World Snooker Championship 2023: 'Obliterated my thought pattern' - Amazing Luca Brecel shot leaves Dominic Dale stunned

While many eyes were drawn to the tussle between Mark Selby and Matthew Selt on the adjoining table, Luca Brecel and Mark Williams were sprinkling stardust in the second round of the World Snooker Championship. The pair shared the opening eight-frame session of their clash at the Crucible, with both serving up high-calibre snooker. Ad With Williams 3-1 to the good, Brecel found himself under a bit of pressure.

Players ChampionshipO'Connor sets up Carter semi-final after win over Brecel23/02/2023 AT 17:25 The Belgian got back into the frame, but seemed to have no way of getting on the yellow which was welded to the brown. Dominic Dale in the Eurosport commentary box surveyed the options and came up with a possible scenario. “If he wants to cannon yellow and brown he would have to take the pink and play it at pace,” Dale said.

Brecel had other ideas, as he took on the black, arced the cue ball into baulk with screw and left-hand side. The white ball hit the baulk rail and then made its way towards the left-hand cushion where it split yellow and brown and left him perfectly on his target. “How about this?” said Dale.

“There you go. He has completely obliterated my thought pattern with a superb shot. “That’s fantastic.” Exclusive: 'I'm an easy target' — O'Sullivan responds to astonishing Vafaei attack Exclusive: O'Sullivan gives key illness update ahead of showdown with Vafaei Not done there, Brecel knocked in yellow and green and left himself a tough double on the brown.

There was no thought of refusing, as he played it dead weight to remain on the blue. Dale was stunned. “Why play it at that pace?” Dale said.