Mataix Finds a Miracle to Stay Alive
Level 21
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Action folded to Antoine Nicoli in the small blind who raised to 85,000. Jordi Mataix then shoved all in for 300,000 in the big blind and Nicoli called.
Jordi Mataix: 3♦3♣
Antoine Nicoli: 9♥9♦
Mataix was crushed by the nines of Nicoli and was at risk of elimination until the 3♠J♦8♥ flop gave him a set. The board ran out 8♥2♦ and Nicoli was forced to hand over a fortunate double up to Mataix.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
780,000
-320,000
|
-320,000 |
|
625,000
250,000
|
250,000 |