‘What a way to lose a match!’ – Luca Brecel sneaks into second round after ‘cruel’ foul by British Open snooker rival

SNOOKER star Tian Pengfei was knocked out of the British Open in brutal fashion this week.

The 37-year-old needed to pot the black to level his match and force a deciding frame against Luca Brecel.

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Following Brecel's failed attempt, he was able to sink the shot.

However, the cue ball bounced straight off the top cushion before dropping into the opposite pocket.

The commentator was left in disbelief and said: "No! Oh no!

"What a way to lose a match! That is heartbreaking. That was a really good pot.

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"And the chances of the white ball falling into the pocket - so small!"

The foul meant Brecel went on to win the match 4-2.

Fans on social media were heartbroken for Tian, with one person writing: "Ouch, so unfair!"

Another commented: "Oh that's cruel."

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While a third said: "Oh the sport can be so cruel sometimes."

Brecel now faces Liam Davies in the next round of the British Open on Thursday.