Jayson Shaw is determined to 'crush' the USA team in the upcoming Mosconi Cup tournament at Alexandra Palace. The Team Europe captain, who led his side to victory last year, has vowed to extend their winning streak, aiming for a sixth consecutive triumph.
Shaw's confidence is rooted in his experience with the European squad, which has dominated the competition since 2007. He believes that the Americans will struggle to keep up with Europe's intensity and determination. "I don't think they will stop the rot," Shaw said. "The same five last year got beat convincingly so I think we know what to do."
Team USA, led by Captain Skyler Woodward, has a strong lineup featuring World No 1 Fedor Gorst, Shane Van Boening, and Tyler Styer. However, Shaw is not intimidated by the American team's skills. "We play our game and get in front, they'll crumble," he said. "They do it all the time. We can see it in their faces - that's the difference between us and them!"
The Mosconi Cup has a long history of rivalry between Europe and the USA, with the Europeans currently leading the all-time head-to-head record. The tournament will feature a mix of singles, doubles, and team matches across four days.
For those who can't make it to Alexandra Palace in person, every ball of the Mosconi Cup will be shown live on Sky Sports, starting from 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 3. Viewers can also stream the tournament with NOW and the Sky Sports app, which offers access to over 50% more live sport at no extra cost.
The stakes are high, with a $300,000 prize fund up for grabs. Will Team Europe continue their winning streak, or will Team USA finally break through? The Mosconi Cup is set to be an exciting and closely contested tournament, with all eyes on the table.
Shaw's confidence is rooted in his experience with the European squad, which has dominated the competition since 2007. He believes that the Americans will struggle to keep up with Europe's intensity and determination. "I don't think they will stop the rot," Shaw said. "The same five last year got beat convincingly so I think we know what to do."
Team USA, led by Captain Skyler Woodward, has a strong lineup featuring World No 1 Fedor Gorst, Shane Van Boening, and Tyler Styer. However, Shaw is not intimidated by the American team's skills. "We play our game and get in front, they'll crumble," he said. "They do it all the time. We can see it in their faces - that's the difference between us and them!"
The Mosconi Cup has a long history of rivalry between Europe and the USA, with the Europeans currently leading the all-time head-to-head record. The tournament will feature a mix of singles, doubles, and team matches across four days.
For those who can't make it to Alexandra Palace in person, every ball of the Mosconi Cup will be shown live on Sky Sports, starting from 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 3. Viewers can also stream the tournament with NOW and the Sky Sports app, which offers access to over 50% more live sport at no extra cost.
The stakes are high, with a $300,000 prize fund up for grabs. Will Team Europe continue their winning streak, or will Team USA finally break through? The Mosconi Cup is set to be an exciting and closely contested tournament, with all eyes on the table.
fedor gorst is looking fierce right now! shane van boening and tyler styer are also gonna give europe a run for their money. personally i'm rooting for europe's squad to keep their winning streak going 
they've been dominating for so long, it'd be amazing to see them bring home another title. but at the same time, america's got some big names and they always seem to step up when it matters most 
fingers crossed for an epic tournament!
. He's got a point about Team Europe having experience on their side - it's like a well-oiled machine now. But, you know, America's got some top-notch players too, so it's gonna be interesting to see how they stack up against Europe.
. Can Team USA get their heads in the right place and stay focused? Or will Team Europe just keep on trucking and take home that sixth win in a row? Either way, I'm here for it! It's gonna be a wild ride at Alexandra Palace 
Europe's squad has had some epic comebacks in the past, but you can't rule out the Yanks entirely 
300k prize fund is crazy, either way gonna be a thrilling competition 
... I mean, we've seen some intense matches before, but let's not forget that it's just pool players at the end of the day 
. Can we please just enjoy the game for what it is? 
but i still think team europe's experience will give 'em the edge...shaw's confidence is key here, he knows what he's talkin about 
but it'll be a close one, mark my words 
. If Europe can keep their focus and execute their game plan, they'll be almost unbeatable 
. But we've seen before that the USA has a knack for coming back strong when they need to 
. Can Shaw's team withstand the pressure? Only time will tell 
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I think Jayson Shaw's right about Team Europe having that edge - they've got experience and know how to bring it! The USA team's got some serious firepower though, like Fedor Gorst, Shane Van Boening... those guys are on fire! 
... Jayson Shaw's right, they know what it takes to win against the Yanks. I was at the 2019 event and Europe just didn't get enough credit for how well they played. Those same five guys last year were a big factor in their victory and we all saw how they outplayed the Americans. The Europeans have been doing this since 2007, so it's gotta count for something! 
I'm not buying into Shaw's "crumbling" narrative... they've got some serious skill and experience too. And let's be real, Team Europe hasn't exactly dominated the competition since 2007... what about all those other years when they didn't win? 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to take down those American legends? 
But what really gets me is the mental side of it - Shaw's right, the Americans can crumble under pressure 
. We Europeans are all about staying calm and focused, and that's gonna give us the edge we need. Plus, our team has such great chemistry 
. It's gonna be a tough tournament for Team USA to take down Europe! 
. And Shane Van Boening is no joke either 
Can Europe really keep up with that kind of firepower? I'm not counting them out just yet 
Their strategy is all about outplaying the Yanks, not just relying on individual skills. And let's be real, Team Europe's intensity and determination are no joke 
. The Europeans have been playing together for years, so they've got that chemistry thing going on 
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It's easy for him to say they'll 'crush' the Americans, but I'm not so sure 
Still, Shaw seems confident, which is something, right? 
... like, have you ever noticed how every time Team Europe wins, they always seem to find a way to exploit some hidden weakness in the American team? And now Jayson Shaw's all confident that he can "crush" them? Come on! 