Snooker Shock! Chang's Mom Watches as Chinese Youngster Defeats Allen 6-1, Taking Down Four Top 16 Players & Heading to Tonight’s Final

On December 21st Beijing time, the semi-final of the Snooker Scottish Open just concluded a highlight match. Chinese post-2000 player Chang Bingyu erupted once again, unleashing full power to crush the renowned Mark Allen 6-1. Effortlessly advancing to the final, he staged a massive upset. His opponent in the final is Wakelin, with the championship battle set for 9 PM tonight!

Chang Bingyu is a talented Chinese player born after 2000. Although his career had few highlights and included a two-year ban, he is currently ranked 70th worldwide. His game relies heavily on precision, but his defense and positioning still need improvement. This tournament turned him into a dark horse as he consecutively defeated strong opponents. In the semi-final, he challenged world number ten Mark Allen for a spot in the final. Despite being the underdog, Chang pulled off another upset. Notably, his mother was present at the venue, attracting significant attention from fans!

Once the match began, Chang quickly adopted an aggressive approach, showcasing unstoppable accuracy with two century breaks and a 70+ break, winning the first three frames consecutively for a dream 3-0 start. Mark Allen managed to claw back one frame with persistent efforts. Soon after, Chang exploded again with two 50+ breaks, reaching a 5-1 match point and pushing Allen into a desperate position. In the seventh frame’s tense battle, Chang’s defense held strong, steadily increasing his score to seal a commanding 6-1 victory. This dominant win secured his place in the final for the first time in a ranking event, marking a major breakthrough and proving his worth!

Chang Bingyu’s performance has been truly surprising. This Scottish Open has been his breakout moment, as he consecutively eliminated Maguire, Si Jiahui, Kyren Wilson, Selby, and Mark Allen to reach the final, taking down four top-16 players in a row—a remarkable achievement. His form reminds us of Zhao Xintong at the World Championship. Chang’s precision, solid defense, and excellent mental strength stand out. In the final, he will face Wakelin, ranked 17th, who has also reached ranking finals multiple times and possesses top-16 level strength. We hope Chang can stay steady and seize the opportunity to overwhelm his opponent. Let’s wait and see!

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