FINAL | Shane Van Boening vs Albin Ouschan | 2022 European Open Pool Championship

Shane Van Boening meets Albin Ouschan in the first-ever European Open Pool Championship final in Germany. It's a Race to 13 but who will take it?
Watch the 2023 European Open from August 8-13, table one streaming on Matchroom Pool KZbin and table two streaming on Matchroom Multi Sport KZbin for days 1-4 of the event. Watch days 5-6 live on Sky Sports, DAZN, Matchroom.Live, and ViaPlay.
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[@slc2882]

It’s really a joy to watch a game on a table playing this difficult.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Van Boening and Ouschan in 2022 Billiard Tournaments are equally unstoppable.

[@ericclaptonsrobotpilot7276]

That commentator was waiting all night to be able to say “Ouschan’s Eleven”.

[@purwantiallan5089]

"Ouschan's Eleven" still is an iconic line.

[@ZeyadLT]

like the movie?

[@SanjarTheKingOfKings]

@@ZeyadLT Like the breakfast cereal

[@rogeremslie]

Like the Howdy Doody Show.

[@reynandaptr]

I'm sorry to ask, what is that mean?

[@Robertograyda1112]

Napakahuhusay na mga artista mapadatihan at mapabago dabest talaga c pareng coco martin godbless

[@brianphillips474]

I have never seen so many perfect shots,

[@andrewverrett568]

Two best pool players in the world in 2022. Shane won the worlds beating albin, then albin beat shane in the europe open here. For them both to go to the finals in 2 out of 3 of the biggest tournaments in pool and for each to win one literally means they are the two best in the world.

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

That shot by Albin at 1:33:00 was like a PRIME EFREN REYES SHOT. They could have simply slow roll them, but he decided to let the ball go round the table. Very gutsy and only a player with extreme ball control can do.

[@Fleur_de_lis2k]

That was one heck of a positional shot.

[@idewmeth4203]

That moment when it comes off the 4th rail just sneaking by the pink 4, and the commentator says 'damnit' 😂

[@affordablesolutions8516]

There is absolutely no reason to fast roll a shot like that and it didn't land him in any of a better position or angle... Efren 100% would not have let that shot go, he would have played it simple and slow roll that shot.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@idewmeth4203he placed the shot amazingly in fact.

[@Taureg]

Fantastic final, arguably Shane missed an easier shot on the 24th rack but he was coming off a monster shot and the adrenaline was pumping.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Van Boening should've already nailed those easier shots...

[@davidlee8808]

I like how Oushan is left eye dominant, and also how he didn't celebrate before he shook Shane's hand.

[@andrewverrett568]

Shane did the same when he beat albin in the world pool finals. Shane didn't celebrate until after shaking albins hand.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Ouschan in the 24th rack almost lost the rack had Van Boening nailed the Green 6 ball.

[@RichardsWorld]

Albin seems pretty humble.

[@huntercarson9941]

Both are class acts. @@andrewverrett568

[@bigknocker2264]

I like the to see world class pool and snooker players with the opposite eye dominance too. When I was a kid, my dad was teaching me to shoot my Daisy model 1894 BB gun, but he didn't realize that I had a lazy right eye, and was using my left eye to shoot. I could not get the proper sight picture, so I started shooting left-handed. I do play pool right-handed. I deal cards with my left hand though...never figured out why. Everything else I do right-handed except archery and shooting rifles.

[@tomnekuda3818]

I get the biggest kick out of Shane's facial expressions.

[@Rowdymoudi]

The free knowledge Jeremy jones gives >>>

[@purwantiallan5089]

2024, hopefully we could see Boening vs Ouschan battling out again in the final round. Maybe in the Hanoi Open 2024.

[@alpermertsk1688]

One of the best finals for sure.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Amazing final for 2022 Billiard Match, although, Ouschan vs Shaw 2023 Hanoi Open Final is way more intense than this.

[@jkavana]

...that last miss by Shane on a pretty easy shot ...well, that is what can happen after making that incredible bank shot just before. ...one will tend to think that any easier shot after that will be too easy to miss. ...and will often miss.

[@susannia7039]

That is so true. And when it happens, people don’t realize it until right after they miss; then it’s like oh yeah, should’ve remembered to think a little more on that one coming off a monster shot. I’ve been there. It’s not fun.

[@affanharits5423]

After magical shot at ball 3, what a mistake by svb. Great final !! Pleasure to watch

[@mileswieczorek7431]

wow this was the most exciting match i have watched so far. I am an svb fan and hope to one day get good at pool and learn from what he does. The sheer talent these guys have is extraordinary to watch.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Ren Hazuki and Chisato Arashi also love watching this epic match between Van Boening vs Ouschan in 2022.

[@elmercermeno5234]

Saludos desde Ciudad Guatemala 🇬🇹🎱.

[@oicism]

Id say shane has another 5 or 10 years of top level performance, after that im assuming Gorst will take the throne of USA.

[@gpayneinc]

Jeremy is the pool commentary GOAT.

[@purwantiallan5089]

2024, Jeremy still is the GOAT of Billiard commentary.

[@mikepurdon9721]

Great match for both guys, love it!

[@purwantiallan5089]

This match along with Ko Ping Chung vs Ouschan on 2023 Hanoi Open Semifinal and Ouschan vs Shaw 2023 Hanoi Open Final are some of the most intense ones.

[@slhermit]

I never thought put balls into pocket is so heroic

[@PacMani]

Greaat match. Intense. You're doing a great job Matchroom

[@purwantiallan5089]

Matchroom Pool still is the best even in 2024.

[@joecarpentier1425]

More attempted combos, banks, kicks, etc. would make the game so much more interesting and fun to watch. Might bring in a larger fan base, just seems boring when there's always an obvious shot....

[@kcmsterpce]

The skill is really about getting into position to make the game look like every shot is easy. haha :)

[@godjhaka7376]

@43:42 "Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you.... THE Magician Shane Van Boening! Who holds the record as the only human alive with 3 consecutive US Open wins, 5 wins total."

[@turner9324]

EASY n NORMAL shot, for all Filipino pro players and Chang Jung Lin or Chang Yu-Lung.

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Great shot but not something that no other can do.

[@bladespawn5133]

Ouschan for the win

[@paulbushmann6465]

I love your game Shane

[@shannonmcstormy5021]

Can someone explain, "The new break format" the announcers keep referring to please ?

[@Mvpoker88]

I find it so annoying how i keep hearing commentators in tournaments i watch mention the “new break format” and not once does anyone say “for any viewers unaware of the new break format … its changed from so and so to so and so”. So frustratinng

[@Wreneagle]

I am actually not 100% sure, but I think the new brake format is the break box. They can't break from anywhere in the kitchen like usual pool break. The cue ball can't be too far from the center of the table. This make it harder to get the 1 ball into the side every time and have a good spread as they have to cut it more than if the cue ball were near the long rail to start the break.

[@suewoo5]

Break box, 9 on the spot no soft breaking

[@MezcalRainDance]

Interesting...in the first rack, the shot clock pauses for the ref to clean the cue ball. In the 2021 Mosconi Cup, the shot clock pauses for Team Europe as well...but when Jeremy Jones asks for the ref to clean the cue ball, it results in a foul because the shot clock goes to zero. I don't care what the rules are or who makes the rules about stopping the shot clock or leaving it on, but make it fair for everyone. This was the only instance that pissed me off during the Mosconi Cup two years ago.

[@Kitties-of-Doom]

i watch these at 1.25 speed. epic discovery. YOure welcome

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

I really salute how Albin behaved after he won the match. Yes every winners have the right to celebrate their moment of glory, but the way Albin behaved was really CLASSY and DEMURE. Really admirable act from such a gentleman. Althou i really suspect that Albin is a Gay, but whether im right or wrong, regardless of his sexuality or gender preference. Albin is one of my pool idols. Congrats Albin!

[@rossawhelan]

Love the footage, the lower third ball tracker, and the commentary - as always, these guys are the best - but that Nineball Title Motion Graphic is truly horrific. It's flashing 4, , sometimes 5 times in the space of around 20 seconds. You don't need the brand transition after every single medium-highlight.

[@brianphillips474]

One of the best games ever!

[@masterdurick5667]

the shot clock was stopped here when shane asked to do smth to the ball at around 3:25 but not when JJ was shooting in mosconi? Did a new rule get implemented?

[@calcober]

Tough miss for SVB at the end there, but very well played by Albin overall

[@suewoo5]

These colors are so vibrant and beautiful

[@zacmuturi4522]

1:27:16 That bank shot. Ball just disappeared and appeared in the hole

[@jkavana]

...musta been faster than the speed of light!

[@dxd5859]

Pls make European open 2023 final Anton Raga Vs David Alcaide

[@walterluisguevaraelizalde7459]

Después de ese tremendo cruce creo c emociono demasiado i c come una bola paga q le cuesta.

[@epohcedric496]

Congratulation albin😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ronaldfullerton1954]

How many times will top pros scratch on the break befor quit the cut break...?

[@abdulbasidkurdi883]

Fantastic game...😊

[@jkasper4523]

The South Dakota kid vs The Combover kid!

[@ThiccEagle]

Oh my

[@celestialsamurai2042]

Both are balding. Who cares

[@JimJones-kk8pb]

At least his sister is hot.

[@seanfinnan1010]

Are regretting gc

[@saminyeasar6325]

Ouschan was awesome and a classy player I’ve ever seen

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Albin Ouchan reminds me of PRIME EFREN REYES. Their game is a bit identical, only Albin is doing Jumpshots.

[@andrewfernando8682]

I LOVE POOL❤

[@MARK-f4p8g]

*Albin is a Respectful and Professional Winner. Not like SVb jumping up on the pool table, walking up and down it beating his chest and shouting*

[@axelmorenska4738]

and you just sit in your sh*t chair , and no make any prestasion

[@andryyulianto9967]

Thanks!

[@AaronAaron247]

Woooooow rack 6 was sick!

[@isakceleketic1169]

Let's go Albin !

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Im just wondering why are they doing alot of CUT BREAK? Knowing its very prone in sratching on the side because the white ball used to travel too much. Why not just do the SQUARE HIT on the 1 ball?

[@Joseph-xi5bt]

Number 1 in tournament earnings with only 70k annual earnings is just sad. hope the sport would have a bigger fan base.

[@annebeattie402]

Peri Break Cue. Thanks ❤

[@RobertCOVELL]

The thriller with No Filler

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Filler is overrated.

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Ohh that Miss of SVB at 2:28:44 wasnt really a gimme shot. As we all seen the cue ball was almost near the rail and it was signifficantly a longshot. And he had to put huge amount of inside left spin on it to prapare for the 6ball. But too bad that it caused him a miss that lead him to lose the match. Anyway congrats to Albin.

[@urbananimal55]

I kinda wish they would Mic the players like they sometimes do. It makes things a lot less like watching golf

[@willmous3646]

Why the intermission ? It's a recording.

[@thelmeno]

Except for push outs, you shouldn’t be allowed to jump if you put yourself in that position. - Carl Panzram

[@jessechaskey7205]

Great match!

[@smenci]

21:04 I've never seen anyone throwing the stick like that, interesting... 1:20:00 here and in the following shot it's easier to notice

[@nguyennhatquang28]

It’s a technique call cue throwing. Quite effective with straight in shots and create immense spin. Asian players do this all the time

[@HeatherAdams-mn7uf]

It's very gratifying to see such a well-played game on such a challenging table.

[@RicoJulianto-yd8re]

this is 2022 or 2023 european open pool champ?

[@0501Billie]

What a match.

[@dalekeller2707]

Let’s go Shane!!!

[@godjhaka7376]

The world champ, many times over. Don't think Efren even got that title. Looking at the World Pool Masters, efren was only a runner up one year. SVB won it a few times. Earl Strickland won too.

[@BillMorganChannel]

@maruiacancerc Please consider the Oasis of Hope in Mexico. Research all of your options but investigate that. My good friend went there and it worked great for him. I will pray for you!

[@dalemesina1466]

@@godjhaka7376 Earl already admitted Efren was/is the best player he played with. This is also a different era, SVB never played with Efren at his prime, and no one ever wanted to play with Efren at his prime. 9/10 ball rack isn't even Efren's forte when he joined the big leagues, but still, he beat the top players like Earl and Mike.

[@dalemesina1466]

@@godjhaka7376 Don't get me wrong, I love SVB, and he's my current favorite player of this era, but when he came to the PH this year, he didn't win in a Sharks tournament vs the current top players in the PH.

[@hehe-oi4gm]

⁠@@dalemesina1466yeah and ko ping chung win shark event😂😂😂

[@Idontpicksides]

Of course he's gonna be dry, why wouldn't he be dry British accent always gets me good😅😅

[@johnDoe-ue2xr]

Read your comment right when he said it lol

[@damianbiondo812]

I don't believe I've ever seen so many dry breaks between two world-champion level players in 9-ball. What's up with that table?

[@JoeStacks72]

How many extensions do they get

[@edgarcuevas-gonzalez2203]

I need someone to explain something to me because I'm lost. At 58:34 it looks like Ouschan (O) was the one that took the shot to the rail, but, next clip it shows Shane sitting down as if he had just taken that shot (which is my assumption) and O planning his next shot? Basically O got to take two shots backs to back? I could be completely uneducated on the game and I understand that, but could anyone explain that to me?

[@edgarcuevas-gonzalez2203]

Also, what do they say at 58:05?

[@oogwaysenpai454]

Albin called a push shot, which is the first shot after the break, you can call a push, where you don't have to hit any balls or the lowest ball first, can just shoot, and then the opponent has the option to either play the shot he was given, or he can 'pass' on the shot and make you have to shoot it.

[@oogwaysenpai454]

@@edgarcuevas-gonzalez2203 Albin called a push, and the ref said "Push out called" is what was said btw

[@camilobecerra4300]

Jugar por deporte es muy fácil meter la bola pero es distinto cuando hay apuestas muy altas y de dinero propio

[@g3e118]

Hi , any store to buy a pool cue , outside from usa ?.

[@misternewman1576]

Why did they change the 4 to pink and the 5 ball to purple? Would make more sense to just change the 5 to pink.

[@bingslife]

I like so much Billiard games 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@josephlamontagne7294]

Aint nobody out here talking about the kid at 18:47 naruto running in the background

[@Iamshane662]

“Dryyy, just like this break “🤣at 2:02:49 funny stuff 😂

[@darianthompson5975]

When was Shane's last international title win?

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Finally at the last and final rack, Albin broke the balls differently. He broke with square hit on the 1 ball instead of the Cut break. Honestly im not really fan of Cut breaks. I dont like it when the cue ball runs around the table. Its very prone to scratch!

[@susannia7039]

On the “hill” myself about those two break styles but yeah, It’s amazing how long into a match it’ll take a player to switch their break when the original approach isn’t working for them. I’m sure they just feel like they’re gonna make it work and then if it does not, they sometimes eventually change.

[@VeritasForYou]

Nothing can change the diamond table.

[@andrewbelcher1262]

That's totally wrong. It's the first rail that doesn't grab well because the ball is spinning more and moving faster 🙄

[@SOS_12]

what a match!

[@leandroanjos9379]

37:00

[@mikemorgan8646]

Every time I watch a match I think of "The Color of Money", when Vince threw that match for big coin. Tom Cruise sold/acted so well, even Paul Newman's character didn't pick up on it, it makes me wonder...

[@jaredbaldwin2546]

Makes you wonder what?

[@godjhaka7376]

​@@jaredbaldwin2546it makes him wonder how anything in his comment has to do with the REAL G.O.A.T. SVB (only human alive with 3 consecutive US Open wins, 5 US Open wins total), Albin, or this match in general.

[@yeboha]

how much did the winner get for winning this ?

[@doug8237]

Few bucks

[@alexellygalbangonzalez]

Excelente partido

[@MUSABVLOGS-v5j]

Awesome ❤

[@turner9324]

That 5 Ball shot, Ko Pin-Chung or Filler will never lost.

[@andrewverrett568]

Filler is overrated. He'll never achieve as much as svb or ouschan have and will. Ouschan is on his way to achieving as much as shane. And shane beat ouschan in the finals at the worlds this year too. So shane is still at the top of the pool world, him and ouschan are the best in the world right now.

[@turner9324]

"best in the world"........ hahaha, in ur dream

[@DomenG33K]

@@turner9324 What are you even on about, they win most of the tournaments. Its not like there is some bias or unfairness they just win...

[@turner9324]

@@DomenG33K ao and svb are great, but there are many S+ Top Level players now in the world, also win a lot of prize and glory championship trophy, so dont say theyre " best in the world " you are bias and unfairness, to those players

[@DomenG33K]

No i'm not... They can be great by them selves. But there is only 1 best player, or 2 or 3 how ever many you want to put on a list. And very simply put all of your S+ players simply lose more than these 2 guys. So they are great but objectively worse. At least at the currents standing. They ofcourse all still have a chance to be the best next year...@@turner9324

[@HakanTasiyan-f1c]

Gratulation 🎉🎉🎉

[@andrean6260]

Perfect for you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@efrainrodriguez3040]

Anyone catch the double hit on the one ball during game 3?

[@n1sajad-n134]

can some gimme the referee name or instagtam?

[@JT-25]

Why Shane used so much high left on that last shot didn’t make sense.

[@BadBoy-su6gu]

Perfect players

[@DuyPham-hf2tb]

28:40 music name pls?

[@KIDLAT80]

Very Quiet Guy Albin Ouschan...

[@meeperrxp]

they said 9x5 but arent they 9x4-1/2

[@EemnMomd]

❤

[@LaxfuryAw]

2022 or 2023 ?

[@vxx171]

2022

[@aidenhutto5969]

I think I remember Dennis Orcollo break from the fingers as well

[@BossesOfTok]

You have truly NOT played pool until you make an incredibly hard shot and then its all potatoes on the next shot that is almost always a guarantee any other time 🤦🏿‍♂ really good match!

[@godjhaka7376]

@34:50 shane got up so fast 🤣🤣 he was shooting before they finished calculating the scratchl🤣

[@HenryHoolington]

The referee was giving SVB the hungry eyes throughout this whole tournament

[@larrycheek3588]

Hahaha

[@epheno9154]

Wonderful🎉

[@pescaconnunez]

2:28:55 no lo puedo creer 😱 eso bola no debió fallarla, literalmente esa era la de ganar, 🤦 peeero así es el juego 🎯

[@lukelyons8716]

In the thumbnail these guys look like they're trying to crush each other's hand to dust. Both great guys though.