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Mark Williams and Ken Doherty smile for the cameras with the coveted Embassy trophy as the match gets ready to start

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Welshman Williams gets off to another brilliant start as some patient break-building sees him stretch into a healthy lead

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Doherty slumps back into his chair as a series of costly misses allows Williams to streak into a 10-2 lead

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Doherty forces himself back into contention and starts to eat away at Williams' advantage

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Doherty hits two magnificent century breaks as he dominates the table to the delight of the sell-out Crucible crowd

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Doherty draws level as the players head into the final session, but he cannot quite edge in front

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Williams can barely believe it as he finally shakes off Doherty's challenge to clinch an 18-16 win

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Doherty is left to reflect on what might have been after a crushing defeat

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At last Williams is able to relax and enjoy the moment with girlfriend Joanne