Michael Benvenuti vs. Vladimir Shchemelev

Vladimir Shchemelev raises to 7,500 from the cutoff and Michael Benvenuti (benvo123) reraises to 20,300 out of the big blind.  Shchemelev calls and the two go heads-up to a flop of [8s8h4d].  Benvenuti bets 26,700 and Shchemelev calls.

The turn brings the [6h] and Benvenuti checks.  Shchemelev bets 36,000 and Benvenuti calls.  The river is the [7h] and Benvenuti checks again.  Shchemelev bets 45,000 and Benvenuti thinks a minute before calling.

Shchemelev instantly pitches his hand into the muck.  Benvenuti turns over [9c9d] for nines and eights and takes the pot.

Michael Benvenuti – 620,000 (207 big blinds)
Vladimir Shchemelev – 95,000 (32 big blinds)