker tomorrow dam it.
ReplyDeleteWhat will de ever do :-)
ReplyDeleteWell done to John, bring on a 4th title!