FINAL MATCH - Efren Reyes Vs. Ronnie Alcano - "The Pool Gods Play"

[@themarksavage]

Yep, if you guys want to cast a match between two of the best in the world and produce a video here, go for it. Otherwise, shut up, support pool, and support the commentators for doing the same. Thanks for the match!

[@mikekhalil6399]

this was one of my favorite games to watch ever

[@onnyt60]

Five years later and it still is.

[@POVPOOL]

Admittedly, I did NOT have the greatest time covering this match. Although it was an honor, I was ill prepared and Truman and I are not used to working with each other. In Truman's defense, he does not have all the experience as a commentator that he should most likely have earned before doing such a high profile match. But hey, this video is FREE, remember. Beat me or join me!

[@blainedavis1206]

I think You and Truman were absolutely wonderful together. His reactions to multiple shots were so sincere and makes me watch this video at least twice a week!!! Please do more commentating Truman HW!!!!!!!!!!

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

You guys weren't so bad! It's the pool played between 2 legendary players were here for anyway! Thanx for the stream, Daniel. It's really sad that Hard Times is closed, forevermore!❤️🙏👉🇺🇸

[@jefferyskelly3769]

You& Truman needs to read up on your pool player's and who the best is and was, Efren Reyes is not the best player that ever lived, the best player in the world is Alfredo de Oro he has 22" world titles in straight pool & 22" world titles in 3 cushion billiards, Efren Reyes don't come close to that margin, Alfredo de Oro is Nick named ** the grand daddy of pool** because he's the best ,go study pocket billiards so all you commentators can stop lying to pool player's and pool fans.

[@marionanderson5218]

Ronnie…A young Efren....What a pleasure watching these to play. My all-time favorite players

[@MrBoon22]

beavis and butthead commentating

[@andrewsanchez5509]

It’s 2019, and I truly think this is the best match on KZbin. You see the true creativity and knowledge these guys have acquired. Alcano was playing at the top of his game in this video. He’s kinda fell off since then. A true pleasure to see these Philippino gods play.

[@champions00]

These men are AWESOME...that is why the commentor's are so excited, you do not see pool like this everyday....the Great Efren Reyes...and Ronnie is pretty pretty damn good himself...I love it...

[@pltrcks1436]

The magician strikes again at 21:25!

[@FrankDannetti]

Yuppppp!

[@hansolofthiderman2719]

A spliff, a snickers-bar, and world-class pool !! Thats a menu hard to resist!!………..Cheers…..

[@adamchester9664]

@21:25 what a shot!

[@mikekhalil6399]

whenever I need some inspiration I watch this match

[@4000hz0o]

34:07 WAAaauuggh

[@williampatrickwoods]

Okay that was an amazing shot. He hopped It so it would roll off of the rail

[@titusgray4598]

That runout on the 7th rack by Alcano was artistic. Amazing to watch these two.

[@ljchs7]

that shot on the 7 at the 13:00 game, soooo nice

[@trueblu8]

Part skill, part luck.

[@2869may]

@@trueblu8 He called it... what's "lucky" about that...?

[@walterwhite1483]

2 of top 5 players of all times for me. alcano won the world champioship in 2006 if im not mistaken, and i havent seen him missing more than 2 shots per game. its too bad he came when reyes exited his prime. as for alcano, he said his idol is efren, he has the same mustache as him and some people say that he did an operation on his upper lip to get it looking like one of reyes. incredible story behind those two masters.

[@rayjunsay2840]

True!

[@txtmodcarlo]

It's actually his teeth alcano ask the dentist to pull it out since efren is toothless lol

[@cotegt]

21:34 sick sick man Efren Reyes

[@Raphie009]

I've never played Race to 10, what was amazing?

[@hemanroczko1799]

Raphie009 Efren Reyes.

[@leonvoulgaris322]

Commentators on drugs or what?

[@POVPOOL]

+leon voulgaris - Yes! We have a very strict policy that if you are not carrying or under the influence of copious amounts of mind altering substances, then you are not welcome.

[@leonvoulgaris322]

Thats cool.

[@POVPOOL]

+leon voulgaris - lol

[@BRRRwm]

+leon voulgaris I agree, carom is a billiard? What he didn't hit a ball then 3 rails

[@johntate9647]

+leon voulgaris Pure nut huggers.

[@go4ryan]

"Oh my god... Oh my god. He plays so good. Ronnie! *clap*clap* Oh my god." @43:31

[@blainedavis1206]

Truman is my favorite commentator by far!!!

[@xanh350]

"Oh my god, oh my god, he plays so good" sounded like poolgasim or something....

[@ReaniMacLA]

So when you play the object ball OFF another object ball it's a carom, and when you play the cue ball off a ball to re-use the cue ball to pocket another, it's a billiard. Is that correct? I'd (earnestly) like to get this accurate. :) Thanks for watching -- and thank you also for your edification.

[@godjhaka7376]

You mean "The Pool God Plays" Ronato ONLY won ONE 8-ball and ONE 9-ball world title, whereas Efren has won over FOUR 8-ball world titles alone.

[@godjhaka7376]

@5:00 easy to tell the difference between THE Pool God and this Alcano guy, who needs lessons in position play.

[@Bmac22390]

pretty sure one of those commentators was baked

[@icoltsi18]

LOL........one was for sure.

[@GTAbohan]

Players anouncing the pockets and commentators guessing the next shot.. just baked?

[@GTAbohan]

Players anouncing the pockets and commentators guessing the next shot.. just baked?

[@ChinaCommunistPandas]

More of Ronnie Alcano please!

[@Kentucky_Blue]

The camera quality is awesome guys. I would tone the light and/or contrast down just a shade though. Balls are so bright you can't read the numbers easily. Light reflection off the next table is a little strong too. Keep it up and thanks.

[@POVPOOL]

Old video. We've changed a lot since then. Thanks for your feedback.

[@davids11131113]

Hey you're seeing pro pool matches for free, don't complain too much.

[@castillongaston802]

the voice teen

[@castillongaston802]

the voice teen

[@wavsunlimited]

announcers sound stoned

[@andrewriccardi6908]

Yah

[@ColinSu]

21:20 magician

[@trumanhw8662]

I've actually played efren a good 10x, have gambled with him, and put the money up.... though yes, I did do a very poor job of commentating. I was too excited about the match to do even a remotely decent job. I know it's youtube so its easy to be exceedingly critical without thinking it through, but I actually take the criticism to heart and intend to do better in the future. Regards

[@blainedavis1206]

You sir are an inspiration. Not very many people now a days have a true passion for the game like you do. There was absolutely nothing wrong with your commentary at all. Honestly, besides watching this video several times a week for shooting inspiration, I truly enjoy your completely sincere reactions to the amazing shots made by both of my #1 players (they're tied in my book,lol). Please, PLEASE do more commentary!!! I've seen a video of your game and it makes me happy that this game, obsession is still alive and carrying on. Thank you again for the enjoyment of your take on the match. 👌👍

[@yingyang1008]

I can confirm that these guys are good at pool

[@oceanmanclam]

A carom is any contact between two balls other than the initial contact of the cue ball to the object ball after the stroke. A billiard is the when an object ball redirects the cue ball into the ball intended to be pocketed. This comes from billiards where the cue ball must strike two object balls to receive points. SO, every billiard shot--like the one at 9:57--is a carom shot, but not every carom is a billiard shot. However, using the terms in this manner applies only to pocket billiards.

[@bigworm1556]

I've never seen Efren miss so many easy shots. It looks like he was rushing a little bit. He's still one of my favorites.

[@ryanwordonethird]

You may all think Truman sounds like an idiot, but he has a lot of knowledge of this game. Ronnie and Efren played some amazing shots and stroked the balls with strokes that are so hard and that is why Truman sounded the way he did. If you goto Hardtimes and gamble with Truman make sure to bring your whole bankroll cause you are going to need it.

[@ryanwordonethird]

The day you goto Hard Times and play on table 1 and 6 you will find out. If you ever watch Incardona commentate on those 2 tables he does the exact same thing. Those 2 tables are some of the toughest in the world to play on. Bustamante said it himself once... "Those 2 tables are the toughest tables I have ever played on".

[@ryanwordonethird]

Thats true, but it is better then having that girl Barbra and Jon Burtone commentate. They just talk about bbq's and how he needs to loose weight. After watching that one I never wanted to get a Kamui tip again.. Haha

[@ryanwordonethird]

Haha

[@stonedrose81]

Come on. If your commentating on a match like this, you have to know the difference between a cannon and a billiard!

[@ryanwordonethird]

And if your gana reply to a comment like this your gana have to know the difference between a cannon and a carom.. Haha :) I see what you mean tho. He just gets excited to see play like that on that table. You know?

[@lebrondurant635]

he's getting old. a lot of prp players now in the Philippines can easily beat him, but still efren will be efren! no one could ever replace him in the world of billiards. ♥

[@GoPlayPool]

Thank you POV pool for another wonderful video and capturing another hour of great pool. We also thank you for allowing goplaypool com to be part of this experience.

[@johnnydong4679]

at 5:37 it sounded like my stomach was grumbling

[@Quatsch83]

Thanks for uploading this. I would have loved to watch the PPV but too late here on the east coast!

[@user-yx4tb8dz5q]

ေကာင်းပါတယ်

[@mellow7me]

Woooooow..... Oh my God, Straight aggravating !!!

[@walk50]

yes u will have a problem but with enough practice u get used to it u must play on tables with blue cloth a lot some tines its hard to see the 2 ball on a blue cloth so people that play on blue will have trouble with the green 6 on green cloth / and people that play often on blue will have trouble on 2 ball begin blue but with enough table time u get used to it so practice practice practice just pick one color table and stick to it i suggest blue since most tournaments use blue

[@BrysonHAndCOC]

Pool is the funniest sport ever and it is fun for everyone!!

[@BrysonHAndCOC]

I mean funnest

[@oldhippie0]

I think you guys did a great job!! Better than most of us could ever do ,keep up the good work and thanks for the video !!

[@hendinho87]

thanks for the response Truman. Takes a big person to admit they can grow. Sure you will be much better next time. Look forward to it.

[@opethwalshy]

Who are those crazy guys just casually playing a few games while this is on?! For crying out loud, go get a beer and pull up a stool! Legendary skill on display. Probably didn't recognise them; Reyes especially is so unassuming.

[@edgardobuenaobra1535]

the shot on 21.20,.whoa,i didn't see that coming!

[@imit]

I know right!

[@morganzw]

43:29 "oh my god oh my gooooooood... he plays sooooo good." hahaha!

[@gloribertsanchez4684]

One of the commentator is gay

[@bobjones263]

I was a darn good pool player in my day but even so, I wasn't near this guys caliber.

[@nimajnebrm]

Wow, incredible display of talent here..

[@Bobba8590]

Commentator is having constant poolgasms.

[@chrisv.s.3403]

I thought the commentating was just fine. So what if they get a bit excited? These guys are pulling out freaking killer shots!! If you were so much more knowledgeable & play so great, why weren't you playing? No matter who calls the match, there will always be a bunch of complainers. And why? You all have the power to hit mute & STFU!!!

[@PlayZenPool]

I love how the Philipinos play

[@rogerscottcathey]

Plenty of Philippine channels now. Try JefGaling.

[@Truyen]

Any other match available of this tournament? Shane vs. Ronnie for instance?

[@bushputz]

Yeah. It was great to watch two masters of the game, but I couldn't deal with the commentators and muted the sound after 10-15 minutes.

[@joedias6325]

Hard times for Efren

[@Minhbee18]

Great great match! they play with smaller pocket and still do the same level as they are!

[@chriswarren9857]

that was amazing how the commentators didn't know Efren was selling the game

[@mikethebeginner]

By the way I like commentary. Isn't the best I've heard and isn't the worst. At least they are watching the match, unlike some commentators who talk about everything under the sun and don't even comment on the match. I don't mind some enthusiasm. Not everybody who watches these things is a jaded knowitall who knows everything there is to know about the tiny world of professional pool--and if that describes you, just turn your sound off, shouldn't be too hard.

[@mikewright7964]

this doesnt seem so.. "official". just like a group of youtube guys hosting a tournament.

[@Bouncyhippo]

lol i know they suck, some moves were beautiful though.

[@andrewriccardi6908]

Not real torny duh

[@imit]

These commentators sound like this is the first time they've ever seen a pool game. Lol.

[@mikethebeginner]

Sorry to say so, but it looks suspiciously like Efren is dumping. Giving away one break on an easy miss would be one thing, but three times?!? Looks a little fishy to me.

[@yingyang1008]

yes bro, I concur

[@Xris18713]

he didnt want to prolong the game since they splt already, either way ronnie was favored to win

[@shotx333]

Good match

[@insidenglish]

dear commentators, the shot at 9:57 is call "carom", not "billiard".

[@ahmed_dhaferr]

amazing

[@bobbylight111]

It was a hell of a hit, definitely deserved a little applause

[@daniejohnson90]

And for the announcers... keep ur head up guys its not as easy up there as it seems and if u truely love the game its easy to get caught up in good play... keep the vids comeing and practice practice practice;)

[@digniFisk]

No.. Carom is when you shoot an object ball (Ball A) into an other object ball (Ball B) and pocketing Ball A.. Please, less ignorant comments..

[@trueblu8]

26:16 Oh! Didn't expect that from Efren. We're all human I guess.

[@timothyzc]

Looks like a fun time

[@TheShar1ngan]

34:00 - how did ronnie hit that stun follow off the cushion on the 8 ball? from the camera's angle, that was an insane shot to be able to control the cue-ball with a shot at that force. amazing shape....

[@eastern3318]

what a great analogy, The Pool Gods and the "Moon Rock" which has no light of its own but the light the operator gives it.

[@eastern3318]

smoooth operator

[@Suppboio]

31:00 Crazy run

[@shonkyimp]

21:30......AMAZING SHOT !!!!

[@garfield346]

New to pool, wanting to learn more. So i am trying to work out why they sink their respected objects, then sink the black but then sink the others solid/stripes? Thanks.

[@ShaxAMV]

This is 10 ball, you go from 1 to 10, it's not 8 ball where it's stripes vs solids and last one gets black (8 ball).

[@ryanreyes4431]

10 ball is the new pro 9 ball. That one extra ball makes a huge difference not to mention 10 ball completely takes out the luck factor. If you want to learn how to play pool, WATCH THE PROS! B/c if you aren't trying to do what the pros are doing then who are you trying to play like. Look at the decisions the pros do in all the different situations and try to replicate it. Chess is like pool. It's all about the right move. Good Luck!

[@garfield346]

Thanks guys! I thought it was 9 ball for a while haha. Thanks :)

[@JustMitchPool]

Check out a channel called 'Tor Lowry'. He shows you everything about pool (how to stand, where to hit the cue balls, potting routines etc). The video is roughly 2hours 30mins but it's well worth the watch. Iv watched it many times. Welcome to Pool, amazing sport/hobby to enjoy and play.

[@garfield346]

Okay, will do dude. Thanks a lot!!

[@MarkDConnelly]

That was a great shot too! (At 21 min)

[@passionforguns]

Thanks for posting this. I've never seen Efren so inconsistent.

[@dagdigdug1]

Ronnie Cue is just so amazing, lots of power and stun ball shots.

[@ericdomingo4496]

Just watch and learn..

[@Justinmrod33]

idk about all the drama i think it was great all around remember its about the pool love the video its one of my favorite matches

[@digniFisk]

Shot at 10ish minute mark is a billiard.. carom is when you pocket a ball by hitting an object ball and having that object ball strike another object ball. Shooting the cue ball into an object ball and having the cue ball hit and pocket another ball is a billiard shot. bad explanation but it's the difference lol. Cool game.

[@POVPOOL]

I believe you are right... Dennis does appear to hit the 2 first.

[@arpeemac]

he shot it at 2;30 o'clock forcing the cue ball to bump the rail and the counter-english so that it moves downwards away from the rail, instead of moving forward.

[@tannerfollowwell4121]

Why did they let this man be a commentator.... He is completely incompetent.

[@tomburns890]

Efren missed a lot of shots the first 5 games & then a few more mistakes. Ronnie got in the flow from game 7

[@MarkDConnelly]

Amazing Kick at 13 min

[@francisbritton6870]

36:06

[@hashishishin]

21:26 what? Is it even possible? Or just Bata Reyes?

[@trumanhw8662]

Actually, you couldn't be more correct. I feel embarrassed retroactively over how abismal my performance was. I see many many places for improvement and apologize (sincerely) for, in spots, ruining the audio. On the other side of that coin, the whole thing happened because I put up the money and secured the event. That any subsidies of the advertisement came in were all after I guaranteed it. That said, all I can do is learn and hopefully do better next time.

[@blainedavis1206]

YOU ARE THE BEST COMMENTATOR, NO QUESTION!!! I absolutely love this video because of your view on the match.

[@parkourisfun90]

In flip flops, sweat pants, and a t-shirt. Looks like an average Joe at a pool hall.

[@tomburns890]

at 42:00 minutes the 9th game the commentators explain the causes and effects of dirty/chalked up balls what is exactly what my recent video I posted about “why you need to clean your cue and balls” and what can happen. Especially if both cue and object balls have chalk on them when they hit each other massive throw can happen or like the old truck to put chalk in two balls then freeze them together for trick shots.

[@boons32]

This is pool.. No crowd no lights no cubic zirconia table! Just 2 world champion countrymen one happens to be the greatest player ever! On a tight Gold Crown on some 760 cloth so nobody starts jumping around! Lol

[@IRevealTheMagic]

Ronnie Alcano is a beast.

[@christopherhutchinson3298]

You dont see it because it didnt happen. Sorry but the comments are not correct enough to make watching these two great players fun but a little hard to listen.

[@jeffwads]

That first table run was insane.

[@Wizball68]

Game 7 : WOW

[@JustMitchPool]

Efren cue is $2500. Sponsored. Amazing play, love and enjoy watching him play.

[@GunsNRaddy]

Joey Gonza EBR-501, efren reyes signatured cues...

[@idecieving_9837]

My cue is $2500 I have a custom made 1-1 dale perry

[@moemoney1730]

Oh hey Mitch, love your pool videos

[@JustMitchPool]

Thanks Moe :) glad you enjoy them.

[@sahrulcahsh6533]

apik banget wong,,, jian seruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@zamomix]

What track starts the clip?

[@dylwin1]

13:10 was pretty sick

[@lovetownsend]

the magician, more like, the master. guy doesnt even look at his drawback shots, just knows, played so much

[@elterrible06]

what's it that these flips are eatin? man they play good.