NZ Open - Singles KO
Wickham vs Wright by Jarrod Coutts
G1.
I didn't see the opening, but Wickham has made 1 and has a laid break
21 Jan 2016 2:08PM (Tournament); 8 Readers
Wickham still going round, approaching 3b
21 Jan 2016 2:21PM (Tournament); 8 Readers
I told a lie.. he was approaching 4. Clip now on 5
21 Jan 2016 2:32PM (Tournament); 11 Readers
Wright had a break but did something at h3 and also has a clip on it. Wickham hits a 20 yarder and has a chance for a break. He has shot extremely well during the event but has made a few more errors than he would have liked. Michael has got a lot better since the doubles and I'm looking forward to seeing how he performs in this match.
21 Jan 2016 2:34PM (Tournament); 12 Readers
Wickham back on the lawn. I'm going to go for a walk to get a better update on clippage.
21 Jan 2016 2:51PM (Tournament); 16 Readers
Wickham on 1b and 5 vs 4 and 1
21 Jan 2016 2:59PM (Tournament); 15 Readers
Now on 2b and 3b vs 4 and 1. I haven't been following this one closely but it looks like there has been lots of potential breaks, but no easy ones which either player should have taken round
21 Jan 2016 3:24PM (Tournament); 15 Readers
Wickham 2b and Rover vs 2 and 4
21 Jan 2016 3:54PM (Tournament); 15 Readers
Wickham penault and rover vs 4 and 2 but Michael has a chance for a break with his h4 ball
21 Jan 2016 4:05PM (Tournament); 13 Readers
Michael taking his h4 ball to 4b currently approaching 2b
21 Jan 2016 4:12PM (Tournament); 14 Readers
Michael now 4b and 3 vs penault and rover but faulted an angled hoop. Wickham had a moment of brilliance - taking off from c2 with his penault ball to a ball 6 inches NE of h3 he misses the ball, hits the wire and lands in a position giving him a dolly rush to penault
21 Jan 2016 4:29PM (Tournament); 14 Readers
Wickham reaches the peg, Michael misses and Wickham finishes to take the first 26-11
21 Jan 2016 4:40PM (Tournament); 16 Readers
Game 2;
Michael break approaching 2b and 1 vs 1b and 5
21 Jan 2016 5:38PM (Tournament); 14 Readers
Michael has not turned up on time (again) so Wickham is out warming up. It should be a good 3rd game between these two. Michael is a very good match player with a never say die attitude and did well to play himself back into the match yesterday. The 2nd game resulted in Michael pegging Dave's ball off and taking control. This could go either way but I would say if Wickham has a good start he would be a close favourite.
22 Jan 2016 8:33AM (Tournament); 4 Readers
Michael has not arrived - only a few minutes late so I'm sure Dave can forgive him with the kind heart that he has.
22 Jan 2016 8:34AM (Tournament); 4 Readers
Michael hits 3rd turn, sets a dream leave, Wickham misses into c4
22 Jan 2016 8:46AM (Tournament); 5 Readers
Michael has a clip on h2 and Wickham has an opportunity for a break
22 Jan 2016 8:55AM (Tournament); 4 Readers
Wickham has a clip on h6 and h1. Michael had a clip on h3 but is now on a break approaching h4 with a good ball at 5 and the 4th ball in c4
22 Jan 2016 9:06AM (Tournament); 6 Readers
Michael had a spread. G on 4b, B on h1 with Wickhams P on h6 and W on h1. Wickham misses the lift and Michael doesn't get past h2. Wickham shooting from h2 into a double on WB near h1.. BANG. Few good shots required to establish a break
22 Jan 2016 9:29AM (Tournament); 7 Readers
Good pickup from Wickham comes to an end when I see a ball in h4. Michael has a choice of a 1 yarder with his 4b ball or a 5 yarder with his h1 ball
22 Jan 2016 9:36AM (Tournament); 5 Readers
Michael now 5 and 4b vs 1 and 3b with Wickham having the innings
22 Jan 2016 9:55AM (Tournament); 6 Readers
Micahel hit a leave I think, in play with his h5 ball and has the chance of a break
22 Jan 2016 10:01AM (Tournament); 5 Readers
Michael*
22 Jan 2016 10:01AM (Tournament); 5 Readers
Wickham has the innings, Micahel now 6 and 4b vs 2 and 3b
22 Jan 2016 10:10AM (Tournament); 7 Readers
Micahel has the innings and has progressed to h3
22 Jan 2016 10:15AM (Tournament); 9 Readers
and Wickham has progressed from h2 to h3*
22 Jan 2016 10:15AM (Tournament); 9 Readers
Wickham approaching h3 from 5yN with a ball at h4... big shot
22 Jan 2016 10:20AM (Tournament); 9 Readers
Shilling has just won the 3rd 26-1 against Roberts
22 Jan 2016 10:25AM (Tournament); 10 Readers
Wright approaching h6 with half a chance of a break and 4b vs Wickham h5 and 3b
22 Jan 2016 10:28AM (Tournament); 11 Readers
Wickham hit a 25y ball and a half and is no longer on h5.. I think hes currently approaching 2b
22 Jan 2016 10:37AM (Tournament); 8 Readers
Wickham now 2b and 3b vs 6 with a good chance of a break and 4b
22 Jan 2016 10:40AM (Tournament); 7 Readers
Michael has played a nice pickup and now approaching 2b starting the turn at h6
22 Jan 2016 10:54AM (Tournament); 6 Readers
Wright now approaching rover, will be a spread to go 4b and peg vs 2b and 3b
22 Jan 2016 11:05AM (Tournament); 6 Readers
Hakes smashes into c1, didn't look happy with the shot but he will get multiple opportunities to hit
22 Jan 2016 11:05AM (Tournament); 6 Readers
Good leave, big shot for Wickham
22 Jan 2016 11:06AM (Tournament); 6 Readers
Wickham misses the lift down the line, finishing turn for Wright
22 Jan 2016 11:10AM (Tournament); 10 Readers
Good finish from Michael and a good comeback for a 2-1 match win. My predictions continue at 100%, just a shame it's not the correct 100%. From what I've learnt in the UK though, with the guidance of Aiton, Maugham and Wicks, it should probably be a 50:50
22 Jan 2016 11:18AM (Tournament); 10 Readers
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