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Masters snooker: Shaun Murphy records 147 in semifinal

Shaun Murphy completed a 147 break in his Masters semifinal win against Mark Allen at Alexandra Palace on Saturday -- only the sixth time in the tournament's history the feat has been achieved.

Murphy's achievement -- clearing all 15 reds and 15 blacks, as well as all the colours in perfect order -- came in the sixth frame of the match. He went onto win the match 6-3.

He is only the fifth British player to complete a 147 at the Masters tournament, although it is the ninth of his career. Snooker icon Ronnie O'Sullivan (15) has recorded the most.

In doing so, Murphy booked himself a place in Sunday's final where he will face Kyren Wilson, who beat Judd Trump later on Saturday.