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02/12/2016
Mark Allen Knocked Out Of UK Snooker Championship
Antrim man Mark Allen has been knocked out of the UK Snooker Championship in York.
He was beaten 6-3 by Scotland's John Higgins in the last 16.
Allen drew level with Higgins before the mid-session interval, however Higgins pushed ahead and secured a spot in the quarter finals.
Higgins will now play against Mark Selby.
After the match Allen tweeted: "Disappointed to lose but when you're on top against one of the best you have to make it count. Missed chances at start of frame 6 cost me!!"
(CD/LM)
He was beaten 6-3 by Scotland's John Higgins in the last 16.
Allen drew level with Higgins before the mid-session interval, however Higgins pushed ahead and secured a spot in the quarter finals.
Higgins will now play against Mark Selby.
After the match Allen tweeted: "Disappointed to lose but when you're on top against one of the best you have to make it count. Missed chances at start of frame 6 cost me!!"
(CD/LM)
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