Anaras Alekberovas Eliminated in 4th Place (€301,750)

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Anaras Alekberovas was playing really well today, but that wasn't enough against Finland's rising star Joni Jouhkimainen. Alekberovas doubled up two times before, but the third time was not a charm for the young Lithuanian.

Jouhkimainen raised to 325,000 from the button, Alekberovas re-raised to 725,000 from the big blind, and Jouhkimainen four-bet to 1,175,000. Alekberovas announced an all-in and Jouhkimainen called. The Lithuanian was in for 4,535,000 along with his tournament life.

Showdown
Jouhkimainen: {K-Spades} {K-Diamonds}
Alekberovas: {9-Spades} {9-Hearts}

Jouhkimainen's kings were in good shape against Alekberovas' nines, which needed some major help from the board. None came on the {Q-Clubs} {J-Diamonds} {3-Diamonds} flop, and the {4-Diamonds} turn no help. It was down to the river for the Lithuanian, but the useless {Q-Diamonds} appeared.