World Seniors Snooker Championship: Stephen Hendry edges out Darren Morgan to reach quarter-finals

Stephen Hendry produced a vintage finish from yesteryear to complete a 3-2 win over Darren Morgan in the last 16 of the World Seniors Championship at the Crucible Theatre. The seven-time world champion rounded off his victory against the Welshman at the celebrated Sheffield venue with a classy break of 79 after slotting a trademark long red to secure a quarter-final meeting with Alfie Burden on Saturday night.

Ad Burden completed a 3-0 victory over 1997 Crucible winner Ken Doherty on Thursday evening. SnookerBurden whitewashes Doherty to reach quarter-finals of World SeniorsYESTERDAY AT 19:31 Morgan defeated Hendry 3-1 in the last eight of the World Seniors four years ago and looked on course to lead 2-1 after compiling a break of 46 in winning the second frame.

But the Scottish icon managed to get a snooker on the final pink and black before pinching the third frame for a 2-1 lead. Morgan dominated the fourth frame to force the decider, but Hendry finalised matters to keep alive his quest for a first seniors crown with his opponent failing to register a point.