| Level 28: | 80,000/160,000 (160,000) |
| Entries: | 9/653 |
| Prizes: | €84,000 |
Seated in the Cut-off, Carlos Gomez opened to 325,000. The charismatic Hady Sirbu made the call from the Big Blind.
After an initial check from Sirbu on the Q♣K♥9♥ flop, Gomez continued for 275,000. “You’re very good,” Sirbu acknowledged his opponent’s skill set as he raised to 600,000. Gomez made the call.
Seconds before the dealer turned over the A♠ turn, Sirbu announced all-in in the dark for his last 1,160,000. Gomez made the call.
Hady Sirbu: K♦Q♠
Carlos Gomez: A♣10♠
Sirbu was an 80% favorite, but the Poker Gods were looking out for Gomez, who improved to a superior two-pair on the 10♥ river. As such, Sirbu became the first casualty of the final table, earning €1,120 for his ninth-place finish.
Carlos Gomez: 5,225,000
Hady Sirbu: 0
