Mark Allen beats Kyren Wilson 10-7
Northern Irishman wins Masters for first time
Wilson was also appearing in first Masters final
Frame 9: Mark Allen 4-4 Kyren Wilson
Dennis Taylor
1985 world champion on BBC Two
Mark Allen really does pot some incredible balls. When he was among the balls against John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan he never looked like missing. It's been difficult today though.
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Anyway, Allen is back at the table and with a chance for the frame.
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One fan in a snazzy pair of red and blue glasses, and what looks to be a great disguise has caught the attention of some of you, and also world number 45 Matthew Selt.
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Frame 9: Mark Allen 4-4 Kyren Wilson
It looked a potential frame-winning chance, but in the end Mark Allen can only profit to the score of nine points. A nerve-wracking start to the session. 9-1
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Mark Allen could well do some severe damage from this position.
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Ken Doherty
1997 world champion on BBC Two
It will be interesting to see how Kyren Wilson handles tonight, particularly after leading the first session until that last frame. Will that final frame also give Mark Allen a boost? It is all very evenly poised.
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Moke: Blooming love snooker. Can’t pick a winner but Kyren seems like a proper nice guy.
Liam P Rayner: All square at 4-4 I'm expecting a long night ahead.
Marjay: Omg the atmosphere is unreal at Ally Pally! Hard to pick a winner! Love both the players. One player's victory will be the other player's heartbreak either way.
Frame 9: Mark Allen 4-4 Kyren Wilson
Steve Davis
Six-time UK champion on BBC Two
We have seen a lot of tension from both players and neither has reached the heights they got to before the final. Mark Allen going 5-3 down would have been disaster but I think 4-4 is a fair score so far. Both players will use it is a springboard for tonight.
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Ken Doherty and Dennis Taylor are having a great time in the commentary box. They have their microphones, the players are out so let's get this going.
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Some close-up pictures from Robin and Carolyn who bagged themselves some good seats at the final.
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World number 22 Joe Perry is tipping Mark Allen for the win, while former professional Andrew Pagett and MC Rob Walker are enjoying the action.
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Hello again.
We are finally poised at 4-4 in the Masters final between Mark Allen and Kyren Wilson.
The first to 10 gets the trophy.
It could well be a dramatic and tense evening.
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And we are going to take a break, but we will be back just before 19:00 GMT for what promises to be a dramatic evening session. See you soon.
Frame 8: Mark Allen 4-4 Kyren Wilson
Image source, Getty ImagesMark Allen and Kyren Wilson are locked together at 4-4 after the opening session of the Masters final.
Frame 8: Mark Allen 4-4 Kyren Wilson
Just a reminder, here are the best shots of the tournament. Which one is your favourite?
Masters 2018: Shots of the tournament
Frame 8: Mark Allen 4-4 Kyren Wilson
John Parrott
1991 world champion on BBC Two
Mark Allen will be jumping through hoops at winning that final frame of the session. He will be absolutely delighted. It hasn't happened for him really, but he is still all square.
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Ken Doherty
1997 world champion on BBC Two
It was such a massive frame for Mark Allen. For all the world it looked like Kyren would win it. This is a huge boost for Mark. It could be a turning point in the whole game.
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Leigh Sadler: 4-4, still no idea who will take this tonight - absorbing snooker.
Scott: This has got decider written all over it.
AJPres: Both players making mistakes which makes it exciting, should be a great evening session.
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Steve Davis
Six-time UK champion on BBC Two
It hasn't been a fantastic session for Mark Allen or Kyren Wilson. But it is set up perfectly for tonight. Whoever gets out the blocks fastest tonight will be in a great place. Even if the snooker is not perfect, it is still exciting.