Robbie McGuigan’s Break Halted by Bizarre Referee Gaffe at NI Open

In the first-round match between Muhammad Asif and Robbie McGuigan at the Northern Ireland Open, a peculiar incident occurred when the referee made a surprising mistake during the fifth frame. The referee accidentally picked up the cue ball while it was still in motion. McGuigan, a local teenager, was at the table, having just pocketed the pink ball as he was closing in on victory, when the referee momentarily interrupted his progress.

During the Northern Ireland Open’s first-round match between Muhammad Asif and Robbie McGuigan, an unforgettable moment took place that involved a snooker referee.

At that point, McGuigan held a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven match and was in control at the table as he neared victory.

With confidence, the 19-year-old successfully potted the pink ball into the middle pocket, positioning himself for a choice of two red balls. However, an unexpected turn of events occurred when the referee accidentally picked up the white ball and attempted to place it on the pink spot.

Realizing the mistake quickly, the referee worked to correct it, leaving Muhammad Asif, who was sitting in his chair, bewildered by the situation.

This incident likely didn’t help ease McGuigan’s nerves as he aimed to advance through the opening round of his hometown tournament. Nevertheless, the determined teenager managed to win the frame and the match with a 4-1 score. He had previously impressed the local crowd with breaks of 56 and 91.

As a result of McGuigan’s exceptional performance and his ability to maintain composure even during the referee’s brief lapse, he earned a match in the next round against either Anthony McGill or the snooker legend Jimmy White.

In an earlier match, another Northern Irish player, Mark Allen, secured a spot in the second round with a 4-0 victory over Ben Mertens. Although Allen wasn’t at his best, he demonstrated enough skill to overcome the Belgian opponent.

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