Nikolay Fal Eliminated in 2nd Place (€42,500)
Level 28
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Nikolay Fal raised the button to 240,000 and Vladimir Lappo three-bet to 1,100,000. Fal then responded with a four-bet to 2,700,000, Lappo shoved, and Fal called.
Nikolay Fal: A♦8♣ 
Vladimir Lappo: A♠4♦
Fal was covered, but had a great chance to hold the majority of chips in play.
Lappo was looking for a four, and a four is what he got as the 2♥4♣9♥ flop gave him a pair and the lead. Fal needed an eight to remain in contention, but the 7♦ turn wasn't it.
Trips would be the winning hand for Lappo as the 4♥ river cemented him as the champion.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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12,450,000
6,150,000
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6,150,000 |
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Busted | |
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