UK Championship snooker 2020 - Will Shaun Murphy's magical safety be the shot of the tournament?

Updated 25/11/2020 at 15:45 GMT

Shaun Murphy hit a near-perfect shot late in his match against Lee Walker at the UK Championship. "That's as good a shot on safety as I've seen for many a year", said Neal Foulds on commentary as Murphy nestled the cue ball perfectly in behind the yellow after playing it off four cushions while simultaneously opening up the reds and getting the black into play.

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"Oh, that is an absolutely fantastic shot."

Eurosport's commentators were purring over a shot that Shaun Murphy played during his 6-5 win over Lee Walker at the UK Championship.

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Left with little on, Murphy played a four-cushion safety to leave the cue ball tucked in behind the yellow on the baulk cushion, while simultaneously putting the black into a better position and also opening up the reds.

It was a magical moment from Murphy, and one that ultimately earned him the match as his opponent fouled trying to escape the safety, handing Murphy a chance to take advantage of the scattered reds.