Dean van der Merwe scored big by winning the second Concept Quartely Game of the season at Goodwood Cricket Club in Sunday.
With double league points on offer, the Concept Quarterly #2 was a big chance for players to make influential moves in the title race. And Dean did just that by taking first place, which shoots him up from 37th into the Top 9.
Carmen September (2nd), Clinton Solomons (4th), Clinton Reddy (5th), Robin Kayalsum (6th), Imraan Khan (7th) and Chris Dean (9th) all scored vital log points to consolidate their place at the top of the table, while Vicky Moodley’s unstoppable form continues as third place gives him a massive overall lead.
After an exciting day of poker, which saw 49 players entered, the final table offered plenty of action during the business end of the competition.
Chris was first out in 9th as he went all in with a short stack with 67 off. He ran into Clinton Reddy’s 9s, which held up.
Niven Govender’s Concept final table curse continues as he exited in 8th. Niven – who has never finished higher than 8th in three final table appearances – showed solid form and play during the earlier parts of the tournament, but became card dead later on. As his chips dwindled down, he was all in with 47, which fell against Clinton Reddy’s A2.
Imraan Khan hit the rail in 7th as his 10s couldn’t hold up against Clinton Reddy’s AQ on an A high board.
Robin Kayalsum made a move with 46, but ran into Dean’s Aces, which scored the knockout. Robin was out in 6th.
Clinton Reddy, who was the final table aggressor, then lost a big pot with pocket Qs against Carmen’s pocket 9s, which hit a set and cracked the ladies. Clinton was then eliminated in 5th shortly thereafter, holding A9. His hand was dominated by Carmen’s AJ, which won with a higher kicker.
Clinton Solomons followed in 4th. After losing a few big pots, he shoved the last of his chips with Q6, but was outkicked by Dean’s AQ.
Vicky was out in 3rd when went all in with 47 ♣️ suited. He ran into a monster as Dean tabled Kings, which scored the knockout.
Dean and Carmen then battled heads-up, which saw Dean take down the tournament with A8 against KQ.
Concept Quarterly #2 7 July 2019 results:
1 Dean van der Merwe
2 Carmen September
3 Vicky Moodley
4 Clinton Solomons
5 Clinton Reddy
6 Robin Kayalsum
7 Imraan Khan
8 Niven Govender
9 Chris Dean