The clean-cut and classy game of snooker was turned into a contact sport in Thepchaiya Un-Nooh’s win over Robert Milkins during the BetVictor Welsh Open qualifiers.Un-Nooh took a 4-2 victory, but not before taking a shot from Milkins which caught both the Thai player, and Milkins himself, by surprise.The Thai rocket is one of the fastest snooker players in the game, with an average of 17 seconds per shot.Little did Un-Nooh know that he would be using that lightning speed to avoid a dangerously mishit cue ball during his qualifying matchup.During the fourth frame, Milkins was attempting what appeared a textbook shot on the green, which was neatly lined up for him in front of the corner pocket.But to say the Englishman overcomplicated things would be a huge understatement, as he struck the cue ball too deep, scooping it up and over the green, before taking a mighty bounce off the table and hitting his opponent.LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Robert Milkins of England looks on during his first round match against Neil Robertson of Australia on day Two of the 2015 Dafabet Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 12, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)Un-Nooh was startled, jumping to his feet, and almost dropping his cue in surprise.But judging by the defeated look displayed on the culprit’s face, that did not compare to the embarrassment felt my Milkins, who could do nothing but awkwardly saunter back to his seat and stare aimlessly as he awaited his opportunity to get himself back on track.Still, Milkins did not let the shot define his game, and he took the fourth frame over his opponent despite the hiccup.But if his misplaced shot had secretly been an attempt to sabotage Un-Nooh, it was to no success, as his rival took the final two frames for a comfortable win after a somewhat uncomfortable moment.

This absolutely disastrous shot from Milkins comes in the same week and competition that we were presented an absolute gem by none other than Hossein Vafei.

The Iranian was matched up against Andrew Higginson, and without a red ball in direct sight, it seemed Vafaei would have to pull off a remarkable shot to keep himself in the game.

But Vafaei did the unthinkable, using the jaws of the middle pocket redirect the cue ball, and sink the red into the corner.

So, while Vafaei’s shot will be remembered as one of the best, among those made by Judd Trump and Jimmy White, Milkins will be hoping that his remarkable mistake will be soon forgotten by snooker fans.