European Open Pool Championship 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates as Mickey Krause BEATS Johann Chua
NINEBALL fans have been treated to another edition of the iconic European Open Pool Championship.
Mickey Krause was too much for Johann Chua in the final as a new champion was crowned.
Holder David Alcaide was knocked out in the Last 16 on Saturday.
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It's all over
Mickey Krause is the European Open Pool champion.
He has defeated Johann Chua 13-8 in a thrilling contest.
The writing was on the wall from the offset, with Krause roaring into an early lead.
Despite Chua's persistence, he couldn't fight back.
Johann Chua 6-11 Mickey Krause
Chua gets another game.
Can he pull off a remarkable comeback?
Is there life in Chua?
Chua won't give up without a fight.
Johann Chua 5-10 Mickey Krause.
And it's another one
Krause means business. He is closing in on the European championship.
Johann Chua 2-9 Mickey Krause.
7 becomes 8
Johann Chua 2-8 Mickey Krause.
Krause is destroying Chua, showing no mercy.
He's just five away.
Krause is on fire
Johann Chua 2-7 Mickey Krause
Krause is pulling away now.
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Johann Chua 2-4 Mickey Krause
Krause has raced to four, with Chua trailing in his wake.
Lead stretched
Johann Chua 1-3 Mickey Krause
Krause has now pulled two ahead of Chua.
Don't forget, it's the first to 13. We may not be here long.
He's taken the lead!
Johann Chua 1-2 Mickey Krause
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Well that's a quick reply. Krause is level within minutes.
Johann Chua 1-1 Mickey Krause
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Johann Chua 1-0 Mickey Krause
And it's Chua who strikes first blood, showing the form he dismantled Van Boening.
Hot ticket
The anticipation is building up quite nicely at the Hotel Esperanto.
Fulda, Germany is the setting for Johann Chua vs Mickey Krause.
Krause edged out Skyler Woodward, while Chua defeated Shane Van Boening at the 11th time of asking.
Does that make Chua the favourite?
Johann Chua vs Mickey Krause
The stage is set for an exciting final as Johann Chua takes on Mickey Krause in just 30 minutes. Chua, representing the Philippines, has been a formidable force throughout the tournament, defeating Van Boening for the first time in 10 attempts to secure his place in today’s final.
The less experienced Krause held on to beat Skyler Woodward 11-9, after a dominant start, and will be aiming for his second-ever WNT title.
You can follow the final on Sky Action.
£30,000 to play for
There is a total prize pot of £200,000 with the winner - Chua or Krause - taking home £30,000.
Here is the full breakdown:
Winner: £30,000
Runner-up: £15,000
Semi-finalists: £9,500
Quarter-finalists: £6,000
Last-16: £4,000
Last 32: £2,000
Last 64: £1,000
Last 128: £500Chua defeats Van Boening in semi-final
In the first semi-final of today, Johann Chua triumphed over Shane Van Boening with a decisive 11-5 victory.
This will be Chua's first final of 2024.
A two-time All Japan Championship winner, Chua is now set to face Mickey Krause in the final.
Johann Chua vs Mickey Krause final
Mickey Krause has clinched his place in today’s final with a hard-fought 11-9 victory over Skyler Woodward.
Krause started strong, racing to a 6-0 lead, but Woodward mounted a third comeback of the tournament to level the score at 8-8.
Despite the late surge from Woodward, Krause was able to regain momentum and will now face Johann Chua in the final.
Krause now has the opportunity to win his second WNT title, having previously claimed victory at the Bucharest Open in June.
Krause wins the second semi-final
Skyler Woodward 9 vs 10 Mickey Krause
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Skyler Woodward 9 vs 10 Mickey Krause
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Skyler Woodward 8 vs 10 Mickey Krause
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Skyler Woodward 8 vs 9 Mickey Krause
Krause has retaken the lead .
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Skyler Woodward 8 vs 8 Mickey Krause
All level! A fantastic comeback from Woodward.
Who will hold their nerve to meet Johann Chua in the final?
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Skyler Woodward 7 vs 8 Mickey Krause
Just one rack in it now.
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Skyler Woodward 6 vs 8 Mickey Krause
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Skyler Woodward 5 vs 8 Mickey Krause
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Skyler Woodward 5 vs 7 Mickey Krause