David Alcaide wins World Pool Masters in Gibraltar
David Alcaide beat Scotland's Jayson Shaw in Sunday's final
By Sky Sports Pool
Last Updated: 20/02/17 4:29pm
It was glory for Spain's David Alcaide at the World Pool Masters in Gibraltar as he edged Jayson Shaw in a thrilling final that went down to the final rack.
The man from Malaga didn't have an easy run to the final as he had to beat a star-studded line-up of superstars, including Ralf Souquet, Shane van Boening, Albin Ouschan before finally edging Shaw 8-7 in a decider to walk away as the new champion.
Alcaide joined a list of all-time greats on his way to victory as the popular Spaniard picked up a cool $20,000 payday.
"I didn't play my best in the final, I missed two or three easy balls but there is a lot of pressure and I managed to get a bit of luck," admitted Alcaide.
"I beat the best two players in the World, Shane and Jayson. The last 6 ball, the jump shot, that is my best shot. It was unbelievable; I don't know how I made it."
Click on the video above to see all the key moments from Sunday's final and then hear the winning speech from Alcaide below.
Alcaide was in dynamite form throughout the tournament and won this frame against defending champion Shane van Boening in sensational fashion with a carrom of beauty.
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