'Anywhere but there!' Shaun Murphy’s 147 bid sunk by snooker during Masters win

Murphy defeated Neil Robertson to move into the Masters semi-finals at Alexandra Palace.

Shaun Murphy was on course for a 147 against Neil Robertson was misjudged his shot as he took his break to 120 . Pic: ac Goodwin/PA)

Shaun Murphy fell just short of a 147 break as he defeated Neil Robertson to move into the Masters semi-finals at Alexandra Palace.

In the eighth frame that saw him complete a 6-2 victory, Murphy, on course for a maximum, misjudged his shot as he potted the black to take his break to 120 and snookered himself behind the blue.