SELBY MAGIC! The First 147 Break In A World Championship Final! | Eurosport Snooker

Mark Selby became the first player to make a 147 in a World Championship final as he knocked in a maximum break against Luca Brecel in the penultimate frame of Sunday night’s session. Selby is the 10th player to make a 147 at the Crucible and it also put him just two frames behind Brecel.
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[@eu4ia964]

What a moment! When the referee and opponent give you a hug, Snooker is a beautiful sport. Congrats Mark!💙

[@stevem6607]

Snooker is not a sport

[@BillyF2LJeffs]

@@stevem6607 That must be why it's shown on "BBC Sport" and "Eurosport", and people bet on it... 🤨

[@BillyF2LJeffs]

@Ralph Reilly He didn't say they don't. He just made a compliment to snooker. Why go on the defence like that for no reason? Pretty irrational lol.

[@SRC267]

@@BillyF2LJeffs snooker is a board game

[@BillyF2LJeffs]

@@SRC267 Snooker (pronounced UK: /ˈsnuːkər/, US: /ˈsnʊkər/) is a cue sport played on a rectangular billiards table covered with a green cloth called baize, with six pockets, one at each corner and one in the middle of each long side.

[@jamesw7349]

Can't believe the amount of people here saying they're not a fan of him! Always respectful to other player and undeniably one of snookers best players. Congrats Mark Selby 🎉

[@OnlyBelters_]

exactly mate wtf hes so sound as a person and one of the greatest , im huge fan of him

[@streetspirit956]

He's not popular because his style is boring. Im not a fan either but respect for this 147 obviously

[@ononewheellad]

@@OnlyBelters_ You must be a very dull person.

[@jensclarberg6419]

@@MrSifter You haven't watched for long have you? He used to crack jokes with the players and audience during the matches and make people laugh, that's why he's called the jester. Absolutely clueless.

[@jensclarberg6419]

@@MrSifter Yeah, clearly clueless. Also you sound like a 17 year old by the way you type.

[@ZAY109]

What a moment to score 147 in a world championship final. You need incredible mental strength. Credit to Selby. His haters can do one. He is one of the ATG players.

[@yuhhh2593]

@@christrickett3291 what are you doing here then

[@bahramhkaraghan8477]

He definitely deserves more more Respect. He is a true champion

[@vukaleksic3550]

everything about selby just reminds me of the way djokovic was perceived and talked about 5-7 years ago... people cant accept he's that good but apparently with a fifth title today he's an all time great, 😊amazing career

[@eamonn1973es]

What a huge smile, first time I've seen such a grin from Mark Selby, and interaction with the crowd getting them to cheer for him at the end Mexican wave style was class.

[@barrymurphy402]

Selbys grinning and laughing all the time. His match with Mark Allen was played in a great spirt.

[@SRC267]

He has that Cheshire cat smile

[@evers_mhvn4264]

Not a big Selby fan, however to all the Selby haters - “slowby” just walked a maxi in the world finals with an average shot time of 17 seconds. 😂😂😂 well played Mark!

[@BlyatimirPootin]

Exactly

[@stevehaydon6753]

Which kind of proves that he doesn’t need to play the game the way he does.

[@evers_mhvn4264]

@@stevehaydon6753 he plays to win!

[@29memyselfandi]

@@stevehaydon6753 4 world titles and a fifth possibly incoming suggests he plays the game exactly as he should.

[@dutchieboy80]

@@stevehaydon6753 That would implicate that O'Sullivan can play every match with an average shot time of 8.6 seconds, since he made a 147 in 5.20

[@dtb4207]

His "never give up mentality" is second to none

[@daddypig.5796]

Sensational Selby.

[@serbanaurelian4151]

Mark Selby is an unbelievable player.The hate towards him started from 2014 when he beat Ronnie in that WC final.He would ve been loved like no other (except Ronnie O Sullivan ) if he hasn t denied him that title.I m a Ronnie fan,and a huge one,like many many others,and we feel devasted every time he loses.There is a saying..."there are no epic matches without formidable opponents" ,and this is true.Mark Selby is a formidable opponent.Hats off to him and we should give him the respect that he deserves: He s one of the greatest players that play the game.He s the ultimate snooker challenge.I hope he wins it cause if there s one player that should win at least 5 ,it s him.I don t hate u any more ,Mark.I forgive u.

[@bagpuss9285]

He is a machine. Selby now is undoubtedly one of the best players of all time

[@AndreyZotov]

I supported Ronnie in that final but Mark won the only way he could against such a player like O'Sullivan. So it was a right decision, right pace, right psychological pressure on Rocket. Magnificent final that was!

[@user-yd7rv5fn4l]

The disrespect selby gets is ridiculous one of the greatest ever to play the game and could end of with the most world titles by the time he retires

[@desireeveltsema2541]

It was absolutely awesome to see this happening live this evening! So exciting to watch and to hear the reaction of the crowd and his opponent and the referee, just such a special moment. What a great final and tournement so far! Good luck to both of them tomorrow!

[@cforsyth1201]

First ever maximum I watched live out of the many attempts from years of watching snooker. Forever historical!

[@frankbrodie5168]

I can remember the Davis boy's first televised 147 like it was yesterday. They even interrupted a TV news programme to announce it had happened.

[@user-gt3tm8qi4j]

Я очень давно болею за Марка Селби! Молодец, парень из бедной семьи, сам всего добился, скромный, сдержанный, талантливый! Не слушай злых людей, играй и завоёвывал титулы! Я пенсионерка из Белоруссии , смотрю снукер только по телевизору, но доброта Марка чувствуется и через экран! Очень расстроена, что не победил, но все ещё впереди! Здоровья всей семье Марка и успехов!

[@MrPedrofoto]

CONGRATULATIONS to Mark Selby🎉

[@MC-rq9bd]

I was there and the atmosphere at the Crucible when that happen was incredible. Something I will never forget. Mark Selby was great!

[@toramenor]

Bravo Mark Selby is truly an outstanding, wonderful, exciting player, who has delivered so many spectacular moments, breaks, snookers, escapes, comebacks and victories throughout his career, especially in the last decade. I'm so happy he'll get to wear this jewel in his crown forever, as the first ever to achieve a 147 in the crucible final! Plus he won this session 6-3, so he's in a great position to push on and win his 5th title - I really hope he does, he deserves it!

[@JJ-Malone]

It's crazy to think it's the first 147 in a worlds final. Well done Mark, One of them best thing to come out of Leicester.

[@kb4432]

Doing the maximum and still losing the final. It's like scoring a hat trick in the champions league final and your team still losing

[@Domino13334]

@@kb4432 Like Mbappe. He scored 3 goals in WC final and went home without the trophy.

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

That was a beautiful 147, but i especially enjoyed the fun after

[@MrOasis316]

Unbelievable. Love Selby

[@meilstone]

So happy for Mark Selby! Keep smiling 😊

[@kennethtalbott2233]

it don't get any better than that. 147 in the final. well done to our Lesta lad.

[@doctorjawline7608]

If can get better! If you do the maximum AND at least one snooker (or more o/c)… 🤦‍♂️

[@dilksjoel]

Selby a joy to watch. Cold as ice!

[@paddycampbell576]

Cool as fuck 😎👍🏻😜

[@dilksjoel]

@@paddycampbell576 Selby did Welby

[@mikedewis1892]

He is like the Novak Djokovic of snooker in terms of mental strength and composure under pressure. I like snooker way more than tennis, so Selby is my inspiration whenever I need to be focused, calm and determined.

[@doomniel]

The most complete snooker player. Heart of a champion. Forever Selby.

[@cp070476]

Give ova. Ronnie kills him.

[@nanot.1984]

@@cp070476 Ronnie is my favourite ever player, on his day no one past or present could touch him, however he has no b game, Selby is as good a potter and break builder as all of them, however he masters snookers, escapes and almost every facet of the game, Selby is one of the greats, Selby can beat people with his b game when not on form he isn't out of the running.

[@MultiWalrus1]

No one has a better temperament for the big tournaments.

[@malcolmstockbridge2569]

@@cp070476 I kind of agree with you....but Selby is in the final and Ronnie is not !

[@cp070476]

@@malcolmstockbridge2569 Ronnie don't care. He's 7 times World Champ, has the most century breaks and can play with both hands. Ask Selby to play left handed! 18-0.

[@maninchair6648]

This is historic . Congrats to Mark and what a championship this has been!

[@watgaz518]

Congrats MS. Forget the haters, you cannot educate firewood. Top player 🏆

[@Snooker_Highlights_WST2]

Im really glad to witness history 😍😍😍😍 Mark thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@Dave-wu5ug]

That was fucking epic shit right there. Fair play to Selby. Unreal final and tournament. What a sport snooker is when you appreciate it for how difficult it is. Amazing

[@niklasmoller4121]

Im a big Brecel fan and really want him to win this, but this is amazing! How can you not love this man? Amazing moment, awesome maximum and high level of respect between each other. This is why I love Snooker!

[@Banerled]

*_Full of perfection Mark._*

[@kennethwjjones]

He seems a genuinely nice fella. Saw him with the fans as he arrived at the crucible. He spent ages with thrm, unlike some players.

[@rotiymeraj1390]

We needed selby back on top of his game , well done champ 🎉

[@stevenstyles7602]

If you’ve ever played snooker, you will know how near impossible a 147 is, that’s why only the best of the best achieve them.

[@Alexander-1980-]

This is why Snooker is the best and fairest game in the world. Absolutely everyone is happy for the success of the other. I will always love this Game 🎉🎉🎉👏🏼

[@kristofermccormack6]

That was one of my favourite snooker moments of all time. Selby has really started grown me in the last two rounds, you have to appreciate greatness while its here and hes one of the all timers.

[@highwaytohelles4561]

I'm pretty sure Luca was rooting for Mark to make a 147 after the frame was lost. This is what makes this sport so beautiful. You achieve something incredible and both the opponent and the ref are happy for you and hugging you. That's why I love this game so much. The sportsmanship is simply unparalleled.

[@cbr180]

First 147 I hav ever watched live. Bloody brilliant

[@hadesofshadows3622]

First rewriting the chess history books, now this. What happened today will be remembered for generations. Congrats Selby !

[@Voltanaut]

Chess?

[@lochnessmunster1189]

@@Voltanaut First Chinese player to win the World Chess Championship, I believe.

[@cactusjax3779]

@@TORY-BLUE It’s literally the first time it’s EVER happened in a world final 😂. And only the 10th man to ever do it at a world championship. But hey if that’s easy, pick up a cue, the prize money is good.

[@drew9351]

​@@lochnessmunster1189 what does that have to do with snooker 😂

[@johnmurray3442]

@@TORY-BLUE Obvious troll 0/10.

[@steveoli7631]

I like the way Mark embraced his opponent and ref! What a player he is! Top 3 player of all time with Rocket and Hendry

[@leeobrien6266]

Steve Davis ?

[@steveoli7631]

@@leeobrien6266 If you put Steve at his best against those 3, say in a Crucible final, I don't think he would have got more than 14 frames against any of them. I think Steve would say the same. Of course Steve is a legend and an absolute true great.

[@140pro]

As others have said....I'm not a selby fan either, but that was summat else. What a great moment for world snooker. The final...the break...the crowd interaction was a moment to savour. I never thought I would write this but well done Mark Selby👏

[@iancampion4569]

Two words......... PURE CLASS

[@pedrom1619]

Great job Mark! Keep the focus and the scoring boots for tomorrow!

[@dumitriuradu8481]

All the haters went to sleep. Congrats Mark! Also sent a message to his 'friend' after potting the pink

[@paddycampbell576]

Can't believe there were haters 🙄 He's one of the "good guys" in my book ffs! 😉

[@WildMorgan]

​@@paddycampbell576 It's his style of play that people tend not to like, not him. For me, he's my second favourite after O'Sullivan. Both have entirely different styles.

[@paddycampbell576]

@@WildMorgan I love his style of play tbh I know the cautious/safety play might not be so exciting but when it's done properly it's great to watch...

[@WildMorgan]

@@paddycampbell576 Same, it's the whole strategy of it. I just love snooker to be honest, so I'm just as happy watching Ronnie blitz through the balls as I am watching Selby play chess with them.

[@LucaBrasi0]

Who you mean with his "friend"? Ronnie? Because his tongue gesture.

[@martynthomas7486]

Amazing from Selby. This man never gives up. If he was 0-17 down in frames in the World Final and 0-74 down with 75 on the table, with the black nailed to the baulk cushion and the five remaining reds on cushions, I still wouldn't count him out.

[@baz810]

I would

[@XrpCookies]

@@baz810 youre missing the point.

[@knownpleasures]

He got to his first final way back in 2007 . Class player .

[@Blacklab99]

It’s a pity that one of these players has to lose. It’s a great final.

[@Novakdjokovic517]

One word phenomenal 👏

[@ianmorrison554]

Beautifully taken. Perfect.

[@LudosErgoSum]

Selby will crush Brecel as he's able to recuperate from the marathon match from the day before.

[@joost00555]

I don't think I've ever watched one whole frame (I hope I'm saying that correctly), but I saw it on the news, saw a short clip with the reaction of crowd, opponent, and ref, and I just had to watch the whole thing before doing anything else. That was amazing.

[@AndreyZotov]

What an energy from the crowd! Magnificent Mark, magnificent Luca!

[@DooPLaK]

Quel joueur et quel classe ce Mark Selby ! super content pour lui :)

[@jokerfleckcast3196]

Two beasts of players. What a match

[@zacwhalley3679]

Bloody brilliant well done selby 🎉

[@wardje5195]

Magnificent. Goosebumps

[@emankcin1701]

First ever 147 eman saw live on tv 🥰😊🥳 congrats to Selby

[@waynemarhall2440]

The Man is Pure Granite. I never tire of watching Mark. Whether it’s tactical play, or fluent play and knocking in centuries or creating history and banging in maximums the man is just a complete genius.

[@JGrowl-er9md]

The most underappreciated of the genuine greats

[@nialljsb6712]

I'm a fan of Selby but must admit I'm happy to see him smile for a change and embrace Brecel after that, absolute quality

[@harlen07]

He needed that, we all know what his been through,Top guy top player. Well done 👏

[@aloisberger8891]

Stephen Hendry came the closest to a 147 in a world championship final. In 1996 he only missed the last green (, which was at the cushion) for a 147 break against Peter Ebdon

[@Theemptythroneistaken]

All in all it takes the greatest of players to be able to do it

[@bagpuss9285]

​@@Theemptythroneistaken correct..and selby must now be considered as an all time great 👍

[@greatdelusion7654]

When Selby first came on the scene as wasn’t a huge fan but through the years he has totally earned my respect - the sign of a true professional. Four-time world champion; the guy is a legend.

[@Dolek135]

Not a fan of him, but this will be talked about for decades to come. Incredible moment.

[@polarweis]

What a time to be alive. Im sure there will be dancing for years while smilling and thinking of this moment. Great world leaders will gather and bring peace upon mankind.

[@karma6171]

hes one of the accomplished snooker players to play the game and to think he came from pool he will be in the hall of fame

[@derekdartes3573]

LCFC

[@ronnieherd9247]

@@polarweis Tosser.

[@hardlines2635]

He just got one of those faces

[@NoorKhan-zu3yn]

One of the all time greats back at it again, absolutely love the way selby keeps his composure hes sooo good, so happy for him might jus go onto become a 5 time world champion

[@inverterville]

Amazing, love the way he just seems to stoke the ball and the position he gets with such gentle strokes is incredible

[@toramenor]

Even though he lost the final, this was spectacular! Mark Selby is a legend, one of the best of all time!

[@alexandrenabais6053]

WHAT A MOMENT!!!!!

[@71poiuytrewq]

Selby is the Djokovic of snooker. Love them both!!😃

[@abderrahmanbousbata9769]

HISTORY!!

[@user-gs7zv2hi1o]

THAT WAS FANTASTIC! It Was Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!🎉

[@breakingaustin]

What a feeling.. knowing that whatever happens, your name will be remembered and will be in history books FOREVER..

[@Yourballix]

147s aren’t the big deal they used to be

[@silvershadowjsh]

@@Yourballix no but having the first in the world championship final is a big deal

[@Yourballix]

@@silvershadowjsh won’t be long before there’s another

[@dumitriuradu8481]

@@Yourballix whatever makes you sleep better friend

[@silvershadowjsh]

@@Yourballix yeah true loads have been made in a world final

[@lisakellerman7701]

Congratulations, dear Mark ☺️🥳🌹

[@robbey300]

World Class performance! 😎

[@divinespark4842]

Fell asleep earlier watching celtic vs rangers match and some frames from this match, so I missed this. Wow! I know MS is a legend and all, but if anyone had said someone had scored a 147 from this match, it wouldn't have been MS I'd have predicted it from. It would surely have been LB. But, there we go. Well done, MS. Absolutely mesmerising stuff. Even if he doesn't win it, he'll still be happy and remembered. Major respect to him!

[@younes_9214]

granit juste granit...well done mark

[@andrewwootton1676]

Selby haters gone quiet now, Super Mark smashes it

[@benjaminmarshall1068]

Not gone quite...we can respect greatness and he's always been a great champion anyone pulling this off in a final is different gravy

[@tariqjoseph3562]

Selby hater here. He lost 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😁😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣

[@brunoandrade7768]

Absolutely superb, especially that recovery in the frame ball and the positional shot for the last red which was perfeccion, Mark really deserved this moment, so determined, tenacious and his will to win is second to none 🎉

[@ajawbox]

i can see this being World Championship number 5, and then he'll only be two behind the 2 greatest players to ever play the game! and to think he started out as a pool player is even more incredible. One of the top 5-6 players ever! some say hes boring but hes got everything from cue ball action, potting range, safety game, nerves of steel and a never give up mentality. what a player.

[@athanaste]

Well done Mark !!! He is not by chance in the top players of snooker...in the last 15 years he is in top 10 and 7 consecutive years in No1 !!!! Astonishing accomplishment 👏👏👏👏

[@przemyslawrafal]

Regardless of the final result, he is a true MASTER !

[@zoecheng2756]

His bubbly personality and electric energy are what makes this guy so interesting to watch. So full of character and always entertaining in his interviews..

[@Liberty_Freedom_Brotherhood]

Amazing Well done Selby 🎉

[@andreimarian8262]

Cel mai important este ca a pierdut, resru e poveste! Bravo Luca !!!

[@scarlettmissredblack1381]

What a guy. 1st ever is such an achievement. Respect ❤

[@nuggers23]

Legend.

[@OneEyedKeys]

Selby is one of the great players of the game, both currently, and eventually, all time. Not saying top 5, or even top 10 (yet), but one of the greatest ever. He played an extroadinary frame here, and good on 'em. Although he lost the match, this frame is one of those special frames that will live on for a long time. He can be proud of himself.

[@phirtes1]

Sheer class. What a sport

[@theonkelneico6995]

that's something even myself as someone who really doesn't like selby ... you have to respect that at every point and it's absolutly to appreciate!

[@foodreacts837]

FANTASTIC MOMENT

[@dulfaMB]

Nice snooker evening, happy to watch it live.

[@scottc870]

Fantastic Mark simply magical for all fans of yourself and the game 👏

[@paddycampbell576]

I've been bowled over by some of the Snooker being played over the last fortnight but this was just awesome 😮 Well done Mark and hope you get over the line tomorrow 😊 No offence to Lucca (he's been amazing tbh) but I'd love to see Mark win it again...

[@silvershadowjsh]

Well said! 👏🏻🤞🏻

[@paddycampbell576]

@@silvershadowjsh Thanks 🙂

[@bagpuss9285]

Selby is a machine..undoubtedly one of the all time greats..but he does it in a way that you don't even know he's doing it..he wins by stealth😂what a bloke

[@Nathan-sc7hs]

sad bunch... the guy's as dull as ditchwater

[@grahamkennedy4693]

Was a brilliant final with both players playing their part. Shelby with a 147 and Luca with the trophy 🎉

[@wungabunga]

Was talking to my dad earlier about Selby. He said that he started off in Willie Thorne’s snooker club. As an aside, he said that Thorne was well known for knocking in maximums for fun. I was surprised. And I’m surprised by this too!

[@theycallmejpj]

Funnily enough Willie was the person who told mark he wasn’t good enough to play professionally. It was mark’s dad who told him to just go for it. Willie said (possibly quite rightly) that mark didn’t have a natural talent and he would need to put in twice the hours his contempories were to keep up. Willie didn’t however know that mark’s gritty resolve would mean he would do just that, train for the double the hours anyone else was, and establish himself as one of the greats. Big respect to mark’s dad. RIP

[@wungabunga]

@@theycallmejpj Blimey.

[@Upstairsforpete]

Dont know why Selby gets negative press regarding slow play etc , the guy seems a class act, tough as nails and refuses to be beaten , Who says snooker should be played at 100mph , it works for some people , I prefer to see someone top of his trade and this guy is...

[@cyberlad2]

Brilliant commentary guys - right through the whole tournament .

[@killakitakong509]

Brought a tear to my eye

[@ThatsUnfortunate1000]

Goosebumps moment

[@user-ir3wr1fj9j]

Марк! И только Марк! Блестяще!

[@eskertoo]

I think Luca has blown it .He needed to keep that lead to exert pressure on Selby tomorrow.I fully expect a fully rested Mark Selby to draw level quickly and start the final session with a 3 or 4 frame lead.

[@gratchy]

I think the opposite - Selby had momentum after his maximum but that means little after Brecel gets a full rest.

[@gimmick2509]

Luca is now famous too for his frame streaks in the second half of a match, so they will both try

[@tessaromein5787]

I was there! I'm the woman in orange you see between green and brown ball. What a moment in snooker history this was! Amazing and absolutely unforgettable 😃