Ben Bensimhon came in with a raise to 48,000 on the button. Govert Metaal reshoved 324,000 from the big blind and Bensimhon called directly.

Govert Metaal:
Ben Bensimhon:

Metaal was flipping for his tournament life and remained ahead after the flop. The on the turn opened up a higher flush draw for Bensimhon, which came in on the river.

Metaal became the first player to leave the final table. The Dutch poker icon from The Hague collected €8,657 for his ninth place finish.