Stepanian Flushed Out by Metaal
Level 8
: 300/600, 75 ante
Wladimir Stepanian opened in early position and Govert Metaal defended his big blind. The flop brought 
and Stepanian continued for 1,600. Metaal check-raised to 4,000, Stepanian three-bet shoved around 22,000 and Metaal called it off after some thought.
Wladimir Stepanian: 
Govert Metaal: 
The turn was the 
, giving Stepanian a set but completing Metaal's flush draw. The 
on the river didn't pair the board and Stepanian hit the rail with much dismay.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
75,000 | 22,000 |
|
Busted |