Allen, one of only four players to have previously achieved the feat at the Masters since its inception in 1975 along with Kirk Stevens, Ding Junhui (twice) and Marco Fu, shook Murphy by the hand and offered his congratulations. The Northern Irishman had led 2-0 before Murphy hit back with four frames in a row, eventually winning 6-3.

Follow Eurosport's live coverage of the semi-finals of the Masters as first Mark Allen plays Shaun Murphy then Judd Trump faces Kyren Wilson.

Maximum man Shaun Murphy sets up Masters final with Kyren Wilson - The pair won 6-3 in their respective semi-finals against Mark Allen and Judd Trump.

Shaun Murphy hailed one of the greatest moments of his career after he produced a maximum 147 break in his Masters semi final win over Mark Allen. The former world champion came close to achieving the feat in the previous round against Neil Robertson but managed to snooker himself behind the blue attempting to get up to the yellow.

Shaun Murphy reached his third Masters final with a 6-3 win over Mark Allen, hitting a maximum break on his way to victory.

Shaun Murphy completed a 147 break in his Masters semifinal win against Mark Allen at Alexandra Palace on Saturday

Wilson then produced a statement of his own to defeat Trump by the same scoreline, and a fascinating final is in store now tomorrow with the duo eyeing the £350,000 prize fund. Wilson has booked his place in the Masters final against Murphy with a 6-3 victory over Trump.

Shaun Murphy compiles only the sixth 147 maximum break in the history of the Masters, in his semi-final against Mark Allen.