John Higgins encountered a challenging moment during his Scottish Open match against Noppon Saengkham due to a referee error while trying to reposition a ball. The game started with Saengkham winning the first frame after 36 minutes, but complications arose when Higgins unintentionally struck the pink ball while aiming for a distant red.
Referee Colin Humphries struggled to restore the original positions of the balls, leading to confusion as he mistakenly handled the wrong ball, disrupting the layout further. A discussion ensued between Humphries and the marker to clarify the positions while Higgins waited pensively. Commentator David Hendon humorously remarked on the unfolding fiasco.
After a prolonged attempt to correct the situation, Higgins was prompted to proceed with his shot despite the unclear ball positions. Eventually, both players agreed to restart the frame after 20 minutes of uncertainty. Saengkham went on to secure a 4-0 victory over Higgins, finishing with an impressive 100 break.
In a separate incident during a previous match against Antoni Kowalski, Higgins found himself in an amusing predicament when his cue accidentally collided with the red balls after using the spider. Despite the lighthearted moment, commentators acknowledged Higgins’ legendary status in the sport.
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