Goncalves and Koppegodt Clash

The action folds around to Roberto Romanello, on the button, and he opens to 300, Pal Koppegodt flats in the small blind, Candido Goncalves raises to 650 from the big blind, Roberto Romanello calls, Koppegodt back-raises to 2,050, Candido makes the quick call and Romanello folds.

Flop: [Jc] [3d] [2h]

Koppegodt – who won the second chance free roll yesterday – makes a 2,500 bet, Candido immediately raises to 5,100 and Koppegodt makes the call.

Turn: [9d]

Koppegodt checks and Candido moves all-in extremely swiftly. This a decision for Koppegodt’s tournament and he decides it’s better if he sticks around a little longer and folds.