One of the Greatest Match you'll ever see...

[@kreizeeboi]

Everyone praising efren but django's stroke in this match is flawless.

[@evaklum8974]

BARILOCHE USHUAIA A R G E N T I N A

[@6020e3]

django pretty much carried the offensive in this game

[@miamiwax5504]

Efren made played poor position and Busty bailed him out

[@aljordan2698]

10:23!! I never thought of blowing on a ball before!!! 🥴 lmao!! I gotta call a foul and call a Ref on that!!! 🥃👍🏻

[@MaciGuerrero-s9e]

Best defensive game I've ever seen. This still gives me goosebumps...

[@Midhun0906]

I don't think anyone will ever dislike Efren.. such a lovely personality.. ❤️

[@starluxstudio619]

Earl Strickland lol

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

@@starluxstudio619 except they are good friends lol

[@MasterNeoRNCP]

@@starluxstudio619 Earl may hate everyone but not Reyaz. I have seen he actually clapped for Reyaz.

[@baldwelder8775]

@@starluxstudio619 i think even Earl had a love-hate with him

[@evaklum8974]

BARILOCHE VILLA LA ANGOSTURA SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES USHUAIA A R G E N T I N A

[@aeroldb8217]

Efren + Django is literally the GOAT duo 👀 their chemistry is out of this world

[@JohnBowl14690]

Carlo Blado is the Efrend Reyes of today.

[@mastermind7902]

Best defensive game I've ever seen... The four players i admire✅👍🇩🇪🇵🇭 they are legends👏👏👏

[@MasterNeoRNCP]

Django is the real MVP of the game and the final. He was in beast form.

[@dennislaskowski3773]

Reyes looked like a little kid when he won.😄

[@davebooth7808]

Why wouldn’t you?

[@dennislaskowski3773]

@@davebooth7808 Yes. Definitely.

[@papayorr143]

He's Efren "the kid" Reyes

[@garybaines6442]

Because he’s a clown, a goof ball.

[@FarisThe87]

@@garybaines6442 ah the clown itself has replied

[@red23rd]

For me Efren vs Bustamante in 1999 world 9 ball championship semi finals is the best, both played at incredibly high level, almost no error , Efran won 9 racks in the row, oh my god..

[@c.w.9501]

Just went and watched it. That was incredible. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@red23rd]

@@c.w.9501 Yeah I watched it a live on ESPN back then, I was like what?? Felt sorry for Bustamante, he was on fire in the tournament prior to the match, and the several racks before that incredible 9 racks by Reyes. Man I was rooting for Django that time, he was such a young and great player back then..

[@reneehorton4004]

Thanks 👍

[@Dumb-fw1ey]

Agree completely

[@soninhthanh6995]

I think his match against Jimmy White is spectacular as well. Jimmy's a beast.

[@earlycuyler8719]

Four of the best ever! If I walked into a match and saw any one of them I’d go home!

[@kneecappahkappa5535]

Not me, I'd take my beating and smile the whole time.

[@djamo1969]

@@kneecappahkappa5535 Haha, I’m with you in that one!

[@jessesanford1953]

@@kneecappahkappa5535 s a m e

[@forrestfolk7141]

I’d stay and learn something

[@DespicableBunny]

you'd do that with any pro

[@timothymurie2786]

Efren and Bustamante are the most entertaining, if not the most formidable duo ever!

[@stephaniedelacruz227]

They are bestfriends that's why they seem to work as one..

[@romeorosales5835]

@@stephaniedelacruz227 yes! Theyre also Kumpares, Efren's son is Francisco's godson and Francisco's son is Efren's godson, Theyre really tight friends/family

[@PinoyMemes-kw3uq]

But it was the safeties and counter safeties of Efren that gave them shooting chances

[@ernestblankson8287]

Always love watching these two play… wonderful precision, accuracy and mental fortitude… GG’s ❤❤❤

[@jamesdrynan]

Not only is Efren a world class champion but he also has the deep respect and admiration of his fellow players. They have no problem calling him The Magician. His quiet demeanor and imposing perseverance make him a true legend of the game.

[@sub_second_life3174]

Efren will never understand how valuable he is to the world of pool. He must be protected at all costs 😂

[@TVsports33]

Fr

[@magnusesophagus8195]

Efren is already a national treasure in the Philippines

[@jmgonzales7701]

Pool is very complex, i just wished there was other versions of it that were far more athletic.

[@tommywingate2220]

@@jmgonzales7701 Pool and Snooker are chess games played on felt just as baseball is played on grass. While not mandatory physical condition is a factor but contact is left to other sporting competitions. I like your thought but these games are what they are and can be played by just about anyone and maybe that’s as it should be.

[@1218jmm]

What does that mean, "...protected" ???

[@cahg3871]

Reyes is such a joy to watch play.He just lives for playing the game.

[@myblacklab7]

To everyone asking WHY it was an ILLEGAL BREAK: In some tournaments, a certain number of balls have to cross the head-line. The head-line is that line on the breaking end of the table that defines where "the kitchen" is. Only two balls crossed the head-line, and more than that many were required.

[@patrickodonnell7111]

Why wasn’t it ball in hand when the shot was passed back and he didn’t hit the one ball first.

[@myblacklab7]

@@patrickodonnell7111 That's called a "push out." In 9 ball, you can shoot a "push out" on the first shot after the break. You can do almost anything on a push out, except knock the cue ball off the table, or pocket the cue ball - you don't have to hit any ball, but you can hit any ball. After the push out, the opposing player can choose to take the shot, or pass it back.

[@patrickodonnell7111]

@@myblacklab7 thanks

[@psfanboy79]

@@myblacklab7 thanks dude I was baffled

[@nickl6118]

how come when they are lining up there shots it looks like they are going to hit the bottom of the cue ball but as they pull back they rock the stick up when they go forward instead of just pulling the stick straight back and forward

[@stephaniedelacruz227]

Django was a killer here.. Not the best version of Efren but they are the best tandem in pool back in time.. Django is underrated IMO

[@fredsavage4925]

A good game of safety is highly enjoyable

[@roderickcollado4579]

4 legends meet!🇵🇭🇩🇪 they are humble players that’s why i love watching their games👍✅👏👏👏

[@JoeJDiaz-sh8dl]

Awesome match. All are great players and Ms. Michaela Tabb refereeing, how great is that.

[@schoolboy6633]

Efren Reyes has ALWAYS Been such a CLASS Act & a Great Ambassador for the sport of pool!

[@roderickcollado4579]

The four players i admire✅👍🇩🇪🇵🇭 they are legends👏👏👏

[@Dan-cu6ks]

Pool will never play to the masses until we get the excitement into the game like this. The crowd has to be allowed into it,the announcers' have to be like Hockey, Football etc. This match had it all.

[@gluttonyfang6674]

Efren is that one nice grandpa that would come up with creative excuses to your parents so they couldn't stop you from going outside with your friends to play.

[@jeffmiller3499]

That's a creative yet fitting description 😁

[@yanmag-abo8448]

Onde to ara

[@erikalagua5819]

@@jeffmiller3499 .

[@randallburgess46]

Truly great players that deserve that win! Great job! 📕

[@allen1687]

This is just like me and my friends playing pool, we just cannot pocket any ball in less than 20 minutes.

[@evaklum8974]

BARILOCHE SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES LAS LEÑAS USHUAIA A R G E N T I N A

[@alccad]

Best referee ever too.

[@Kornhulio18]

Hot as hell as well

[@henrysutherland9471]

Micheala is beautiful

[@jarvsie]

What a 'Rack'

[@MR.LeK2292]

The FIRST time i saw REYES happy like that..this make my day

[@b4ssfunk3d]

him and Django are best friends in real life too. Often times they'd compete on the road together and share hotels so they are definitely pals

[@disssddspatchluckycoin8286]

Nothing but the best congrats 👏 Reyes, Bustamante From Buffalo's in New Orleans Louisiana

[@nikkonordevil2882]

I was there and can even be seen. Never thought I would find this clip. Manila 2009. I got to see my hero play . . . . what a great day.

[@ckfandor4300]

Man I love these two legendary pool 🎱 players. If Michael Jordan is called the "Black Jesus" of basketball. Then, Efren is considered the "Brown Jesus" of pool 🎱 table

[@Charlie_Crown]

The 'brown' Jesus??? 🤷

[@Wowreally42]

So cool to see a game bring that kind of joy out in grown men! love it!

[@jerryday9838]

He loves the game solo much ,May GOD bless him

[@jaysoncunningham]

Best defensive game I've ever seen

[@malcolmr3]

Efren is definitely the 🐐, but people often forget just how great Bustamante is too. Probably the greatest duo to ever team up.

[@Oklahoma-Dreaming]

Some of the best safety play you’ll ever see, that’s for sure.

[@momoman4142]

Even the magician got nervous.. how about us...

[@RuFi0000000]

For $60k vs two of the world's best, hell yeah he's nervous lol.

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

11:05.That win selbration was cute 🤭❤❤

[@mikelavallee2497]

All these guys on both teams are just so good. Unbelievable.

[@tylerwinter512]

Efren surprisingly emotive player in this match.

[@floramadrid2881]

So funny EFREN BATA REYES HAS Z LOT OF FUN ANYWSY THEY DESERVED WELL BRAVO TO BOTH🎉🎉❤❤

[@joshuarowe4453]

No one has the winning dance moves like Reyes

[@masjoe9853]

Oh my..... ....there are 4 legends in 1 table❤❤❤❤

[@mvela1235]

Michaela Tabb what a Gorgeous woman

[@abangkiss2152]

Biliard first from Indonesia ❤❤

[@oumashu3698]

why the ref so fine

[@henrysutherland9471]

I wanted to say the same thing, she is beautiful

[@Charlie_Crown]

Michaela Tabb, Scottish, former snooker referee, excellent pool player in our own right, the whole package really 😉👌

[@CMCut]

Efren was so nervous he made alot of mistakes here he was lucky Django was on point

[@arnoldkalama]

Philippines are happy people but when it comes to business there faces tell a different story...look at all the legends Reyes,Bustamante,Manny pacquiao etc

[@bruceperez1634]

Django was more stead in the last few racks. To Django's credit he saved Efren from not so accurate preparations!

[@charlessanders4586]

Looking good as usual there MS Tabb

[@3nriquesalahzar311]

Beautiful break of Reyes, there he was on focus.

[@GarasiCleaning]

I love Efren... Legend

[@LewisLoh118]

Eften is good, but Django is playing flawless here! No matter in safety shot, snooker escape, counter safe, potting, recovery shot, everything is just so perfect 💪

[@newdiary6978]

Daaaaaammnn. Safety after safety after safettyyyy! Legends. Am not a player nor have been able to hold a cue stick. But I love watching pool. Lol

[@humblepreppy]

Idk why this brought tears to my eyes

[@edwardkoo0911]

I cannot think of a team that could beat Efren and Francisco, they are the best!👍👍👍

[@13_islander]

Earl and archer would be competitive but didn’t happen .

[@teslacybertruck750]

Reye's celebration was the greatest in the history of sports, straight up.

[@b4ssfunk3d]

He looked like Kirby celebrating 🤣

[@thayalanramasamy2549]

Efren actually plays way better when he's playing singles,i think he was being more careful,this made bustamante a better player ,no doubt bustamante is a great player,his(efren) only nemesis is himself....

[@jessiebugaring2807]

Proud to say my middle name is Efren, what a 🐐

[@Art-X-W]

Hello

[@noloriver6687]

Boost carried the legend in this In particular match But still an epic match the witness in person if you were there

[@bonher69]

I would agree! Bustamante was on point, making the more difficult shots and great play on safeties/snooking!

[@ahmeedsoong461]

LOVE TO WATCH replays of Efren Reyes and Django Bustamante....

[@OrcaBaliTravel]

Bustamante & Reyes is the Reak Legends......🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@simplelangperorock]

I have never seen ER so pumped-up

[@patfatal]

The position he got on the 3 after he made the 1 got me rewatch, rewatch and rewatch.

[@simongill7338]

as a snooker/pool player, the pockets on 9 ball tables are huge, but yea efren is a legend, the shots he pulls off are amazing, and done with much skill.

[@tgh223]

if the pockets are so huge to u it should be easy for u to enter and win the us open why dont u try it

[@miciavelli]

My two most humble and favorite players. You know who I’m talking about..

[@taylortisaac]

Efren dancing is among the best things in the world

[@lawrencemaweu]

Reyes just brings a smile to the game. Wow

[@joeanon5788]

I asked an old timer who was quite good at billiards, "what's the secret"? He said come here and take a look at the table. What do you see? I said well I see a table, and some colored balls....what else is there? He then told me this...." On any good billiards table setup, there are 3 bulbs in the overhead candelabra, that make 3 light reflections on each ball. Down each side of the table are 3 pockets, and in between the pockets are 3 diamonds or sights." As he said it, I "saw it". Holy cow. My game was instantly elevated. After that I learned proper stance and stroke(swing from the elbow, not the shoulder). I started playing with english, speed and masse. Left, right, follow and draw. Proper way to groom the felt tip and chalking. And I eventually realized that there was a geometrical way of "measuring" every kind of shot, and started using the mirror ball and mirror pocket concept along with the light reflections. On straight shots. Cut shots. Bank shots. Backskuttle shots. Combo shots. Run the rail shots. It is really all right there for all to "see."

[@tysongonsorowski8574]

Love thes dance at the end Efren!!

[@Bobba8590]

Django was carrying

[@patriciajrs46]

I love to see Efren that happy!!

[@broomeydbr9]

9:30 that was such a beautifully played shot 👌

[@PinoyMemes-kw3uq]

They forgot to mention that all four are ex-world 9 ball champions

[@أحمدالعريفي-ش2م]

Efren is the best 🎉❤

[@KimchiSpringRoll]

Reyes and Bustamante, two of my favorite players.

[@JalopyGym]

They’re so happy, that’s awesome

[@cozystatements]

protect Efren at all cost

[@wadefallat7683]

Love the crowd!

[@earldriskill3505]

They make it look so easy, but the Philipino team was making some difficult shots.

[@ANTR1x80]

Mi estimado Efrén reyes es el mejor de todos los tiempos nada que discutir

[@mannycp]

That was awesome

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

5:45 I l9ve that guy so funnny and so smart 😂🤣😂😂😭😭

[@kentstone319]

Efren sure enjoys playing pool.......Thanks for putting that up

[@nelsonverzosa1307]

😊Efren great pool skills you bought it home the 2009 trophy best of luck in the Phillipines

[@brucelee5576]

When I’m deep in a poker tournament in try to channel my inner Ralf Souquet.

[@chriswalls5831]

The greatest pool player I seen was many yrs ago

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Ang galing tlga nila Mang Efren at Mang Django

[@sayang6131]

11:05 efren looks very humble

[@bwustinbweem]

im german but i always root for efren. absolute legend

[@DLIX2DCLI]

I would have beaten atleast one of these pros in my good days in Blackwell Job Corps 1999-2000. Played with lots of good players and won many tournaments. Missed those days.

[@tristanp5605]

not these 4 lol maybe other pros

[@DLIX2DCLI]

@tristanp5605 I watched them shoot and they make and missed some of the same shots I used to do, just that they are on a professional level.

[@tristanp5605]

@@DLIX2DCLI professional play and casual play is very different

[@DLIX2DCLI]

@tristanp5605 Who said it was casual? Did you missed the part where I said we played tournaments for trophy?

[@tristanp5605]

@@DLIX2DCLI your tournament still does not compare to international levels

[@Gus-mi2fv]

I would love a hug from Michaela too 😅

[@TheMrBennito]

Wow, the Germans played really well. The Philippine team found their equals.

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

That all 4 guys are all champs and hall of famers

[@Angie-Magi-ATIN-Army]

Yes, respect👏🏻

[@tawilsquiton9440]

,,Mahirap buwagin ang tandem na yan hahaha.😂👍❤

[@prettysure3085]

1. Efren 2. Strickland

[@jolo8146]

1. Efren 2. Van Boening 3. Jayson Shaw 4. Strickland

[@johnshields6852]

I started very young, table in my cellar as a kid, I like momentum, I get on my rolls, not a pair type player.

[@jonjones774]

2 magician’s at their best. It’s a shame they don’t get the same prize money as snooker pro’s.

[@josefernandez4423]

Efren and Django are the best Philippines tandem.

[@ranchopatriot]

Good stuff. I think Soquet actually has a career winning record vs Efren.

[@dannyorsello8668]

So difficult to get a rithym going in this format. All great players.

[@evaklum8974]

BARILOCHE USHUAIA A R G E N T I N A

[@Mohamed.A12]

"Who's still here at the end of 2024? 😅"