Shanghai Masters LIVE – Mark Selby and Shaun Murphy lock horns for place in final – Eurosport

Selby looking so fluent, he has secured the frame and may well be looking at the first ton of the match.

Murphy this time misses a tricky opening red and Selby with an early chance.

Murphy pots a couple of reds and colours and he has now levelled the scores.

The break ends on 62 with Murphy leaving the black in the jaws, but fortunately not leaving a red on.

A second half-century in as many frames and it looked like end of break, but a fine red into the middle from the bottom cushion means he is still going.

Murphy again opens the frame with a fantastic long pot. This time getting a lot of top spin to give perfect position on the blue.

A poor safety from Murphy allows Selby the chance to pot another red and take the opener.

He loses position when potting the black with a rest, but has built a healthy lead.

We have the first half-century of the match and it would not be surprising if he doubles it.

The Jester from Leicester in a good position to make a frame-winning break now.

A fine long pot from Murphy to get the first point on the board. He misses the follow up blue though and Selby has a chance with the cue ball near the blue spot.

The match will be underway shortly.

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