The UK Snooker Championship kicked off with an exciting start as Liang Wenbo delivered an outstanding performance on the first day of the main event. With two century breaks, he secured a commanding 6-1 victory over Gareth Allen, advancing to the second round alongside notable names like McGill and Ford. His display caught the attention of snooker fans everywhere, including many following closely through the Melbet App.
Currently ranked 29th in the world, Liang faced off against Gareth Allen, who holds the 104th position in the global rankings. The match opened with Allen taking the first frame by potting an early red and following up with a precise red-color sequence, racking up 57 points to gain an early lead. But from the second frame onward, Liang Wenbo found his rhythm. He responded with a composed 78-11 win to level the match and never looked back. In the third frame, Liang took control again, making three scoring visits to seal the frame 65-8 and take a 2-1 lead.
The fourth frame saw Liang continue his dominance with a 54-point break, entering the mid-session interval up 3-1. His hot streak continued in the fifth, where he made another 54-point break, outmaneuvering Allen with ease. The sixth frame was a standout moment, as Liang compiled a clinical 104-point century, extending his lead to 5-1 and reaching match point. In the seventh frame, Gareth Allen had no answer to Liang’s relentless pressure. The Chinese player closed out the match with another flawless 104-point break, winning the frame 104-0 and the match 6-1.
Elsewhere in the tournament, Anthony McGill was in brilliant form, storming past Cahill 6-3 with three century breaks, including an impressive 142. Tom Ford also delivered a strong showing with two century breaks of his own, easily defeating Donaldson 6-1. Joe Swail produced a clean sweep, whitewashing Joel Walker 6-0, while young star Jack Lisowski edged past Zak Surety in a close 6-4 battle.
Fans tracking the UK Championship through the Melbet App were thrilled by the flurry of high breaks and standout performances. With Liang Wenbo’s stellar start, anticipation is building for what he can achieve in the later rounds. The Melbet App continues to be a go-to platform for fans eager to follow every century break, upset, and victory in this high-stakes snooker showdown.