Ricky Walden defeated Shaun Murphy 3-1 boosted by a glorious closing break of 135 to top Group G and qualify for the final day of the Championship League.
He was joined in the last eight on Friday by Belgium's leading player Luca Brecel, who also went through his day unbeaten in winning Group B on seven points.
Ad/> Murphy made breaks of 59, 100 and 112 to overcome Elliott Slessor 3-1 in his section opener before knocks of 64 and 88 helped him eclipse Anthony Hamilton, who compiled 106 in the second frame.
Championship LeagueWatch Rocket fart to leave referee in hysterics during Championship League matchYESTERDAY AT 21:12 The 2015 world champion needed only a point against Walden in the group decider and looked on course when he made 62 in the third frame at 1-1, but missed a red to leave Walden needing a snooker as his opponent recovered to pinch it by three points (65-62).