Mark Allen Survives Bizarre Concession from Jack Lisowski to Storm into Scottish Open Quarter Finals

Mark Allen secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Jack Lisowski on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. The match was marked by its intensity and a bizarre concession from Lisowski in the deciding frame, which drew laughter and applause from the crowd.

Lisowski initially took control with a stunning break of 106 to claim the opening frame. Allen responded with a composed 78 in the second frame to level the match. The Englishman reclaimed the lead in the third frame, but a brilliant 112 from Allen once again tied proceedings. Allen then edged ahead 3-2 before Lisowski displayed his own flair with an 80 break to force a decider.

In the final frame, Lisowski found himself in need of snookers after failing to pot a crucial red. In a moment of eccentricity, he picked up the green ball and rolled it into the pocket, effectively conceding the match. The act was reminiscent of Jimmy White’s dramatic concession during the Northern Ireland Open earlier this season. Allen capitalized with a clinical 68 break to seal the win and set up a quarter-final clash with Thailand’s Noppon Saengkham.

Elsewhere in the tournament, reigning world champion Luca Brecel edged past Ding Junhui 4-3 in a high-quality encounter, while Xiao Guodong produced four breaks over 80 to defeat Scotland’s Stephen Maguire 4-1. Other quarter-final matchups include Wu Yize versus Chris Wakelin and Tom Ford taking on Lei Peifan.