The Nottingham Order of Merit 2011 - Event 2

[Wayne Martin]

Congratulations to Bash Maqsood on winning event 2 of the Nottingham Order of Merit.
Maqsood defeating 14 year old Thomas Goldstein by 3 frames to nil in the final.

The event attracted a strong field of 16 players with some of Nottingham's best talent on show.

Maqsood playing off -7 was too strong for the youngster in the final who was playing off +21.
Maqssod received £80 for his win with Goldstein getting £40.

Losing semi finalists (£10 each) were Bob Walker (+7) and Ashley Walker (-21).

The event used the group stages once again with 4 groups of 4 players in a round robin best of 3 format.
The top two in each group progressing to the quarter finals.

Group A

Sean Hopkin and Bash escaping from this group, Hopkin in fine form and undefeated.

   Toby Irons +21   0   v   2   Bash Maqsood -7   
   Tom Walters scr   0   v   2   Sean Hopkin +14   36
   Bash Maqsood -7   2   v   0   Tom Walters scr   
   Sean Hopkin +14   2   v   0   Toby Irons +21   
   Sean Hopkin +14   2   v   0   Bash Maqsood -7   
   Toby Irons +21   0   v   2   Tom Walters scr   


Group B

Ashley Walker and Bob Walker progressing.

   Ashley Walker -21   2   v   0   Toby Simpson +21   
   Malc Belshaw +7   2   v   1   Bob Walker +7   
   Toby Simpson +21   2   v   0   Malc Belshaw +7   
   Bob Walker +7   0   v   2   Ashley Walker -21   
   Bob Walker +7   2   v   0   Toby Simpson +21   
   Ashley Walker -21   2   v   0   Malc Belshaw +7   


Group C

Thomas Goldstein and Danny Castel-Nuovo progressing from a very tight group.

   Nav Hussain -14   0   v   2   Thomas Goldstein +21   
   Danny Castel-Nuovo scr   1   v   2   Dave Jobling -7
   Thomas Goldstein +21   0   v   2   Danny Castel-Nuovo scr   
   Dave Jobling -7   2   v   0   Nav Hussain -14   
   Dave Jobling -7   0   v   2   Thomas Goldstein +21
   Nav Hussain -14   1   v   2   Danny Castel-Nuovo scr   


Group D

Zeb Ahmed and Wayne Martin progressing from another very tight group.
Martin only making it through after a one frame play off win over Jamie Sampson.

   Wayne Martin -7   2   v   0   Jamie Sampson +7   
   Zeb Ahmed scr   2   v   0   Sean Croft +21   
   Jamie Sampson +7   2   v   1   Zeb Ahmed scr   
   Sean Croft +21   1   v   2   Wayne Martin -7
   Sean Croft +21   0   v   2   Jamie Sampson +7   
   Wayne Martin -7   0   v   2   Zeb Ahmed scr


Qtr Finals

Ashley Walker      3   v   2      Sean Hopkin
Zeb Ahmed      2   v   3      Thomas Goldstein
Wayne Martin      0   v   3      Bash Maqsood
Castel-Nuovo      2   v   3      Bob Walker


Semi Finals

Match of the won by Goldstein in a last frame decider against Walker.

Bob Walker      2   v   3      Bash Maqsood
Thomas Goldstein      3   v   2      Ashley Walker


Final
Thomas Goldstein      0   v   3      Bash Maqsood


Breaks:
Bash Maqsood  79,62,57,42
Wayne Martin   78,50,44,37
Sean Hopkin   32, 36
Dave Jobling  50,40
Thomas Goldstein 60,50,31
Zeb Ahmed 67

[Steve Butler]

Well done to Bash and also to young Thomas for reaching the final.  Hope the day went smoothly Wayne.  I hope to make it to the next one!

:thumbup:

[maqsood]

Cheers Steve and Thanks again to Wayne for organising everything as efficient as ever. Sorry about the run of the ball i got against you Wayne.  I know it's hard when its going against you, but the run never evened out in out match, - i'm sure it will be your day soon.

i've seen nothing but snooker tables this weekend and need a little rest. chilling our with the family all week.

Due to the late finish at pego it was too late to see spider so i will see him tomorrow for definite. Intend to take him something but have no idea what to buy. Any idea are welcome.

Steve, i will pass on your message to him on behalf of all on the forum and all the league players.

i know will get very upset when i see him because Ant Scarborough told me he is unable to talk and is communication with pen and paper. Very, very sad indeed.

Want to buy him something to cheer him up.

Cheers all

Bash

[Wayne Martin]

Bash, you don't have to apologise - it's just snooker.

Well played today, you were solid and did the business when it mattered.

I'll get the rankings updated tomorrow - enjoy your well deserved break.

:bravo:

[seansnooker]

Once again big thankyou to Wayne for running the competition and making it a great day!  :thumbup:

Well done to Bash for winning, Im the only one that beat you, Which was in the groups!  :oops:

[Nav Hussain]

Yes, excellent organisation and well done bash.

[Jamie Moore]

Well played Bash over a very good field.. :bravo: :welldone:..sorry I couldnt be there I was up all night in agony...got an abscess on my tooth....glad the comp went well...From the comments it sounds like you did an excellent job again Wayne...well played mate....Nottingham snooker is indebted to unselfish people like Mike,  Steve and yourself who do so much for the game... :welldone: