Higgins faces Trump for Crucible glory

John Higgins produced one of his vintage performances to beat David Gilbert 17-16 in one of the most dramatic semi finals the Crucible has ever seen. In a match that was filled with every situation and emotion you could wish to see, You just knew we were going to get a deciding frame, Gilbert had…

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Trump gains slight advantage

Judd Trump won the second session 5-3 to lead 9-7 in this enthralling semifinal. Massive underdog Gary Wilson has battled so well in this match but Trump went into overdrive this afternoon firing in breaks of 50,56,73,75 and 123 to gain the upperhand with all to play for tomorrow. Snookerfans.co.uk spoke to Gary Wilson after this…

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Gilbert takes the lead

The one table setup at the Crucible is like no other and David Gilbert has taken to it like a duck to water. In his first Crucible semi final he leads 4 time World champion John Higgins by 5 frames to 3. Higgins started the better of the two player’s by racing into a 2-0…

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Gary is the geordie flying high

Gary Wilson booked his spot in the semifinals with an outstanding 13-9 Victory over two time Crucible finalist Ali Carter. Wilson fired in 4 centuries and 7 other breaks of 50 plus to earn the biggest payday of his career (£100,000) and a place in the one table setup at the mecca of snooker. Wilson…

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Trump puts Maguire’s fire out

Judd Trump has a firm grip on his quarter final tie with Stephen Maguire as he leads 7-1. The Reigning master’s champion fired in 3 centuries and two other frame winning contributions to stamp his authority on this match and its going to take some effort from Maguire to turn this around. Neil Robertson and…

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Warriors tale

Kyren “The Warrior” Wilson battled back from 8-4 down to win 13-11 in one of the best matches the Crucible has ever seen. This top quality encounter featured 9 centuries breaks and 8 other breaks of 60 plus and Kyren will strongly fancy getting his hands on this year’s trophy in this current form. After his…

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Higgins and Bingham battle for supremacy

John Higgins and Stuart Bingham are locked in a titanic battle to win a place in the quarter finals of the world championships. After 16 frames the pair still cannot be split and it promises to be edge of the seat drama in tomorrow’s final session. The highlight of the second session was Stuart’s maximum…

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Maguire comes through Cahill test

Stephen Maguire came through an emotional rollercoaster to defeat Crucible debutant James Cahill in a 13-12 thriller.Maguire who led 9-7 overnight found himself 11-10 down then 12-11 up before an amazing deciding frame victory. Maguire told howeveryoulikebreak.com reporter Emma Maflin “I’m just relieved to get over the line and now focus on the quarter finals, I was…

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The thunder from down under

Neil Robertson powered into the quarter finals with a wonderful 13-6 victory over Shaun Murphy. Robertson stroked in 3 centuries and 6 other breaks of 60 plus on route to victory and its going to take a super human effort from one of his rivals to stop him. Gary Wilson holds a 9-7 lead over…

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The Captain leads by example

Two time Crucible finalist Ali Carter booked his place in the last 16 with a solid 10-6 victory over Jack Lisowski. Carter who had to come through 3 qualifying rounds to get to the Crucible and his match sharpness was evident in the first session and he powered into a 5-4 lead overnight. Jack looked…

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