Dramatic Late-Night Finish Awaits Higgins and Xiao in World Championship Tie
The last-16 tie between Higgins and Xiao Guodong at the World Championship is set for a late-night finish.
The World Championship last-16 tie between John Higgins and Xiao Guodong has been full of drama. The match was tied at 8-8 after yesterday's two sessions. Xiao moved ahead 9-8 with a break of 76, but Higgins responded by taking the next two frames. The 20th frame lasted over 62 minutes, with Xiao eventually winning a hard-fought frame. Higgins then took the next two frames but missed a crucial black in the 23rd frame, allowing Xiao to stay in the tournament. The tie will resume later on Saturday. Higgins, a veteran with multiple achievements, hopes to reach the quarter-finals.
FC Heidenheim
02:30 Germany, Bundesliga, Round 32
02:30
VfL Bochum
Torino
02:45 Italy, Serie A, Round 35
02:45
Venezia
OGC Nice
02:45 France, Ligue 1, Round 32
02:45
Reims
Manchester City
03:00 England, Premier League, Round 35
03:00
Wolves
Rayo Vallecano
03:00 Spain, LaLiga, Round 34
03:00
Getafe
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