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The Sun
06-05-2025
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- The Sun
Soccer AM legend handed 8-0 win at UK Open Pool Championship after World Cup-winning opponent fails to show up
SOCCER AM legend Andy Goldstein was handed an 8-0 win in the UK Open Pool Championship after his opponent failed to show up. Goldstein, who now works for talkSPORT, is one of a 256-player field who entered the tournament for a chance at winning the £200,000 prize fund. 4 4 The presenter, 51, was due to face James Aranas in his second game on the opening day. Aranas won the World Cup of Pool in 2023 as part of the Philippines triumphant side. He partnered with Johanna Chua to become the first team to win the tournament despite entering as an unseeded competitor as they beat Germany 11-7 in the final. However, today the 33-year-old failed to show for the clash in Telford. Consequently, Goldstein was handed a bye into the second round, recorded as an 8-0 win. After the game was officially declared in his favour, Goldstein wandered around the room celebrating his victory. He was able to show the crowd some of his skills by playing on the table after the result was declared. Earlier in the day he had been thrashed 9-1 by Ramazan Akdag. Goldstein will return to play his next match at 10am tomorrow. The first 256 players will be whittled down to a last-16 by May 9. May 11 will see the final match take place. You can keep up with all the latest from the tournament with
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Soccer AM legend handed 8-0 win at UK Open Pool Championship after World Cup-winning opponent fails to show up
SOCCER AM legend Andy Goldstein was handed an 8-0 win in the UK Open Pool Championship after his opponent failed to show up. Goldstein, who now works for talkSPORT, is one of a 256-player field who entered the tournament for a chance at winning the £200,000 prize fund. 4 Andy Goldstein won his second match at the UK Pool Open 8-0 Credit: X/MatchroomPool 4 It came after the talkSPORT presenters rival did not show Credit: X/MatchroomPool 4 World Cup winner James Aranas of Philippines failed to show up in Telford Credit: Getty 4 It followed a 9-1 defeat against Ramazan Akdag earlier on The presenter, 51, was due to face James Aranas in his second game on the opening day. Aranas won the World Cup of Pool in 2023 as part of the Philippines triumphant side. He partnered with Johanna Chua to become the first team to win the tournament despite entering as an unseeded competitor as they beat Germany 11-7 in the final. However, today the 33-year-old failed to show for the clash in Telford. READ MORE IN POOL Consequently, Goldstein was handed a bye into the second round, recorded as an 8-0 win. After the game was officially declared in his favour, Goldstein wandered around the room celebrating his victory. He was able to show the crowd some of his skills by playing on the table after the result was declared. Earlier in the day he had been thrashed 9-1 by Ramazan Akdag. Most read in Snooker BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Goldstein will return to play his next match at 10am tomorrow. The first 256 players will be whittled down to a last-16 by May 9. 'Just lost it' - Prem icon reveals Roy Keane's two and a half hour dressing room rant about yoga and LUCOZADE after loss May 11 will see the final match take place. You can keep up with all the latest from the tournament with SunSport's Live Blog.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Who are Barry Hearn and Andy Goldstein playing in the UK Open Pool Championship 2025?
Nyle Smith, Sport SEO Editor Published: Invalid Date, IT has been confirmed that Barry Hearn and Andy Goldstein will be playing at the UK Open Pool Championship 2025 - and SunSport can reveal their opponents. Matchroom Sport President Hearn and renowned talkSPORT radio host Andy Goldstein join a stellar 256-player field that features 128 professional players from the World Nineball Tour. Hearn, 76, is set to become the oldest person to appear in a professional pool tournament in the UK. 2 2 And the OBE shared his excitement by saying: "The US Open Pool Championship last year was the greatest experience of my life, even though I lost my first match 9-1. "I thought that would be the end of my Nineball career, but I got addicted, and what I thought would be a one-off has turned into a return—I'm back for the UK Open this May!" "No pressure, no excuses. This year, I'm not just aiming to win a match—I'm here to play better than you (Goldstein)!' Meanwhile, Goldstein said that his goal isn't to just win a match but he is determined to break into the world rankings. Unfortunately, the pair won't be playing each other just yet, but SunSport can reveal who their first UK Open Pool Championship 2025 encounters will be against. Who is Barry Hearn playing at the UK Open Pool Championship 2025? Barry Hearn faces a tough test against Danish icon Mickey Krause in the first round. The Viking won the 2024 European Open when he defeated Johann Chua 13-8 in the final. And Hearn was also part of the 2024 winning Mosconi Cup team that comfortably beat USA. What was even more impressive is that Krause was the only rookie in that competition. Who is Andy Goldstein playing at the UK Open Pool Championship 2025? Andy Goldstein is scheduled to go up against Turkish star Ramazan Akdag in his opening encounter. Akdag, 34, is yet to secure any major pool success. But his career has been marked by numerous national championships and strong rankings in European events. How to watch the UK Open Pool Championship 2025? The entire UK Open Pool Championship 2025 will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on WNT TV. However, fans in the UK can watch the final two days on Sky Sports. Fans can also head to WNT to live stream the mouthwatering tournament. Alternatively, head to SunSport's blog as we'll be covering the UK Open Pool Championship from start to finish.
