World Snooker Championship
Date: 18 April-4 May Venue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
Coverage: Live coverage each day on BBC Two, BBC Red Button and BBC Sport website (UK only), updates on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Snooker World Championship

The Crucible, Sheffield

Final:

J HIGGINS (Sco) 11-5 S MURPHY (Eng)

89-0 (78) 85-6 79-20 7-83 (58) 50-96 0-114 (109) 49-63 69-34 (50) 98-1 (57) 12-87 (52) 70-51 95-11 (95) 70-45 132-0 (128) 82-0 (51) 128-6 (128)

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By Mark Ashenden

2256: So I'm going to wrap up and leave you lovely people to it. Thank you so much for all your chat. Top stuff. More of the same tomorrow I hope. Let's hope Murph can find his own box of fireworks and he'll be hoping Higgo leaves his cue at home. That's your lot. Good night. 1400 BST tomorrow.

2252: The Nugget calls Higgins the sport's most "complete player". Big words. But Higgo was immense. There he was, taking it nice and easy on a Sunday afternoon, stroll in the park, and then BOOM - gets some dynamite in his cue and he demolishes Murpho. My body shudders at the thought of Murph trying to sleep tonight. I feel for the boy. But tomorrow's another day, as my old man often tells me, so who knows?

2248: Higgins 11-5 Murphy:
Higgins heads back to this changing room after a phenomenal 128 break - another one - and the door's locked. No way to treat a man who's just won the evening's session 7-1.

2246: It's another century. Higgo is biggo. Whatever that means.

"Higgins is turning the burner on and leaving Murphy in the smoke."
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2240: This man is finding the middle of the pocket on every shot. Magic brown takes him into the reds and they've split sweetly.

2238: A mini break from Murph - it's a six and a stunned blue into the middle takes the white short. The red is way harder than it should have been and he misses. Bit sloppy. When you're not potting well you need your positional play to be tip-top. Guess what? Higgo's in again.

2234: Higgins 10-5 Murphy
: Raining again for Murpho. A safety shot takes the white into the blue and sets Higgo up again. A little break of 24 and that's five frames in-a-row.

2230: A screw on the black into the reds isn't enough to get one loose so it's a safety shot from Higgo but that's a 51 break. Not a bad start. Any advice for Mr Murphy? No more intervals to save him tonight.

2225: When it rains, it bloomin pours down and then it buckets down. And then your brolly falls apart. Murpho's only gone and stuck the black in and he's set Higgo up. Quick stat - four players now have 10 centuries at this year's tournament. Mark Selby, Mark Allen, Mr Murphy and now Mr Higgins joins the list.

2222: Higgins 9-5 Murphy
This match is starting to look decent again. Well, the balls are going in anyway. Get the extinguisher out, Higgo's officially on fire. A brilliant rest shot on the red gets him within touching distance of a century. It's Higgo's 10th century at The Crucible this year. He clears up with a 128. The crowd have woken up as well.

"What about willie thorne's supreme lip thatch? And big bill werbeniuk's (a surname which causes predictive text to implode)."
anon, via text on 81111

2215: Higgins looks unstoppable. I've almost forgotten what Murphy looks like. He just hasn't had any table time. Higgo's on 49 and flying among the reds.

2207: Higgins 8-5 Murphy
That's three on the bounce. A fabulous blue secures the frame.

2206: Murph escapes brilliantly off the cushion. And wallop - the first firework clambers out of the box and explodes in The Crucible after a stunning swerve shot from Higgo and the red goes powering into the corner pocket. He's closing in....

2202: Murpho's right back in this though after coming through a battle of safety play. This could get the smile back on his face. Break finishes at 38 but leads by three points. Tension returns. Important frame this one.

"i cant think of too many snooker players who have had moustaches apart from Cliff, did Alain Robidoux have one? or was that a beard?"
sgtpotter89akaTheIncredibleSulk on 606
There's your answer. The great Alain Robidoux. There is a moustache there but with the beard, can we call it a tash? Magical facial hair though.

2151: This beautiful game is not all about the heavyweight long distance potting. Higgo plays a really cute cannon on to he red to set him up for the black. But then it's back to our old friend MISS. Higgins has a 42-0 lead and he's not giving Murph a sniff at the moment.

"These guys are obviously seriously fatigued and we basically have one of the worst starts of all time."
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2146: Higgo crashes in a blue but the white sticks on the reds. Safety has to follow and he goes 18-0 up. And it's not going Murpho's way. He tries one of his long shots but more jaw-jiggling and not only does he miss the red, the cue ball heads for the pocket. Higgo's in.

2141: Dennis Taylor reveals he had a phone call from Canadian snooker legend Cliff Thorburn at the interval. If there's ever been a finer moustache in the sport then I want to hear about it. Higgo's in and the reds are looking good.

2138: The boys are back on the baize. Well almost. Higgo's breaking off. Here we go.

"I love the arrogant players in individual sports - in team games they dont have the same appeal, i love the look, the stares, the expressions, the way players play. Arrogance is the reason why the players are where they are."
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"I fear for shaun now, he needs to win 3 of the 4 frames in the next mini session. if Higgins takes any lead into tomorrow even a slender 9-7 i cant see Murphy coming from behind to win. cmon Shaun get your act together"
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2117: Higgins 7-5 Murphy
A really clever and cute clear-up from Higgo. Solid stuff. You sense he's working really hard to keep it together tonight but he's doing it brilliantly. He falls five short of his century but the frame's in the bag. Time to put the kettle on for all of us. Still no fireworks but fascinating stuff.

2113: Higgo's break is on 37 and he bangs in a dazzling red and then a long blue. Good effort this from initially not a great position. This is a typical gutsy and stubborn fight from Higgins. Murpho has come out tonight looking the better player and he's on the verge of losing another. Funny old game.

2108: Every shot is "wobbling" at the moment, according to Willie Thorne. Fair point. Murph's long red does a little jiggle in the bottom corner and refuses to go in. Higgo steps in, bang, and it's in - with a little jiggle.

2104: Higgins 6-5 Murphy
Higgo pinches it. Lovely positional shot from blue to pink. A bit like two boxers slowly working each other out without the big punches. It's steady stuff.

2057: Murph cannons into the baulk colours and it's break over. Higgo hits back with a cheeky safety - there's two reds left and Murph's stuck behind the yellow. Oooff - Murph misses the red by the width of his waistcoat. The Scot's seven behind with a nightmare of a red. But in she goes. This is a great comeback. He'll probably miss now after I've said that.

2054: Higgo's on the table looking menacing again. A stunning green to head back towards a pack of five reds and he looks in great shape. Hold on. Is he reading these words? It's a miss on a red. Not just a miss, but an easy miss, a really easy miss. Higgo's got a 11-point lead and Murph's in.

"In a bar enjoying a pint with the gf (a non snooker fan) I'm backing higgo - it's gonna be a close one!! If only there was a TV in here"
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2046: Higgo misses a semi-easy red and he returns to his chair looking absolutely booshed. C'mon John. Wakey wakey. Murph's off again.

2043: Yep - it's 5-5 after a sweet 52 from Murph. He has one sweet cueing action when it gets going.

2041: Higgo is hating that left middle pocket today. Another ball goes astray and Murph tucks in two cute reds in-a-row and he's closing in on the equaliser. I know you don't have equalisers in snooker but you know what I mean. I hope.

2037: Murphy ends up with a 31. Not a bad start but it should have been a whole lot more. And boom. In fact, I'll give it another boom. A magic long red from Higgo. Cool as you like.

2033: As Murpho stretches down to bang in the green at the start of the 10th, I'd love to know where you all are tonight? Any overseas peeps? Anybody out tonight celebrating birthdays, weddings, engagements, maximum breaks? Anybody playing snooker or pool? Text 81111 or 606. What are you waiting for?

2027: Higgins 5-4 Murphy
Frame over. That seemed pretty comfortable in the end. Am I watching a repeat of the first session?

2024: And his break comes crashing to a halt on 57. Six reds left and Murph's in. He looks eager to get some points on the board. So much for that. He misses an easy brown. That's a shocker. Higgo plops the red in down the cushion and Murph now needs snookers. A let-off for the Scot.

2020: Higgo is on a bit of a run and is cueing as well as he has done since the early stages of the match. A nice cut-back on the black gets his break to 45. Solid start from the 2007 champ.

"Reckon higgins will run away with it at first, then murphy will pull back level and they'll fight it out for the last frame or two ... Oh yeah ... Bit like the first session!!! 8-8."
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2010: Higgins, Higgo, Jonathan Higgins, Jonny, call him what you will, is a little way off with a long red and there's a huge Scottish sigh as he sees the white head down to baulk and snuggle inside the jaw of the pocket. If the Sheffield express bus rumbled past outside that would have dropped in. It puts Murph into trouble but he gets out of it brilliantly on his second attempt.

"Higgins doesnt have the bounce he once had, each time he goes to the table he seems to be calling on his best rather than it being ever present like it once was."
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"Today's final has to yet ignite. I expect that to change this evening. Murphy looks to be cueing like a dream once more & Higgins is the best all-round match player in the world at the minute. I fully expect this one to go the distance."
Ryan, Northern Ireland, via text on 81111

1957: Feeling refreshed, few nibbles and ready for action again. And that's just me. Murpho and Higgins are only a few minutes away from resuming their battle. Get your thoughts in please. How do you see tonight's eight frames panning out? Higgins 9-7 that's my prediction. You heard it here first.

1741: Higgins 4-4 Murphy
That's it folks. All-square. Top effort. This is shaping up nicely. Murph had a chance in the last frame there but he'll be delighted to get it back after a shocking start in the first three frames. Thanks for all your chat. I'll be back just before 2000 BST. Would be nice if you can join me.

1739: Never in any doubt was it? Green disappears, down goes the brown.....misses the blue though - he leads by 30 and Murph comes back to try for snookers.

1738: Murph misses the green though and then he sets up Higgo for a long green - he only needs this......

1737: I'll talk you through this one. Murph's down to the yellow - gets it. Needs them all to win by 2. Higgo's chewing his fingers like a nervous teenager.

1736: Score is Murph trails 21-57 with one red left. He screws off the black to set him up nicely. Pressure on. Better to be at the table though I guess.

1734: More misses than a wives' convention. Bad joke, but these boys I think have just realised they're playing in a world final. Murph's in but a couple of reds tied up.

"At my snooker club theres a few guys that get together and play with 6 reds in doubles and from joining in i have improved my safety"
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1732: A cracking long red from Higgo. Nice work on the blue sets up for a potential clearance. But oh lordy. I think he's swapped his cueing arm for my wobbly one. Red misses. 59 left on the table and he's 52 in front.

1727: Higgo misses quite an easy red but leaves nothing. More safety play. Will the wily Scot come through with all his experience? Frame score - Murphy 5-51 Higgo. Few reds tied up so this could be a long one.

"Murphy is going at last. Higgins is missing some - he's feeling the pressure already"
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1722: Just when the frame looked in the bag for Higgo.... Leading 51 and the pink kisses the jaws of the middle pocket and bounces out. Can I say 'squeaky bum time' yet? Murph's in.

"I'm sitting in a boring drama rehearsal with an incompetent director. I'd love to be sitting on the sofa watching the snooker! Come on shaun!"
Ben, London, via text on 81111

"Blimey Sean Murphy is on a roll and showing gr8 composure. Higgins missed sum important chances and needs 2 claw his way bak! Im gettin shivers!"
Matt, via text on 81111

1718: This doesn't happen that often, but Murph's missed a long red. Higgo's in and he'll be gagging to go into the interval all-square. Higgo was looking a little weary at the end of his Mark Allen clash. He had two 13-12s on the bounce so he's got to be a little tired hasn't he?

1716: Murph escapes from four cushions and Higgo taps the cushion with his knuckles in appreciation. What a sporting chap he is.

1714: Higgo gets a great red and lays the white behind the brown. Murph in trouble.....

1710: Higgins 3-4 Murphy
Pink in. Frame over. Murpho is ahead. What a turn-around. Higgo is wobbling big time. Last frame of the afternoon.

1708: Higgo was snookered and he hits the black but ends up slap bang behind the black. The Scot's in all sorts of trouble. Unbelievable. Hits the blue brilliantly - nudges the black towards the pocket...it hangs over the pocket.....blue goes down towards the pocket.....it's hanging over the pocket. Mad. Murph gets down for the blue and gets it..just the pink needed....

1707: He screws back on the brown but misses the kiss on the blue - he wanted that to get the blue out from the right cushion. So it's a safety. Murph 45-Higgo 49 and the blue's down behind the pink and black.

1706: Tense stuff. Murph's down to the brown and 8 behind.

1704: I'm going to give you a score update because it's tight this one. Murphy 17-49 Higgo. But Murph's in after another nice long red. And a sweet pink in the middle (I always miss those) gives him a great chance to clear up.

1702: More STATS. Both players have potted 97 balls each in this match so far.

1659: And the Higgo wheels come off. Misses a medium-length red. He was a bit over-stretched there and Murpho's back in. He trails by 40 but he looks dominant. Black's on the cushion though and pink's tied up. Interesting frame this one.

1657: Higgo still going well. STAT-UPDATE. A text has come in - and I knew there'd be one. Number of inches in a mile is 63,360 (see 1649). I'm not even going to check, but thank you. Text 81111 for all your thoughts

1654: Higgo's woken up again. He's in the balls but the black's a little tied up. Going to be hard work this break and he's not rushing anything. He almost goes in-off. More 'oohs' from the crowd. Is there any other sport that has as many ooohs?

1650: A crucial update on our friend out shopping with his lady friend. (See 1557)
"She hasn't any mates who will pay for the dress! Shopping now is a trade off for tonights session on the box and the final one tomorrow."
Carl, Portsmouth, via text on 81111
Great work Carl. It's all about buying some credits. I doff my beret towards you sir. All shopping updates welcome. Don't forget she'll be wanting shoes after the dress.

1649: This game's been turned on its head. Higgo looks a little shell-shocked in his chair. Murph bangs in another long red with a fab stun shot. But after notching a meagre 7, Higgo's in. And he misses a red by a mile. Well, about 4 inches. How many inches in a mile?

1645: Higgins 3-3 Murphy
It's a 109 break and Murph is even throwing in a few fireworks by playing the brown with his left-hand. Anything Ronnie can do, I can do better.

1643: Century break from Murph. Top stuff and he's back.

1640: Murph is hot. He knocks in a semi-tricky black to leave Higgo needing snookers. And then he bangs in a fluked red to get the break to 70. A century's on.

1638: QwaarJet has accused me of bias towards Murph. I'm a lover of snooker and want to see a magical, close game but, above all, both players doing themselves justice. It's warming up nicely.

1637: Higgins looks shaken up. Perhaps he's got half an eye on Mark Allen's comeback yesterday. Murph looks a different man and he's on a 20 break in this one. He's starting to look relaxed as well. Danger time for Higgo.

1635: Right - as the sixth frames gets going there's a massive apology I have to make. Scrappy-doo....I've checked the 'Doo' family tree and yes, Scrappy-doo is Scooby's nephew (thank you Higglesworth ) Not crucial I know but you let these little mistakes go and what's next? Me start talking about Higgins potting the mauve ball? Good spot though. Back to the baize.....

1629: Few positional issues but a 10-footer on the black gets him back on track. That rhymes. Murph clears up and wins a real scrappy one. He's back in this match.

1625: Murph finally gets it but sets Higgo up. Massive OOOoooohhhhhs from the crowd. He's missed a cut-in and Murph bangs in a cracking red. Well played sir. I'd have missed that one by miles. That's why I'm here and not playing snooker.

1620: Two attemptsby Murph, two misses. Make that three. Lead is 18. Willie Thorne is calling this game "Bonnie and Clyde". Not sure I get that. Anyway - that's four misses. Five misses and he whacks the pink. Oh dear. Lead is down to 5. Michaela Tabb uses the TV to get the balls back to where they were. As a side issue - Tabb's earrings are the size of one of the balls. Bit of class in the game.

1619: That is officially the best safety shot I've seen in ages, perhaps days, hours, whatever. Higgo's tucked the white behind the brown - it's even giving it a cosy kiss - Murpho's frown is understandable.

1615: Murpho's break goes to 46 and he pots a blue but fails to get out one of the two reds tied up on the cushion. Bit sloppy that. Easy for me to say that isn't it? They're the pros though right? Break over. Higgins is 33 behind with two reds left.

1609: Am I dreaming this? Higgins goes for his fourth double. He misses again. Murpho comes steaming in with the rest (he's got 91% success rate with the tool during the tournament) and sinks a cool red. He's trailing 10-22 and the green falls in after wiping its feet, taking its coat off, putting a hat on, putting the kettle on and waving hello to Willie Thorne in the commentary box.

"I was playin once when my mate smashed the blue in so hard the white ball flew in the air onto the next table, off the cushion and split the pack of reds up. The elderly gentlemen playing a four hand didn't know what to do."
Brendan, York, via text on 81111

1605: Frame duration is 18 minutes and counting. This frame was named after Scooby-Doo's cousin - SCRAPPY. Higgins breaks it up and gets a cracker into the middle. What's going on here? Higgins goes for another double.....but misses. And it's back to the safety with Murpho tucking the white in close to the bottom cushion.

"My nephew is 15, and has made a break of 106 in the past two weeks. He's on trials with England in the next two weeks."
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1557: The tournament so far's been all about the pots. This game has been full of misses so far. Higgins messes up on a tricky black and it's time for Murpho to try his luck with a double. About an inch out. Scrappy stuff and Higgins hits back with a cheeky plant on the red.

"Can you put the 4th frame score on please? My other half is trying on dresses and you are keeping me sane!"
Anon, via text on 81111
BBC announcement - owing to technological breakdown our stats services are temporarily down so no scores are available. trying on dresses? If you tell me you're out shopping when the snooker's on, I'll eat my pencil. Unless your better half's getting ready for a wedding, you are not excused. Hasn't she got any mates?

1551: Murphy grabs a quick break of 8 and it's a battle of safety play between the pair of them. Reds all over the shop so next pot is crucial.

1546: I'm getting stuck into my own cuppa (had to get it myself - so thanks). The boys are back out. John Virgo calls the opening four frames as "interesting" and then calls the World Championship as a "marathon of the mind". Here we go again. We need some more Murpho-magic.

"The standard of this year's tournament has been so high it makes you wonder why they're trialling new forms of the sport?"
Sam, Birmingham, via text on 81111
Fair point, the standard's been amazing this year with a few young ones looking great. Bit of experimentation is a great idea. Like 'the Nugget' said yesterday - it shouldn't be seen as competition to the 15-ball game. More as a complement - like cricket's Twenty20. If it gets kids starting the game and learning the skills then bring it on. I wouldn't mind a pop myself.

For all those wondering what we're going on about, BBC are showing Tony Knowles (Bolton's finest) playing in the final of the Super 6s - the tournament they trialled last week with six reds. That's enough of me. My fingers need a rest. Can anybody out there get the kettle on?

"I've had a 93 and a couple of breaks in the 80s. If I'd have spent even less time on my A-Levels, I may have made it to a century break."
Rich W, via text on 81111

1523: Higgins 3-1 Murphy
Murpho cracks in a belter with the rest - oh yes. thank you Shaun. Mr Murphy thank you sir. He gets one back. The players are off to put their slippers on for 15 minutes. A steady start. Now we've got a game on our hands.

1520: Murpho's still doing OK. Get ready to chuck in your nonsense so we've got some madness to talk about during the break. Embarrassing snooker stories? Favourite players? Tales of playing on a 6ftx3ft in your living room. Text or 606. C'mon. I want to hear from you.

1517: Murpho's on a nice little break but he ends up with an 18-point lead. Good chance that and he's only gone and set up Higgins (not comfortable calling him Higgo just yet - what do you reckon?). But Murpho's back in with a simple red. I'm warning you Murpho. You can't be 4-0 down at the interval.

"I am in japan and eagerly going through live text to get an idea of what is happening."
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Join the debate on 606 Welcome to the land of snooks. Sorry you can't see the action. Hope my words are helping a little bit. Feel free to chuck over your highest break and I'll compile the punters' top 10 breaks while the players have a cuppa in a minute.

1509: Higgins fluffs a red after a break of 7. Right then Murpho. (I'll call you that for now because I'm roaring you on). Take a deep breath, forget it's your biggest match for four years. Eye up these balls, get your arm flowing and start sinking them. And not just one either. I predicted a close one earlier - don't let me down fella.

"It can't get better than that. He's playing well again. He had a good night sleep and he's up for it today."
John Higgins's dad tells BBC Sport about the start for his son.

1504: Higgins 3-0 Murphy
Higgins endangers his trousers with one leg on the table for a tricky one down the left cushion but no problem. And woh there Johnny boy - it's a another double on a red. A break of 30 secures the third frame. Murphy's not even at the races.

"I have had breaks of 1, 4 and 7. Does that count?"
Neil, Cambridge, via text on 81111
Does it count? You betchya.

1500: Higgins returns to his chair. Murphy needs to wake from his slumber and get into this match. A sloppy safety from Higgins. He's probably done that to start having a match.

1458: Higgins has got a 22-point lead and he slams the black in but the screw misses the four reds. He's got a good lead but Murphy's going to be breathing a huge sigh of relief.

"We're away for the weeknd and I thought I wld miss the final. But Higgins-Murphy will go right to the wire, so I'm sure I'll see the last few frames late tmrw. Murphy to win 18-16
Rich W, via text on 81111

1453: Higgins won't be happy. He plays a safety shot on the bottom cushion but Murphy's eagle eyes spot a red that he squeezes into the middle. Good stuff and will do wonders for his confidence. I spoke too soon - another miss in the other middle pocket. Higgins is in again.

1450: Murphy leads 12-6 in this third frame and it's one of those battles where the two players are tapping the white around the pack of reds. Possible re-rack. Forgot to mention - Michaela Tabb is the first lady to ever referee a World Championship final.

"There's something about Murphy this year. His long potting and use of the rest has been first rate. I'm going with 18-16 to Murphy. One things for sure - it'll be a great match."
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1444: Another cracking long red from Murphy at the start of the third. A little bump on the pocket jaw after potting a green gets him out of position. Break over. Shaky start for Murphy. Total of six points for him so far. But after yesterday's shenanigans, unless a players gets 10 frames ahead, I'm not counting anybody's chickens.

1441: Higgins 2-0 Murphy
Commentator Steve Davis says that Higgins was back in The Crucible at 11 this morning practising for half an hour. He looks super-cool. Frame over and Higgins takes a stroll out of the arena. A quick text to his wife perhaps?

1435: Higgins makes 33 but Murphy's back in. He doesn't look settled yet and the Scot's back in the balls looking pretty determined.

"I just cant see past a 3rd World Title for Higgins. Murphy has been excellent during this tournement but John has been that wee bit better. 18-12 Higgins."
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1432: Murphy's break is over on 6. Higgins is sniffing more points - but with only four loose reds there's a fair bit of work to do.

1430: Wallop. Murphy gets his first points on the board with a cracking long red. His potting has been fantastic in this tournament. That reminds me - Hendry's maximum 147. Anybody out there knocked in a 147?
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1428: Higgins 1-0 Murphy
The breaks finishes on 78 with a black juggling the jaws. Great start for Higgins though - he's a Celtic fan don't you know.

1426: Murphy needs snookers. Break's on 63 and Higgins is looking calm, smooth, assured. If he gets a century it will be his 10th at this year's tournament. My highest is 42. Pathetic isn't it.

1420: Murphy escapes though. But Higgins is in. The break reaches 28 and he's still going strong. Reds are well placed, pink on the spot but the black is a bit clogged up by three reds. Looking good for the man who last won it two years ago.

1418: Murphy fires in a 11-footer and the red does a little dance in the pocket but it stays out. Leaves it safe, but hold on.....boom. Higgins only does a brilliant double on the red. Who said this boy was boring? He lays the white behind the yellow and Murphy's in all sorts of bother.

1414: First blood to the Scot. Nice smooth red and a green but position drifts away from him. It's worth a gurn that one. Break over. Murphy steps in and gets that white bang under the cushion.

1410: Higgins breaks off. Dennis Taylor is predicting a "classic final". I reckon it's going to be a tight one myself. What do you reckon?
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1408: It's the familiar cry from Rob Walker. The boys are called to the baize. Higgins and Murphy stroll out. Smiles, handshakes, photographs. They look relaxed. Bring it on.

1400: Good afternoon. It's the Bank Holiday, the weather's got to be rubbish out there hasn't it? I wouldn't know, I'm here wallowing in snooker joy, bringing you all the drama from The Crucible. We've got Scottish grit against a little drizzle of English style.

John Higgins is looking for his third world crown, Shaun Murphy is eying up his second. After yesterday's thrillers with both finalists overcoming opponent fightbacks, this year's final promises to be a cracker. Give us your thoughts - text or 606.

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