01-19-2008 14:25 UTC+10

Alexey Popov Eliminated

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Alexey Popov Eliminated

On a flop of {9-Hearts}

{9-Hearts}

{8-Clubs}

{5-Hearts}

Alexey Popov shoved over the top of the initial bet of Xuan Nguyen, however Nguyen made an easy call holding the nut straight with his {7-Spades}

{7-Spades}

{6-Hearts}

. Popov held {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{4-Spades}

and was in deep trouble. The turn and river arrived {7-Hearts}

{7-Hearts}

{7-Diamonds}

and Alexey Popov is the first quarter final elimination taking home AU$20,000 for his efforts.

Xuan Nguyen advances to the semi finals in a 2-1 result!

Tags: Alexey Popov