“The Magician” Efren Reyes vs Rafael Martinez from early rounds of the Sands Regency Open 19, held in June 1994 in Reno, Nevada.
Martinez’s game was on the rise at this time, and he was actually ranked higher on the Pro Billiards Tour than Reyes at the time of this match.
This match would take place two weeks prior to these same two players competing in the finals of the Bicycle Club event in Bell Garden, California.
Here they are in a race to 13, 9-ball winner breaks match.
Jerry McWorter and Paul Potier are on the microphone to commentate this match.
– – – – – – – – – –
You can watch over 400 Accu-Stats Arena matches from the 2018 – 2022 INTL 9-BALL OPEN and 2016-2022 Derby City Classic, 2015-2017 US Open 9-Ball, as well as other Accu-Stats Invitationals on Accu-Stats Vimeo Subscription service: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/asvod/
Website: http://www.accu-stats.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accustats/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/accustatspool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accu_stats_…
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/asvod/
International Open Website: https://www.international9ballopen.com
Roku Channel Name: ACCUSTATS
©2023 Accu-Stats Video Productions
#accustats #billiards #efrenreyes
35 Comments
Alex pagulyan is from Canada
Efren definitely didn't play his best in this match he always gives over credit to opponent's when he never checks the racks
Even when he loses I love watching him play he's my favorite player
Raphael is a very good player as well
Minuto 33:40 efren se caga como era muy común y todo el mundo aplaude no lo niego es el mejor jugador de todos los tiempos pero también fue muy cagon que bueno que en esta partida le rejo su madre el colima
Rafael touched the 2ball on 1:09:52 😂
Efren's clothes says this is the match he won against Strickland in the finals so how come he lost this one to Mrtinez.
Will someone correct me if I'm wrong 😊😊
Wish the Brunswick tables would make a comeback.. love how they play.
Please share more of Rafael Martinez Matches 👍
These pockets are huge ! Compared to what is standard nowadays
Efren is giving the game to his apponent or maybe he lost his sense
One of the commentators mentioned that Pat Fleming invented the "jump cue". I did not know that but I do know that Mr Fleming is an "idea man" and is always thinking of new ways to contribute to the advancement of the game. Thanks for all you've done for the game.
Potier keeps talking about himself like he was a Top 20 player in the U.S…..he wasn't.
33:38 Should be added to Efren's highlight reel.
33.00 what a shot😂,only lucky but what a shot says the Kommentartor 😅😅😅😅😅
Great players, always like a good match. Announcers did a very good job also.
Great match. Raphael is always underestimated. He reminds me of Jose Parica, the way he plays. Both of them have lived in Efren Reyes's shadow. Either one can beat anyone at any time. Thanks a lot Pat and accustats! The entire Pool community is in debt to you sir!
🙏♥️🙏 I sincerely thank you for uploading and sharing this piece of history for the mass population to view and feel happiness … I can prove it … Check this out … 😊🙂🙃😀😃😄😁😆😊 … I have proven what I said without any doubt whatsoever ♥️😉♥️ … ♥️🙏♥️ Peace be with you ♥️🙏♥️
Rafael is my hero
Rafael Is one Hell of A Player, love watching Him Play
Did Rafael foul at 29:45? Looked like the cue ball may have came back and hit his tip…
Foul at 1:09:52…. problem when you play without a referee
@20:50 + Bata is playing mind games with Raf – unreal tactics – Pinoy oh boy
@23:35 looks like the Magician got to Martinez – Pinoy oh boy!
@33:37 put a nail in my eye – what brilliance can compare with Efren Bata Reyes?
Setup that shot @15:24 & see how many times out of 10 you make it and get position.
before giving a safetyshot to efren he knows already your next shot he knows already what you are going to do
like genghis khan before entering a war he has already a plan in advance he already knows the weaknes of his opponent
efren's break isnt weak. it's a strategy. he scatters positions the balls from the break to his advantage.
Thanks Pat for all you do posting the videos
At 1:09:34 Martinez hit the 2 ball with his bridge hand.
Jamas pense q había un latino tan bueno en ese momento 😮
Who are the commentators? I would like to look up and watch some of Paul ? Matches. Sounds like he is worth a look!!
At 1:09:52, Rafael fouled his watch onto the 2 ball. He went on to win that game. No call. No integrity. Also, seems both those tables were hard to set the balls in the rack. Rafael always checked. Efren never checked. He may have gotten some bad racks.
Puro kayo ngas ngas…Talagang ganon, may talo may panalo, hindi lahat ng oras nasa taas ka..
Efren no gano ese abierto?
I've spent time around Rafa some. What a powerhouse stroke. He shoots shots that others dream about.
1:09:50 was a foul, he touched the 2 ball with his hand