Monday, December 7, 2009

O'Sullivan edges ahead of Stevens

Pukka Pies UK Snooker Championship
Venue: Telford International Centre Dates: Sat 5 Dec to Sun 13 Dec Coverage: Live on BBC Two, BBC Red Button and BBC Sport website.


Ronnie O'Sullivan
O'Sullivan won the tournament in 1993, 1997, 2001 and 2007

Ronnie O'Sullivan fought back from 2-0 down to lead Matthew Stevens 5-3 after the opening session of their first-round match in the UK Championship.

Stevens started brightly but O'Sullivan reeled off three frames in a row as he took control against the Welshman.

Stevens made it 3-3 with a century break, but the Englishman won the last two to sneak in front.

O'Sullivan, a four-time champion, needs four more frames to earn a place in the next round against Peter Ebdon.

In a best of 17-frame contest, the two former winners will play to a finish in the evening session at the Telford International Centre.

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