Carter and Fu reach semi-finals

Ali Carter and Marco Fu became the first two players to reach the semi-finals of the Maplin UK Championships at Telford.

Carter edged out Welshman Mark WIlliams 9-8 in a thrilling finish at the International Centre late last night.

And he will now play Marco Fu in the last four after the Hong Kong player defeated Joe Perry 9-7.

For full coverage see today's Shropshire Star