16/12/2016

Mark Allen Knocked Out Of Scottish Open

Co Antrim man Mark Allen has been knocked out of snooker's Scottish Open.

Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Allen 4-2 in his last 16 match on Thursday night, 15 December.

'The Rocket', who beat Jimmy White earlier in the day, raced into a 2-0 lead against Allen.

Allen took the third frame with a break of 74, however O'Sullivan claimed the fourth frame and went on to win the match.

(CD)

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