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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mark Staniforth

Wu Yize into Crucible final as Mark Allen pays for missed black in dramatic semi

Wu Yize is through to the final (Richard Sellers/PA) - (PA Wire)

Mark Allen missed a simple black to book his place in his first World Snooker Championship final before falling 17-16 to Wu Yize in one of the most dramatic last-four finishes in Crucible history.

The 40-year-old Antrim man had the match at his mercy when he got on top of an error-strewn 32nd frame and required just the black off its spot to wrap up a 17-15 win.

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