20/01/2017

Allen Knocked Out Of Quarter Finals

Co Antrim man Mark Allen has been knocked out of the Masters Snooker.

He was defeated by Marco Fu after losing 6-2 on Thursday, 19 January.

He lost the first three frames, however he fought back on the fourth and fifth.

Fu then took over and won the last three frames.

He will now play against Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-finals.

(CD)

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