I won the pool game , my opponent got the win. why?

Question

I won the pool game , my opponent got the win. why?

Answer 1

If you fail to call the pocket, touch your opponents ball before the 8 or scratch, you lose.

Answer 2

could you explain that a bit better

Answer 3

did you call the pocket? ( click on the pocket the 8 ball was gonna go in)

I always forget to do that and i lose.

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