Melnyk Drills the River to Bust Matues
Level 16
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Liubomyr Melnyk raised to 16,000 under the gun before Sam Snead three-bet to 42,000 in early position. Adam Matues then moved all in for 343,000 in middle position, and Melnyk reshoved for 556,000. Snead had both opponents covered and tanked for a minute, but he eventually laid his hand down and said he had two tens.
Adam Matues: A♥K♥
Liubomyr Melnyk: Q♦Q♠
It was a classic flip, and Matues took the lead on the A♣9♥2♦ flop with top pair. The 8♠ turn left him poised for the double up, but Melnyk spiked the Q♣ on the river to make a set and send Matues to the rail.