Lyons Knocks Out Simpson

Action was heads up between Juan Lyons and 888poker Ambassador Ian Simpson and a board showing 9♥2♥3♣.

Lyons checked to Simpson, who fired 12,000. Diaz-Caneja then check-raised to 55,000 and the call was made. Lyons then led out on the K♣ turn for 80,000. Simpson made the call before the 6♣ river.

Lyons moved all in, covering his opponent and leaving Simpson with a decision for his tournament life. Simpson took some time before putting in the call.

Lyons showed 5♦4♠ for a rivered straight, while Simpson had A♣K♦ for top pair to end his run before the bubble.

At a nearby table, Aleix Vidal was eliminated when his Kx10x could catch up to his opponent's pocket fives.