Allen 3-3 Xiao (37-62)

Allen fought back brilliantly in this setting.

He cut the deficit in half in one visit to the table.

But Xiao got out of a tricky billiards situation.

Allen shook a round-tipped pocket with a red.

But the balls fell kindly for him, leaving Xiao with only an extremely difficult pot, which he won and also narrowly missed.

Allen 3-3 Xiao (0-62)

Xiao managed a break beyond 30.

It’s hard work, but he’s working his way to a significant lead.

Xiao ten threw the cue ball into the reds via the blue in the middle of the pocket.

But he pulled away at the break with six reds to play.

Allen 3-3 Xiao (0-28)

Xiao is back at the table – starting with a red and a brown, then working his way up.

Allen 3-3 Xiao (0-19)

Xiao was among the reds – but he needed a long review of a tricky situation during a 19 break.

He ultimately opted for a light safety shot.

Allen 3-3 Xiao (0-1)

Allen produced a loose safety early on.

Xiao now has a great chance.

LEVEL! Allen 3-3 Xiao (78-26)

Xiao committed a foul, missing the red – and a focused Allen made it 3-1.

He’s really knocked down in the last two frames, punishing a few mistakes from Xiao.