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09-29-2009 16:15 UTC+11

Pearson Extends Lead For The Online Team

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Matthew Pearson

Matthew Pearson is through to round two with a tough 2-1 win over Kerry Stead.

The final hand saw Pearson raise the button with the {6-Spades}

{6-Spades}

{2-Spades}

, before the two committed their chips on the turn with the board reading {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{K-Spades}

{8-?}

{7-Spades}

as Stead tabled {K-?}

{K-?}

{3-Spades}

. The river bricked out and Pearson's flush sees him through to round two.

The online team are now out to an 8-4 lead. With only four matches remaining, the live team will need to win all four to maintain the balance of power in this contest.

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