Alavali Stops the Rush of Van Der Spuy
Level 13
: 2,250/4,500, 550 ante
Mike Watson opened to 9,000 and was called by Jargo Alavali in the cutoff, chip leader Jean-Pierre "Kunkuwap" Van Der Spuy also filled up in the big blind. The trio checked through the 
flop and Van Der Spuy bet the 
turn for 9,000, earning a call from Alavali only.
On the 
river, Van Der Spuy led for another 43,238 and Alavali raised it up to 123,152. Van Der Spuy called without hesitation with 
for the top pair but Alavali had rivered a set of eights with the 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
840,464
169,033
|
169,033 |
|
474,410
122,044
|
122,044 |