Mosconi Cup 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Europe lead USA despite Billy Thorpe’s epic GOLDEN BREAK – latest updates

Team USA 3-4 Team Europe (1-0)

The American pair take the lead in this important point with the first rack.

Shaw’s chip for the 1-ball sends that towards the bottom right corner and he’s gobsmacked to see it stay up and on the table.

The Americans take advantage and they have the early advantage.

Double up

A double match on the way now and Jayson Shaw is back in action.

He’s joined by the rookie Mickey Krause, as they take on Tyler Styer and Billy Thorpe.

An interesting one this one. USA won’t want to fall two behind again.

The players are down at the table and we’re almost ready for a start.

‘Let’s go!’

A pumped up Jayson Shaw told Sky Sports after the match: “I’m a little bit happy! He struggled in the match and I played almost perfect.

“Anything can happen but I’m just delighted to get the win. Let’s go Europe!”

Team USA 3-4 Team Europe

What a performance from Jayson Shaw and the defending champions are back in front.

More hilarity from Shaw who knows when potting the 5 ball that he’s going to clear up here.

He calls an extension when down on the 9-ball and shouts down the European fans to come and celebrate with him. There’s chest pumps, high-fives and handshakes for everyone!

He then calls for louder boos from the home support who are only happy to oblige before he pings the 9 into the left bottom corner pocket.

A strut around the table follows – it’s a big, big point for the visitors.