2018 Mosconi Cup

2018 Mosconi Cup
Dates4–7 December
VenueAlexandra Palace[1]
LocationLondon, England
CaptainsMarcus Chamat[2] (EU)
Johan Ruijsink[3] (US)
MVPSkyler Woodward (US)
Flag of Europe  9  – 11  Flag of the United States
USA wins the Mosconi Cup
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The 2018 Mosconi Cup, (also known as Mosconi Cup XXV)[4] was the 25th edition of the annual nine-ball pool competition between teams representing Europe and the United States. It took place between 4–7 December 2018 at the Alexandra Palace in London, England and was sponsored by partypoker.[5][6]

The reigning champions were team Europe, who had won the last eight cups, including the 2017 Mosconi Cup 11–4. The event was played with teams of 5, decided by captains, and also performances in the tour.[7] The team's non-playing captains were the same as the previous year: Marcus Chamat for Europe and Johan Ruijsink for the United States. Ruijsink, who had won the Cup as captain with team Europe seven times, was assisted by vice captain Jeremy Jones.[8]

The United States won the Mosconi Cup for the first time since 2009, defeating Europe 11–9, ending an 8-year losing streak for the USA.[9][10]

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