In the highly entertaining Snooker Shoot Out, the drama continued as Mark Williams was defeated by Thailand's Dechawat Poomjaeng.
The unique structure and quick tempo in the Snooker Shoot out allows for a entertaining game, and certain players have thrived, especially Dechawat Poomjaeng, who has been much watch television.
This format has shown the trus personalities of some of the biggest names of the sport. As it attempts to find the the next big player in the sport that fan's can look up to, Poomjaeng showed it could be him.
Snooker Shoot Out Fan Fvaourite
Having become a crowd favourite in this tournament with his dancing and chanting so far, Dechawat Poomjaeng has enjoyed every moment of this tournament, and backed it up with victory over Williams.
When it was announced that last year's finalist would face Poomjaeng, it was one all Snooker fans were looking forward to. After a slow start, it was complete domination from Poomjaeng, jogging from shot to shot, dancing and singing as the crowd chanted his name, as he ran out a 52-12 winner.
Poomjaeng marches on 🕺
The man of the moment Dechawat Poomjaeng puts on a 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 and defeats Mark Williams at the Snooker Shoot Out! @WeAreWST | @DiscoveryPlusUK pic.twitter.com/FbPGX4O2if— Eurosport (@eurosport) January 28, 2023
One of the favourites for the tournament, it would have been tempting for Poomjaeng to tone it down a but. However, he kept the same energy that the crowd absolutely loved, as he enjoyed every second of today's win.
After his win in the Snooker Shoot Out, Poomjaeng gave a heartwarming interview as he appreciated the support he has received so far.
💭 "Many people support me!" 🫶
We love you, Dechawat Poomjaeng ❤️@WeAreWST | @DiscoveryPlusUK pic.twitter.com/J53b7IcguF— Eurosport (@eurosport) January 28, 2023
While Williams was disappointed with his defeat, he gave credit to his opponent for his win. "It was a great atmosphere. I had him in trouble, he fluked a red and made 45 and I had no chance from there.
He knocked in a good blue and made some good pots, and from there I had no chance."
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