Mark Allen hit a perfect frame on Friday afternoon against Chris Wakelin
Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen produced a moment of snooker perfection at the Crucible on Friday, compiling a magnificent 147 maximum break against Chris Wakelin in their World Championship second-round match.
The remarkable feat came at a time when Allen was facing a daunting 10-2 deficit, having lost all four frames in the morning session.
The Antrim man’s moment of brilliance provided a rare bright spot in what has otherwise been a challenging match for the world number eight.
Mark Allen secured a huge payday as a result of his 147 on FridayPA
In a remarkable display of resilience, Allen had immediately headed to the practice table during the mid-session interval after watching his deficit grow to eight frames.
The decision to recompose himself through practice paid immediate dividends.
