In the world of billiards, the name Efren "Bata" Reyes has long been a legend. He is not only a symbol of technical virtuosity but also the embodiment of intelligence and strategy on the pool table.
However, in a match that was supposed to be Reyes's pinnacle performance, all the spotlights suddenly turned when Yang Ching Shun, the pride of Taiwan, launched a counterattack that shook the entire audience like an "earthquake".
Dead silence fell, then exploded into endless screams - no one could believe what was happening. A classic encounter turned into a real earthquake on the pool table!
From the very first shots, Efren Reyes proved why he is called "The Magician". With his incredible curved shots, his precise shots down to the millimeter, he quickly dominated. Yang Ching Shun – once known as “Taiwan’s Prodigy” – seemed to be caught up in the whirlwind Reyes created.
Efren’s every move seemed to paint a magnificent tactical picture. At that time, many spectators thought that this match would soon end with victory belonging to the Filipino master.
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No one could have expected that, right after a small mistake – just a slightly off-force hit in the 5th round – Reyes would give Yang Ching Shun a golden opportunity. And this is when the earthquake happened.
Yang stepped up to the table, his eyes no longer fearful, but instead cold and sharp as a razor. The counterattack began – and it was not only tactical, but also an affirmation: “I am not here to be a background.”
Yang did not just fight back. He attacked crazily, quickly, accurately, decisively. The hits to the tape and then back to the center of the ball were like magnets. He broke the entire game that Reyes had built. Six games in a row, Yang performed a mesmerizing high-speed billiards – leaving even the legend speechless. Each shot was a stab to the pride of the “Wizard Reyes”.
The camera caught a memorable moment: Reyes stood silently watching as Yang completed a “kick shot” from the underside of the bench – a shot that seemed hopeless but sent the cue ball back to the center of the table, opening up a combo that ended the game. He could only nod, smiling slightly – a silent respect for the young talent before him.
Throughout his career, Reyes had faced many great opponents – Earl Strickland, Francisco Bustamante, Shane Van Boening – but Yang’s counterattack in this match had a completely different color. It was not a victory of strength or experience, but a victory of cold-blooded courage and iron spirit.
The audience, who had initially cheered for Reyes, could not help but applaud Yang. Each of Yang’s precise shots was like a hammer hitting the table – resounding and decisive. At one point, the camera panned to a female fan who burst into tears – not because Reyes was losing, but because she witnessed a magical moment in sports: where youth rose to challenge the great.
The commentators kept exclaiming:
“Unbelievable! Yang is rewriting the script against the greatest of all time!”
“This is not just a game, this is an earthquake!”
Finally, after 13 thrilling games, Yang Ching Shun closed the match with a perfect combo from afar – a shot that not only won the point, but also declared: “The new generation is ready to step up!”
Reyes shook Yang’s hand, smiling kindly but thoughtfully. For him, this was not a defeat, but a natural transition from the pinnacle, where the student could beat the teacher – and the teacher was happy to see the student grow up.
The audience stood up and applauded. This was no longer an ordinary match – but a new legend was born.
After the match, social media exploded. The hashtag #YangVsReyes became a global trend. Experts analyzed every shot, every tactic, every look between the two players. Many called this “The match that made Yang’s name”, while those who loved Reyes called it “The moment Reyes passed the torch to the next generation”.
No one knew whether Yang could continue to maintain this form forever. But one thing was certain: that night, on the cold blue pool table, a historic “earthquake” occurred – where the legend Reyes was defeated, not by luck, but by the proud rise of a worthy opponent.
And so, the world of billiards had another epic match to tell forever.
