Mateos Doubles and Takes a Huge Lead
Hand #219: Mateos opened with the ace-seven and got three-bet by Fares with the ace-ten. Mateos folded.
Hand #220: Fares opened with 
and Mateos called with the 
. 660,000 in the pot and both hit something on 
.
Mateos checked and Fares bet 425,000. Mateos, having flopped two pair, check-raised to 1,100,000. Fares, with the top-pair and back door flush draw, three-bet 2,675,000. Mateos shoved all in for 7,045,000. Fares made the call without much hesitation.
A 14,750,000 pot was the result. Mateos was well in front with his two pair (72% equity), up against Fares one pair (28% equity).
This could be the last hand of the tournament, but it was a long shot. The 
on the turn gave Fares some new outs. The 
on the river was a blank though, and Mateos doubled! Fares dropped down to under 20 big blinds.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
14,750,000
7,040,000
|
7,040,000 |
|
||
|
2,170,000
-7,030,000
|
-7,030,000 |