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Neng Zhao and Huynh Ngoc Thai clashed in a blind-versus-blind all-in showdown, with Thai's tournament life hanging in the balance.

Huynh Ngoc Thai: A♠ J♥

Neng Zhao: J♣ 2♦

The board ran out K♦ 2♥ 6♣ 3♣ 7♦, and sometimes all it takes is the smallest of hits—Zhao’s humble pair of deuces was enough to defeat Thai’s ace-high and end her run.

It wasn’t flashy, but it was effective—Zhao scooped the pot and added another elimination to his name.

Cheng Zhang opened under the gun to 4,000 and received two callers — Quynh Thai in the lowjack and Minh Tran in the small blind. But Martin Gonzales had other plans, moving all-in for 22,000 from the big blind. Zhang followed it up with an all-in of his own, putting Gonzales at risk. Thai and Tran quickly got out of the way, leaving the two to go to showdown.

Martin Gonzales: A♣ K♠

Cheng Zhang: J♦ T♦

Gonzales was in good shape pre-flop, but the dealer fanned out 7♠ T♣ 6♥, pairing Zhang's ten to take the lead. Still holding hope for one of his overcards to hit, the 4♦ turn and 8♣ river brought no help. Gonzales was eliminated as Zhang raked in the pot.

On the button, Do Tien Vu shoved all-in for 13,400 after Huynh Ngoc Thai opened to 2,000 from middle position. Thai called, putting Vu at risk.

Do Tien Vu: 5♦ 5♠

Huynh Ngoc Thai: A♥ Q♣

Vu’s pocket fives looked good until the board ran out 6♣ 6♠ 9♥ 7♦ 9♣, counterfeiting his hand. With two pairs on the board, Thai's ace kicker played, winning the pot and sending Vu to the rail.