Allen sees off Day to reach semis

Surprise package Mark Allen booked his place in the World Championship semi-final with a 13-11 win over Ryan Day.

The Northern Irishman, who beat Ronnie O'Sullivan in the previous round, resumed with a 9-7 lead but lost the first frame to Welshman Day.

The two won alternate frames from that point on until Allen claimed the 23rd and 24th frames to secure victory.

Allen will face two-time champion John Higgins in the semi-final after he beat Mark Selby 13-12 in an epic encounter.

"I'm very glad I've won that match because I read all the newspaper articles (after beating O'Sullivan) like I always do and a lot of people were quick to shoot me down after beating Ronnie, as being a one-hit wonder," said Allen.

"So there was more pressure on me but I enjoy that, because I like to prove people wrong."

After engineering a two-frame overnight lead, Allen protected it superbly despite continual pressure from Day.

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