The Most Emotional Decider | Kyren Wilson vs Anthony McGill | 2020 World Championship - SF

This is one of the greatest ever deciding frames and one of the most dramatic and emotionally charged games you have ever seen. Several unusual situations and numerous twists occur throughout the game, in which the actual duration is about 1 hour and the total points scored is close to the historical record.

This deciding frame brings together what snooker fans love: good performance and great shots, significant breaks, intense tactical play, turnarounds and a lot of drama despite not having an audience, not to mention the importance of the event and the stakes: playing the world final for the first time in their careers plus at least an additional £100,000 in prize money.

The statistics shown in the video correspond to the date of the match.

Cesar Muroya created a unique editing technique to extract the essence of the game without losing the drama involved. Contextual information is also an innovation appreciated by viewers.

This format is not intended to substitute the full version but make snooker more accessible to new fans. The fluency and atmosphere of the game stay in a shorter length video, allowing even experienced fans to enjoy snooker at any time.

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[Raynover]

Once again, a delicate video discreetly edited. This frame needed someone like you to deliver it just the way it deserved. What a semifinal. You can see Kyren being sincerely devestated the way things turned out. Really emotional. What great figures these players are! This is what all sports should be like.

[TheIkaraCult]

I remember watching this at work during a quiet period at the end of the day, as it was going on I was telling people "this frame is incredible", and then by the end there were 4 of us gathered round my monitor watching at the dramatic conclusion. Sport at its very best.

[christophcrinson]

Easily the most enthralling ending to a snooker match I've ever witnessed. The heartbreak for not only McGill but for Kyren, only adds to the drama. I'll be telling future generations to watch this frame, not only for the importance of it but to show how the temperament and mental strength of a snooker player wins matches and the heart of the fans. Massive kudos for both the players for giving us one hell of a ride.

[irishcurtis]

Absolutely no reason to be embarrassed. Luck, good and bad, happens to everyone. It’s part of the game. Take your win, Kyren...the table will turn on you soon enough. Really, a terrific frame...

[josepherhardt]

My god, this frame encompasses an example of just about everything you need to learn and know about snooker. A _CLASSIC!_

[znikto]

Really appreciate the annotations explaining why it wasn't a miss and what commentators meant by 2 attempts left. Makes the video a lot more accessible for people like myself not adverse with the sport and rather just on a YouTube rabbit hole <3

[crazeamnesty]

I remember watching it live, the craziest frame of snooker I’ve ever watched.

[richard]

It's been some 2 years since this match (and this frame), so I couldn't remember the circumstances.
This is, without a doubt, the most unusual frame I've ever seen.
Snooker is, most definitely, a gentleman's sport, for which I am eternally grateful.

[korolsmert]

This video has to be the gold standard of presenting any editted snooker match in its entirety. Ur efforts are totally appreciated and the views reflect ur work. Cheers.

I hope wpbsa is taking notes

[richo]

What an amazing frame of snooker. I actually thought Anthony McGill played the better snooker through the whole frame and still lost! Found a new respect for Wilson too after seeing this. Didn't think too much of him prior to watching this but can see he's a decent person after the fluke on the green to feel so bad. Well done to both players. Maybe that semi was better than the final last year!

[marksaldanha]

That last quote from McGill was just heartbreaking. Thanks for uploading this and the annotations !

[GlenMacDonald]

I've watched a lot of snooker matches, but this one is nothing like anything I've seen before. So many twists & turns, I had no idea who was going to win until the final ball was potted. Crazy stuff!!

[kennethtalbott]

unbelievable. what tremendous ambassadors for the sport these two fine young men are. well done to both of you for the total respect you gave.

[Thegreenplate]

A TRULY EPIC & HEARTBREAKING CONCLUSION ! 21:20 Kyren Wilson, like any gentleman was visibly upset, and he didn't want to win the deciding frame due to a fluke shot. Anthony McGill gave it his all, but we can't deny that luck also plays a role in the game of snooker. Both of them are very good players.

[SteveSalisbury]

I think alot of the emotion and respect is shown in the forbidden handshake. Great pair of potentially underestimated gentlemen.

[markchalled]

26 minutes of tension. What a great game to post. Thanks Cesar.

[PBayee]

The most exciting frame of snooker I’ve seen in 40 odd years of watching the game.

[jackgorman]

One of the best days of snooker ive ever watched, incredible

[exsappermadman]

This was absolutely brutal!...It just shows how much it means to the lads....

[terrytredinnick]

Been watching snooker since I was a child and can honestly say I have never been on the edge of my seat as much as watching this match, fantastic play and unbelievable tension, mcgill deserves some serious recognition for his part in this 👏