snooker fans couldn't believe what they witnessed after David Gilbert produced the ‘fluke of the century’ during his World Championship qualifying match against Rory McLeod.
Gilbert recorded a sensational 6-1 win over his opponent - but it was not without an immense piece of good fortune during the final frame.
The 40-year-old was attempting to sink the blue into the left middle pocket as he led 19-13.However, he put too much power on the shot and the cue ball ricocheted off the pocket before bouncing off the opposite cushion and back towards the group of reds.
The cue ball then hit the pink after the balls collided, which saw the blue ultimately roll into the bottom right against all odds.After watching the blue miss his intended pocket, Gilbert turned away in frustration before watching the fortuitous events unfold.
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