DAY ONE HIGHLIGHTS | 2021 Cazoo Mosconi Cup

Highlights from day one of the Cazoo Mosconi Cup. Matches covered:
Team Europe vs Team USA
Albin Ouschan & Eklent Kaçi vs Tyler Styer & Chris Reinhold
Joshua Filler vs Shane Van Boening
Jayson Shaw & David Alcaide vs Skyler Woodward & Jeremy Jones
#MosconiCup #9Ball #Pool

[@shanelongest9326]

When Jeremy scratched that 3 ball kick Earl thew a chair out the hotel window.

[@marcusstephen5872]

I''d say the ball "hydraulicked" on him!!!

[@whiplashtothemax7758]

I agree!

[@prouncingfist]

@@marcusstephen5872 ya, the back spin created a stun effect off the 3

[@princestondawkins1642]

I literally said earl back there having kittens somewhere 🤣😂 wondered why Jeremy wasn't commentating they might regret this

[@paleshelter4002]

Earl would also be impressed with Tyler's game

[@busterbuster1641]

So great to here Niels on commentary. Top choice!!!

[@morgansports9482]

Hear*

[@neilroyston1294]

Thank you man.

[@NDRonin1401]

If you're going to include snookering the opponent in the highlights, you should also show if they got out of it or not.

[@dnmoscato92]

I know right. They never do

[@highhitproductions]

I agree it’s dumb you have to pay to see the escapes lol 🙄😂

[@Editor_Hound]

Great to hear one of my favorites in commentary, Niels, and hope to see him soon on the pool table and back in Europe Mosconi line-up.

[@santamartabillarclub359]

A real shame that Earl is not playing, we may not see him again in the mosconi cup

[@307livin9]

Love having the crowd back, but all the screeching on extensions, the ever annoying "YOOOLUPPPP", and yelling "BOOOORINNG" when they make safety shots got old very fast.

[@sethh8892]

No, they are yelling Europe. EUUUUUUUUROOOOPE. And yes. It's very annoying. But they want complete silence during snooker events.

[@lighthousesociety.]

Love the tight pockets. About time

[@trichotillomaniac1959]

You sound like Earl

[@cannyscott]

Tight? Still slacker then a mackem lass after a bottle of bella

[@miamiwax5504]

This is how pro pool should be played

[@paleshelter4002]

I'm Canadian.. enjoying the great pool.. may the best team win 🎱

[@dnmoscato92]

They should get one Canadian to play with team usa

[@paleshelter4002]

@@dnmoscato92 Alex pagulyan and John Morro..still have a 790-810 Fargo rating, pretty impressive for sure

[@frederickkamoto449]

I'm african pool fan enjoying to watch my favorite team europe

[@vasta7791]

I'm an American, but even I piped up a little with Filler's potted 9 on the break. Always fun to see. Wish the crowd was a little less rowdy during play, but I understand the excitement. Excited for Day 2.

[@brook316]

I'm English, and I hate the crowd. It's the same dickheads you get at darts, and certain snooker tournaments. It's gobby, drunk and annoying.

[@cannyscott]

Yeah im not keen on this crowd at all. You don't see crowds like this at money matches and they get rowdy.

[@Jokester1338]

That's how English Billards are. Played in pubs with drunk fucks all over. Won't change for this.

[@cannyscott]

@@Jokester1338 but it's not mate. This isn't normal at all. I play pool in a pub and a pool hall. I watch pool money matches and tournaments in person and streamed online. I have never heard a crowd like this before.

[@breaknrun]

The crowd isn’t rowdy enough imo. I think it’s because American crowd culture is very sanitised, whereas European crowd culture is from football matches and I think Americans could learn how to up their rowdiness from “go team go” (junior rounders style) to try and wind up opposition more.

[@tjstratman27]

Some interesting choices by the editor, but thanks for the highlights 👍

[@breakingballswithtony6897]

Shaw is a great leader for Europe!! Team Europe plays like a team and USA players play like individuals. You can see it even off the table. Europe seems to enjoy being around eachother and have fun in the days leading up to the event. USA needs a strong leader to create a fun environment to stay relaxed and win!!

[@hoanggiang287]

Exactly 👍🏻

[@EliJolleyBridge]

So sad Earl is out...still an an amazing event. Thanks Matchroom.

[@ruoyangwang3449]

what happened to Earl

[@michaelmcknight3639]

@@ruoyangwang3449 covid

[@Ownz1982]

@@michaelmcknight3639 bs hw Just retired

[@michaelmcknight3639]

@@Ownz1982 you are right he just retired. He withdrew from the tournament because he had Covid.

[@alwayssearching1882]

Shaw's love for beer is showing.

[@andrewcall8961]

24:57 Boyes supporting Filler with a questionable hand position. 👆

[@abdallahmusa4719]

What's that about?

[@mastercheeks3017]

I just read that when it happened

[@derekbroekhoven5498]

Tyler came out with all the confidence in the world and played really really well, which was awesome to see. That being said, Albin showed why he's world #1. He was clearly the best player on day 1

[@Ryan-gx9hy]

Tyler really puts the game on another level

[@williamstephens9945]

I like the funky table colour.

[@BillarRD]

I love this game #Billiard 🎱

[@MrReviewer]

Crowd are definatley taking advantage of the VIP all you can drink tickets

[@josephk4445]

Are they not going to post the full matches like in the past? What a shame, with my work schedule, I can't watch when it's live. I even avoid social media until I can watch match by match.

[@dnmoscato92]

It's 20 fucking dollars just to watch

[@weejojo2553]

Nice Team USA highlights

[@user-mj4vn1ev7b]

Awful editing on the highlights, most of it was seeing the 8 and 9 finished off, boring.

[@vincentnicosia2315]

i’m relatively new to competitive pool, what’s the general opinion of winning on a 9 ball pot on the break? it just feels a bit too lucky for me 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jaybanthony]

Jayson is a beast! Best shot maker on the planet.

[@shayne.7770]

12:27 reinhold was so shocked he dropped his stick

[@D.H.1987]

Well seen hahaha

[@angelbarbecue]

HAHAHA

[@bdeztiny]

super excited to see mosconi cup with full audience, totally interesting

[@lukelyons8716]

Josh Filler jumped up and down like a 4 year old girl 😂

[@murahk123]

Yeah he kinda acts like that all the time. Extremely immature. But hey. He’s good. Maybe he’ll change his demeanor when he gets older.

[@murahk123]

Dude is literally jumping on men 😂

[@lukelyons8716]

@@murahk123 He is an excellent player. I didn't realize how young he is and Eklent Kaci being 22. A lot to look forward to if you're team Europe.

[@mario_vicente]

I really like the grey cloth on the table. The balls look so colorful and neat in contrast.

[@rifqifalih1968]

Styer and reinhold are true rythem! Their strokes are so delicate and deadly what truly great players they are!

[@zedohsan1390]

That's Chris Robinson last year right? Reinhold is his real name?

[@9BallBory]

@@zedohsan1390 he changed his last name to what his step dads is

[@whiplashtothemax7758]

I feel as though Chris on the USA team needs more mosconi cup experience. During his gameplay so far has been unconfident shot making abilities. Come on Chris step up to the plate and show the world what you got! This is an amazing opportunity to be apart of.

[@rifqifalih1968]

@@zedohsan1390 i think so yep the guy is calm, focused n just great

[@supernomadx]

a soundproof plexiglass room for the US tournaments would be fantastic.

[@juniorjunior1276]

Where can I find full matches of the 2021 mosconi cup

[@bluehunter5775]

where can I watch these at?

[@hardy1989]

Pity the snookers on now, would have loved to see selby playing.

[@GrahransWoWGold]

I love it when they say 'tight pockets' it's not necessarily tight, it's the way the pockets are cut. Hence why the middle pockets are difficult. There's not many cue sports, when you can play a shot along the rail, and hit the rail half way up and still pot the ball. It's why English pool (8-Ball) players, snooker players easily transition from their sport to American Pool. 0:02 "If he can make this!" jeez, if he can't, he is in the wrong sport! I love how the American commentators love to make this game harder than it is... watch a game of 8-ball (ultimate pool series) or Snooker and you'll see a difficult cue sport.

[@ohsoleohmio]

9 ball is different game and so are the larger balls … there is much more to take into account everything is exaggerated…weight ,kick induced throw ,spin etc judd trump could play it all his life and still not get in the top 100 … many have tried mark gray has had 34 147s and hes been trying for years …. any pro 8 ball player could beat a pro snooker player playing 8 ball on an american table though … these pockets are ridiculously tight for american 9 ball … there shot selection is massively limited … and the way they are going through the racks is completely different than 7 year ago

[@scambodia147]

Well said,agree totally,snooker requires far more skill,hence the difference in prize money at the in tournaments,no brainier really,but the numbnuts out there struggle to grasp the fact😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@GrahransWoWGold]

@@ohsoleohmio Right, I know it's a totally different game, but my point still stands. The commentators during the Mosconi Cup, love to make 9-Ball (American Pool) harder than it is. However, I'll admit, the pockets look tighter than usual, but still, the ability to pot a ball along the rail, from the other side of the table, is made easier due to the cut of the pockets. The only pockets that are difficult, are the middle pockets. But, I'll reiterate, as I feel you've misunderstood my comment, when I say it's easier for a English 8-ball/snooker player to play 9-ball (American Pool), than it is vice-versa, I mean, a 9-ball player would struggle to play English 8-ball and snooker, whereas, it's a lot easier for an 8-ball, snooker player to make the move the opposite way! Gareth Potts, Chris Melling, Jayson Shaw to name a few, that played English 8-ball (blackball) and made it in 9-ball. Can you name me anyone that done it the other way round, and became successful - I think Shaw and Melling were very successful in 9-ball!

[@GrahransWoWGold]

@@ohsoleohmio And I wanna add, American Pool you can jump balls when snookered, you get 12 diamonds (if used correctly) assist you out of snookers too. And regarding Michael Gray, he's highest rank was 74 - so he was only just a top 100 player in snooker! He was a 3x winning Mosconi Cup player, and at one point British No1 player in 9-ball. Could argue, he was more successful at 9-ball than snooker - even if he has recorded 34 147's! Just a couple of other names that done well from English 8-ball/Snooker to Anerican 9-ball. Jimmy White Ronnie O'sullivan Steve Davis The Hurricane Darren Appleton

[@ohsoleohmio]

@@GrahransWoWGold 9 ball is incredibly difficult its the same as snooker when you get to the colours but there all over the place none of them are on there spots and then add 3 extra colours….this is virtually impossible on a snooker table without a completely different way of thinking and ofc big pockets like old club table maybe … yes for an amateur its harder to go from american to 7 foot british table or even a 6 foot dutch 8 ball table and technically snooker is harder much like russian billiards with even tighter pockets though its a different skill set what most don’t understand is that with snooker you dont need to calculate nearly as much in terms of kick induced throw and kick induced throw from side.. most snooker player even top pros do not hit the ball dead center and this has massive consequences with the big balls 4 inch pockets are fine to make players miss what is normally a reasonable shot just for entertainment purposes however it ruins the game if all the clubs incorporate this pocket size as after 2 weeks the balls do not slide in they rumble like the tightest most worn snooker table imaginable … its just not playable …not to mention balls not polished before every game and super heated table … 9 ball is incredibly hard game and like any sport to be the best you have to play the best appleton melling and shaw and potts are all predominantly pool players … different mindset …, they can all play snooker sure … could have been pros most probably … but many ‘snooker’ pros who have had 147s cOuld try 9 ball for a decade and never manage to do absolutely anything in the game imo the talent pool in america and europe for the big balls is massive and you can be sure that if they all tried to be snooker pros many would make it .. even if its theoretically more demanding is some technical regards … the big balls are much more demanding technically in ways you cant even imagine … mainly because of more friction at contacts throw side kicks weight of shot potential energy of balls ,cushions much more responsive to side etc etc it really doesnt matter how easy the pockets might seem to snooker players or anyone … the best still rise to the top and the most incredible talent from snooker or 8 ball still has to learn how to be the best at 9 ball a much more brutal game imo because its easier at least when you look at it from snooker minded perspective.. so who becomes the best at 9 ball ? those with not just incredible accuracy but every other talent also courage temperament foresight fitness etc etc if its an easier game the competition is ten times harder ….

[@gavinhouliston]

It's very easy to sort the audio/video lag, why is there still a time difference. Bit of a shame having such a good quality video with poor audio

[@mvela1235]

I'm very happy that Jeremy Jones won his game

[@jaynosowsky9708]

Are you happy j. Jones put Chris Robinson/ reinhold on the team...choked last year , joking big this year....just because there neighbors...wtf. no you put justin Bergman on the team .he's better then Chris on his worst day of pool...thats a fact!

[@mvela1235]

@@jaynosowsky9708 I agree, I just thought he would play better than Jeremy. I was wrong

[@jaynosowsky9708]

@@mvela1235 they played the same I though, but he should be able to play way better then j. Jones ...Jones don't play anymore. Using body English it was horrible...but he might play better....when your the coach , you pick the best players for the team....no matter what. It's his job to know if there vaccinated....like Earle wasn't. Hatch and Bergman on the team this year....Europe gets smoked. Tyler playing awesome...might get m.v.p

[@mvela1235]

@@jaynosowsky9708 you're right but I still have hope. SVB needs to step it up and dominate

[@jaynosowsky9708]

@@mvela1235 you want to know a sad fact about Shane is actually horrible in the mosconi cup... as of right now...he's played 91 matches and won only 38 matches....91- 38 =54 games lost. Yeah he needs to play better and we need Woodward to be at his best ....styer....is kicking butt!!! Fun fact too= Shane has never beat filler.... we need Shane to step up this year!!!!

[@ethanj5328]

Filler got lucky not to scratch that first rack vs SVB, and then lucky again with the golden break. For a player like him to get lucky is just disgusting. We need to add South America and Canada to the USA side because this is just ridiculously unfair at this point.

[@stevenwang7850]

Luck is part of the game. I didn't get to mad about it. He's paid his dues. It is what it is.

[@kemakal]

I think it would also help with ratings too, I would love to see that.

[@LostinYTblackhole]

This crowd is honestly so annoying. I hope it settles down after the first day.

[@abod4speed]

Sucks we didn’t see Earl Playing.

[@kennydaking1306]

we all know it's the English chanting like that hahaha, madness. Bit of respect wouldn't go a miss. Europe seemed to come alive after 2 sets, going to be an unreal year! Plenty of talent in the US team.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

There is respect going a miss on both sides in Mosconi Cup, that's just how it is. I don't mind chanting and singing after racks, but in game laughing at misses and such is not ambience to me, just unsporting.

[@ShipleyJack]

This has got to be in the top 5 of 'The Worst Editing Ever'.

[@MrZacharyrahcaZ]

Sometimes it’s edited well. Other times, it feels disconnected.

[@nickturner2813]

@@ShipleyJack Because they want you to pay for it if you want it unedited, dopey!

[@RandomJoole]

sometimes I wonder if they purposely make these videos a little worse so that people wouldnt rely too much on the highlights but buy the live-stream itself

[@goehad]

Super for filler, alcaide & shaw.. vamos ouschan n kaci..

[@junior311631]

What happened to Strickland?

[@truss6282]

Really bummed about the Pearl dang it

[@mindcontrol4618]

earls getting screwed.

[@deanhowell3180]

Why did they pull him off the team?

[@dnmoscato92]

@@deanhowell3180 supposedly he was "exposed" to someone with covid on the flight over to Europe. Fucking joke..... Europe is a joke

[@samuelrastrullo3226]

is that a new cuetec cue by SVB? anyone can confirm the name of the cue? tnx..

[@tja1374]

I always thought the Mosconi Cup was fun to watch, but the crowd was just too rowdy for my taste.

[@nickturner2813]

I agree, too many gobby morons who should have been quietened down or ejected.

[@9BallBory]

@@nickturner2813 is gobby a Europe term? I’ve never heard it and it’s all over the comments about the crowd

[@basse6643]

Really can't enjoy watching Mosconi because of this, they are so obnoxious. I don't know if they serve alcohol to the crowd or what.

[@harry2.01]

This is quiet compared to previous years (that have allowed crowds in) Not being quiet when the players are down on the shot or booing anytime is still out of order, though. And yes, you can se in the background people carrying beers in.

[@harry2.01]

In the UK a gob = loud mouth.

[@allgood6760]

Nice one Team Europe! 👍

[@AJMWelding]

crazy match

[@markpaulcastillo6296]

Road to 100k 👏

[@tatadino-mypooljourney3237]

The pressure is different in front of live audience.

[@dimitarlyubenov726]

Very poor edit. Skip entire frame, then without cutting 3-4balls and then again skip a frame. The best way is to show only the shots (3sec per shot) maybe some comment from time to time and some repeats of the best shots, but max 3 times.

[@Ali-yd5fb]

Love it

[@darrenwinn22]

Been looking forward to Mosconi '21 for at least a year now and day 1 did not disappoint. The extensiooooonnnn shrieks were funny to begin with, but will probably die off over the next few days... At least the crowd were doing it for both sides. Filler put in a classy shift in match 3 - Europe really needed that - and match 4 was pretty awesome too, especially especially the final game... some heavy confident shots played. Go Europe, but I want it to be closer than 2020 ideally.

[@MrReviewer]

31:42 karl boyles blanking that dude is hillarious

[@dppislousy]

This USA team is real bad ass~~

[@dnmoscato92]

So wasn't earl able to play?

[@murahk123]

They couldn’t find anyone else besides Jeremy Jones? Jesus……

[@whiplashtothemax7758]

Agreed, but he does have a lot of experience and knowledge of the game, don't forget he's still a bad ass!

[@TCMabe]

JJ got stuck in there last minute because Earl was pulled due to possible covid exposure.

[@dnmoscato92]

@@TCMabe "possible exposure" what a fucking joke

[@chrisc5250]

Freaking love the crowd

[@henlihandlee4347]

where is strickland?

[@Helldhaz]

The screeching harpies whenever someone calls for an extension are a much-needed improvement to the format, can't believe it took so long to happen though.

[@skate6196]

I had to watch this on mute! im so sorry for the players having to play with this type of crowd. Pool was excellent doe

[@whoamifoo9075]

Those pockets are playing huge with the new felt.

[@psollero]

I thought I heard something about Earl Strickland being in the US team this year. Was I missinformed? Did something happen?

[@moegreen6566]

He was kicked out at the last moment due to Covid exposure

[@psollero]

Wow! I just saw that it was due to possible exposure to covid on the flight to London. I wouldn't wanna be the person who gave him the news...

[@moegreen6566]

@@psollero Yeah but my question is how come him being exposed doesn't affect the other players who he stayed & practiced with ?

[@MikeyD22]

@@moegreen6566 The rest of the American team have been vaccinated. Earl chose not to and is paying for his decision.

[@dnmoscato92]

Not sure why it matters. My friend was double vaccinated and had boosters and still almost died from covid. Vaccine doesn't help

[@pakingcrZYpnoy]

Mosconi style world cup. Please.

[@ibrarali9369]

Not being funny but I don't think I could miss any of these.

[@DMTanZ]

joshua filler - svb slayer in mosconi

[@bridgetkilgore7975]

Awesome!!!!! Team USA!!!!!

[@johnathant1068]

Tyler styer has already won the whole thang, he got fefilova lol...good luck playing against him with her in the crowd. Even converted her...USA USA USA

[@royprime8933]

please upload all the full matches please

[@CjMorris33]

What happened to earl?

[@user-ht8se6pf7w]

ليه تقطع بعض التسديد

[@Alsaher86]

were is strickland 🤔🤔

[@uriahotten3895]

Can someone please tell my why Chris Robinson changed his name?

[@Christ74e]

Family reasons, no one knows more

[@elibo0n]

Where is earl? I thought he was going to be the one to lead team USA?

[@dnmoscato92]

Supposedly he was "exposed" to covid on the flight over. Fucking pathetic

[@horticulturist_karlos6908]

I think some members of the crowd thought they were watching a football match.

[@paulbrandt2745]

Have some questions. Are players able to check the rack? Can they whine to referee before it is even racked?

[@briantrip5022]

Can check it but cant do anything about the rack

[@cannyscott]

Yes. Happens all the time. Player can ask referee to rerack

[@briantrip5022]

@@cannyscott not in mosconi

[@audrichvuneo181]

No Earl = joke

[@markmcevoy323]

Highlights?

[@nathelm]

I think the euros were a bit flummoxed by the home crowd in the first two matches.

[@santamartabillarclub359]

the audience is not the same as before

[@imambadii6151]

Where is earll

[@lionelhollywood7275]

When did it get this rude LOL I’m sure Earl would LOVE this !!

[@miamiwax5504]

Earl had 3 strokes just watching.. I can't imagine if he was actually playing

[@whiplashtothemax7758]

Lmfao! No he'd be shouting out to people "shut the fuck up people, i'm playing pool here".

[@raydendavill4767]

What happened to Earl playing??

[@michaelbruce9197]

Where is earl strickland?

[@eddiedelreal4792]

The crowd at this point isn't even reacting out of genuine excitement, or great play, they are just trying to out yell the other side. It's become so annoying at this point, and rather embarrassing.

[@santamartabillarclub359]

looks like someone was high in the crowd

[@alanvo4037]

US needs to work on their single games....

[@davidg.9561]

Is Chris Reinhold really a top 5 player in the US? Two years in a row? Even if Shane and Sky bring their best game, I can't see them dragging this team to victory. I didn't really expect Earl to make an impact, but at least he'd bring some entertainment.

[@robdetuinman2]

No not at all. According to fargorate he's number 37 in the usa.USA. Strickland is number 8.

[@davidg.9561]

@@robdetuinman2 yeah I was being half sarcastic. Just trying to figure out why JJ keeps picking him for team USA.

[@lardass69]

Ya I think the US pick by how many events you play and Europe pick the best ranked....

[@9BallBory]

Mosconi cup isn’t picked by Fargo rate. They are picked based off how they do in tournaments through the year I think. It it’s races to 5 I think everyone has just as much of a chance as eachother

[@jasonparker6138]

Nice to see 4" pockets. Pros don't need buckets. I do :D

[@cannyscott]

I cant help but think...how much is the crowd being hyped up by producers? How many of the crowd are real pool supporters? I've never heard anything like it and I've watched a lot of pool.

[@whiplashtothemax7758]

That's how it is in the mosconi cup. For a person that watches a lot of pool you must not watch any of the mosconi cups.

[@fabienbedot9645]

Unfortunaly that’s how the crowd act in Mosconi Cup. I was in London in 2018 and was shocked by the behavior of some so-called supporters : a bunch of drunk people who don’t even watch the match… they don’t like pool and seemed to be here only to drink beer and yell like monkeys. Pathetic indeed.

[@samantasnwntas8434]

Where Strickland is?

[@andrefranatas3989]

Where earl?

[@andresbarrera7812]

Where is earl ?

[@trichotillomaniac1959]

That felt looks fucking awful. Looks like something out of the 80's

[@billiardholiconline6803]

Agree 1000%.

[@JamesHardyFruitMachines]

I feel a bit sorry for Jeremy Jones, he has had to step in at the last minute and it makes the task much harder for th US, I expect Europe to start warmer tonight and get themselves ahead.

[@anon2414]

What happened to Earl?

[@JamesHardyFruitMachines]

@@anon2414 Covid

[@stevethompson1913]

What happened to Billy Thorpe?

[@TheJohnCooper]

Done for smoking weed apparently

[@fredcoz6715]

I thought earl the pearl was playing in this tournament

[@TCMabe]

JJ got stuck in there last minute because Earl was pulled due to possible covid exposure.

[@lightbreezy]

The crowd is disgusting. All for cheering, but this is something different.

[@Dean256]

That’s the mosconi cup it’s part of it. If you want quiet watch the Scottish open

[@kennethandrade6858]

If the USA was going to have a crutch it’s JJ. You can tell he’s rusty but hopefully he can flash some of that experience in this cup.

[@akshaysewcharan7932]

Billy Thorpe probably was a better choice.

[@thierypatdu5170]

@@akshaysewcharan7932 he's suspended for smoking pot.

[@akshaysewcharan7932]

@@thierypatdu5170 lol I don't understand why the rules are so strict, it is a bar game after all. But thank you, I had no idea.

[@jeromemarzan6271]

Team Philippines will dominate any of this teams.

[@jamesdavis8731]

LOL. Highly unlikely. But you keep yapping at the keyboard little guy.

[@bledzone231]

Team Philippines is not invited over the Mosconi event. It’s just been Europe VS USA mosconi cup only…

[@jamesdavis8731]

@@bledzone231 yes, and it is ALL OF EUROPE against one country. Lots of really good pool players in the Philippines, but they would not dominate Team Europe or Team America.