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Anger erupted at the Mosconi Cup press conference between the European and American teams!
Anger erupted at the Mosconi Cup press conference between the European and American teams!
Captain Jason Shaw said the European side came to London to win the Moscone Cup while the Americans vowed to ‘suppress’ the visitors at Alexandra Palace, claiming they were here to get paid.
The European team is aiming for a remarkable sixth successive title, having won 15 of its last 18 Moscone Cup matches since 2007. They also broke their all-time record with 17 wins. That’s three more than the United States’ number of 13.
speaking sky sportsScotland ace Shaw said: “I don’t think they will stop the corruption. The same five were defeated convincingly last year so I think we know what to do.
“If we play the game and get in front, they’re going to break down. They do it all the time. We can see it in their faces. That’s the difference between us and them! When we’re down, we keep fighting, when they’re down, they surrender and we can smell it and see it. If we get off to a good start, we’ll crush them.
“You’re going to see me strut my stuff and do my job. I’m going to do my Jayson Shaw thing. We’re going to win 11-6. I can’t see them getting over six points.
“We came to win. They came to get paid.”
European team
Moscone Cup Winners: 17* (1995, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).
captain: Jason Shaw (Captain)
team: Moritz Neuhausen, Pieus Laboutis, Joshua Filler, David Alcaid
Shaw returns as captain of the European team, seeking to expand Europe’s dominance in the transatlantic battle.
Two new faces make their Mosconi Cup debut. Premier League Pool champion Moritz Neuhausen and Hanoi Open champion Pijus Labutis are among the standout performers on the World Nine-Ball Tour this season.
They join David Alcaide, who recently won the Philippine Open title, and the returning Joshua ‘Killer’ Filler.
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Francisco Sanchez Ruiz sealed victory for Team Europe following their Mosconi Cup victory which led to incredible celebrations on the table.
Team USA
Moscone Cup Winners: 13* (1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2018, 2019).
captain: Skyler Woodward (captain)
team: Fedor Ghost, Shane Van Bonning, Tyler Stier, Billy Thorpe
Woodward once again took charge as captain and led a strong U.S. squad ready to reclaim the Cup.
World No. 1 Fedor Gorst returns alongside five-time US Open champion Shane Van Boening for a record 19th Mosconi Cup appearance. Rounding out the roster are Tyler Styer and Billy Thorpe.
* The 2006 Mosconi Cup ended in a 12-12 tie, with Team USA retaining the trophy.
first day game
Matchroom Multi Sport CEO Emily Frazer joins Team Europe and Team USA
Match 1: Team Match: Europe vs. USA
Match 2: Doubles Match: Joshua Filler & David Alcaide vs Fedor Gorst & Shane Van Boening
Match 3: Singles Match: Jayson Shaw vs. Skyler Woodward
Match 4: Doubles Match: Moritz Neuhausen & Pijus Labutis vs Tyler Styer & Billy Thorpe
What is the Mosconi Cup?
Who will take home the famous Mosconi Cup at the Alexandra Palace?
Similar to golf’s Ryder Cup, the Mosconi Cup, named after American billiards icon Willie Mosconi, brings together the best nine-ball pool players from Europe and the United States for a four-day battle for supremacy.
The event began at the Roller Bowl in Romford in 1994 and included snooker greats Steve Davis and Jimmy White as part of the eight-man European team.
The Americans dominated the Mosconi Cup early on, winning 10 of the first 13 contests outright with just one draw. However, Europe has been dominant since 2007 and has lost only three times since then.
Team Europe enters this year’s tournament at Alexandra Palace looking to win its sixth straight title, having won 11-6 last year in Orlando, Florida.
What is the format?
Will Jayson Shaw offer his services once again for Team Europe?
The format of the Mosconi Cup has varied over the years, but in its current format, each team consists of five players who play singles, doubles and team matches over four days.
Three players will automatically qualify for the team through their Race to the Mosconi Cup rankings, calculated based on their performance on the World Nine-Ball Tour throughout the year, with the remaining two spots filled by each captain selecting a wild card.
The $300,000 event begins in traditional fashion with a team opener Wednesday night and concludes with singles matches throughout the final day. The captain’s choice determines if the final match is a 10-10 draw.
All matches will be five-a-side races, alternating breaks and played under World Nineball Tour rules, with the winning team receiving $40,000 per player.
prize money
Champion – $40,000 per player
Runner-up – $20,000 per player
Total – $300,0000,000 per player
Runner-up – $20,000 per player
Total – $300,000
How to watch
Every ball in the Mosconi Cup is displayed in real time. sky sportsCoverage will begin at 6:30pm on Wednesday 3 December and continue at the same time each day until Saturday 6 December.
Watch the Mosconi Cup live on Sky Sports or stream with NOW and the Sky Sports app, Sky Sports customers will have access to over 50% more live sport at no additional cost this year. Find out more here.
