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In the 2024 World Snooker Championship qualifiers, Chinese player Xu Si and world No. 106 Alfie Burton had a fierce duel for a precious place in the top 80. Although Xu Si showed some strength in the game, he still temporarily fell behind his opponent with a score of 3-6, casting a shadow over the prospects of this qualifying match.
In the first half, Burton took the lead
At the beginning of the game, Xu Si and Burton had a fierce confrontation. Burton relied on his rich game experience and consistent play to take a 3-1 lead at the end of the first half. Although Xu Si did not have an advantage on the field, he did not give up and has been working hard to find the flaws of his opponent, hoping to turn the situation around.
After the break, Xu Si fought back but could not turn the tide
After halftime adjustments, Xu Si showed a more positive state at the beginning of the second half. He managed to pull back a game to make it 2-3. However, Burton then won the next two games with a better performance, and the score stretched again to 5-2. Although Xu Si scored 51 points in a single stroke in the eighth game and won the game 75-6, Burton played well again in the ninth game and ended the first stage of the game with a score of 6-3.
In the first stage of data comparison, Burton took the lead across the board
Judging from the comparison of the data in the first stage, Burton has a clear advantage in all aspects. His scoring ability, ball control skills, and consistency are all quite good, making it difficult for Xu Si to find a breakthrough in the game. And although Xu Si performed well in some innings, he still seemed a little powerless on the whole, and it was difficult to compete with his opponent.
Xu Si once hit a perfect score and is looking forward to another great result in the World Championships
It is worth mentioning that Xu Si scored a perfect score of 147 points in the previous British Championship qualifying round, showing his excellent technical level and competitive state. This result not only impressed people with his quality, but also added some expectations to his performance in the World Championship qualifiers. However, in the current competition, facing Burton, who is a good player, Xu Si will undoubtedly face a huge challenge if he wants to hit a perfect score again and turn the game around.
Xu Si needs to adjust the state and formulate targeted strategies
For Xu Si, if he wants to turn the situation around in the next game, he first needs to adjust his condition. He needs to stay calm, focused, not be affected by the score and give his all to play every game. At the same time, he also needs to develop a more targeted strategy to attack Burton's weaknesses and find a breakthrough. Only in this way can he gradually close the gap with his opponent in the next matches, and even achieve a reversal.
Burton needs to stay steady and be wary of Xu Si's counterattack
For Burton, while he had a clear advantage in the first period, it was not to be taken lightly. He needs to continue to play consistently in the upcoming matches to avoid leaving too many chances for his opponents. At the same time, he also needs to be wary of Xu Si's counterattack and be ready to deal with it at any time. After all, Xu Si is a good player, and he can put in a stunning performance at any time.
The World Championship qualifiers are highly competitive, and both sides will need to give it their all
The World Snooker Championship Qualifying Tournament is a highly competitive competition, with every player fighting for the limited number of places they can do. Xu Si and Burton, as the best of them, need to play their best in the competition. Regardless of the final result, they will need to give their all and finish every game without regrets.
The audience expects Xu Si to counterattack and reproduce the glory of the full score
As spectators, we are undoubtedly looking forward to Xu Si's counterattack in the next matches and reproduce his brilliance of hitting a perfect score in the British Championship qualifying round. His skill level and his form give us a lot of confidence in him. At the same time, we also hope that Burton can continue to maintain a consistent performance and bring more exciting game moments to the audience.
In general, Xu Si and Burton's matchup in the qualifying match for the World Snooker Championship is full of suspense and highlights. Although Xu Si temporarily fell behind in the game, his strength and potential should not be underestimated. In the next matches, he will need to adjust his form, develop a more targeted strategy, and go all out to win. Burton, on the other hand, will need to be vigilant, play consistently, and not leave too many chances for his opponent. Regardless of the final result, we will expect a great game from both sides. At the same time, we also hope that Xu Si can continue to play his advantages in future competitions, play more amazing performances, and win glory for China's snooker career.
The next stage of the competition will start at 9:30 pm on April 13th, let us look forward to the continuation of this snooker feast and cheer for the players on both sides!