A referee error marred John Higgins’ match against Noppon Saengkham at the Scottish Open, leading to confusion during the game. The initial frame saw Saengkham taking the lead after 36 minutes. However, the match took an unexpected turn when Higgins unintentionally hit the pink ball while aiming for a distant red.
Referee Colin Humphries had to readjust the ball and the reds to their original positions, but he mistakenly touched the wrong ball, causing further disruption to the layout. A discussion ensued between the referee and the marker regarding the correct positions, while Higgins patiently waited. The situation prompted commentator David Hendon to humorously remark on the unfolding chaos.
After several attempts to rectify the situation, Higgins eventually took his shot, but due to the confusion, both players agreed to restart the frame. Saengkham went on to secure a 4-0 victory over Higgins, finishing with an impressive 100 break. This incident added to a series of unusual occurrences involving Higgins in recent matches during the tournament.
In a separate match against Antoni Kowalski, Higgins found himself in a comical situation after using the spider, causing his cue to fall and disrupt the red balls. Despite the mishap, Higgins and the commentators found humor in the situation, highlighting the lighter side of the game.
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