Cork's Aaron Hill edges Fergal O'Brien in all-Irish duel

Tour rookie meets Ali Carter today

ON CUE: Cork's Aaron Hill was victorious in the second round of the Welsh Open in Cardiff.

Cork's Aaron Hill came out on top against veteran Fergal O’Brien in the all-Irish clash to reach the second round of the Welsh Open last night.

Tour rookie Hill made breaks of 53, 70 and 59 to secure a 4-2 victory against the 48-year-old O’Brien at Celtic Manor - and will now take on two-time Crucible runner-up Ali Carter this afternoon (2pm).