Efren Bata Reyes v Eklent Kaci ᴴᴰ 2017 Derby City Classic 9-ball Pool Round 7

This match is recorded and edited exclusively by Evgeny Buslaev "genipool14"
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[@janetairlines1351]

53:20 guy in the background speaking the truth about reyes after watching him pot undoubtedly the best shot in the match. ive been watching reyes since i was a little kid (27 now). its hard seeing efren getting older, although hes still amazing. i guess even legends have to get older. thank you efren "bata" for all you do.

[@swishman7175]

I've looking for the rules, but I can't find the one that explain this move. So when, you hit the next ball that you have to score, if you hit that one, but then it hits the last ball (striped one), you win the point? He does the same thing in a previous play. I didn't know that kind of play. Thanks and sorry for the akward explanation in the question!

[@janetairlines1351]

Swishman yup, its a win. its called a combination shot. in 9 ball (the game being played here) as long as you hit the lowest numbered ball first, anything that gets pocketed after that is good. if that is the 9ball, then you win.

[@swishman7175]

Wow that gives the game even more felixibility. Thanks for the quick and good answer. And of course, Efren's shot was awesome. Unreal precision.

[@ciprianoroi]

not so "bata" anymore. :/

[@rsoung10]

PompousChimp every dog has its day.

[@edxhakoni100]

bravo shqipe loj e shkelqyer suksese ke rraf mjeshtrin e madh efren qe un kam shum simpati

[@Coffee--N--Cigar]

Great game EKLANT. Suksese 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@toribiojaramillo776]

78

[@Salty80556]

Eklant is the slowest, most indecisive player I have seen in over 30 years. The shot clock was created for guys like him.

[@marc7491]

I've seen a lot slower playing Reyes!

[@alejandroagua5813]

This kid is still a teenager. He can beat anyone Efren, Earl, Busti, Orcullo, Melling, Souquet, you name it. He is on SVB level and is getting better. Not as exciting as Jayson Shaw but has the mental toughness to be multiple world champions.

[@richardmanrique1242]

Kaci tiene mucho talento, Efrén es Leyenda

[@ava_bisha4990]

Po shum

[@jonnycarroll6676]

This is appropriate IMO the evolution of pool these careers will be remembered classic.

[@dougdabandit2003]

thanks for posting this! i wanna see every new efren match please!

[@johnlester3622]

wanna see efren reyes match always. ? pls visit the manila in philippines.

[@rendiputra3968]

O

[@seiyulyu4854]

The best thing about this video is no commentary. Most pool commentary is brutal. This video feels more like you have a seat at the venue, and you can enjoy great pool without hearing someone go on and on and on...

[@nareshnundlall1557]

also no drawings

[@rsoung10]

51:30. Magician makes the best shot of the game.

[@rsoung10]

and then breaks 9 ball next rack. lol. #beast

[@AngrierGorilla]

he made 5 balls in that break!

[@actdlr]

Wow. Was not expecting that at all! Gotta give it to the young guy, never seen him or his name before, but he played very well. Question: Why did he not pocket the last 9 at the very end? What if he would have missed that shot. That would have been Reyes' game. Thanks!

[@sanjaypillai1236]

he was going to hit it, but then efren conceded and came forward to shake his hand. a gesture of sportsmanship..: )

[@actdlr]

Ahh! Very true Sanjay Pillai! Thank you for pointing that out for me.

[@08Bordjack]

this kid takes a golden years before he shoots!

[@colingr318]

He would drive Earl crazy.

[@chasingfear666]

I'd take my time too if I had ER down. Shoot your game, your pace. All they can do watch when they're sitting.

[@michaelschmidt245]

Respect for the magician

[@erickaAdigue-xj2fd]

@@colingr318 p

[@erickaAdigue-xj2fd]

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[@thevillager3812]

the magician is getting old . he is a legend ! a superstar . bravo idol efren bata!

[@melaniesecula7643]

Ang arte Naman Yan kalaban ni Efren tagal tumira kakainis

[@melaniesecula7643]

Lala mo napakagaling Niya busitttttttttttttt

[@jorgegarra8348]

Sobra sa arte ang kalaban, pang asar .

[@jorgegarra8348]

Anak ng baka, ayan sumablay tuloy.

[@jorgegarra8348]

Iikot pa yan, sablay nman

[@wauttz]

51:57 - bank combination on 9ball, unreal

[@beach_sunsetvlore5532]

Bravo eklent keshtu vazdho vlla.1🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@thalarctos1304]

Nice duck on the 7 by Kaci to get to 8-8; kid plays a good smart game...calulating.

[@resiajazi3064]

Bravo Shqipe je i shkelqyer

[@illyrianshield4234]

Congrats Eklent. You won against a legend. 🇦🇱 🏆 🇦🇱

[@rosesalunga9172]

Efren think less time before shooting the ball, the young man keeps on walking around before kicking the ball boring

[@davecardenas2076]

Excellent Shooting, Son!!

[@williesakeagak7363]

Efren had it. Both players came out with some huge shots, but Efren should have had it a few times. Great match! I enjoyed watching them battle.

[@giannisola_sta_robot6932]

in 52:00 min, what he plays????????my god.reyes.you are my idol.you are my super star.i love you.if you didnt exist, pool it would be played with sticks and no with cues.the balls like coconuts and pool table like bench.thank you reyes for all your offer in pool world.you are unique.

[@LVSinger]

Dumb, incoherent post. There must be at least eight (8) others like yourself who identify with decipher childishly incondite metaphors.

[@dukeellington1987]

@@LVSinger you used the word 'decipher' incoherently

[@SalvadorGarcia-xl8kn]

Thank you so much for posting this video, it's been a long time we haven't seen the past matches of Efren.

[@RobertBrown-sd5dy]

povpool has some awesome Efren action at Hard Times

[@user-us4ws9px2s]

Soft pants? Respectles.

[@TechLover135]

Damn albanian boy on fire 🙈

[@aniscelaj4034]

Na shqipet ja u fusim tanve

[@robolinoschmidt8676]

Vector Tv dhe me se shumti vetevetes lol

[@dannyberkabile265]

Efren just missed an 8-ball combo, but not because of his lack of skill, but because he's playing on Diamond tables with their tight pockets. Efren would have made that combo on any other table because Diamond tables are the most undesirable tables to play on to pro-players in general. Steve Mizerak says Brunswick is the best table for pro-players. That said, what a great kick shot Eklent made on the 3-ball giving back some of Efren's own magic.

[@crevisslim598]

This wasn't his first time on a diamond. Even the best isnt a robot

[@JesusSanchez-ww7ws]

CO

[@JesusSanchez-ww7ws]

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[@pacciu]

Bravo shqipe

[@Floridamanfresh111]

ER even closed the match out classy

[@bosautomotiveservice]

The boy’s cue is a magic wand : )

[@geraldgjata1404]

Eklent super mjeshter bravo . Gjithmon suksese pac

[@maxwatson4545]

Eklent is a perfect example of why pool isn't taken seriously anymore. The Derby City Classic is a huge event and he's wearing sweatpants. Fucking sweatpants.

[@legalbeleza6225]

because of people like you i’m not taking serious this world wtf men grow up

[@maxwatson4545]

@@legalbeleza6225 You're literally whining about a comment I posted 3 years ago... grow up.

[@legalbeleza6225]

ok kid so your opinion about how to view people now has changed congratulations 🎉🎈🍾

[@maxwatson4545]

@@legalbeleza6225 dude, shut up. Seriously just find something productive do.

[@Habibibti]

My friend. Much as I despise it too but fashion changes over time. So yeah… This isn’t snooker where people dress formally on events.

[@besibega3817]

Suksese Eklent

[@paullordi5154]

I love efran goat !

[@UniProcket]

Eklent Kaci .. the Peter Ebdon of pool?

[@mhbroken1021]

bravo kaci well done young boy ...next reyes

[@DzenisFeti]

U guys that talk crap about kaci know that he beat shaw recently too right? he plays the way he plays....you thumbsuckers probably couldn't play half as good as he does even if you took twice as much time (The all around A players in the comments, i hope you see this).... Kaci is a rising star, just sit back and watch.

[@rogeroverandout7181]

that 52 min shot was crazy

[@josephnewcomb5670]

I would like to play a set again these 2 good pool players

[@kelvikelv5322]

The "Accidental commentary" on this video is hilarious!

[@ItzNissi]

Bravo shqipe ❤❤🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@dannyberkabile265]

Eklent’s indecision getting up and down from a shot like he’s not certain what he wants to do is making him miss, like when it was 7 to 7 he shot the 8-ball all jacked up ending up not getting good position on the 9-ball resulting in him not making this last shot. He didn’t have to do that. He could have easily shot the 8 with side spin to get it down to the 9 for an easy shot. As it was, Efren made the 9-ball and got on the hill instead of him. It may have likely lost him the match as well.

[@gaudenciopalomares9653]

Qw

[@josephnewcomb5670]

Great match up and Great Play

[@MrDinoboy1]

I love your video's, but, take all the one's with this angle and burn em. lol

[@user-sn2ud2ue2m]

The Magician！！

[@johnseiber4586]

World champion Hahaha Lol

[@johnseiber4586]

Where did u steal that shirt, effie

[@johnseiber4586]

Hahaha

[@Fanmbois]

Fans Efren bata reyes from Indonesia 👍

[@slamboy2003]

The hall of famer vs the future

[@tiger37373]

kid is a good shooter, but he needs a shot clock.

[@Supperesed]

tiger37373 and better positioning of the cueball

[@o8shooter9o58]

Found the C players. ^^^

[@davehansen9124]

And classier clothes. Sweatpants ? This is disgusting !

[@o8shooter9o58]

You know what's disgusting? You judging him and looking down on him for wearing certain clothes. Dude is going to be a millionaire one day while you sit there working your 9-5 in some ugly ass tuxedo looking outfit.

[@davehansen9124]

08 shooter 9o I'm a 60 year-old retired Chicago union carpenter on pension. I go downstairs every day into the basement of my paid for townhouse and practice on my vintage 1970s 9 foot gold crown in the custom mahogany lined billiard room that I built myself, which is located in the lovely Chicago suburb of Park Ridge Illinois. Meanwhile, one of the greatest nine ball sharks in history (Earl Strickland) was recently so bankrupt, that Hall of Fame Billiards in Brooklyn New York puts him up in a cheap motel room (so that he can have a place to sleep !). In turn, Earl is their house pro. Did you ever notice that the great Efren Reyes does not have a single tooth in his head - not one ? Ever wonder why ? Eklent Kaci is an excellent player - very impressive. But he will never be a millionaire. He plays pool for a living, and there's very little money in the game of pool today. What was his take for finishing up there in the top five or six in this tournament ? $600. 600 bucks ! Now that I think of it, it's just quite possible that this kid doesn't have better clothes to wear to a pool tournament. The game of pool is even less prestigious than the game of bowling, and big-time pool tournaments rarely see well sponsored television time anymore. And there are very few guys outside of the top 20 who make a decent living playing on the Pro Bowlers Tour. So just think of what it must be like spending your whole life driving around the country living in cheap Motel 6s and dining on fast food, and wondering if you can hustle up enough money to get a room for tonight ? Because that's the life most of these guys live, sir. In short, I have no doubt I made the correct decision to become a union carpenter with full benifits, rather than drive around the country living in my car, while trying to become a pool star.

[@bilardzista7386]

Efren is still incredible!

[@marshalcraft]

God Efren Reyes is good.

[@joesefgamas369]

who's the winner in this match?

[@mikelessard7492]

Efren will always be #1 in pool period!....Kaci,shaw,boening,and a few others are the future efren reincarnated lol

[@segundoarmendariz5340]

THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME INDEED...WHY? I TELL YOU WHY: EFREN REYES' BROUGHT WITH HIS CREATIVITY AND POOL GENIUS A NEW SCHOOL FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. YOU CAN SEE HIS INFLUENCE IN T ODAY'S TOP PLAYERS. EARL STRICKLAND LED BY EFREN REYES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR POOL'S PRESENT GOLDEN AGE. THE TWO BEST EVER...BUT EFREN IS THE SOURCE. THE VOLCANO ERUPTED IN THE POOL WORLD WHEN EFREN APPEARED ON THE SCENE AND CHANGED ITS LANDSCAPE FOREVER.

[@mikelessard7492]

@@segundoarmendariz5340 most deff bro 💯 👌

[@nickbonvino]

Put a shot clock on that game and the kid loses hands down. Efren is there times his age and would have beat him..

[@gordonfro1]

This is how you dress to play the best player in the world sweat pants fukin string hanging out ant a hat eatin and sht out of a bear

[@banalhumabon5213]

This kid has an attitude...

[@jamest3552]

Klenti will turn into a basket case, rubs the tables so much, must be a lot of demons inside.

[@lapnguyen2898]

Actually, it is not what you think. Sometimes, if a person feels the pressure, doing simple things like that can minimize that pressure. It gives him time to recollect his thoughts. He was actually very smart to do that. If you watched some of the younger up and coming kids, they tend to rush their shots. Most of the time, they ended up missing it. It is better to take the time to think "over" the shot when it is your turn then to think "about" the shot after you missed it.

[@aleksanderruko6145]

Bravo 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@apexbilliardselgeniopooltv9144]

all you ppl i dont know where you all come from but as someone said if your not playing at the table sit your ass down and have a sip what does fast or slow play has anything to play with good pool where are you rushing to. good pool is played at a moderate pace less mistakes being more precise. ask yourselve why ur not where he is and then u will understand. congrats efren and kaci well played

[@rayriley3366]

Must be the dirtiest table ever. Never have seen a player spend so much time cleaning the table.

[@mpmp9916]

Eklent Kaci looks like he is already 26-29 yrs old.

[@armandokala3527]

He is only 20 yers old

[@victorjbarker]

Eklent actually technically fouled at 13:26 as he grabbed the balls before the cue ball stopped moving after the combination shot. I don't make the rules. You should never move stuff around before all balls come to rest AND stop spinning. especially in a high level tournament. You are asking for trouble if you do. Of course i realize the few more inches that the cueball rolled would not change the outcome, but it is still technically a foul.

[@dannyberkabile265]

What is this sublingual advertising of Geni Pool14? This type of advertising is illegal, is it not?

[@genipool]

What you mean advertising? I just put my logo on the video to prevent reuploading. Not sure what am I advertising here

[@kastro1961]

Bravo shqipo

[@josemarin6441]

At the 24:34 it was a foul and nobody said anything that was a doble tap because the cue ball went foward and the sound of the ta ta !

[@austinaugustus343]

Is it just me or is that Walter white in the background watching? 😂😂😂

[@adiolldashi259]

Je i madh , bravoooooooo

[@RichardsWorld]

Efren with the white hair these days. We need to start calling him the Wizard.

[@alphacapo]

He plays medium paced. You don't know what slow is.

[@bircancakir]

Thx a lot for posting man

[@mikehopkins7384]

Only way I can watch kaci play is with a fast forward option

[@johnseiber4586]

Effie never had a chance from the start. Same way Earl beats him. Ha ha hahah

[@gametrolltv898]

51:50 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ontheroadroe]

So Eklent Kaci beats Efrin here but then what? I've not seen another match with him posted?

[@gtzaskar6353]

I thought there was a dress code at DCC. Sweatpants, really?

[@Dunkcity5994]

GTZASKAR63 yo I'm so glad I wasn't the only person thinking about that haha, how're you going to go play one of the greatest ever in sweatpants/joggers? Too funny

[@Dunkcity5994]

Jeff Sol in some tournaments I've seen Shane shooting in dress shirt vest and a bow tie. The sports coat would be too hot I'd think

[@o8shooter9o58]

Who cares what they wear lol, this thread is just goofy.

[@klausveliu]

This young boy was expelled unfairly from the Albanian Pool federation. Now he is competing with his own expenses in this tournaments maybe that's why he is not dressing like the other ones. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIW1oYGijdmXorc

[@lapnguyen2898]

@@Dunkcity5994 Have you ever been to the DCC? If you keep on winning, it can be a very long exhausting day from playing a lot of matches. In addition, these guys also gamble. If the tournament doesn't have a dress code, it is better to wear something that is comfortable. However, pool will only reach a high status if the players start to present themselves better. After all, 3-cushions tournaments require players to wear dress pants and a monkey vest.

[@ronniehood5473]

Lost like a champion he is.

[@atdhegashi217]

Kaci 🇦🇱🇦🇱💪

[@apexbilliardselgeniopooltv9144]

if he played fast and missed alot of shots you all would say he is garbage and he needs to slow down but now that he is playing slow you all have some shit to say.

[@joebrown1382]

He needs to walk around the table 4-5 more times for every shot.

[@user-us4ws9px2s]

51:40 Hustler shot! :)

[@joebrown1382]

Get him a broom to sweep the table before every shot.

[@shqipshqip4547]

wwwww Black Albanien, Respeck, from Deutschland

[@Pintomenos]

Does anyone knows what cue is Efren using in the video?

[@cskyo]

Anyone notice Corey Deuel on the next table with his soft break bs. Surprised the tournament doesnt enforce the 3 ball headstring rule.

[@bobduffy1117]

Stop crying and learn something other than smash 'em like an idiot....and hope. Luddites like you would have us shoveling coal into our stanley steamer to get to our job at the hula hoop factory

[@cskyo]

aww whats the matter? Dont like criticism because you know its the truth. If that was the case why do major tournaments enforce a break box or 3 ball rule. In case you didnt notice it didnt help Corey in the slightlest. Have a clue Bob!!

[@Dman40000]

cskyo Stubborn fools like you will only hold the game back. He's not breaking any rules and potentially gains a tactical advantage. Stay jealous while you remain a C level player for the rest of your life.

[@cskyo]

So if anybody who doesnt agree with you, just dismiss them as a inferior player without knowing anything about them. That's quite arrogant? Is that how you behave on the pool table? Your a good mark for any pool shark. Like Bob have a clue Dman!.

[@schwartzenheimer1]

What a crappy venue - railbirds lounging in the players' space, and interfering with play. And one crummy camera view. Jeez...

[@rayriley3366]

Is the the worst audience ever. Efren makes greats shots, 9 on the break and not one applauded or cheered. They look like they are dead.

[@markthomas3730]

why dont they use a 9 ball rack ?

[@joebrown1382]

I'm glad that punishment is over.

[@28jsal]

is it just me but it appears kaci is purposely trying to manipulate the rack at 6:49. He appears to move the center ball to create an "L" gap with his thumb when he is removing his rack and watch when he breaks the wing ball shoots right into the corner pocket. He also looks up to see if anyone saw him almost guiltily. Anyone agree?

[@mikelessard7492]

Efren and kaci spank earl the pearl all day lol

[@georgepotter353]

It's ez enough for the children commenting in this thread to post a youtube video of a couple of matches that you played in and show the high levels that you are. I am a C level player because I've only been playing about a year and a half, but I don't 'not' play someone because they are slow, or because they're defensive players, or for any other reason. I take the attitude that when it's my shot go to the table and play my game. When my opponent is at the table then chill and sip a coke zero until it's my time again. But to the two that are arguing like little kids, you both sound pompous as hell in this thread.

[@aniscelaj4034]

o shqipe

[@danielbregu7176]

i madh je ekena ne lacjanet ne gjak ket lloj sporti 😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@sketchdeez23]

36:42 What in the world was that noise lol!

[@antoinecringemann]

Somebody returned a tennis serve lol

[@adriangarcia5497]

"the magician"

[@josejperalta4655]

Eklent lo ayudó la eda de enfre en otros tiempo no uviese sido lo mismo evisto todo lo vídeo de enfre reyes

[@mariolondyn50]

WTF camera angel view ?!

[@williesakeagak7363]

51:27 Wow! Like it was wired.

[@yanomami51437]

51:20　！！

[@krak478]

ohh god

[@robertnelson5375]

If the game is going to be something to watch on TV or even in a pool room---sweatpants is not going to cut it! Gross as far as I am concerned. What's next --pants down and underwear showing? Show some class!

[@RoyHorbison]

class is subjective. plus - it might not be by choice. he could be dealing with some health issues of which we are not aware.

[@marshalcraft]

Kaci beats retired Efren, Kaci beats Aranas, Shane beats Kaci, Aranas beats Shane??

[@joebrown1382]

Damn grandma was slow but she was 95.

[@MrRex1949]

Dzenis Feti : This is your comment. What are you talking about HUH? The man I was talking too is from Europe. So you have a problem with Europeans people? Is that what you're saying huh????? I am not from Europe. This man was downgrading every other country but his own. You should be happy I was sticking up for other countries. This is your comment below. Have you been drinking a little to much wine huh? Your a little tipsy. wIne can do that if you have to much of it. I know you Italians love your wine. LOL'S there. near europe?? LMAO. What planet did you land from? :)

[@Jeff82556]

A lousy angle to watch a pool game. I'm skipping this one.

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