Allen through at Welsh Open at expense of Doherty

Mark Allen progressed to the main draw of the Welsh Open at the expense of Ken Doherty last night.

The Antrim man won by 4 frames to 1 to set up a first round meeting with Ukraine's Iulian Boiko.

Fergal O'Brien is in first round action this evening - the Dubliner takes on Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.