Hossein Vafaei makes first maximum 147 of his career in win over Ng On Yee in European Masters qualifying

Hossein Vafaei made the first competitive 147 of his career as he closed out his win over Ng On Yee in European Masters qualifying in style. The Iranian had a breakout season in 2021/22, winning his first ranking tournament with victory in the Snooker Shoot-Out. Ad/> He had good runs in Welsh Open, UK Championship and British Open, to suggest he could kick on again in the new season.

/> European MastersZhang scores season's first 147 in European Masters qualifying15 HOURS AGO Vafaei made the ideal start to his season, as he eased past Ng — one of the greats of the women's game — to reach the final stages of the European Masters. Ng took the opening frame, but from that point it was one-way traffic as Vafaei took control. Leading 4-1, all that was lacking was a century break.

He found that and more in the closing frame. He came to the table and coolly knocked in the maximum, beating his previous best of 146. Williams makes stunning clearance to beat Highfield and book European Masters Spot 'Such a big event' — Old foes O'Sullivan and Carter set to clash It is the second 147 in two days, after Zhang Anda knocked in a maximum in his win over Anton Kazakov.

Vafael won’t be able to rest on his laurels, as he is back in action on Monday when he gets his Championship League challenge underway. -- Stream the World Championship and other top snooker live and on-demand on Eurosport and discovery+. European MastersZhang scores season's first 147 as he eases past Ukraine's Kazakov20 HOURS AGO European MastersWilliams makes stunning clearance to beat Highfield and book European Masters spotYESTERDAY AT 12:22