02-13-2010 13:54 UTC-12

Giovanni Safina Eliminated in 5th Place ($8,000)

donpeters

Safina eliminated

Giovanni Safina raised to 45,000 holding the {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

{9-Spades}

and JC Tran called in position once again with the {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{6-Spades}

.

The flop came down {A-Clubs}

{A-Clubs}

{Q-Hearts}

{10-Clubs}

and Safina checked. Tran fired 60,000 and Safina check-raised all in for 129,000. Tran called.

There was a solid chance that this pot would be chopped, but that only lasted until the {6-Hearts}

{6-Hearts}

fell on the turn, giving Tran two pair and the lead. The river completed the board with the {4-Diamonds}

{4-Diamonds}

and sent Safina home in fifth place for four points and $8,000.

Tags: Giovanni Safina JC Tran