Snooker: Doherty reaches last-16 of UK Championship

Ireland’s Ken Doherty has secured a place in the last-16 of the UK Championship after beating fellow Irishman Terry Murphy 9-4 in the second round yesterday.

Ireland’s Ken Doherty has secured a place in the last-16 of the UK Championship after beating compatriot Terry Murphy 9-4 in the second round yesterday.

Elsewhere, Fergal O’Brien made an early exit after losing 9-8 to Tony Drago, while Peter Ebdon beat Michael Judge 9-4.

Stephen Hendry, Stephen Lee, Mark Williams and Mark Stevens also won their second round matches yesterday.