Shaun Murphy responds to ‘like God’ John Higgins comment after Crucible clash

Shaun Murphy got the better of John Higgins over 32 frames (Picture: Getty Images)

John Higgins heaped serious praise on Shaun Murphy after their Crucible semi-final, saying the Magician hits the ball ‘like God.’

Murphy emerged from their epic World Championship semi with a 17-15 victory, booking a spot in the final, which starts on Sunday at 1pm.

There was little between the players for much of the contest, but the Magician was superb in the final session, coming into it 11-13 behind.

The 43-year-old made three centuries in the final session on Saturday afternoon and claimed the final four frames on the spin to secure a fifth trip to a Crucible final.

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