Confident Young PLAYER Did NOT EXPECT this COMEBACK from Old EFREN REYES

West Virginia here. Been watching Efren since the late '80's. Met him, the first time, in 'new' airport, in Denver, in 1994. (When the new airport still wasn't open due to baggage handling problems.) They had to move us to Stapleton. He was surprised anyone (me) recognized him. We spoke for about 30 minutes. It was an honour. His English wasn't as good, as it is now, but he was so graciius, and humble. Most players, were anything, but. Throughout the later '90's, I was fortunate enough to watch and even get beat, by him, quite a few times. He has certainly lost a step, but at his age it's no wonder. (My eyesight started going when I was in my early 50's.) I quit playing 15 years ago. The kid he played, played like a scrub. Each shot he took, in a couple racks, he got more out of position. Regardless, Mr. Reyes is the G.O.A.T.!

It's really generous of Efren to continue playing against top tier players in public events even when he's well past his prime. Many more egotistical players would hang their jersey to avoid public humiliation, but the Magician keeps performing for all his fans.

Too many interruptions / clips. Let the pool speak for itself .

No need to have the crowd fake “oh!” after every miss. Terrible.

EFREN looked tired but somehow he managed 🎉 GOAT

Opponent "I only need one more win, and he needs four." Efren-"I've got him right where I want him." 😂

In my opinion this is a textbook example of a hustle.

I will say, Efren still has one of the best full strokes the game has ever seen. These days in the pro game, pool strokes are fairly short and controlled, but Efren still takes full strokes on his shots and his feel is still incredible. I miss seeing the artistry in pool Watching from Maryland, USA 🙏🏾

I have seen Efren do this sooo many times in the last several years of watching him on YT. you just can't give the GOAT an Opportunity or all is lost. great video thanks for sharing. ECF

72 yo from Virginia here. If I knew “ The Magician “ was going to be in, I’m guessing, Richmond I would have loved to come and watch in person. I have watched many of his tournaments over the years via YouTube and enjoyed how he is very humble and no ego driven like some of his opponents.

Ich bin großer Fan.. es sollte als Privileg und Ehre gesehen werden mit sich mit Ihm messen zu dürfen..!!

Honestly, it looked like he was letting him win the first half. Pure skill 💯

Efren is now and always the G.O.A.T.! I love these videos.

Seeing from the misses he did here, Efren must have lost a lot of his magic touches due to aging, BUT not all! I wish him good health n may the Magician still keep a good chunk of magic up his sleeves to keep entertaining us all. Salute from Indonesia!

Watching from Al Khobar , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia my favorite Efren Reyes

Nothing like watching the OG still at work! Toronto, Canada

The added background crowd noise really takes away from the great pool and also the video itself. Really could do without the fake crowd noise. Either way, I still appreciate the video!

I think he let the kid get a 4 game win to give the kid a chance 😂

From New Hampshire in the North East USA. Efren is the best ever.

As much as I like watching Efren play pool, I hate the phony crowd gasping sound effects. I’m out.