Shaun Murphy produced a stunning 147 break to overcome Mark Allen 6-3 in the Masters semi-final at Alexandra Palace. Murphy, the 2015 champion, trailed early but rallied to reach Sunday's final where he will face either Judd Trump or Kyren Wilson.
Shaun Murphy during his semi-final match against Mark Allen at the Masters at Alexandra Palace in London. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PAcrafted a magnificent 147 break as he came from behind to win his Masters semi-final 6-3 against Mark Allen at Alexandra Palace. After a nervous start from both players, each missing routine reds into the bottom corner, it was Allen, tournament winner in 2018, who built a couple of solid breaks that proved enough to take the opening frame.
On the resumption, Murphy was not disturbed by an appearance from the Alexandra Palace wasp, going on to complete the turnaround and lead 3-2 helped by a break of 54.
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