Fatboy Challenge Round 2 – Jay Helfert Report
Great match-ups tomorrow. Perfect, two filipinos vs. two “others”. Any of the four could win, they have all been impressive. If you watch Ralf play, you appreciate what a fantastic player he is. Describing his run-outs does not do him justice. There are no flaws in his game. He IS the complete player.
Mika is super solid as well, and plays with total confidence. He just overwhelms the balls and makes them do his bidding. He is in control of the table at all times. Francisco is the money man. You can sense his hunger to win. He just wants to mop you up if you’re his opponent. He pounces on every opportunity and makes you pay.
Lee Van is simply one more in the long line of filipino champions. He has a shot for every situation, and executes it to perfection. The filipino background in rotation equips them to handle anything that comes up on the table. They are not fazed by having to shoot an awkward combination or tricky billiard.
All are in the money now, guaranteed $2,500 each. Tomorrow the matches are worth another $2,500 minimum.
I had a quick bite with Fatboy after the matches. I told him I was going online, and he said to tell everyone hi.
I lost my first One Pocket match 3-2. All three of my matches have been 3-2. I played Bob M??? from Conneticut, an old friend of Lisciotti’s. He plays pretty good, and my game is pretty ragged. I feel like I suck. I’m so unhappy with my game. I need to practice but I never do.
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