Welsh Open 2022 - ‘That is a shocker from the referee!’ – Neil Robertson on the foul that never was against Graeme Dott

Neil Robertson joked that referee Andy Yates had a shocker during his match against Graeme Dott after failing to spot a foul. Robertson was the beneficiary of a slice of fortune during his 4-1 win against Dott at the Welsh Open on Wednesday. Ad/> After opening the first frame with a long red, the cue ball nestled in amongst the pack.

The Australian then headed for the swan rest for assistance. However, hunched over the table, the 40-year-old Melburnian flicked a red before making contact with the black. /> Welsh Open‘Brilliant shot! Brilliant shot! – Robertson opens up packs with smart pot against Dott5 MINUTES AGO It was an obvious foul.

However, referee Yates missed it. «It was definitely a foul,” noted Dave Hendon on commentary. “He hit a red but the points have not gone on.

“The referee did not spot it. It is his job to, it is not the players’ job to be watching. /> “The thing about it, there is also a marker who has a monitor but also listens to the commentary.

So they can intervene, to assist the referee.” The incident was brought up during Robertson's post-match chat with Ronnie O’Sullivan and Rachel Casey in the Eurosport studio. “I couldn’t even see,” began Robertson before breaking out into a laugh. 'He hit the red didn't he?' — Referee fails to spot foul by Robertson 'I managed to wind five days on during that match' — O'Sullivan “That is a shocker from the referee.

The referee is right behind it,” joked Robertson. O’Sullivan, who beat Lukas Kleckers earlier in the day, joined in, quipping: “It is the refs job. »He is there to do a job and he is not paying attention.” Robertson will play Barry Hawkins or Ben Woollaston next.