2011 Mosconi Cup live from Las Vegas on Sky Sports
December 4, 2011 · 0 Comments
The 2011 PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup will take place from Thursday 8 December to Sunday 11 December at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas with live coverage on Sky Sports.
The Mosconi Cup is an annual nine-ball pool tournament contested between teams representing Europe and the USA since 1994. The trophy is named after American player Willie Mosconi, and is modeled on and compared to the Ryder Cup in golf. As of 2010, USA has won the tournament 11 times against 5 victories for Europe and one tie. Europe won 3 matches on the last day of the 2010 tournament to take the title 11-8.
This year Team USA will be out to avenge their 2010 loss, and will definitely have the home crowd advantage. The arena at the MGM Grand will have an even bigger seating capacity (500) than previous years with additional seating being added to accommodate the rush for tickets at this exciting event.
Experienced American referee Ken Shuman has been appointed to officiate at the 18th annual PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup and will join Matchroom Sport’s Michaela Tabb, who will be officiating at her 15th consecutive Mosconi Cup.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, USA Team Captain Charlie Williams said : “The Europeans no doubt have a solid team with Darren, Niels, Ralf, Nick and Chris, but when I look at our roster with Rodney, Shane, Johnny, Shawn, and Mike I honestly feel we are more than their match. Of course anything can happen in the Cup, but you have to believe in your team and I can’t help but really believe in this one.”
Europe captain Johan Ruijsink said : “I am looking forward to yet another great Mosconi Cup and I wish the American team all the best in a fierce fight and a lot of sportsmanship. I hope the spectators and viewers will have a great time and I hope they will not be too disappointed if they see the Cup in our hands again on Sunday”.
TEAM USA 2011
Shane van Boening - 5th consecutive appearance 2007 to 2011
Shawn Putnam - 2005 & 2011
Mike Dechane - making his first appearance 2011
Johnny Archer - 15 consecutive appearance in the Mosconi cup 1997 to 2011
Rodney Morris - 8th appearance on team, 03, 04,05, 06, 07, 08, 10, & 11
Captain : Charlie Williams
TEAM EUROPE 2011
Chris Melling (ENG) - making his first appearance 2011
Darren Appleton (ENG) - 3rd consecutive appearance 2009, 2010, & 2011
Ralf Souquet (GER) - 15th appearance on team, and did not play in 1995, 2004, 2005
Nick van den Berg (NED) - 5th appearance on team, 02, 03, 06, 10 & 11
Niels Feijen – (NED) - 8th appearance 01, 04, 05, 07, 08, 09, 11
Captain : Johan Ruijsink
The 2011 PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup – Broadcast Schedule
Thursday 8 December – 7pm (Sky Sports HD3)
Friday 9 December – 7pm (Sky Sports HD3)
Saturday 10 Decemebr – 7pm (Sky Sports HD4)
Sunday 11 December – 7pm (Sky Sports HD3)
Tags: Charlie Williams, Europe, Johan Ruijsink, Las Vegas, MGM Grand, Mosconi Cup, USA
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