Snooker star screams in anger after losing to 18-year-old and tells referee to 'shut up' in dramatic scenes
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Matthew Selt exploded into a fit of rage after losing to teenager Artemijs Zizins in the German Masters qualifiers on Tuesday evening.
The world No 33 has struggled to pick up wins this season, but was hoping to make the main draw of the German Masters for the fifth time in his career.
Selt was given a bye into the second round of qualifying, where he was pipped against rising star Zizins.
The English snooker star pulled off an incredible break of 143 in the match and he took an early 2-0 lead.
Matthew Selt was furious in the manner of his loss
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But Zizins fought back to take control of the match, racking off four consecutive frames before Selt levelled things up once again.
It set up a fascinating final frame shoot out for a place in the main draw of the German Masters.
Zizins was on the cusp of victory when he left himself a tricky red into the green baulk pocket while using a rest.
He missed the pot, but the red rolled along the cushion into the yellow baulk pocket with Selt reacting furiously in his chair.
Selt screamed, "Oh my god!" and slapped his legs in anger as Zizins hung his head in an apologetic manner.
The referee confirmed that the game was over with Selt 32 points behind and only 27 left on the table.
Zizins continued his break with Selt continuing to let out his frustrations in his chair.
Selt then got up out of his chair after Zizins potted the yellow to congratulate his opponent, despite the Latvian still being on a break.
Matthew Selt wished his opponent good luck in the main draw
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The 39-year-old put his case on the table to put his cue away before wishing Zizins "good luck" in the main draw.
Selt walked out of shot of the table with loud banging noises heard as the referee shared some words with Zizins.
As the banging continued, the referee shouted, "Matthew, please!"
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Matthew Selt told the referee to shut up
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Selt was clearly unamused as he was heard replying: "Shut up!"
For making the main draw of the German Masters, Zizins will receive £3,600 while Selt's loss will see him earn just £1,000.
Zizins has now been drawn to face No 31 seed Zhou Yuelong in the opening round, which will take place at the end of January.
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