‘The Viking’ Mickey Krause lifts first main title of his profession on the European Pool Open in Fulda, Germany on Sunday with 13-8 victory towards Filipino Johann Chua
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Mickey Krause received the European Pool Open title [Credit: Matchroom Pool]
Denmark’s Mickey Krause lifted the primary main title of his profession on the European Pool Open in Fulda, Germany on Sunday.
Krause not solely celebrated his first-ever Matchroom Main title however he additionally secured his place within the inaugural Reyes Cup later this 12 months.
Chua, who upset Shane Van Boening within the semi-finals, took the primary rack however Danish star Krause responded by profitable three consecutive racks, together with a skilful lengthy financial institution shot on the six-ball within the fifth to open up a 4-1 lead.
After a dry break from Krause, Chua tried to slim the hole however faltered by lacking a vital five-ball, gifting one other rack to the Dane, who made it 8-2, which he quickly prolonged to 10-3.
The misfortune continued for Chua as he opened with a dry rack within the sixteenth permitting Krause to achieve the hill.
Chua mounted a valiant effort with a three-rack run after one other scratch from Krause, narrowing the rating to 12-8.
However in the long run, a missed eight-ball from Chua sealed his destiny, and Krause, who had earlier knocked out American Skyler Woodward, capitalised to assert the European crown earlier than standing on the baize in celebration.
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