Biggest Mistake Ever?!? -2021- Dramatic FINAL of the European Championship

2021 European Championships - 9 Ball
Antalya Turkey
Sanjin Pehlivanović (BIH) vs Joshua Filler (GER)
One of the biggest mistakes ever recorded in a final of a Major Event!
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[@genehendrix1847]

Valuable lesson, don't decompress (celebrate) like that before your last shot.

[@chili015]

While you're not wrong, these guys are so good and have been on the table for so long during the tournament that it's a 1-in-100 to miss that. You usually see guys celebrate when they get on the 9 to win a Final and this was no different.

[@Duffyyy94]

Saying this after the fact is pure hindsight and really just not applicable at all. There is no lesson. He still would of missed it even if he didn't celebrate. The rail + pressure against filler in the finals got him. Not the celebration.

[@davidcamp949]

@@Duffyyy94 yours is pure speculation. As is his. Celebrating like that will increase your heart rate. That CAN have an effect on a shot like you described easily.

[@Duffyyy94]

@@davidcamp949 it's already high and celebrating not increasing it to the point where it's soooo high he won't miss. I've never seen for example filler NOT celebrate early and he has never missed a end ball at any big event. Just bc ppl miss doest mean they always need something to blame like in this case.

[@joneslaakso]

You can, if you have easy 9. That was a poor position for such a important ball.

[@frazierg0325]

The dreaded rail shot for the cheese.. LOL . We all been there somewhere in time.

[@brucemiller1696]

He started to stand up before he shot the ball.

[@kelvikelv5322]

@@brucemiller1696, as a matter of physics, once the cue tip and cue ball made contact, nothing the player does afterwards will effect the trajectory. He missed that shot because he aimed incorrectly. The ball didn't even go into the mouth of the pocket.

[@brucemiller1696]

@@kelvikelv5322 maybe so, but stance, form, execution etc is always key.

[@TonyB4679]

Have u been there

[@9BallBory]

@@kelvikelv5322 You are correct about as soon as the tip makes contact with the cue ball. But that's not what the guy said, he said he was standing up before he shot which he did. There is a reason why in pool it is 100% crucial to move nothing of your body when down on a ball and shooting. He was standing up on the forward stroke, its the reason he missed. bad aim is normally never the reason people miss simple shots, mainly pros. Aim is the easiest part for pros, its the making sure you deliver the cue exactly where you are intending to on the cue ball, he didn't he as to excited about the win and was thinking its over and moved him head and body up.

[@phil-zz5hk]

i played competitive pool for over 30 years , up to county standard . i am telling you them cushion shots are never easy .

[@joulupukki1607]

They never are its true but dude clearly had lot of pressure he overdraw that shot by mile he coulda leave it anywhere after he passed mid table badically but it happens this guy obiviously young and talented he will def bounce back

[@phil-zz5hk]

@@joulupukki1607 personally i used to use the snooker cue for them shots . smaller tip helps to get a better contact with the cue ball . the large tip tents to slip off the cue ball if you are not careful .

[@tyvanbrederode6059]

"How did you get footage from my last league game?!" lol very tough, very tough. I can't imagine.

[@billiardnetwork]

Hahaha

[@krisk3658]

Noooooo!! Poor dude. I've missed easier shots!! Can't imagine the pressure.

[@joulupukki1607]

That was easy shot but not super easy when ever white is clued to cushion errors can happen if it was 5cm further i dont see pro missing that. Yes u right poor dude he was so exiting he was gonna beat one of the best players in world and then that happened:/

[@jaybanthony]

Ouch, that's going to hurt for a while. Hopefully he'll bounce back stronger.

[@billiardnetwork]

Good thing he s got a young ❤️

[@jaybanthony]

@@billiardnetwork Let's hope he also has a short memory.

[@jovancukic9563]

He's back stronger😅

[@paxconsciente3352]

WOW i cant believe that happened .. good thing he is young and athletic... hopefully wins something soon

[@lo0ksik]

But that is what happened. Forever engraved

[@stevenwang7850]

Could only imagine the pressure on that pot. Playing filler alone is gotta be nerve wrecking.

[@billiardnetwork]

yeah in a final of a major event

[@neuner91]

Sanjo, it is only one step on your way to become world champion one day. I bet this young guy from Bosnia will be at the top of the world in next 5 years!!

[@tysongonsorowski8574]

Very humbling experience, that is one of the reasons I love pool, just gotta go back to your corner and realize,.. that shot really didn't even leave any dent. You still have the same skills as before the shot as you do after, and your playing jf, garentee this has happened to him more than once

[@antwan.]

couldn't be more happier after he celebrated after potting the 8

[@nimajnebrm]

4:15 The mistake you're looking for

[@lo0ksik]

NSFL

[@maurojr19851]

Thanks

[@enricokohler475]

maybe there was just too much pressure on this shot - would be his first European Championship title (not counting the junior/pupil titles) and maybe a stepstone to much much more - - maybe that is why he missed the shot - because from what I saw: he did take his time to focus on the shot, he definitely didn't rush it. Josh is already a legend, world champion, US Open champion - not the same pressure for him)

[@joulupukki1607]

He missed that shot cause it was clued to cushion plus what u said about pressure

[@martinlee8308]

Why it was an illegal break at 7:00m? Could anyone explain it?

[@pekurine]

I really think that both Filler's behavior could have been much better in that situation... Pia was laughing her head off in the grand stands after the miss and Joshua was celebrating loudly towards Sanjin after making the nine and even after that yelling sarcastic "I wish you good luck pal" after that

[@gadabautwoczkij2066]

Germans - can not expect much from them. False pride is a national characteristic

[@yunusemrebeyribey6299]

Disrespectful for sure, young players can easily get into that type of behaviour picking from other disrespectful players.

[@Krushard]

Does anybody know what did he asked referee for? To blur his face and name on the video?

[@justicefair5046]

Makes me happy

[@mejeremyb]

Well that's gonna haunt him....

[@lo0ksik]

Forever

[@mejeremyb]

@@lo0ksik early in the tournament would be bad enough, but I couldn't imagine how sick I would be doing it in the final. He definitely handled it better than I would have.

[@DBZ-Mousa]

@@lo0ksik Not it won't! If he goes back to his home and never picks up a cue again yeah, probably. But he won't sit idle! He'll come back!

[@Geckotom68]

To finish first, you first have to finish!

[@somciom.8145]

Thats Mental. A common mistake especially the white ball is near the rail.

[@elielsantos1802]

Do someone may explain me why is ilegal the last break?

[@LinhTran-db5qr]

That is life . Life ooooh life, ooooh life, ooooh life , life ooooh life ! 🤪🤪🤪

[@mattdove766]

7:21 the 3 dropped on break, but Filler sat down?

[@shortydancer]

Damn. Even Josh did a yell too after he made the nine.

[@rmmrmeister]

Why was it an illegal break? Just asking.

[@khwesta4]

How did he foul on that last break? Everyone plays 8-ball here in South Africa.

[@YTias]

Why did Filler take over after the break on the 8-8 rack? The three ball went down for pehlivanovic… did I miss something?

[@diegoschwammkopf1141]

I guess "kitchen rule"

[@MSM2022]

It has nothing to do with the prior celebration but as soon as the cue ball froze on the rail he should have been concerned as a professional pool player.

[@brucemiller1696]

He started to stand up before he shot the ball. BIG NO NO.

[@johntallanger4036]

that shot is missable for a pro. pressure may or may not have had something to do with it. he may have just missed.

[@thegodofpez]

Biggest mistake ever is a little egregious. Every player misses shots.

[@billiardnetwork]

To win a major title event?

[@darrellgonzales2025]

Early celebration leads to sad part..

[@drmrdjoleladovina2848]

Više se Aleksa šlogirao nego Sanjin 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Fixstern16]

dont be euphoric in before the last ball is falling down

[@nandaprayoga5489]

At the final rack.. pehlivanovik brake and pot the 3 ball. But somehow he doesnt get the next shot. And the next shot is for joshua.. im so confused..

[@derekdeese6130]

Ouch 🤢

[@darrinfry2251]

Good ,don't add water when it leaks ..ha ha ha

[@mohammedfurqan6377]

Didn't Pehlivanovic make the 3 ball with the break?

[@peaskocajic8739]

Nemoguce

[@Sl1mfit]

Wait! No one saw the 3 ball go into corner pocket after Pehlivanovic break?

[@Sl1mfit]

Nevermind. The 3 point break rule.

[@lrasgfssherman7799]

The Ref should have counted the fucking balls on the table after the break! That whole set should be replaced. In my mind nobody one. Filler new he only had 8 balls to shoot so I consider him unethical and a fucking cheater!

[@Sl1mfit]

@@lrasgfssherman7799 You are wrong. The 3 point break rule. If a player pots one ball at the break, 2 balls need to pass the head string. In this case it didn't happen. He only got yellow 1 ball over the head string.

[@pauloagra9084]

@@lrasgfssherman7799 Illegal break you can ear that perfectly you think they didn’t notice the 3 ball going in? Please this isn’t a school game 😒

[@danielion1974]

Why did Sanjin lose the last break while he potted the 3 ball? 6:50

[@nurafifuddin]

Can someone explain

[@billiardnetwork]

Three points rule

[@_braga]

poor guy!

[@billiardnetwork]

He s young he ll win one in the end

[@getbackerz1841]

Another Alex Pagulayan moment...

[@seth5394]

why was that an illegal break

[@tomstathis8653]

Someone explain to me, on what planet should that be an illegal break? I’ve seen some stupid shit in pool, but this is easily the dumbest rule in the history of pool.

[@IDMPOOLTOUR]

this is painful to watch, never mind experience it

[@lo0ksik]

Yep

[@elh3fe88]

That's a shame because I like watching filler lose and have that stupid little smirk he always has wiped off his face.

[@garygwinn5818]

Totally normal when you celebrate too early

[@mitchio83]

He jumped up on it

[@billiardnetwork]

Yeah

[@lqgash9077]

Someone needs to tell these kids about manners and sportsmanship... you don't shout till the last ball's down, and you definitely don't shout back at your opponent... I don't care how good you are, you need to have some class.

[@chili015]

I disagree with the first part. You can go back and find instances of even the legends like Earl, Efren, Johnny, SVB all celebrating when they got on to the last ball for a title. It's a very common occurrence in pool that's been going on for a very long time. I do agree with the second part, though... no need to shout mockingly at the opponent. I can only assume Filler and this kid are friends off the table and it was a learning lesson for the young player.

[@johntallanger4036]

@@chili015 exactly. yell all you want and do whatever you want when its your table. other than harrass the opponent. people who try to control the way other people play are bizarre. some people like playing fast. some slow. some energetic. some calm. it's the beauty of the game that when it's your table you play it how you like.

[@rafasoluch4660]

Where is this "mistake" ? Clearly bait title and bait channel.

[@billiardnetwork]

Well missing and easy nine ball to win the European championship after celebrating

[@roberttruesdell6151]

Why was that an illegal break? I’m so confused.

[@billiardnetwork]

Three points rule

[@roberttruesdell6151]

@@billiardnetwork what is a 3 point rule? He pocketed 2 balls

[@billiardnetwork]

(1) On the break shot, a minimum of three object balls must either be pocketed, or touch the head string line, or a combination of both. ... The three point rule must be present on all WPA ranking 9-ball events, together with tapping or ball rack.

[@roberttruesdell6151]

@@billiardnetwork he made two balls and looked like a couple hit the head string as well

[@roberttruesdell6151]

@@billiardnetwork nevermind rewatched it. Only 1 ball was potted. I thought I seen two.

[@genugsam2456]

I dont Unterstand After Break was one Ball in a hole. Why Player change ?

[@billiardnetwork]

Three points rule

[@mrace771111]

Get off me red!

[@cronbenson8788]

Illegal break?

[@eugeniocabral537]

congratulations Filler

[@kotse9129]

It's very clear that billiard players in the 80's and 90's are way way way better than the generations that came after. It's so sad! The level of competition billiards is going down!

[@jasonnieuwenhuis335]

You couldn’t be more wrong. The game has developed past those guys. Watch mike segal play sometime. He was considered the best back then. Can’t even run 4 racks. I have a guy on my amateur team who can run 4 racks.

[@nilebaker3729]

@@jasonnieuwenhuis335 I agree, watch Shane Van Boening, Joshua Filler, Any of the Philippinos, these guys play nearly perfect in a way I never saw back then. The guys back then played way less defense also. I would say arguably there were some better shooters back then but the level of Q ball control and defensive shots today is much greater.

[@krolkoolmarek7074]

Hahaha lol

[@keithcunningham923]

Worst ever? Probably not. But a major faux pas for sure.

[@billiardnetwork]

Has anyone missed and easier nine to win a major event?

[@ihsanalshuraida7949]

The ball came down and no one noticed...!!!! Rack 17 !!!!!!!

[@typicalpoolplayer1392]

3 point rule…

[@jakecivis7402]

Boooo Filler should have lost

[@justgivemeamoment2336]

Babo ove igre hahaha

[@beachlife4704]

Even though he missed the nine, he was lucky to even be at the table. The cut on the eight was not that difficult.

[@brucemiller1696]

The reason he missed the 8 ball was he had a 2 foot bridge hand. BIG NO NO.

[@beachlife4704]

@@brucemiller1696 That is a bit long. Some people shoot well like that. Bustamante has a long bridge. Maybe this kid just can't shoot like that and he will change his bridge over time.

[@johntallanger4036]

@@brucemiller1696 lol i dont think that's the issue. the kid shoots lights out. to get good in that situation isn't so easy. playing a long shot with some pace and inside where the side pocket is in play.

[@johntallanger4036]

@@beachlife4704 the kid shoots amazing pool. he's in the finals against filler. would not go near changing any of his technique.

[@beachlife4704]

@@johntallanger4036 Are you suggesting pool players don't change their technique or fundamentals over time? Even professional players?

[@franek_izerski]

What a bunch of prats.

[@williamguinan9018]

choker must keep your head in the game

[@milancubrilo5090]

Filler one of the most talented player..but total oposite with respect for others...hidden egoist.his behavior is totally off good sportmanship.Now i see why other players dont like him..

[@amineouahbi]

Arogant...good for him

[@TonyB4679]

Hello

[@TonyB4679]

We play one pocket over on this side of the pond boy

[@joepasquarello1273]

A kids game

[@AngrierGorilla]

so go play it and become world champion! it's fun and it's decent money as well

[@christophera3330]

Typical old boomer comment

[@joepasquarello1273]

@@christophera3330 then I'm not the only one.

[@joepasquarello1273]

@@christophera3330 Good. Then I guess I'm in the majority. Rack 'em up, sonny.

[@breaknrun]

ouch imagine celebrating before you miss!

[@MikeBilliardsFun78]

my friend did in a 2 vs 2 Tourney making nice bank celebrated and miss the 8 ball , i was shaking my head when he did that

[@tackywacky99]

Literally, just a lack of experience and pressure. If he's here now, he will be back

[@viziru]

OMG....u gotta feel for him!

[@billiardnetwork]

Drama

[@lo0ksik]

Filler is the new 'earl' for me (i love earl but sorry, hes the bad genius guy.. im all in on efren .. and the new efren still need to show up)

[@roimar2983]

@@lo0ksik there will never exist another Earl Strickland 🐐

[@Angelo-ix9to]

He deserve it he was cocky

[@lo0ksik]

@@Angelo-ix9to lol? Were

[@samtaurus007]

Never shout for joy until you've won the match, it makes your opponent try that little bit harder if you miss. Also, it's soul destroying when your opponent roars for joy in your face after you lose. Luckily, Filler was a gentleman after his win. :)

[@Tedsterlab]

He's young.. He's only 20.. He will learn and become stronger..

[@lo0ksik]

Yesh but lost badly

[@timetracker8503]

He cant b...lol

[@miamiwax5504]

He might never make another final and this will haunt him for the rest of his life

[@martisgod804]

Yea, young and stupid. Billiards nowadays is just boring. It definitely has downgraded from the time when Efren was still playing. These young blokes are just a bunch of clowns. No talent at all.

[@wdiddy1]

His head went elsewhere, at least that's why I miss, my mind is thinking about everything but where to hit the object ball to make it. I think about how nice my leave was or how not to miss or what my score will be etc. Afterwards I'm like did I even aim lol.

[@MrJdsenior]

That and he left himself on the rail, which makes that shot about three times harder, at least for me. That was the real mistake. Had he been two inches out he never would have missed it. I hate cuing over close balls, too.

[@cootie_1]

"Biggest Mistake Ever" ..... hardly ....

[@BANGBETA]

We know your presure situation bro. Keep spirit n win for next competition #respect

[@mazino22]

I feel for him, but how the cookies crumble sometimes.

[@DBZ-Mousa]

It's unreal how many people are not aware of the 3 point rule.

[@AngrierGorilla]

usually people outside Europe. Whoever plays tourneys in Europe knows the rule

[@saysflushable]

I didn't know until I read the comments and I play 9 ball from time to time. Never in tournaments though.

[@nilebaker3729]

It's popular in tournaments in America too. Average to casual players aren't really aware though.

[@diegoschwammkopf1141]

"The kitchen rule"

[@tomstathis8653]

I think you meant, it’s unreal how stupid a rule it is.

[@JB_BLESSED]

My cue would probably be in 5 different pieces lol

[@MSM2022]

Are you saying you would have pulled an Earl Strickland the Pearl.

[@lo0ksik]

@@MSM2022 yep. I think even efren would do it

[@MSM2022]

Not Mr Bata Reyes as he is always come and collected.

[@lo0ksik]

@@MSM2022 i seen he slam hus cue. Obvously not violently but almost

[@lo0ksik]

@@MSM2022 i seen he slam hus cue. Obvously not violently but almost

[@ЕгорМорунов-ф6с]

What happened in last rack on 7 min? Pehlivanovic made the 3 ball after break , but didn't continue the game ...

[@J0lker]

I think I’ve heard ‘Illegal break’ in the commentary but no clue- wanted to find out as well.

[@mikemcclure5547]

In some tournaments, you must have 3 object balls pass the head string on the break to count as legal. He made a ball but only one object ball came across the head making it an illegal break.

[@hvyrtllry]

What happened on the last break... what did I miss?

[@tomstathis8653]

An illegal break…quite possibly the stupidest rule in the history of nine ball. How the fuck can a pocketed corner ball and a wide spread constitute an illegal break. Absolutely absurd rule.

[@hvyrtllry]

@@tomstathis8653 thanks for explaining because I was lost.

[@udtojanpestillos2094]

Filler is such a jerk. What a bad behaviour

[@Jammer80s]

The amount of people that fluke when playing Joshua is unbelievable.

[@bob733333]

Why celebrate before you sink the money? What a ding-dong. Live and learn. The hard way.

[@billiardnetwork]

It had to happen to someone

[@mikea5205]

@@billiardnetwork - 😂

[@chili015]

@bob733333 - Most players do celebrate when they get on the 9 for the title. So either they're all ding-dongs or this kid was just the example of when it goes wrong.

[@JamesMc2051]

It looked like an instinctive reaction rather than a planned choice.

[@bob733333]

@@chili015 Taking the 9 ball for granted is not wise.

[@ryanbrazell9618]

I'm lost. Did anyone see that Pelhivanovic potted the 3 on the break at 6:48. Doesn't he get to continue when he pots on the break? Are the rules different?

[@jasonnieuwenhuis335]

Right? I’m reading through trying to find an explanation

[@daoldrunescape]

I think it was an illegal break for some reason, something like not enough balls touched the cushion after the break or white ball didn’t go somewhere, or 9 didn’t touch the cushion.. not sure which one of these

[@ryanbrazell9618]

@@jasonnieuwenhuis335 And nothing! lol

[@jamesnewcomer5963]

Illegal break. Three or more balls have to pass the headstring.

[@visheshprabhudesai4957]

Yep, 3 balls have to pass the headstring (potted balls count). They only use this rule in some tournaments.

[@wild-oliveprick9051]

Not this... the biggest I think was the doubles tournament when the Chinese scratched at the final ball... and it was not a rail shot too...

[@viziru]

That was for the title… it was a semifinal

[@Drewdownkali]

Why was it illegal break commentators???

[@fabienbedot9645]

Reminds me Alex Pagulayan missing the 9 ball hill-hill in 2017…

[@jothamolivero]

I met him outside after… he was asked how he felt and said “when I get home, I’m going to shoot my dog”. Funny guy!

[@LucasGautero]

@@jothamolivero LMFAO 🤣🤣🤣

[@danender5555]

@@jothamolivero Really? When Philipino talks about dogs, normally he means "La Cuisine".

[@alas2210]

@@danender5555 so funny man. 👍🏾

[@mattydolan]

That 9 ball was super miss-able on the rail like that. Almost would have been easier if there was a bit more angle. That's too bad. He'll be back

[@joulupukki1607]

That is never a miss.......... only if u bad at pool

[@juanitogunawan3348]

dont celebrate too early

[@drolleffhollestelle3280]

The body movement on that 9. Pressure is such a funny thing, poor guy.

[@billiardnetwork]

yeah. lost focus maybe took a bit to long to execute...lots of reasons

[@MeganOHowe]

😂 too cocky, excitement probably got to him. I've done worse not in a pro tournament but a local league in playoffs get perfect shape on the 8 like perfect and I didn't hit it hard enough accidentally tapped it out of excitement

[@hanguflorin4516]

6:50 why was Filler's turn after potting the Red ball?

[@rchaddock]

THE THREE POINT BREAK RULE (1) On the break shot, a minimum of three object balls must either be pocketed, or touch the head string line, or a combination of both. For example, if one object ball is pocketed, then at least two object balls must touch the head string line; or if two object balls are pocketed, then at least one object ball must touch the head string line.

[@jasonnieuwenhuis335]

@@rchaddock thanks

[@VeritasForYou]

I know that feel, missed the semifinal nineball on decider

[@TonyB4679]

Both of them at 5’4” tall deal like big men …. Lol 😂

[@winterreise694]

Stfu this ain’t about height

[@TonyB4679]

Awwwwww

[@louiem2]

Unlucky bro. He'll be back stronger for sure!!

[@rayenmuhammad2711]

Don’t celebrate to early son

[@billiardnetwork]

He says he celebrated the potting of the eight…

[@ws6transam18]

Why did he not get to shoot on rack 17 after the break? He pocketed a ball and Filler shot?

[@S.Saylor1014]

I was wondering that too????

[@TheCaramrod24]

Three object balls didn't pass the headstring after the break is my guess. Not sure what rules they are playing with tho

[@paccco5491]

It was an illegal break. A total of 3 balls have to be pocketed or have to pass the headstring.

[@ws6transam18]

@@paccco5491 Better be on your break game then with that rule.

[@tomstathis8653]

@@TheCaramrod24 stupidest rule in the history of nine ball.

[@jasonnieuwenhuis335]

So buddy made the 3 on the final break, why did Filler get to shoot? What rule am I missing?

[@saysflushable]

I just found out a certain amount of balls must cross the headstring line. I guess its 2 plus making a ball.

[@somepeoplecanthandlethetruth]

@@saysflushable yes 3 pass the head string, all pocketed balls count.

[@DuddyToh3]

Did he not make the 3 on the break at Hill, hill? Why did he not get to shoot after that?

[@diegoschwammkopf1141]

"Kitchen rule" I guess