Xiao Guodong is undoubtedly the biggest dark horse in this year's Champion of Champions event!
When everyone was looking forward to seeing the strong performance of defending champion Mark Allen, Chinese snooker player Xiao Guodong used his stable play to break through himself step by step and stopped Allen from reaching the final.
In this match, Xiao Guodong defeated his opponent with a score of 6-3, advancing to his first Champion of Champions final in his career, becoming the pride of Chinese snooker.
The start of the game was almost Xiao Guodong's leading show, starting with a particularly powerful momentum.
In the first game, he showed an extraordinary state, scoring 65 points and winning the first game with a score of 71-65.
Mark Allen obviously did not let this sudden situation disrupt his rhythm. In the second game, he responded with 53 points, successfully winning back a game, with a score of 1-1.
But from the third game onwards, Xiao Guodong gradually found his feel, especially in the third game, when he scored twice over 50+, relying on excellent performances of 83 points and 71 points, he won two games in a row, leading 3-1.
This game is obviously not that simple.
Mark Allen is not just a name, as the defending champion, his experience and mental quality were fully demonstrated in the fourth game.
Allen was merciless in this game, winning a key game with a score of 74-38. Then he won the sixth game with a good performance of 55 points, successfully leveling the score to 3-3.
At this time, the atmosphere of the game has become increasingly tense, and no one dares to be careless.
Xiao Guodong's stability finally played a huge role in the subsequent games.
Between the seventh and ninth games, Xiao Guodong completely regained his rhythm, leading with scores of 66-39 and 83-47, once again widening the game, achieving a match point of 5-3.
And in the tenth game, he locked in the victory with a score of 71-60, eliminating Mark Allen 6-3 and successfully advancing to the final.
The victory in this game is not only a perfect display of Xiao Guodong's personal skills, but also a historic breakthrough for Chinese snooker.
Xiao Guodong made it to the final in his first participation in the Champion of Champions event, breaking the historical record of Chinese players in the event.
All of this undoubtedly adds more hope and expectation to the future of Chinese snooker.
For Xiao Guodong, this victory is undoubtedly a beacon, guiding him to continue challenging his limits in the upcoming final.
And for the audience of the game, this game also shows the infinite charm of snooker, with thrilling confrontations and high-scoring performances that make people clap their hands in joy.
Xiao Guodong has proven that he is not just a lucky coincidence, but truly a top-level player. Who can say that he cannot create more miracles in the world of snooker in the future?
Some netizens said: This game is really exciting, especially Xiao Guodong's big shots, they are simply wonderful!
Especially in the third game, two consecutive shots over 50+ directly caught Mark Allen off guard.
In fact, after Allen leveled the score in the fourth game, I once thought Allen was about to counterattack, but Xiao Guodong was so stable that he finally completely suppressed Allen's counterattack.
He really brought glory to Chinese snooker, and I look forward to his performance in the final!
Other netizens think: To be honest, Allen's performance in this game was not bad, especially his scoring in the fourth and sixth games was very beautiful.
But whether it's in terms of technique or mental quality, Xiao Guodong seems more mature.
This kind of stability is not something everyone can do, especially when facing such top opponents.
Xiao Guodong's victory in this game is quite worthy, and his performance fully deserves to enter the final.
Another netizen analyzed from a tactical perspective: Xiao Guodong's victory, in addition to his outstanding personal skills, also reflects his success in tactics.
He can control the pace of the game at critical moments, especially when Allen starts to counterattack, Xiao Guodong does not rush, but finds the opponent's loopholes in a steady and solid manner, gradually widening the gap.
In fact, Allen did not perform at his best, but Xiao Guodong completely mastered the initiative of the game, and the victory is well-deserved.
Some netizens also pointed out: The most amazing thing about Xiao Guodong in this game is his focus.
It seems that he studies the opponent's tactics in every game and adjusts according to the situation on the field at any time. This reaction speed and overall view is really important.
Although Mark Allen is very strong, Xiao Guodong did not feel pressured because of his fame, but instead became smoother in the game.
This game is really wonderful, and I look forward to Xiao Guodong continuing to be so wonderful!
From various perspectives of this game, Xiao Guodong's performance is undoubtedly eye-catching.
His stability, calmness, and ability to calmly deal with pressure are all key factors for his successful entry into the final.
And Allen's defeat, although regrettable, also reflects the ruthlessness of snooker competitions, where any mistake can be seized by the opponent.
No matter what, Xiao Guodong's victory in this game is not only a challenge to himself, but also a showcase of the overall strength of Chinese snooker.
The upcoming final will be an important moment in Xiao Guodong's career.
Whether he faces Neil Robertson or Mark Williams, this championship battle is bound to be full of suspense.
And for the audience, Xiao Guodong is undoubtedly a superstar worth looking forward to. No matter how he performs in the game, he has already left his mark in this season.