Snooker Matthew Stevens v Paul Hunter 2004 Final Frame
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Matthew Stevens fought back from a seemingly hopeless position to edge out Paul Hunter 13-12 at The Crucible.
Stevens, who began the session 10-6 behind, took all four of the opening frames to level after an inspired run with breaks of 58, 53, 64 and 73.
Hunter went 12-10 up but let Stevens back in with a missed match-ball pink in the 23rd.
The ninth seed cleared up to narrow the gap, forced a decider and edged a nail-biting decider on the pink.
Stevens was delighted with victory over his close friend but admitted his heart was in his mouth during a thrilling final frame.
“I played four perfect frames at the start, but then Paul came back well and I had to dig deep,” said Stevens.
“It was an unbelievable end. We were both going for shots and missing - it was like the Davis and Taylor final.
“I think Paul is one the top two players in the world - he was the man to beat at this tournament.”
A disappointed Hunter reiterated his desire to become world champion.
“You’ve got to believe in yourself in this game and I do - before the end of my career I will definitely be lifting that silver trophy,” said Hunter.
“I was trying my hardest but I suppose the pressure did get to me a bit.
“He was a bit lucky, but that’s snooker and it’s not the end of the world.”
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Second-round result (best of 25 frames):
M Stevens (Wal) 13-12 P Hunter (Eng)
109-21 (109), 58-67, 65-70 (65 Stevens), 47-83 (70), 89-0 (89), 62-45, 55-43, 2-85, 113-0 (113), 18-54, 26-105 (67), 57-43, 5-66, 0-125 (125), 1-85, 41-82, 73-37 (58), 91-0 (53), 80-42 (64), 77-0 (73), 0-81, 24-106 (99), 58-50, 61-31, 63-50
Duration : 0:10:42
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
rip paul hunter …
he was like my god! =( his bday is the same as mine, 14th october! i <3 u paul
rip paul hunter 14.10.78-9.10.06 cause: neuroendocrines tumour on tummy.
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Ray Edmonds, he …
Ray Edmonds, he should still be there, fantastic commentator.
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
somebody pot the …
somebody pot the bloody blue. tense…..
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
this fecking blue …
this fecking blue ball
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
thx very much
thx very much
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Oh you take drugs …
Oh you take drugs cos in your photo your taking cocaine. You wasteman
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
You’re not worth a …
You’re not worth a wank you bastard
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
arragant? lol what …
arragant? lol what is that for a word????????? hahaha you moron ^^
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Have sum …
Have sum respect you arragant arsehole
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
No, you suck.
No, you suck.
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Who is the second …
Who is the second commentator (apart from John Virgo)
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
paul hunter’s …
paul hunter’s highest break was 146 and Matthew’s highest break is 145
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
have abit of respect
have abit of respect
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
did he ever play a …
did he ever play a maximum? couldnt find one on here so far.
dont get me wrong hes been a gr8 player anyway! I just wanted to know.
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
both sux
both sux
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
why the are …
why the are you talkin bout david beckham kratjovic u twat, u me off so much david beckham is just a player there hundreds of players better than him
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
neuroendocrines …
neuroendocrines tumor on his stomach - short therm Cancer
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
David Beckham is …
David Beckham is good too. Nobody can cross like him and take free kick like him. His only mistake was that he left Man Utd.
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
I miss the lad - he …
I miss the lad - he gave the David Beckham glam factor to snooker - only difference is, Mr Hunter was good at his sport.
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
I miss you so much. …
I miss you so much…
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
How he died?
How he died?
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
it not because he …
it not because he pass away im saying this now, he was a future champ to me. The way he played ronnie in one of the master finals, was unbelievable. The safety, breakbuilding and his bottle… world class
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Come on Matthew
Come on Matthew
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Amazing Paul HUNTER
Amazing Paul HUNTER
January 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
I’m sorry…but can …
I’m sorry…but can you racconter me how die Paul Hunter because i didn’t know it ? thnx.