Mark Allen loses World Snooker Championship semi-final following crucial miss

Mark Allen suffered a dramatic semi-final exit from the World Snooker Championship after missing a relatively straightforward pot on the black that would have secured victory against Wu Yize.

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The Northern Irishman was in a strong position to win the match but saw his chances slip away with the crucial error on the final black. Allen appeared to have the tie won before the miss allowed Wu Yize to capitalize and progress to the final.

Wu Yize advanced to the championship final as a result of Allen's missed opportunity. The result represents a disappointing end to Allen's campaign at the Crucible.

Footage of Allen's crucial miss circulated following the match, highlighting the unforgiving nature of elite snooker at the World Championship. Allen, a former world number one, will reflect on what might have been after the semi-final defeat.