‘CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT’S JUST HAPPENED’ – MURPHY MAKES HISTORY WITH 147 IN SHOOT OUT
In the first round of the Snooker Shoot Out, Shaun Murphy made history by defeating Bulcsu Revesz, a teenage Hungarian, with a remarkable 147. Murphy gave a riveting performance to the Swansea Arena fans, finishing the maximum with more than two minutes left on the shot clock. Jimmy White of Eurosport called the achievement “absolutely amazing”.
Shaun Murphy made history in the Snooker Shoot Out when he hit a historic 147, the first-ever maximum score in the competition.
With well over two minutes remained in the first-round encounter against Hungarian adolescent Bulcsu Revesz, The Magician wowed the crowd at Swansea Arena with a captivating performance.
During his break, Revesz committed the cardinal offense of hitting the blue, which ended up being his only shot of the game.
Murphy started confidently and began to put away red-black combinations in rapid fashion, indicating the feat could be on. As he edged closer, and perhaps to help ease his nerves, with the break at 81, Murphy turned to the crowd and said: “Is anyone getting nervous?”
He took a moment to compose himself before getting back among the balls and sweeping them aside with relative ease.
“And he’s done it,” Eurosport commentator Tim Peters said.
“A phenomenal achievement, a fantastic break in these circumstances,” said Fergal O’Brien.
“Absolutely amazing,” beamed Jimmy White.
A thrilled Murphy celebrated with a buoyant crowd before joining the Eurosport experts.
“Goodness me,” began Murphy. “My heart is going, that was great fun.
“I came here this week – I love the event – and I said I wanted to try to make a century. It’s a great thrill, but I can’t believe what’s just happened.”
Mark Allen’s 142 had previously held the record for the competition’s highest break.
‘That was great fun’ – Murphy ecstatic after 147 break at Shoot Out
“It was just incredible, a real buzz,” continued Murphy.
“You get really excited out there playing in this event, win or lose – and I’ve done both out there; I’ve played really nicely and really badly.
“I’m just delighted and the fans out here have seen something special. It was a pleasure to play for them – great fun.”
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