What is a golden break in nine-ball pool and how do you complete it?

THE Mosconi Cup is well underway at the iconic Alexandra Palace – and something special happened in the first game on opening night.

Team Europe’s Albin Ouschan sunk a stunning golden break in match one to kick off the tournament with a bang – but what is a golden break?

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What is a golden break in nine-ball pool?

Should a player pot the nine-ball from the opening break, that would result in that player/team automatically winning the frame, this is commonly referred to as a golden break.

It’s considered perfection in the game of nine-ball pool, like a 147 in snooker or a nine dart finish in darts.

The first match of the 30th Mosconi Cup saw a golden break, which set the tone for a thrilling day of action.

Team Europe had an opening day to remember as they look to retain the historic title.

Jayson Shaw and Co won all four games on the night, which is only the fourth time that has occurred since the tournament began in 1994.

Who else has sunk a golden break in nine-ball pool?

In 2021, Italy’s Daniele Corrieri sunk the golden break during a World Cup of Pool contest against Spain.

English legend Mark Allen also hit a golden break in September 2022, and Jack Lisowski accomplished the same in June 2023 during his first ever pool match.

What TV channel is the Mosconi Cup 2023 on and can it be live streamed?

• In the UK, the Mosconi Cup 2023 will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports.
• Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app.
• In the US, DAZN will hold the broadcast rights.
• You can purchase a DAZN monthly subscription for $24.99 a month or $224.99 a year.
• DAZN also provide an option for $19.99 per month, but you will be locked into a 12-month contract.