John Higgins 15-15 Shaun MurphyThey are trading mistakes right now, and it can only be down to nerves! There is a visceral tension inside the Crucible and it is throwing both players’ games as the finish line nears. Murphy is currently at the table, and he pots a wonderful red down the left rail to get on the black. Can he convert this chance?Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 17:02John Higgins 15-15 Shaun Murphy…but Higgins misses a tough cut. Can Murphy capitalise? No, he pots a red but misses a mid-length blue to the green pocket. It’s Higgins’ turn to try and build something, and he starts off with a simple red to the right middle.Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 16:57John Higgins 15-15 Shaun MurphyAnother good break-off by Murphy – but Higgins flukes a red into the right corner! He’s back in baulk and goes for the green to the left middle, which he drains. This is an early chance…Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 16:55John Higgins 15-15 Shaun Murphy – MURPHY WINS FRAME 30A break of 78, and they’re all square with three frames to play!Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 16:51John Higgins 15-14 Shaun MurphyMurphy wins the safety battle, or rather Higgins loses it with a poor attempt to get the cue ball back to the top cushion, and now Murphy has a great chance to level the scores once more. The reds are well spread.Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 16:42John Higgins 15-14 Shaun MurphyMurphy takes on a long red after Higgins’ break-off, but doesn’t get particularly close with it and leaves his opponent a simple red. Higgins pots red and yellow, but can’t find another red and he’s back in his seat. Murphy takes on a tricky, acute red to the left middle and it clips the near jaw! Higgins plays safe to the top cushion.Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 16:38John Higgins 15-14 Shaun Murphy – MURPHY WINS FRAME 29Murphy records his third century of the session to reduce the deficit once again! What a semi-final this has turned into.Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 16:33John Higgins 15-13 Shaun MurphyMurphy’s break-offs have been relentlessly accurate over the past two weeks and he profits from another here, earning himself the first chance to gather some points. He is working through the reds nicely, passing 50…Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 16:27John Higgins 15-13 Shaun MurphyThe players are back out in the arena, and Murphy makes a good break-off.Who will progress to the final? (Reuters)Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 16:21John Higgins 15-13 Shaun MurphyThe mid-session interval comes…
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