Embassy World Championship, The Crucible, Sheffield

Peter Ebdon 17-16 Matthew Stevens

Peter Ebdon and Matthew Stevens enter the final session locked together at 12-12

Ebdon's focussed, dedicated approach allows him to keep a check on Stevens' break-building ability

Needing only one frame for victory, a hesitant Stevens presents Ebdon with a half-chance

Ebdon seizes his opportunity and takes the final three frames to book at place in the final against Stephen Hendry