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Higgins and Murphy locked at 8-8 in semi-final
Key takeaways
- PA Media Image caption, John Higgins' most recent world title victory was in 2011, while Shaun Murphy was a Crucible champion in 2005
- The World Championship semi-final between John Higgins and Shaun Murphy is delicately poised at 8-8 after a captivating second session at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
- In contrast to the opening to their match on Wednesday, Higgins appeared the stronger of the two players in their early exchanges.
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PA Media Image caption, John Higgins' most recent world title victory was in 2011, while Shaun Murphy was a Crucible champion in 2005
The World Championship semi-final between John Higgins and Shaun Murphy is delicately poised at 8-8 after a captivating second session at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
In contrast to the opening to their match on Wednesday, Higgins appeared the stronger of the two players in their early exchanges.
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