09-25-2008 04:04 UTC+2

Sherkhan Farnood Cripples Howard Lederer

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Stud:

Lederer: (X) (X) {5-Hearts}

{5-Hearts}

{3-Spades}

{7-Clubs}

{2-Hearts}

(X)

Farnood: (X) (X) {9-Clubs}

{9-Clubs}

{A-Hearts}

{J-Hearts}

{2-Diamonds}

(X)

Howard Lederer had the bring-in, Sherkhan Farnood completed, Ivo Donev folded and Lederer called. Farnood led out on fourth and fifth streets and Lederer called. Sixth street brought a check from Farnood, a bet from Lederer, and a call from Farnood. Both players checked seventh street.

Farnood rolled over {8-Clubs}

{8-Clubs}

{8-Spades}

{6-Hearts}

for a pair of eights. Lederer looked back at his hand resignedly and mucked. Farnood dragged the pot, leaving Lederer with only 22,000 in chips.