Final score (best of 35 frames): Mark Selby (Eng) 15-18 Luca Brecel (Bel)
Belgium's Brecel becomes fourth non-British player to win world title at the Crucible Theatre
Selby won five successive frames from 16-10 behind before Brecel clinched first world title with century break
Brecel climbs to number two in world rankings and wins £500,000 first prize
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This has all the hallmarks of a final frame decider. We will be talking about ‘The Brecelby’ game for years to come.
Tristan
Selby 15-16 Brecel
Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two
If he converts this chance it's just going to give him a huge injection of confidence.
Selby 15-16 Brecel
Steve Sutcliffe
BBC Sport at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
Image source, PA MediaThat was 315 points without reply by my calculation for Mark Selby. Just how warmed up is Luca Brecel's arm? He dearly needs a sizable contribution here.
Selby 15-16 Brecel
Luca Brecel taking his time here. He knows this is an opportunity he has to capitalise on.
If this was two hours ago, you'd put your house on him. Lots of available reds, black on its spot.
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Jonny Twiss: Brecel simply has to win the next frame. If Selby equals it’s over for me.
Selby 15-16 Brecel
John Virgo
1979 UK Championship winner on BBC Two
This is where we'll find out how Luca Brecel is feeling.
Selby 15-16 Brecel
Luca Brecel needs to adopt another approach here.
He's not getting anywhere near with the long pots. Closer to feet away than inches.
Gift-wraps another chance for Mark Selby - but, oh, he misses a black off the spot. Tricky cueing with the white close to the cushion but still.
Luca pots a ball for the first time since about 20:35 BST.
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Callum Thompson: This is unbelievable determination from Selby who must have been absolutely drained from that semi-final.
Ding: Selby has Brecel exactly where he wants him. Leaving him low percentage shots that he's going to go for and miss. Brecel needs to be patient.
Selby 15-16 Brecel
John Parrott
1991 world champion on BBC Two
Image source, Getty ImagesLuca's not getting any table time, when he gets to the table it's awkward. The pressure now is at its highest and he's up against a master. What you're witnessing, you cannot teach. It comes from within.
Selby 15-16 Brecel
More than 300 points without reply now for Mark Selby.
And five frames without reply too because 'The Jester' has just closed within one.
Remarkable fightback. Almost an hour without a pot for Brecel.
Selby 14-16 Brecel
Mark Selby lays a cunning trap, leaving Luca Brecel a tempting red.
Like cheese on a mousetrap. And Brecel is sprung, misses it and leaves it over the middle.
Tom has Jerry in his clutches.
Selby 14-16 Brecel
Image source, PA MediaYou have to remind yourself at the minute that Luca Brecel is actually still two frames ahead.
Because it sure doesn't feel like that.
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James Allison: Brecel channelling his country's football team and fading at the wrong time.
Oof...
Selby 14-16 Brecel
Since falling 16-10 behind, Mark Selby has registered breaks of 78, 122 and 50, as well as winning an incredibly tight and tense pivotal frame on the colours.
This break could be halted on 42 though as an attempted break into the pack off the blue leaves nothing easy.
Selby 14-16 Brecel
Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two
It's almost like a different look in Mark's eye. He's completely zoned in on what he has to do.
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Doug Waller: Selby is finding the centre of the pocket every time now. Brecel is missing thick and thin all over the show. The pressure of the winning line starting to show…
Christian Evans: Is Selby the favourite now? He’s looking the strongest!
Selby 14-16 Brecel
If the momentum turning wasn't enough, Mark Selby gets a huge slice of fortune as a thickly-hit safety sees a red cannon in off the black ball, huge fluke.
Selby 14-16 Brecel
Image source, PA MediaLuca Brecel has not potted a ball for almost 40 minutes.
And that wait could get longer...
Selby 14-16 Brecel
John Parrott
1991 world champion on BBC Two
Selby gets much maligned, people saying he's slow and they can't watch him - he's one of, if not the greatest, match player in this game.
Selby 14-16 Brecel
Steve Davis
Six-time world champion on BBC Two
I think Mark Selby revels in this type of situation, he doesn't fear them and he can sense the momentum has changed.
It feels like Luca has hit a brick wall and I can see Mark fancies the job - he looks more focused in his chair.