Williams wins in Finland

Mark Williams confirmed his recent good form by winning the Finnish Open

The Finnish Open followed the successful model played across Europe in playing round robin groups followed by a knock out stage.

It gave Finnish spectators a rare opportunity to watch some of the top pros in action and also the chance to see former pro Robin Hull back in action.

Hull, the home town favourite, was forced to relinquish his professional status due to illness but he racked up a series of wins during the even to show he's still a test for the top players.

Although he dropped a match to Irish professional David Hogan at the group stage, he still qualified and went on to edge out another former pro Darren Morgan 4-3 in the last 16.

He followed that with a 5-3 win over Ken Doherty and reached the final thanks to a nailbiting 5-4 win over Matthew Stevens.

But that was the end of the hopes of the locals for a Finnish winner as Mark Williams ran away to a 6-1 win.

Matthew Stevens, who beat fellow Welshman Ryan Day 5-3 in the quarter finals, posted the weekend's top break of 133 but he also missed a 147 attempt on 112.

Brendan O'Donoghue missed the yellow on 120, when chasing a maximum and Mark Williams broke down on 128 with a 141 beckoning.

Mark Williams confirmed his recent good form by winning the Finnish Open

Sonny wrote:I still don't understand what point you're trying to prove. That Williams was one of only a handful of top players prepared to travel that far for such an event?

Sonny wrote:Did he bring emu along for support?

Sonny wrote:I still don't understand what point you're trying to prove. That Williams was one of only a handful of top players prepared to travel that far for such an event?

wildJONESEYE wrote:

Sonny wrote:I still don't understand what point you're trying to prove. That Williams was one of only a handful of top players prepared to travel that far for such an event?

the point is there is no point but for intercourse sakes how is winning this confirming that the once all conquering World Champion is back in form. all its confirming he went on a intercoursing airplane

JohnFromLondonTown wrote:I would say it means he's putting the effort in again. Either that, or there are some good Poker schools in Finland.

eirebilly wrote:

wildJONESEYE wrote:

Sonny wrote:I still don't understand what point you're trying to prove. That Williams was one of only a handful of top players prepared to travel that far for such an event?

the point is there is no point but for intercourse sakes how is winning this confirming that the once all conquering World Champion is back in form. all its confirming he went on a intercoursing airplane

What it does imply is that Williams is continuing his recent run of good form. OK he didnt have to beat the best but he won a tournement and winning breeds confidence.

eirebilly wrote:

JohnFromLondonTown wrote:I would say it means he's putting the effort in again. Either that, or there are some good Poker schools in Finland.

Its also keepinh him in competitive form which can only be good

Bourne wrote:Mark Williams is FINNISHED

Cheesyman99 wrote:

Bourne wrote:Mark Williams is FINNISHED

Yeah, he'll never win the Worlds again

NedB-H wrote:Another event they could easily give ranking points to

SnookerFan wrote:When you say he beat Hogan, was that Hulk Hogan?

The Cueist wrote::roll: Williams still has class.

Sonny wrote:If Selby doesn't win it this year then I want Williams get number 3 and join the others. What a story that would be if he could pull it off

Sonny wrote:If Selby doesn't win it this year then I want Williams get number 3 and join the others. What a story that would be if he could pull it off

SnookerFan wrote:When you say he beat Hogan, was that Hulk Hogan?

mediter wrote:

SnookerFan wrote:When you say he beat Hogan, was that Hulk Hogan?

I bet Hulk Hogan´s daughter can strike the cue beautifully...