Posted by Fat-Dart on 08-05-2009 19:15
#4
miq wrote:
Handicap system was a bit of a killer last night with only 2 Premier Division players through. I felt for Lloyd who was 4-1 down in what seemed like 15 minutes and his night was over with the scoreline of John 6 / Lloyd -1, that seems fair to me :no:
As I said before, this is the first time CSL has had a KO element and a handicap system tested.
Lloyd himself said last night that the psychological effect of having to effectively win 8-4 to take it to tie-break was too much for him. It's harsh, but players don't stand a chance if they've convinced themself they have lost before a match has started.
(Also, you're not strictly correct, as Hughie and Charles are through (albeit with byes), as will the winner of Phil/Steve plus Chris still has to play Shane)
Edited by Fat-Dart on 08-05-2009 19:19