John Higgins managed to come out on top, yesterday, in the match against Joe Swail.
I pretty much enjoyed the match and didn’t find Higgie to be at the peak of his form (although he played quite well at times), as for Joe… He seemed quite in the match and concentrated… With some mistakes which eventually prove to be fatal. From my point of view, they were made when he missed going 2 games ahead (to 5-3), when he missed going to 7-6 (which would’ve went to 8-6 maybe as he won the following game), and when he failed to run out to take the match to 8-8. Final result: Higgins – Swail 9-7
Overall it was a very interesting match. I’m pretty sad Joe didn’t win, as he did play a great game, but I can’t blame Higgie for the win, as he did what had to be done in key moments.
On another note… I’m glad Mark King beat Judd Trump, as I do like the Mark and think he can be great. Heard Judd made some comments on Mark swearing and the referee not taking action. I don’t know what that was all about, as when I’ve seen Mark live, and with no cameras, the single comment he made at the table was when he potted the cue ball, then took it out of the pocket, kissed it and said “I love you”. Which I do believe to be a pretty pacifying action. LOL
Anyhow… Good job, Mark!
He now went to 4-4 with Stephen Lee, in a match that will resume this afternoon, so I do believe he’s in great shape. I hope he succeeds. Go, Mark!
