Summary

  • Mark Allen beats Kyren Wilson 10-7

  • Northern Irishman wins Masters for first time

  • Wilson was also appearing in first Masters final

  1. Postpublished at 20:40 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 12: Mark Allen 6-5 Kyren Wilson

    Just like the last frame, Mark Allen sprints away. Will he finish it at one visit?

  2. Last frame for Ken and Dennispublished at 20:39 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 12: Mark Allen 6-5 Kyren Wilson

    One more frame for Ken Doherty and Dennis Taylor in the commentary box. Press play at the top of this page to listen and watch along.

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  3. 'Allen's cue ball control is so good'published at 20:37 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 11: Mark Allen 6-5 Kyren Wilson

    John Parrott
    1991 world champion on BBC Two

    The quality of that break from Mark Allen was excellent. His cue ball control was so good. Mark doesn't seem to move the ball much when he is making breaks. It is all very simple. Kyren needs to keep the cue ball tighter and make it easier for himself.

  4. 'I'm favouring Mark now'published at 20:37 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 11: Mark Allen 6-5 Kyren Wilson

    Steve Davis
    Six-time UK champion on BBC Two

    If anyone is going to win it, then it looks like Mark Allen. He looks more efficient among the balls. The closer you can stay to the black spot the easier it is. It is favouring Mark Allen now, I feel.

    Mark Allen plays a shotImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved #bbcsnookerpublished at 20:37 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 11: Mark Allen 6-5 Kyren Wilson

    Conner Hoye: What a dream it would be if this match goes to 9-9 only to have a really long tactical match to decide who the winner is!

    Gaz 72: It's a good job this match is played indoors. Otherwise there'd be an interval whilst the players change into short sleeved shirts once we hit July.

    League Customs: I think I'm right in saying there has never been more than one frame separating these two. Quality snooker.

    That is right. Wilson has led 1-0, 2-1 and 4-3, and Allen has led 3-2, 5-4 and now 6-5.

  6. 'Break puts Allen ahead'published at 20:32 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 11: Mark Allen 6-5 Kyren Wilson

    Dennis Taylor
    1985 world champion on BBC Two

    It looked like we could have had a century there, but Mark Allen was very unlucky to end up with a touching ball. The break paved the way for Allen to go back in the lead.

  7. Allen back in the leadpublished at 20:32 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 11: Mark Allen 6-5 Kyren Wilson (79-0)

    So far this evening it has been Allen go ahead, then Wilson brings it level, and that pattern continues with Allen inching ahead again. His break of 73 is only his second half-century break of the final - after 62 in frame two. We remain without a century in this final.

  8. WATCH: '10 out of 10' from Wilsonpublished at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 11: Mark Allen 5-5 Kyren Wilson

    Watch Kyren Wilson's superb pot which helped him on his way to taking that last frame.

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    '10 out of 10' from Wilson

  9. Postpublished at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 11: Mark Allen 5-5 Kyren Wilson

    Allen makes 73, there is only 67 left on the table but he has to play safe after unluckily running out of position when looking to get on to a red.

    Frame 11Image source, .
  10. Postpublished at 20:26 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 11: Mark Allen 5-5 Kyren Wilson

    Into frame 11, we need a quick one. We might get it. Allen at the table and looking sharp.

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    Get Involved #bbcsnookerpublished at 20:26 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 10: Mark Allen 5-5 Kyren Wilson

    Jamie‏: I was hoping for a early finish as I'm up for work a 4 am. It's not going to happen is it.

    wrasslin: Two awesome players playing excellent snooker.

    Robert Middleton: Good quality snooker tonight at the final. Hopefully get to see the end but it is a school night and I have biology homework due tomorrow.

    Come on you good people, anyone able to help Robert out?

  12. 'Better stuff from Kyren'published at 20:22 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 10: Mark Allen 5-5 Kyren Wilson

    Ken Doherty
    1997 world champion on BBC Two

    This is better stuff now from Kyren. He put a good break together under the circumstances. It looked like Mark Allen was getting on top but Kyren has come back well.

    Kyren Wilson plays a shotImage source, Getty Images
  13. 'Wilson has fantastic temperament'published at 20:21 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 10: Mark Allen 5-5 Kyren Wilson

    John Parrott
    1991 world champion on BBC Two

    Kyren is one of the best players I have seen at potting long shots after falling out of position. His temperament is fantastic.

  14. 'Wilson reminds me of Parrott'published at 20:21 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 10: Mark Allen 5-5 Kyren Wilson

    Dennis Taylor
    1985 world champion on BBC Two

    Kyren reminds me of John Parrott. When you were on the next table to him, you could hear the balls. He likes to punch them (into the pocket).

  15. Back levelpublished at 20:19 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 10: Mark Allen 5-5 Kyren Wilson (23-92, Wilson 84)

    He was looking edgy, but that is a much-needed, confidence-building break of 84 from Kyren Wilson to bring it back to 5-5.

    We still haven't had a century break in this final, but that was Wilson's sixth half-century following efforts of 68 (frame one), 52 (frame three), 86 (frame six), 89 (frame seven), 52 (frame eight) and now 84.

  16. 'Wilson looks edgy tonight'published at 20:15 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 10: Mark Allen 5-4 Kyren Wilson

    Ken Doherty
    1997 world champion on BBC Two

    He has looked a bit edgy so far this evening, Kyren Wilson. Especially after that long first frame and the early exchanges in this one. He hasn't had great control of the cue ball.

  17. Postpublished at 20:14 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 10: Mark Allen 5-4 Kyren Wilson

    Lots of you still loving the guy in disguise in the crowd - the one in the 3D glasses, hat and 'tash.

    "Listen, we're a bit short in the office today, any chance you can come in on a Sunday."

    "Sorry, boss, this flu is just terrible."

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    Get Involved #bbcsnookerpublished at 20:11 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 10: Mark Allen 5-4 Kyren Wilson

    peterB‏: Oh my days - we're gonna be here till 2 o'clock in the morning.

    Gaz 72: This match is tighter than a sumo wrestler's woolly jumper after being put through a boil wash.

    Ken Hooper: Is it me or does @KyrenWilson, external look like a 1930s film star? Can't figure out who though.

    Can't really put that one in my dubious snooker lookalikes, Ken.

  19. Postpublished at 20:09 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 10: Mark Allen 5-4 Kyren Wilson

    Allen, with the cueball close to the green, cannot get the three points he needs to keep his spell at the table going and back to his chair he goes.

  20. 'Two-frame gap would be crucial'published at 20:08 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2018

    Frame 10: Mark Allen 5-4 Kyren Wilson

    Dennis Taylor
    1985 world champion on BBC Two

    There's never been more than one frame between them in this final. You would think the player who opens up a two-frame gap can go on to win.

    Kyren Wilson chalks his que as Mark Allen watches onImage source, Getty Images