:00:43. > :00:47.Good morning. The 2013 championship has a new cult hero in the shape of
:00:47. > :00:53.Dechawat Poomjaeng who won against Stephen Maguire last night
:00:53. > :01:03.capturing the imagination of the snooker public. This morning it is
:01:03. > :01:03.
:01:03. > :01:13.all about two of the big guns. China's Ding Junhui is taking on
:01:13. > :01:22.
:01:22. > :01:27.Here is one for you. In ten years' time, where his Judd Trump? This is
:01:27. > :01:32.the perfect time for young, single guy with no commitments to just
:01:32. > :01:37.play snooker. I think he can dominate this game if he wants
:01:37. > :01:45.because he is the only one of his age group at the moment he can just
:01:45. > :01:52.go and play snooker. He can dominate the game for a long time.
:01:52. > :01:56.Get your crystal ball at, ten years' time, where's Judd Trump?
:01:56. > :02:02.ten years' time, I think he will have won the World Championship a
:02:02. > :02:06.couple of times. I do not know if he will be world number one, I can
:02:06. > :02:12.see him as wanting to achieve something in the game. Although he
:02:12. > :02:16.is young, he is different to what I was, I do not think his whole life
:02:16. > :02:22.revolves around snooker, he likes to have a good time with his mates,
:02:22. > :02:28.I was just snooker, snooker the whole time. What about he never
:02:28. > :02:33.fulfils his potential because there is some part of his game missing?
:02:33. > :02:39.Having watched Judd this year, I think he has already changed his
:02:39. > :02:46.game. I have seen him at refuse shots he would not have done a year
:02:46. > :02:52.ago. I think he is maturing quickly. A few players have said, it is not
:02:52. > :02:57.all about potting balls, you know? They have, I do not know who they
:02:57. > :03:03.are! It will be interesting to see if he continues to have the same
:03:03. > :03:08.success. If you think, I turned that down, and you get punished,
:03:08. > :03:13.different things come into your mind. He is such a dangerous player,
:03:13. > :03:18.I cannot see him at not winning loads of tournaments. There is not
:03:18. > :03:27.that many people we know about. There are not that many players of
:03:27. > :03:31.his age group at the moment. agree, a very powerful player.
:03:31. > :03:35.Unbelievable cue power, with little effort. He wins the frames quickly
:03:36. > :03:45.and with no effort at all. In ten years' time we will look back and
:03:46. > :03:50.
:03:50. > :03:54.he will have won 15, maybe 20 His ability, his skill, I have not
:03:54. > :04:02.seen much like it. He is able to play shots that other players do
:04:02. > :04:09.not know exists. Dominic was -- is a great player. He seems to do well
:04:09. > :04:19.for a couple of seasons and then goes off the boil, then cover back.
:04:19. > :04:21.
:04:21. > :04:31.-- then comes back. Dominic is different, he is unique. Dominic is
:04:31. > :04:39.
:04:39. > :04:44.mad. He has won two tournaments. He The spaceman, he is a great player.
:04:44. > :04:51.He has won two ranking titles. He is a clever personal as well.
:04:51. > :05:01.Dominic is one of my favourites to watch when he is on song. He has a
:05:01. > :05:04.
:05:04. > :05:11.great cue action, he has all the I think people underestimate him.
:05:11. > :05:15.If you just look at him as a snooker player, he is really good.
:05:15. > :05:19.Dominic is also one of those players who was quite happy to talk
:05:19. > :05:23.to before he goes out. I had a chat with him at the practice table and
:05:23. > :05:30.he said he switched off after the interval yesterday and suddenly
:05:30. > :05:40.found himself up against it. Judd Trump needs just three frames. --
:05:40. > :05:47.
:05:47. > :05:52.Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. We have already seen it all at this
:05:52. > :06:01.year's snooker championship. The Crucible is the place to be when it
:06:01. > :06:09.comes to watching world-class Another great atmosphere here this
:06:09. > :06:14.morning in Sheffield. Please welcome a first of all and man who
:06:14. > :06:18.has turned back the clock in style to once again be here at the
:06:18. > :06:26.Crucible. He has survived some epic matches in qualifying and he will
:06:26. > :06:36.be trying to produce those battling instincts this morning. It is Alan
:06:36. > :06:48.
:06:48. > :06:55.And his opponent, a player that has been the driving force for Chinese
:06:55. > :07:00.snooker for a decade. Three titles before he even turned 20. An
:07:00. > :07:10.adopted Yorkshireman who has lived in Sheffield for almost ten years.
:07:10. > :07:26.
:07:26. > :07:30.The students are here to support And here on table number one,
:07:30. > :07:35.please welcome a player with his own style on and off the table.
:07:35. > :07:42.Hoping to create a comeback this morning, a quarter-finalist here 13
:07:42. > :07:52.years ago, can he once again produced the magic. Please welcome
:07:52. > :08:08.
:08:08. > :08:18.And his opponent, one of the brightest stars of the modern game.
:08:18. > :08:19.
:08:19. > :08:25.Bald and fearless he is one of the public's favourites. He is ready
:08:25. > :08:35.for business, so here he is. With his own brand of snooker, Judd
:08:35. > :08:54.
:08:54. > :09:04.No walk-on music here this morning as a mark of respect to those who
:09:04. > :09:12.lost their lives in the earthquake in China. On BBC2 it is Judd Trump
:09:12. > :09:21.taking on Dominic Dale. A very good morning to our commentary Jule this
:09:21. > :09:31.morning, John Virgo and Ken Doherty. Good morning, Jason, and good
:09:31. > :09:55.
:09:55. > :10:05.morning all. What has today got in I am just looking at the statistics,
:10:05. > :10:07.
:10:07. > :10:16.there we have the dreaded mobile Dominic Dale, his pop success was
:10:16. > :10:26.at 46. -- pot. He has got to score a much heavier than he did
:10:26. > :10:26.
:10:26. > :11:14.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:11:14. > :11:24.Judd Trump doors give chances. Dominic has got to take every one
:11:24. > :11:36.
:11:36. > :11:46.Super pot, the control was even better. He is having a look at it.
:11:46. > :11:49.
:11:49. > :11:59.It looks like it is OK. He is also It looks like he has the angle on
:11:59. > :12:16.
:12:16. > :12:20.As you say, unlucky. When you look at where the red has finished,
:12:21. > :12:30.maybe that pink would have been the better of ball to play. Hard to
:12:31. > :12:48.
:12:48. > :12:58.Dominic made Judd Trump allowed all the stops in his third round match
:12:58. > :13:13.
:13:14. > :13:23.You mentioned the blue in the last frame, this was Dominic's reaction.
:13:24. > :13:29.
:13:29. > :13:39.He was definitely as surprised as He is eyeing up the plant here, a
:13:39. > :13:39.
:13:39. > :14:19.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:14:19. > :14:29.Well played. He was just about on Kiss the other red. He did it
:14:29. > :14:45.
:14:45. > :14:55.without kissing it. What an He has come a little bit straight
:14:55. > :15:31.
:15:31. > :15:41.Players can get a little bit of A good red into the middle. He
:15:41. > :16:02.
:16:02. > :16:12.He could have done with another few inches there. He will be trusting a
:16:12. > :16:24.
:16:24. > :16:34.little bit of luck were the cue He has managed to stay on the
:16:34. > :16:34.
:16:34. > :17:36.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:17:36. > :17:46.That came off the cushion a bit Good shot. It is one of those were
:17:46. > :17:52.
:17:52. > :18:02.you were just trying to force it Not a bad angle on the blue. He
:18:02. > :18:10.
:18:10. > :18:17.Would you believe it? He is on one to the left middle, it is awkward
:18:17. > :18:27.cueing. He could not have played it better in all honesty. A little bit
:18:27. > :18:45.
:18:45. > :18:55.Well played, it it is in the middle I think we should have a look at
:18:55. > :19:08.
:19:08. > :19:18.the scoreboard here, he is 52 He is just looking for A1 more red
:19:18. > :19:44.
:19:44. > :19:54.and a colour. -- for one of more He keeps looking at it, but it is
:19:54. > :19:59.
:19:59. > :20:09.He has decided to use the spider. The pot is easy enough, but he
:20:09. > :20:09.
:20:09. > :20:50.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:20:50. > :20:58.He has to swerve it slightly, that Well played. Just the start he
:20:58. > :21:08.needed. Whenever you were trailing, particularly by three frames, the
:21:08. > :21:15.
:21:15. > :21:25.That was a decent break. And it should be enough. Two snookers
:21:25. > :21:30.
:21:30. > :21:40.required, it would not be the first Surprised he did not play for the
:21:40. > :21:40.
:21:40. > :22:37.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:22:37. > :22:47.black mayor. -- play for the black Look at those shoes. He is not
:22:47. > :23:05.
:23:05. > :23:15.playing for the blacks, three He did play the snooker, but this
:23:15. > :23:36.
:23:36. > :23:46.red is very close to the pocket. It Dominic certainly seems to be
:23:46. > :24:06.
:24:06. > :24:16.Quick-fire stuff. He is now a two That brick was littered with some
:24:16. > :24:20.
:24:20. > :24:27.really good pots to keep it going. Lots of distance between the balls,
:24:27. > :24:33.here is another well-controlled cue ball. And this was probably the
:24:33. > :24:41.biggest one of them all. Dropped that red cleanly into the middle
:24:41. > :24:47.pocket. He is a very underestimated player at times, but he is a fine
:24:47. > :24:57.player and a bit of a character as well. He always plays with a smile
:24:57. > :25:11.
:25:11. > :25:21.Only a two-frame deficit now. has left the obligatory hass ball
:25:21. > :25:30.
:25:30. > :25:37.You cannot keep leaving these pots when you break off. It gets to the
:25:37. > :25:47.stage when you think that the break off is a disadvantage now.
:25:47. > :26:02.
:26:02. > :26:12.Very difficult to keep this young man contained. In the first frame,
:26:12. > :26:12.
:26:12. > :27:20.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:27:20. > :27:26.he potted the black and was unlucky Just trying to open roads, and it
:27:26. > :27:36.has just cost him perfect position on the blue. -- just trying to open
:27:36. > :27:49.
:27:49. > :27:59.Lots of right hand side, he has made a pretty good job of it.
:27:59. > :27:59.
:27:59. > :28:47.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:28:47. > :28:57.A similar shot to one few shots ago. Using the pack here to bring some
:28:57. > :29:01.
:29:01. > :29:11.more roads into play. -- some more He does not really need to play
:29:11. > :29:44.
:29:44. > :29:54.He does not want to be tight He played that inch perfect. This
:29:54. > :30:11.
:30:11. > :30:21.This is a really good response from 66 point lead, 67 remaining, but
:30:21. > :30:21.
:30:21. > :31:56.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:31:56. > :32:06.come. But we're going to see the 12 it. He has queued this absolutely
:32:06. > :32:33.
:32:34. > :32:43.is magic. I feel a song coming on, started off well and that's the
:32:43. > :32:50.reply from Judd Trump. He's three in front again at 7-4. People was ask
:32:50. > :32:54.you what it takes to win the World Championship. You know, you don't
:32:54. > :32:57.come here to find your game. Your game needs to be in good nick when
:32:57. > :33:05.you get here and I think we saw signs there that Judd Trump's game
:33:05. > :33:11.is in good nick. Yes, absolutely. Here are couple of pots we are going
:33:11. > :33:16.to see as evidence of that. Very hard to contain this young man.
:33:16. > :33:26.Here's his hand on the rail still. These type of shots are just... Food
:33:26. > :33:27.
:33:27. > :33:30.and drink to him. He had to keep that cueball hidden all the time. As
:33:30. > :33:34.you said, sometimes you don't hide the cueball from the break off and
:33:34. > :33:44.then you can be at a disadvantage. He took advantage of that, Judd
:33:44. > :34:20.
:34:20. > :34:27.of the cluster, have you seen any others do that? The first I saw was
:34:27. > :34:32.John Spencer. Sometimes left-handers tend to break off on that side.
:34:32. > :34:35.Righthanders go to the right-hand side of the Brown. But even a few
:34:35. > :34:39.righthanders have broken off down the right-hand side of the table as
:34:39. > :34:45.opposed to the left. It just depends on the player. If they feel they can
:34:45. > :34:50.get more side spin on the cueball to get the swing off of those four
:34:50. > :35:00.cushions. He did it very, very well. He hid behind the yellow. Not much
:35:00. > :35:17.
:35:17. > :35:24.to play-off. Not for Dominic Dale of notch or two. 90% and above in those
:35:24. > :35:28.sort of stats, they are the port -- the important ones. Just not good
:35:28. > :35:38.enough at this level, Dominic. And that's why the scoreline is as it
:35:38. > :35:59.
:35:59. > :36:08.on, Dominic. And he decided to go back up for the blue but he will now
:36:08. > :36:14.be wishing he had decided to play for the black. The next red will be
:36:14. > :36:17.difficult to get on. Didn't fully commit on that. And it looked as
:36:17. > :36:26.though he could have stunned it and played for the black and not left
:36:26. > :36:36.much. Yes, I'm surprised he didn't go for the black. It was an easier
:36:36. > :36:49.
:36:49. > :36:59.pointing at the red. Does it go to the corner? No. He's just checking
:36:59. > :37:33.
:37:33. > :37:38.to make certain he doesn't leave it only criticise him by virtue of the
:37:38. > :37:48.fact that he didn't find the balk cushion. Makes the safety a very bit
:37:48. > :38:03.
:38:03. > :38:13.just get past the pink. To flick the red, Judd. This is dangerous. He
:38:13. > :38:13.
:38:13. > :39:11.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:39:11. > :39:21.could knock read over the right main thing was, pot the red. As I
:39:21. > :39:50.
:39:50. > :39:56.say, if you pop the red, you always going towards the left-hand corner
:39:56. > :39:59.pocket. Not quite sure what he's actually seeing in these two reds.
:40:00. > :40:09.The two reds below the pink, they are in a line to this left-hand
:40:10. > :40:22.
:40:22. > :40:26.corner pocket. I'm not sure what he that will make Dominic -- that won't
:40:26. > :40:33.make Dominic feel any more comfortable. He caught that much too
:40:33. > :40:37.thick, fluked it. As I say, he finished up with a nice angle on the
:40:37. > :40:47.green and that could be a very costly fluked as far as Dominic's
:40:47. > :40:47.
:40:47. > :42:19.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:42:19. > :42:29.bridge over this red into the corner really. Couldn't have worked out
:42:29. > :42:37.
:42:37. > :42:41.nicer for him. He knew he was going left-hand side there. That's what
:42:41. > :42:51.caused the kiss on the green. So he's going to need a good pot here
:42:51. > :42:59.to keep this going. And he's going to be pretty precise with the
:42:59. > :43:09.position to be on the black. He's given as well as I've seen him give
:43:09. > :43:43.
:43:43. > :43:53.let's not forget, this all-star to do with the fluke. The one in the
:43:53. > :44:30.
:44:30. > :44:35.remaining with just a couple of reds and colours now. And Judd will have
:44:35. > :44:45.put this frame to bed. Just checking the scores. And this will haunt
:44:45. > :45:00.
:45:00. > :45:10.But it's not only the fluke, is it, John? It's what you make of it at
:45:10. > :45:29.
:45:29. > :45:39.in, he's going to score heavily. excellent shot. He is just about on
:45:39. > :45:48.
:45:48. > :45:56.first frame he was very unlucky when he put the black in the middle and
:45:56. > :46:06.Dominic finished on making a 59 break from it and within the frame.
:46:06. > :46:07.
:46:07. > :46:17.-- and winning. So it does even out. At the moment, it's Judd Trump who
:46:17. > :46:24.
:46:24. > :46:34.strides four clear and now leads 8-4. It is a cruel game. It is, as
:46:34. > :46:40.
:46:40. > :46:43.you said. But at times you've got to green there and put the Reds around
:46:43. > :46:53.the black to develop that break. He looks to be queueing very, very
:46:53. > :46:55.
:46:55. > :47:00.well. He came to this tournament with some question marks over him.
:47:00. > :47:10.But by his own standards, John, he hasn't had what he would have liked
:47:10. > :47:28.
:47:28. > :47:38.and would call a good running for JOHN VIRGO: The last time he broke
:47:38. > :47:48.
:47:48. > :47:52.off, all he did was leave a pot on. his chances of winning this world
:47:52. > :47:58.title, you've just got the feeling it was a bit 1-dimensional. He's
:47:58. > :48:03.just playing attacking snooker and not divvying... Well, I wouldn't say
:48:03. > :48:13.his opponent respect. Maybe not giving the balls any respect.
:48:13. > :48:27.
:48:27. > :48:37.Sometimes they can be very and he's got the ability, so what
:48:37. > :48:57.
:48:57. > :49:05.I'm seeing from this morning is, as a player and the person. I
:49:05. > :49:15.totally agree with you on that. I room in the final with John Higgins
:49:15. > :49:42.
:49:42. > :49:46.a couple of years ago and pushed play a tournament early on in the
:49:46. > :49:50.season when his all-round game was excellent. It wasn't all about
:49:50. > :49:54.potting and breaking. And I thought, well, he's learned his lesson. But
:49:54. > :49:58.since then I've seen him play a couple of other times in the UK
:49:58. > :50:08.where it just seemed to be all out attack. And you can't do that and
:50:08. > :50:15.
:50:15. > :50:24.the safety statistic. A very high percentage for Judd Trump. Dominic
:50:24. > :50:34.Dale, you'd think would be better at the safety, is down to 84%, and that
:50:34. > :50:59.
:50:59. > :51:06.would think you have every chance to he's left the red on here in the
:51:06. > :51:14.left-hand corner. Now, can he run around the back of the black and pay
:51:14. > :51:22.for the black to the opposite corner if it goes? -- play. It did go and
:51:22. > :51:32.he played that beautifully. Dominic misjudged that. He thought he was
:51:32. > :51:37.
:51:37. > :51:47.leaving the cueball somewhere safe It could've been worse, though. The
:51:47. > :51:47.
:51:47. > :52:35.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:52:35. > :52:45.blue spot is the only spot available If it doesn't, it can go on the
:52:45. > :53:14.
:53:14. > :53:24.Dale? His hands did go into the air as if the ball had rolled off. Could
:53:24. > :53:24.
:53:24. > :54:36.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:54:36. > :54:46.if he wishes but still a couple angle. He tried to do so on the
:54:46. > :54:56.
:54:56. > :55:06.black. He can play for the pink or black, a couple more reds and
:55:06. > :55:12.
:55:12. > :55:22.colours... He would be unlucky not unlucky not to be on anything... I
:55:22. > :55:30.
:55:30. > :55:36.think he's unlucky! -- I said he remaining, 61 in the lead. It's not
:55:36. > :55:46.over yet, not by a long way. But I have to say, a little unlucky not to
:55:46. > :55:56.
:55:56. > :56:02.be on an easy read to continue with. It's amazing. Probably the last time
:56:02. > :56:12.Dominic came to the table, he was in that position. The only problem is,
:56:12. > :56:17.
:56:17. > :56:21.here. He can't see enough of this red down near the pocket on the
:56:21. > :56:31.left-hand side of the table to have a go at it. So he will play a safety
:56:31. > :56:31.
:56:31. > :57:39.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:57:39. > :57:43.This pot is on but it is not easy, be in trouble again, Dominic.
:57:43. > :57:53.there's a lot of distance in this frame. Every time Dominic gets out
:57:53. > :58:17.
:58:17. > :58:21.of his seat he has to go round about a result? Not certain because I
:58:21. > :58:29.think these two balls could be made into a plant. There's enough gap at
:58:30. > :58:36.win the two of them for it to be made. And Judd just looking for red,
:58:36. > :58:46.colour, red to clear the frame before the midsession interval. So
:58:46. > :58:46.
:58:46. > :59:37.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:59:37. > :59:47.even when you think Dominic's had a this first frame but in all honesty,
:59:47. > :59:47.
:59:47. > :00:30.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:00:30. > :00:34.we haven't seen much of him since. and, well, it is going to be 9-4.
:00:34. > :00:44.And Dominic's done nothing wrong, really. That yellow going in doesn't
:00:44. > :00:45.
:00:45. > :00:51.matter. He just wanted to hit a ball! Well, Dominic can see the
:00:51. > :01:01.funny side of it. But his chance in these World Championships are
:01:01. > :01:01.
:01:01. > :01:06.looking very slim as the Juddernaut goes ahead 9-4.
:01:06. > :01:10.Well, it's good to see Dominic Dale with a bit of a smile there. He's
:01:10. > :01:15.never beaten Judd Trump. Came very close in Newport, the Welsh open,
:01:15. > :01:25.but Judd Trump, on the looks of it, on his way to the second round. Also
:01:25. > :01:38.
:01:38. > :01:43.looking impressive yesterday, Ding There are a lot of young players
:01:43. > :01:53.coming to the UK. It is quite a challenge for me to win the first
:01:53. > :02:06.
:02:06. > :02:16.world title. I am just trying to be I think players can do more things,
:02:16. > :02:17.
:02:17. > :02:27.not just the media and sponsors, we have to do it are of course. I
:02:27. > :02:28.
:02:28. > :02:38.practise hard. Any sport, you always improve if you practise. If
:02:38. > :02:39.
:02:39. > :02:49.you do not practise, you do not I show more emotion than before.
:02:49. > :02:53.
:02:53. > :02:58.Some people like it, some do not. I'd just be myself. I need to learn.
:02:58. > :03:08.I have done better in the last few tournaments, my mind is stronger
:03:08. > :03:13.
:03:13. > :03:17.and I want to keep like that. I'm learning from the past few years,
:03:17. > :03:27.however play in tournaments, keeping my concentrations. I am
:03:27. > :03:33.
:03:33. > :03:42.I do not think so. It might make for an easy round in the first or
:03:43. > :03:51.What an achievement it would be for China if Ding Junhui was to win the
:03:51. > :03:57.world title this year. Let's show you what happened in the match
:03:57. > :04:04.between Ding Junhui and Alan McManus earlier today. We are into
:04:04. > :04:14.the first frame, doing his at the table. -- Ding Junhui is at the
:04:14. > :04:14.
:04:14. > :05:08.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:05:08. > :05:18.This is one of those times when the shot into the pack may lead him on
:05:18. > :05:26.
:05:26. > :05:36.He looks like he has no could himself. On the desired red,
:05:36. > :05:36.
:05:36. > :07:13.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:07:13. > :07:20.He has looked long and hard at it, That little treat he does where he
:07:20. > :07:27.looks at the floor before he shoots, is that just for alignment? If it
:07:27. > :07:37.works for him, best of luck. Alan has not had much coaching in his
:07:37. > :07:38.
:07:38. > :07:48.career, but he works quite a bit on He almost looks down on the floor
:07:48. > :08:09.
:08:09. > :08:14.He didn't appear to do at that time, He should be looking where he wants
:08:14. > :08:24.the ball to go. If he is looking down, perhaps he has a few problems
:08:24. > :08:54.
:08:54. > :09:04.This time Alan wants to free the pink spot. He will be playing into
:09:04. > :09:12.
:09:12. > :09:20.Absolutely beautiful. Look where the two reds have gone, he split
:09:20. > :09:30.them perfectly. Those two reds have gone right on top of the pink, that
:09:30. > :09:57.
:09:57. > :10:02.He got a lively bounce off the cushion. It is too risky bringing
:10:02. > :10:12.the pink into play. This is going to be hard work, the next few
:10:12. > :10:41.
:10:41. > :10:48.I watched Alan McManus practising one day, he just kept setting balls
:10:48. > :10:58.up on the blue spot. He kept putting them, walking up, resetting
:10:58. > :11:17.
:11:17. > :11:27.He does a lot of solo practice up Winner of two ranking titles in his
:11:27. > :11:39.
:11:39. > :11:49.career, the Masters at Wembley in That is a very disappointing misfit.
:11:49. > :11:49.
:11:49. > :11:54.He really needed to impose himself there. Too much concentration on
:11:54. > :12:04.the positional side, he had a lot of sides been there to avoid the
:12:04. > :12:15.
:12:15. > :12:21.brown and green. But those are Obviously he thought it was a
:12:21. > :12:26.massive pocket and it was bound to go in-off the blue. It hit the side
:12:26. > :12:36.cushion when he played and he is as amazed as we are that it did not
:12:36. > :12:38.
:12:38. > :12:48.Still not certain to win the frame at this visit. He could play the
:12:48. > :12:48.
:12:48. > :14:21.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:14:22. > :14:27.That is what he tried to do, well Well, only just. Once again I think
:14:27. > :14:36.he was concentrating on getting the white Pass the blue spot. Somehow
:14:36. > :14:46.or other bid got in. There had been a few of those this week. It is all
:14:46. > :14:46.
:14:46. > :16:10.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:16:10. > :16:20.Well, well, well. That is the That red is a more difficult shot
:16:20. > :16:28.
:16:28. > :16:35.than the pink he missed in the last Alan McManus produces a lead. 7-3.
:16:35. > :16:40.Alan McManus cranking up the pressure on Ding Junhui. It is now
:16:40. > :16:48.7-52 Ding Junhui. Alan McManus has not been here for seven years, and
:16:48. > :16:54.he is really making his opponent Ken Doherty has just nipped out of
:16:54. > :17:04.the commentary box for a quick chat. Impressed with the Judd this
:17:04. > :17:06.
:17:06. > :17:11.He did win in China, but he did not have a great showing at the Masters
:17:11. > :17:15.in London and he did not have a great UK Championships. He has the
:17:15. > :17:20.pedigree and talent to win this championship and one-day, he needs
:17:20. > :17:26.a bit of confidence. This performance so far has been very
:17:26. > :17:33.impressive, exactly what the doctor ordered. The fact of Dominic has
:17:33. > :17:39.never beaten at Judd, does that play on your mind? At this stage,
:17:39. > :17:43.and at this level, you cannot take any one for granted. You want to go
:17:43. > :17:49.out and start with a good performance in the first round.
:17:49. > :17:53.Dominic Dale is always a handful for anyone. But every time Judd
:17:53. > :17:59.Trump has had a chance, he has capitalised on every mistake
:17:59. > :18:09.Dominic made. An interesting statistic, from Judd's point of
:18:09. > :18:09.
:18:09. > :18:12.view, his success rate is up to 91%. -- safety success rate. He is
:18:12. > :18:20.beating Dominic in all departments and his game is really coming
:18:20. > :18:30.together. You have been up late doing your homework! These are live
:18:30. > :18:36.
:18:36. > :18:41.Judd Trump has just missed an It was a poor safety shot von
:18:41. > :18:51.Dominic Dale to give him that chance. It just shows you, you can
:18:51. > :18:58.
:18:58. > :19:08.At the point of no return, Dominic has got to take every opportunity
:19:08. > :19:08.
:19:08. > :20:45.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:20:46. > :20:55.otherwise his World Championship A chance to play another round and
:20:56. > :21:05.
:21:05. > :21:15.Can he pot misread and retain position on the black? -- can he
:21:15. > :21:22.
:21:22. > :21:32.The red in the middle of those five reds definitely pots into the left-
:21:32. > :22:02.
:22:02. > :22:07.Nicely played, and nice angle. Still a couple of reds in open play.
:22:07. > :22:17.If the cannon does not go according to plan, he will still be on
:22:17. > :22:17.
:22:17. > :23:08.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
:23:08. > :23:18.That is the free and safe. I wish you luck, Dominic. And what a
:23:18. > :23:23.
:23:23. > :23:33.moment this could be in the you're He got a kick. He is OK. You could
:23:33. > :23:35.
:23:35. > :23:41.hear the big sigh from Dominic as He would like to leave an angle,
:23:41. > :23:48.somewhere where the red is now. If you could pot this red and leave
:23:48. > :23:58.the cue ball somewhere where the red tears. -- where it that red it
:23:58. > :24:11.
:24:11. > :24:21.This is where the player's adrenalin is really rushing through
:24:21. > :24:38.
:24:38. > :24:48.Slow down. He is OK, just drop it What sort of an angle has he got on
:24:48. > :25:10.
:25:10. > :25:16.I am getting a bit nervous for him He has to be very precise. He
:25:16. > :25:26.cannot be low on it, if he is, the pink will be in the way. He has to
:25:26. > :25:36.
:25:36. > :25:45.be almost straight on it. He must This is OK, it is not too bad, but
:25:45. > :25:55.I would like it to be straighter on the red. He can pot at this red, it
:25:55. > :26:00.
:26:00. > :26:06.is not easy. What a shame! He was perfect on the black. That was a
:26:06. > :26:16.greater opportunity, the frame is one, but disappointment. At least
:26:16. > :26:33.
:26:33. > :26:43.Looks like there is a little chip As quiet as possible, please, a
:26:43. > :26:48.
:26:48. > :26:53.I thought when he had the red with the rest, I know the nerves are
:26:53. > :26:56.going and you want to leave every shot easy, but he could have left
:26:56. > :27:02.the black little bit more difficult and played one of the more awkward
:27:02. > :27:10.reds at the side. It is easy for us to say in the commentary box. I
:27:10. > :27:14.think they're both discussing what shot should have been played.
:27:14. > :27:21.bring you up to date with what is going on. These are live pictures
:27:21. > :27:24.as we wait for a Judd Trump against Dominic Dale. We're going to stay
:27:25. > :27:34.here for a Minotaur to to see if Ding Junhui can get back into this
:27:35. > :27:51.
:27:51. > :27:59.Ding Junhui has imposed himself on Lots of Chinese students in the
:27:59. > :28:05.Crucible today, cheering on Ding Junhui. The world No. 9, he needs
:28:05. > :28:11.this frame, really. Alan McManus, his first Crucible appearance for
:28:11. > :28:21.seven years. He has played really well this morning. And this
:28:21. > :28:21.
:28:21. > :28:26.afternoon we will keep you up-to- date when Hazel is back. Plenty of