There's only one thing I want for this years Mosconi Cup. Regardless who wins, I want to see a competitive tournament, I hope all the players could provide that.
....and finally, looks like Earl's emotionally keeping the Team together for the first time. No outbursts, no ranting, no sulking. It seems that he and Cap JJ had a pep talk before the tourney...and it was good. 🙂
Man, what an absolutely fantastic start for our U.S. team! Everyone had to adjust to the tight pockets and nerves the first few games. From all the smack talk against us at the conference, the ever repeating "Europe is heavily favored", the overall record against us in recent years, the fact we "only" won in 18' and 19' with a euro as our captain. ITS TIME, BABY! Earls pumped up encouraging attitude is adding to the mix in a very positive way and I think his game is going to show up big time tomorrow. I think today's wins will settle him at the table. It's all about vibe and karma with Earl, And you're never too old for that, just watch, hes going to roll, and that's going to add even more to this momentum. Europe has acted like a group of marauders who know they are the best players coming over here to have their party and then own us. Problem is, our guys have clearly gone fully insulated, closed off and fully focused, they are all locked in on playing "their" game, shot by shot...at the table. Could someone tell me is that a shirtless Billy Thorpe in the audience with the shades and the stars and stripes overalls? ... GO U.S.A.!!!
I love how hypocritical Earl is....Saying Albin (I think that's who he played) is "the luckiest" and then immediately gets a lucky safety after an easy shot miss.
More i think about it...its not Earles fault . He should of never been put in this Situation...he never should of been picked...and whats worse, when we got the lead and we were winning...instead of going for the Is throat, we keep putting earle in ...over and over and over again...until there up by 2 pts...wrong players and shit lineups!!!! Thats all on Jeremy Jones!!! Love for you earle!!!!
@Jeremiah Reyes wow.. now you're saying Earl the idiot was picked only because he draws controversy and an audience.. so it has nothing to do with skill. I told you you were a joke
@Jeremiah Reyes shaw won't even play Justin Bergman for money... he got out of it saying the tables were bad...and Justin said he'll play him on any table...and he still wouldn't...Justin is at the top of his game..I've never seen him play so good. Justin was on the team ...America wins 11-5 easily...Europe is playing the worst they ever have in history and there still winning some how
Now that is team USA they look like a fuckin team love it that's how you win like a team not as an individual right there. Your all there together doesn't matter if it's a singles match or whatever your there as a team.
I realize not every tournament can be like the Mosconi Cup - but come on guys and gals - this is fantastic. The crowd being so into it, whether it is played in America or somewhere in England - just brings these matches to another level. The people that run pool - all of the different people - have to figure out a way to make tournaments more lively and like this. Whether America wins or loses - this shit is fantastic. Come on America, keep the pedal to the metal.
So glad to see svb have some outstanding moments on day 1.and Skyler Woodward's match was incredible. Earl Strickland still has a few more days to have his moment. We need another big win from Earl. Just because for years he was a main figure. Europe is a powerhouse so. I mean that team is loaded. When shaw is considered your 3rd or 4th best player damn. This is some great pool. I really want the us to make this thing close. Yes I want us to win but this will be some great pool
Being here live and watching earl be the first teammate up to cheer his teammates everytime is touching. Tyler styer besides that missed six shot lights out. Lastly Josh filler has acted so humble here and I applaud him for that.
The Mosconi Cup sucks ! I love so many players on BOTH sides ! Ugh ! I'm solidly Team-USA, but I love Filler, Sánchez Ruíz, Shaw......Sigh. Thankfully, my favorite player is SVB and he is rocking: those two combo shots on day-1 were mind-blowing. Like watching a trick-shot expo rather than a hyper-competitive world-class 9-Ball match. .....Ok.....Actually......I LOVE the Mosconi Cup. The pressure means that even the best players are capable of missing in clutch moments, in non-clutch moments - It is truly exciting to watch. This is excitement start to finish. Really outstanding. The commentary is Top Shelf, the Video-Quality (lighting, positioning, etc.,) is amazing. I used to hate the boisterous crowd, but now I love it. WOW !
Respect muricans!!! What a freaking awesome first day!!! I’m English so team Europe, but wow that was the best first day of the mosconi cup for years!!!
I looked forward to this event the entire year … I even got several of my friends who don’t watch pool super pumped for it and the day finally comes and guess what!? We can’t stream it anywhere lol they list all these places that are supposed to stream it but it’s garbage and they want like a 30 dollar sign up fee. But they don’t have a problem posting the highlight reels! Lame. Way to be like all the other sports , guess I’ll go back to not giving a shit about professional sports
Earl the Pearl better get some rest tonight! He blew it today. I'm forever an Earl fan but his playing could potentially cost team USA a tournament win in the end!
@Jay Nosowsky Gee, only 9 out of 10? If that shot was so easy, why not 10 out of 10, big boy? Don't flatter yourself! Under that pressure you'd probably fold like a cheap card table. And that's if you didn't soil your drawers, first. I'll bet you've never even played on a table with pockets as tight as those before. Because, if you had, then you'd know how easily that shot can be missed, and Earl didnt miss it by very much at all. But then, of course, you're a much better class of player than Earl is, right?
@Jay Nosowsky There was nothing simple about that shot, nor was it straight in. It was makeable, sure, but also very missable and not really all that easy, given the cue ball was tight on the rail. And you heard Allison say that those side pockets are treacherous. Give it a rest!
@BEAST IN H3 Jeremy Jones doesn't know what talent means? I mean he took his neighbor 2 years in a row( Chris reinhold/Robinson) . That dude was a 🤡 clown ....now we have another clown that should be retired. We have to win a mosconi cup with 3 and a half people now...we need tons of luck!!! And Europe to keep screwing up!!!
It's interesting to see how matchroom has found a way to present pool in an attractive and exciting way for not just the pool in crowd. The shirtless high fiver on the side is priceless. Such a great atmosphere. Not suitable for all tournaments but it definitely works for the Mosconi cup. Kudos to all involved in setting this up and not just the players.
JJ did a great job of team comp for the first day. It was going to hard to beat the Spaniards so putting Oscar and earl to get thier feet wet since they havnt been in a mosconi cup in a while was a good movie in my oppinion. Impressed usa is winning 3-1. Go starts and stripes
I think it was a great move or even the best move to shove the rust off those two. I did see that coming right from the start because that is in order to counter Alex Lely's plan in doubles. SVB and Woodward can outlast any doubles in Europe team since those two were on fire.
I saw written here once, some euro player made a statement to the effect that SVB was the only thing the USA had going for it. I beg to differ, hell no, not beg but point out the improvement made by Tyler and Skyler also. Shane is already in the history books and so shall others be!
Best USA one day Mosconi Cup appearance in years.
styer and the extras are too weak.
There's only one thing I want for this years Mosconi Cup. Regardless who wins, I want to see a competitive tournament, I hope all the players could provide that.
Crowd is just electric!!! Best crowd in recent years.
31:45 "Dont talk about that, that's gone,that's past"
Respect 👏👏👏
Skyler vs Filler was as good as it gets. What a first day!
There were so many people against Styer playing. That dude comes with it.
Cmon he helped them win the 2018 cup and he's so good. Good pick over Thorpe and Reinhold tho
....and finally, looks like Earl's emotionally keeping the Team together for the first time. No outbursts, no ranting, no sulking. It seems that he and Cap JJ had a pep talk before the tourney...and it was good. 🙂
Imagine how much cooler matchroom would be if they aired the live matches like world billiard tv does
That 4 / 9 was unbelievable! Great shot SVB!!!
Man, what an absolutely fantastic start for our U.S. team! Everyone had to adjust to the tight pockets and nerves the first few games. From all the smack talk against us at the conference, the ever repeating "Europe is heavily favored", the overall record against us in recent years, the fact we "only" won in 18' and 19' with a euro as our captain. ITS TIME, BABY! Earls pumped up encouraging attitude is adding to the mix in a very positive way and I think his game is going to show up big time tomorrow. I think today's wins will settle him at the table. It's all about vibe and karma with Earl, And you're never too old for that, just watch, hes going to roll, and that's going to add even more to this momentum. Europe has acted like a group of marauders who know they are the best players coming over here to have their party and then own us. Problem is, our guys have clearly gone fully insulated, closed off and fully focused, they are all locked in on playing "their" game, shot by shot...at the table. Could someone tell me is that a shirtless Billy Thorpe in the audience with the shades and the stars and stripes overalls?
... GO U.S.A.!!!
Wtf!! Some of these shots on day 1 are amazing!! Fantastic combo Woodward!!
All great pressure players.
Team USA looking good!
i love how composed tyler plays
Tyler is a threat in the Mosconi. Good money to beat any member of Europe at any time
Thats why he gets the edge over Thorpe and Reinhold.
Great competition. Well done matchroom.
Skyler's reaction was great haha
How good is SVB? He is just so smooth
He's just one of the best EVER, that's all. 😁🤗👍
I think this US team would be even stronger with Bergman on it.
7:45 One of the greatest shots I've ever seen under pressure. Shane the 🎱 🐐
Such an epic shot!
I love how hypocritical Earl is....Saying Albin (I think that's who he played) is "the luckiest" and then immediately gets a lucky safety after an easy shot miss.
The pearl ended on a high note!
12:29 , 14:05 ........ FSR is Monster of Monster !!!
7:49 SVB wow 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I wish this time USA will triump....thank yiu match room for the wonderfull match pool highlights.
Fantastic seeing Earl in there cheering with so much enthusiasm. Seems to have a good effect on our boys! I’m hoping we can keep the momentum!
@LA Gamer ok
@Terry Mayo it didn't look like the cue snapped
@LA Gamer In the 3rd rack against FSR and Filler in their doubles match Woodward was his partner..the article says he smashed his cue stick
@Terry Mayo when
The idiot smashed and broke his cue also
Seeing Earl cheering on brings a tear in my eye. Welcome back Earl!
@pale shelter you gone quiet boy-you ok?
More i think about it...its not Earles fault . He should of never been put in this Situation...he never should of been picked...and whats worse, when we got the lead and we were winning...instead of going for the Is throat, we keep putting earle in ...over and over and over again...until there up by 2 pts...wrong players and shit lineups!!!! Thats all on Jeremy Jones!!! Love for you earle!!!!
@Jeremiah Reyes wow.. now you're saying Earl the idiot was picked only because he draws controversy and an audience.. so it has nothing to do with skill.
I told you you were a joke
@Jay Nosowsky so true man. I see it exactly the same as you
@Jeremiah Reyes shaw won't even play Justin Bergman for money... he got out of it saying the tables were bad...and Justin said he'll play him on any table...and he still wouldn't...Justin is at the top of his game..I've never seen him play so good. Justin was on the team ...America wins 11-5 easily...Europe is playing the worst they ever have in history and there still winning some how
im not a fan of earl at all, but every time i see him cheer on his team it brings a smile to my face. Keep it up Earl your winning alot of fans!!!!!
Class oozes out of every pore in Allison's body! What a great ambassador she has always been for pool and snooker!
@Doug Overhoff Thanks Doug
Is that her commentating? Sounded familiar.
@Myspachor Allison Fisher.
Who?
She's a great lady. Met her only once, and not only is she one of pool and snooker all time best, she does personify class!
Some *Excellent* shots made here. Skyler is in MVP form! SVB is redeeming himself!
@BarberRO how'd you not know what is mvp?
@BarberRO most vicious person 😅
@BarberRO, Most Valuable Player.
What its “MVP”?
@Right! If he keeps it up,which I'm sure he will I gotta agree with you 💯 on that!
How long until we get to watch the full matches on Clip-Share?
This crowd reminds me of a sitcom filmed before a live studio audience.
2:20 Funny roll of the 1ball
Skylar drops the 9 on the break:
“……Yeaaaaaaaa😏”
Now that is team USA they look like a fuckin team love it that's how you win like a team not as an individual right there. Your all there together doesn't matter if it's a singles match or whatever your there as a team.
I realize not every tournament can be like the Mosconi Cup - but come on guys and gals - this is fantastic. The crowd being so into it, whether it is played in America or somewhere in England - just brings these matches to another level.
The people that run pool - all of the different people - have to figure out a way to make tournaments more lively and like this. Whether America wins or loses - this shit is fantastic. Come on America, keep the pedal to the metal.
So glad to see svb have some outstanding moments on day 1.and Skyler Woodward's match was incredible. Earl Strickland still has a few more days to have his moment. We need another big win from Earl. Just because for years he was a main figure. Europe is a powerhouse so. I mean that team is loaded. When shaw is considered your 3rd or 4th best player damn. This is some great pool. I really want the us to make this thing close. Yes I want us to win but this will be some great pool
Ah, I love the mosconi cup. It's my super bowl for cue sports.
Being here live and watching earl be the first teammate up to cheer his teammates everytime is touching.
Tyler styer besides that missed six shot lights out.
Lastly Josh filler has acted so humble here and I applaud him for that.
Nice to see Earl still playing Go USA!
Damn, the shots SVB was making were incredible.
The Mosconi Cup sucks ! I love so many players on BOTH sides ! Ugh ! I'm solidly Team-USA, but I love Filler, Sánchez Ruíz, Shaw......Sigh. Thankfully, my favorite player is SVB and he is rocking: those two combo shots on day-1 were mind-blowing. Like watching a trick-shot expo rather than a hyper-competitive world-class 9-Ball match. .....Ok.....Actually......I LOVE the Mosconi Cup. The pressure means that even the best players are capable of missing in clutch moments, in non-clutch moments - It is truly exciting to watch. This is excitement start to finish. Really outstanding. The commentary is Top Shelf, the Video-Quality (lighting, positioning, etc.,) is amazing. I used to hate the boisterous crowd, but now I love it. WOW !
I don't think I've seen Earl this happy and excited for other players before.
So Sorry what a hot mess . WHEN DID BILLARDS BECOME A SCREAMING MATCH . Can't imagine watching 😕
Impresionante
Let's go USA. Keep it going
Tyler’s jump game is so crucial for Team
USA!!😊
The europe fan in 9:10 really testing it. Will probably show up in the next match with a bruised face... lol...
tyler played amazing today with 2 huge cross banks. keep it up young fellow, become a legend.
imagine this fantastique fans and there plays Eklent Kaci vs Alex Kazakis without shotclock...all will gone, nobody will see that and pool will die
Holy moly that is the loudest crowd in a pool match I've ever heard!!
Billy Thorpe cheering on team USA representing!!!
I’m from the uk but gotta love an underdog! Go team USA!
SVB is still awesome. When he's in form it's nonsense to beat him. Him and skyler are going to be an impossible team to beat this year.
SVB is the best in the world. It really is amazing how well he sees difficult shots
Skylar way to freaking go beating filler.
Great playing team 🇺🇸 !!!!
The whole team is really coming together. This year is for USA
Respect muricans!!! What a freaking awesome first day!!! I’m English so team Europe, but wow that was the best first day of the mosconi cup for years!!!
Nice to see the pockets really tight. At this level they should be. Wel done Matchroom!!!
Let’s gooooooo
Love that energy! What a show!
Vote SVB for MVP
Thorpe out there putting the Billy in Hillbilly with his US flag toga :P
I looked forward to this event the entire year … I even got several of my friends who don’t watch pool super pumped for it and the day finally comes and guess what!? We can’t stream it anywhere lol they list all these places that are supposed to stream it but it’s garbage and they want like a 30 dollar sign up fee. But they don’t have a problem posting the highlight reels! Lame. Way to be like all the other sports , guess I’ll go back to not giving a shit about professional sports
THE PEARL ♥
No it’s EARL THE GIRL,SINCE HE WHINES SO MUCH AND IS A BAD SPORT
Come on guys! GO USA! You got it guys! SEE YOU ON DAY 3!
What a quality opening match, atmosphere looks amazing!! Fuller was loving it!!!
Who is Fuller? There is nobody with that name playing
Should've left the cross bank in Tyler used to get to that 6, one of the most clutch shots of the day!!!
First day went well. Almost all matches went hill-hill, I hope it’s like this all tournament. Was on the edge of my seat watching this
Tyler played well both times he came to the mosconi imo
Yeah I think he's a good foundation for team usa. Hopefully Earl can put together one last good Mosconi 👍
Agree 100%. He has such a quality stroke and calm attitude. Some mistakes here and there but I’ll take him on the team any day…
Go USA. No shame in losing to World Cup of pool champs alcaide/FSR. Well played!
Great day 1 USA!!! Stayed focused
Hard to beat Nick and Allison on the call... Outstanding 👍.
SVB you absolute animal.. that 4-9 combo was insane!!!
Some pool playing going on here with this one. Fired up the US for this one.
11-6 for Europe
@Ruben Leary as a gift 😎
@Mohammed Taqi Alhamad 1 point away :(, but yes
@Ruben Leary like i says bro Europe will win 😂😂😂
I think its the other way around
exactly what i guessed but its turning out differently to what i thought so far
Mexicano apoyando al team USA, vamooosss 😎
Dude Billy is BUILT for the crowd member hype!! Holy shit
Wow all the young guys really gettin svg out of his shell. Never seen him getting that pumped before. Love it
Earl the Pearl better get some rest tonight! He blew it today. I'm forever an Earl fan but his playing could potentially cost team USA a tournament win in the end!
@Jay Nosowsky Gee, only 9 out of 10? If that shot was so easy, why not 10 out of 10, big boy?
Don't flatter yourself! Under that pressure you'd probably fold like a cheap card table. And that's if you didn't soil your drawers, first. I'll bet you've never even played on a table with pockets as tight as those before. Because, if you had, then you'd know how easily that shot can be missed, and Earl didnt miss it by very much at all.
But then, of course, you're a much better class of player than Earl is, right?
@Doug Overhoff oh please for a pro , them are baby shots .. I could make them shots 9 out of 10 times.
@Jay Nosowsky There was nothing simple about that shot, nor was it straight in. It was makeable, sure, but also very missable and not really all that easy, given the cue ball was tight on the rail. And you heard Allison say that those side pockets are treacherous. Give it a rest!
@BEAST IN H3 Bergman Fargo is 800...and this is the best I've seen him play...plus he's a monster in doubles..and that huge!!!
@BEAST IN H3 Jeremy Jones doesn't know what talent means? I mean he took his neighbor 2 years in a row( Chris reinhold/Robinson)
. That dude was a 🤡 clown ....now we have another clown that should be retired. We have to win a mosconi cup with 3 and a half people now...we need tons of luck!!! And Europe to keep screwing up!!!
Woot, woot, GO USA! Nice job guys, keep it up, ol Earl is in their heads, lol.
The pearl what a guy. Mosconi was never the same without him.
Billy the top tier hypeman
It's interesting to see how matchroom has found a way to present pool in an attractive and exciting way for not just the pool in crowd. The shirtless high fiver on the side is priceless. Such a great atmosphere. Not suitable for all tournaments but it definitely works for the Mosconi cup. Kudos to all involved in setting this up and not just the players.
The shirtless high 5er played in this cup last year and the previous year I believe . Could have possibly been out there this year also.
The shirtless high 5er is a pro pool player himself. Billy Thorpe.
filler's 9 ball low tier, shane's 9 ball was insane
Tyler's stroke is nice isn't it??... From the looks of it... This is going to be a TIGHT Mosconi Cup this year!
Still can’t believe Fedor Gorst isn’t part of team Europe
Maybe he's from the 77% of Russia that's in Asia? 🤔
7:50 shot of the cup imo. That was SvB
All pool games should have this level of excitement.
What an atmosphere, wish I was there!
JJ did a great job of team comp for the first day. It was going to hard to beat the Spaniards so putting Oscar and earl to get thier feet wet since they havnt been in a mosconi cup in a while was a good movie in my oppinion. Impressed usa is winning 3-1. Go starts and stripes
3-1. Your right.
3-1
I think it was a great move or even the best move to shove the rust off those two. I did see that coming right from the start because that is in order to counter Alex Lely's plan in doubles. SVB and Woodward can outlast any doubles in Europe team since those two were on fire.
LET'S GO USA 🇺🇸
''Don't talk about that thing, don't talk about that, that's gone that's past" SVB is not missing this time. 😄🤗
One of the highlights of this Mosconi so far is Karl in the booth when he gets excited, do we have the next Sid Waddell on our hands?
Excelente deporte
F’ing AWESOME! 👍🏻, thanks!
I saw written here once, some euro player made a statement to the effect that SVB was the only thing the USA had going for it. I beg to differ, hell no, not beg but point out the improvement made by Tyler and Skyler also. Shane is already in the history books and so shall others be!
@Boyd Jackson I don't blame your abrasive ignorance on you.. because your sister is actually your biological mother
@Terry Mayo while you are 17 years old and know everything, do the world a favor.
Tell us what Tyler and Skyler will be in the history books for...this will be comical
Billy Thorpe shirtless in fuzzy overalls was the highlight of this video 😂😂🇺🇸
Shane's early 9 was skill, Sky's too... Filler's not at all... pure slop.
Is that thorpe who is shirtless in skyler vs joshua match?:D
How can you cheer a fluke 🥱
Man i would love to be there in that atmosphere