Snooker star left stunned live on TV after John Higgins’ ‘crazy shot’ at the Welsh Open

MARK ALLEN was left in a state of shock after John Higgins’ “crazy shot” in their clash today.

The two were competing in a thrilling opening encounter of today’s Welsh Open quarter finals in Llandudno.

EurosportAllen couldn’t believe his eyes[/caption]

EurosportAmid the brilliance of Higgins’ shot[/caption]

EurosportHe took a swig of tea for comfort[/caption]

Higgins potted the red from the far end of the table, off the jaws of the cushion and into the far right pocket.

Allen looked visibly shocked at the “Wizard of Wishaw’s” brilliance and nodded his way in approval.

But not everyone was convinced that the shot was a moment of genius.

The commentator said: “So in the end Higgins flukes the final red but in truth, the frame was already won.

“Mark Allen needed three snookers, a very tall order and he couldn’t get them and John Higgins is back in front to lead 3-2.”

It was all downhill for Allen from there, as Higgins romped to a 5-2 victory.

The Scot racked up four half-century breaks on his way to victory, including a 131 in the second frame on the way to the dominant win.

Allen has been nursing a shoulder problem and admitted that he came close to withdrawing two days before the start of the tournament.

EurosportHiggins shot the length of the table[/caption]

EurosportHe pinged the shot off the jaws of the cushion[/caption]

EurosportAnd into the far right pocket[/caption]

Despite this, he cruised through the previous round against Ma Hailong.

But the experienced Higgins proved too much for Allen and it’s the Scot that will be advancing to the semi-finals.

Higgins, who is aiming to win his first ranking title in three years, will take on the winner of Gary Wilson and Anthony McGill in the final four.