Northern Ireland Open: Mark Allen produces dramatic comeback to beat holder Judd Trump

Judd Trump's impressive three-year reign as Northern Ireland Open champion is over after home favourite Mark Allen came from 3-0 down to win their quarter-final 5-3.

World number two Trump hit breaks of 100 and 91 for a three-frame advantage at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast.

However, Allen fought back to level at 3-3 before a 128 clearance saw him edge ahead.

And Allen held his nerve to win a scrappy eighth frame for a famous win.

Trump beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 9-7 in each of the last three finals and was on course for a record fourth title until a crucial miss at 3-0 allowed Allen in to clinch his first frame.

But Allen showed real character, with a superb comeback win, and will now play the Ricky Walden after his 5-4 victory over Shaun Murphy.

"I was mentally really good in that match, which I'm really proud about," reflected Allen.

Yan Bingtao, who knocked out O'Sullivan in the previous round, thumped Mitchell Mann 5-0 and he will meet four-time world champion John Higgins in the other semi-final after the Scotsman defeated David Gilbert 5-3.