They won twice. It speaks their strength. I think Django excelled in straight pool much like Strickland while Efren more into Positional play. So they creates Deadly combo.
@@jmgonzales7701 Pool and Snooker are chess games played on felt just as baseball is played on grass. While not mandatory physical condition is a factor but contact is left to other sporting competitions. I like your thought but these games are what they are and can be played by just about anyone and maybe that’s as it should be.
For me Efren vs Bustamante in 1999 world 9 ball championship semi finals is the best, both played at incredibly high level, almost no error , Efran won 9 racks in the row, oh my god..
@@c.w.9501 Yeah I watched it a live on ESPN back then, I was like what?? Felt sorry for Bustamante, he was on fire in the tournament prior to the match, and the several racks before that incredible 9 racks by Reyes. Man I was rooting for Django that time, he was such a young and great player back then..
@@stephaniedelacruz227 yes! Theyre also Kumpares, Efren's son is Francisco's godson and Francisco's son is Efren's godson, Theyre really tight friends/family
Not only is Efren a world class champion but he also has the deep respect and admiration of his fellow players. They have no problem calling him The Magician. His quiet demeanor and imposing perseverance make him a true legend of the game.
Pool will never play to the masses until we get the excitement into the game like this. The crowd has to be allowed into it,the announcers' have to be like Hockey, Football etc. This match had it all.
To everyone asking WHY it was an ILLEGAL BREAK: In some tournaments, a certain number of balls have to cross the head-line. The head-line is that line on the breaking end of the table that defines where "the kitchen" is. Only two balls crossed the head-line, and more than that many were required.
@@patrickodonnell7111 That's called a "push out." In 9 ball, you can shoot a "push out" on the first shot after the break. You can do almost anything on a push out, except knock the cue ball off the table, or pocket the cue ball - you don't have to hit any ball, but you can hit any ball. After the push out, the opposing player can choose to take the shot, or pass it back.
how come when they are lining up there shots it looks like they are going to hit the bottom of the cue ball but as they pull back they rock the stick up when they go forward instead of just pulling the stick straight back and forward
Efren is that one nice grandpa that would come up with creative excuses to your parents so they couldn't stop you from going outside with your friends to play.
Man I love these two legendary pool 🎱 players. If Michael Jordan is called the "Black Jesus" of basketball. Then, Efren is considered the "Brown Jesus" of pool 🎱 table
This truly was a treat to watch. I've seen it so many times and I still marvel at how both sides kept playing safe and then escaping. Efren really got caught up in the match and, BELIEVE ME, making that nine ball was no simple matter for him. (Notice the ball rolled into the side of the pocket.) Yes, a Great Match played by Great Players!
Eften is good, but Django is playing flawless here! No matter in safety shot, snooker escape, counter safe, potting, recovery shot, everything is just so perfect 💪
Philippines are happy people but when it comes to business there faces tell a different story...look at all the legends Reyes,Bustamante,Manny pacquiao etc
I asked an old timer who was quite good at billiards, "what's the secret"? He said come here and take a look at the table. What do you see? I said well I see a table, and some colored balls....what else is there? He then told me this...." On any good billiards table setup, there are 3 bulbs in the overhead candelabra, that make 3 light reflections on each ball. Down each side of the table are 3 pockets, and in between the pockets are 3 diamonds or sights." As he said it, I "saw it". Holy cow. My game was instantly elevated. After that I learned proper stance and stroke(swing from the elbow, not the shoulder). I started playing with english, speed and masse. Left, right, follow and draw. Proper way to groom the felt tip and chalking. And I eventually realized that there was a geometrical way of "measuring" every kind of shot, and started using the mirror ball and mirror pocket concept along with the light reflections. On straight shots. Cut shots. Bank shots. Backskuttle shots. Combo shots. Run the rail shots. It is really all right there for all to "see."
Efren actually plays way better when he's playing singles,i think he was being more careful,this made bustamante a better player ,no doubt bustamante is a great player,his(efren) only nemesis is himself....
I would have beaten atleast one of these pros in my good days in Blackwell Job Corps 1999-2000. Played with lots of good players and won many tournaments. Missed those days.
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Best defensive game I've ever seen. This still gives me goosebumps...
Efren + Django is literally the GOAT duo 👀 their chemistry is out of this world
Carlo Blado is the Efrend Reyes of today.
They won twice. It speaks their strength. I think Django excelled in straight pool much like Strickland while Efren more into Positional play. So they creates Deadly combo.
Everyone praising efren but django's stroke in this match is flawless.
BARILOCHE USHUAIA A R G E N T I N A
django pretty much carried the offensive in this game
Efren made played poor position and Busty bailed him out
10:23!! I never thought of blowing on a ball before!!! 🥴 lmao!! I gotta call a foul and call a Ref on that!!! 🥃👍🏻
The Efren and Francisco team up is always insane to watch. They're truly formidable
Reyes looked like a little kid when he won.😄
Why wouldn’t you?
@@davebooth7808 Yes. Definitely.
He's Efren "the kid" Reyes
Because he’s a clown, a goof ball.
@@garybaines6442 ah the clown itself has replied
Best defensive game I've ever seen... The four players i admire✅👍🇩🇪🇵🇭 they are legends👏👏👏
I don't think anyone will ever dislike Efren.. such a lovely personality.. ❤️
Earl Strickland lol
@@starluxstudio619 except they are good friends lol
@@starluxstudio619 Earl may hate everyone but not Reyaz. I have seen he actually clapped for Reyaz.
@@starluxstudio619 i think even Earl had a love-hate with him
BARILOCHE VILLA LA ANGOSTURA SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES USHUAIA
A R G E N T I N A
Four of the best ever! If I walked into a match and saw any one of them I’d go home!
Not me, I'd take my beating and smile the whole time.
@@kneecappahkappa5535 Haha, I’m with you in that one!
@@kneecappahkappa5535 s a m e
I’d stay and learn something
you'd do that with any pro
Efren will never understand how valuable he is to the world of pool. He must be protected at all costs 😂
Fr
Efren is already a national treasure in the Philippines
Pool is very complex, i just wished there was other versions of it that were far more athletic.
@@jmgonzales7701 Pool and Snooker are chess games played on felt just as baseball is played on grass. While not mandatory physical condition is a factor but contact is left to other sporting competitions. I like your thought but these games are what they are and can be played by just about anyone and maybe that’s as it should be.
What does that mean, "...protected" ???
Django is the real MVP of the game and the final. He was in beast form.
Ganda oa ng pulso niya d2
For me Efren vs Bustamante in 1999 world 9 ball championship semi finals is the best, both played at incredibly high level, almost no error , Efran won 9 racks in the row, oh my god..
Just went and watched it. That was incredible. Thanks for the recommendation!
@@c.w.9501 Yeah I watched it a live on ESPN back then, I was like what?? Felt sorry for Bustamante, he was on fire in the tournament prior to the match, and the several racks before that incredible 9 racks by Reyes.
Man I was rooting for Django that time, he was such a young and great player back then..
Thanks 👍
Agree completely
I think his match against Jimmy White is spectacular as well. Jimmy's a beast.
Efren and Bustamante are the most entertaining, if not the most formidable duo ever!
They are bestfriends that's why they seem to work as one..
@@stephaniedelacruz227 yes! Theyre also Kumpares, Efren's son is Francisco's godson and Francisco's son is Efren's godson, Theyre really tight friends/family
But it was the safeties and counter safeties of Efren that gave them shooting chances
Jesus christ that was one of the most amazing games ive ever seen. All 4 of these guys are absolutely amazing. So entertaining to watch.
Not only is Efren a world class champion but he also has the deep respect and admiration of his fellow players. They have no problem calling him The Magician. His quiet demeanor and imposing perseverance make him a true legend of the game.
Always love watching these two play… wonderful precision, accuracy and mental fortitude… GG’s ❤❤❤
4 legends meet!🇵🇭🇩🇪 they are humble players that’s why i love watching their games👍✅👏👏👏
Reyes is such a joy to watch play.He just lives for playing the game.
I don't think I've seen two better players than Reyes and Bustamante. Nothing but respect for them 👏 😎🤘
A good game of safety is highly enjoyable
The FIRST time i saw REYES happy like that..this make my day
him and Django are best friends in real life too. Often times they'd compete on the road together and share hotels so they are definitely pals
Django was a killer here.. Not the best version of Efren but they are the best tandem in pool back in time.. Django is underrated IMO
Pool will never play to the masses until we get the excitement into the game like this. The crowd has to be allowed into it,the announcers' have to be like Hockey, Football etc. This match had it all.
Nothing but the best congrats 👏 Reyes, Bustamante From Buffalo's in New Orleans Louisiana
Awesome match. All are great players and Ms. Michaela Tabb refereeing, how great is that.
To everyone asking WHY it was an ILLEGAL BREAK:
In some tournaments, a certain number of balls have to cross the head-line. The head-line is that line on the breaking end of the table that defines where "the kitchen" is. Only two balls crossed the head-line, and more than that many were required.
Why wasn’t it ball in hand when the shot was passed back and he didn’t hit the one ball first.
@@patrickodonnell7111 That's called a "push out."
In 9 ball, you can shoot a "push out" on the first shot after the break. You can do almost anything on a push out, except knock the cue ball off the table, or pocket the cue ball - you don't have to hit any ball, but you can hit any ball.
After the push out, the opposing player can choose to take the shot, or pass it back.
@@myblacklab7 thanks
@@myblacklab7 thanks dude I was baffled
how come when they are lining up there shots it looks like they are going to hit the bottom of the cue ball but as they pull back they rock the stick up when they go forward instead of just pulling the stick straight back and forward
I was there and can even be seen. Never thought I would find this clip. Manila 2009. I got to see my hero play . . . . what a great day.
Always goosebumps when watch this two goats long live both of you champss..
This is just like me and my friends playing pool, we just cannot pocket any ball in less than 20 minutes.
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A R G E N T I N A
Truly great players that deserve that win! Great job! 📕
So cool to see a game bring that kind of joy out in grown men! love it!
The four players i admire✅👍🇩🇪🇵🇭 they are legends👏👏👏
Biliard first from Indonesia ❤❤
Efren Reyes has ALWAYS Been such a CLASS Act & a Great Ambassador for the sport of pool!
Efren is that one nice grandpa that would come up with creative excuses to your parents so they couldn't stop you from going outside with your friends to play.
That's a creative yet fitting description 😁
Onde to ara
@@jeffmiller3499 .
Best referee ever too.
Hot as hell as well
Micheala is beautiful
What a 'Rack'
All these guys on both teams are just so good. Unbelievable.
why the ref so fine
I wanted to say the same thing, she is beautiful
Michaela Tabb, Scottish, former snooker referee, excellent pool player in our own right, the whole package really 😉👌
So funny EFREN BATA REYES HAS Z LOT OF FUN ANYWSY THEY DESERVED WELL BRAVO TO BOTH🎉🎉❤❤
Man I love these two legendary pool 🎱 players. If Michael Jordan is called the "Black Jesus" of basketball. Then, Efren is considered the "Brown Jesus" of pool 🎱 table
The 'brown' Jesus??? 🤷
He loves the game solo much ,May GOD bless him
true friendship and magkumpare at its best...well deserved congrats po
Some of the best safety play you’ll ever see, that’s for sure.
11:05.That win selbration was cute 🤭❤❤
Best defensive game I've ever seen
No one has the winning dance moves like Reyes
Efren is definitely the 🐐, but people often forget just how great Bustamante is too. Probably the greatest duo to ever team up.
Even the magician got nervous.. how about us...
For $60k vs two of the world's best, hell yeah he's nervous lol.
Oh my..... ....there are 4 legends in 1 table❤❤❤❤
This truly was a treat to watch. I've seen it so many times and I still marvel at how both sides kept playing safe and then escaping. Efren really got caught up in the match and, BELIEVE ME, making that nine ball was no simple matter for him. (Notice the ball rolled into the side of the pocket.) Yes, a Great Match played by Great Players!
Michaela Tabb what a Gorgeous woman
Daaaaaammnn. Safety after safety after safettyyyy! Legends.
Am not a player nor have been able to hold a cue stick. But I love watching pool. Lol
Django was more stead in the last few racks. To Django's credit he saved Efren from not so accurate preparations!
Great match an the ref is fine too 😊
Efren surprisingly emotive player in this match.
Reyes and Bustamante, two of my favorite players.
Bustamante & Reyes is the Reak Legends......🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
I would love a hug from Michaela too 😅
Eften is good, but Django is playing flawless here! No matter in safety shot, snooker escape, counter safe, potting, recovery shot, everything is just so perfect 💪
Efren dancing is among the best things in the world
Reyes just brings a smile to the game. Wow
Philippines are happy people but when it comes to business there faces tell a different story...look at all the legends Reyes,Bustamante,Manny pacquiao etc
Ive never even watched a single billiard match in my life so i can confirm immediately the title is very accurate
Totally agree with the filipino commentator here. "Discretion is the better part of balor". 😆
Idk why this brought tears to my eyes
Looking good as usual there MS Tabb
LOVE TO WATCH replays of Efren Reyes and Django Bustamante....
Beautiful break of Reyes, there he was on focus.
9:30 that was such a beautifully played shot 👌
Reye's celebration was the greatest in the history of sports, straight up.
He looked like Kirby celebrating 🤣
Proud to say my middle name is Efren, what a 🐐
Hello
My two most humble and favorite players. You know who I’m talking about..
Love the crowd!
I want to watch this tour in its entirety, where can I find it? Please answer if anyone knows
Django was carrying
Absolutely amazing performance🎊
5:45 I l9ve that guy so funnny and so smart 😂🤣😂😂😭😭
They’re so happy, that’s awesome
I love to see Efren that happy!!
I asked an old timer who was quite good at billiards, "what's the secret"? He said come here and take a look at the table. What do you see? I said well I see a table, and some colored balls....what else is there?
He then told me this...." On any good billiards table setup, there are 3 bulbs in the overhead candelabra, that make 3 light reflections on each ball. Down each side of the table are 3 pockets, and in between the pockets are 3 diamonds or sights." As he said it, I "saw it". Holy cow. My game was instantly elevated. After that I learned proper stance and stroke(swing from the elbow, not the shoulder). I started playing with english, speed and masse. Left, right, follow and draw. Proper way to groom the felt tip and chalking. And I eventually realized that there was a geometrical way of "measuring" every kind of shot, and started using the mirror ball and mirror pocket concept along with the light reflections. On straight shots. Cut shots. Bank shots. Backskuttle shots. Combo shots. Run the rail shots. It is really all right there for all to "see."
Congrats ❤❤❤❤
I have never seen ER so pumped-up
,,Mahirap buwagin ang tandem na yan hahaha.😂👍❤
Best defensive match I've ever seen.
The position he got on the 3 after he made the 1 got me rewatch, rewatch and rewatch.
Mi estimado Efrén reyes es el mejor de todos los tiempos nada que discutir
3:53 rich dad poor dad was there 😄
😊Efren great pool skills you bought it home the 2009 trophy best of luck in the Phillipines
I love Efren... Legend
Ang galing tlga nila Mang Efren at Mang Django
Efren actually plays way better when he's playing singles,i think he was being more careful,this made bustamante a better player ,no doubt bustamante is a great player,his(efren) only nemesis is himself....
They forgot to mention that all four are ex-world 9 ball champions
Bustamante are brilliant in this rack❤
I cannot think of a team that could beat Efren and Francisco, they are the best!👍👍👍
Earl and archer would be competitive but didn’t happen .
I would have beaten atleast one of these pros in my good days in Blackwell Job Corps 1999-2000. Played with lots of good players and won many tournaments. Missed those days.
not these 4 lol maybe other pros
@tristanp5605
I watched them shoot and they make and missed some of the same shots I used to do, just that they are on a professional level.
@@DLIX2DCLI professional play and casual play is very different
@tristanp5605
Who said it was casual? Did you missed the part where I said we played tournaments for trophy?
@@DLIX2DCLI your tournament still does not compare to international levels
Efren was so nervous he made alot of mistakes here he was lucky Django was on point
Efren sure enjoys playing pool.......Thanks for putting that up
When I’m deep in a poker tournament in try to channel my inner Ralf Souquet.
You were right, I sat on the edge of my sit at every shot!
Mr Got lucky, what a funny moment by him after they defeated Germans😂😂
So Proud of you my Idol!
The best duo