John Higgins mobbed outside Crucible as 'emotional' snooker legend in tears after Mark Allen Houdini act
dailyrecord.co.ukJohn Higgins admits his emotions got the better of him after pulling off one of the all-time great World Snooker Championship Houdini acts against Mark Allen.
The Scottish sporting legend was staring down the barrel of a last 16 defeat to the Irishman in one of the best matches of this years Championships so far.
It went all the way to a 25th frame and locked at 12-12, Allen went 62 points up in the decider and looked as if he was about to fall over the line.
But he surprisingly missed a red to allow Higgins to the table, and after the Scot pulled off a signature double, he held it together for an incredible clearance to nick the frame 64-62.It was an historic night at the Crucible and Higgins' remarkable win keeps him in the top 16 going into next season.
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