​Mark Allen produced a rare snooker moment during his match against Manasavin Phetmalaikula (World No. 122) at the German Masters. The Northern Irishman was upset when he missed an easy shot on the black ball and missed the frame, although there were enough points on the table to mount a comeback.

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Mark Allen dropped the frame, though he could have gotten back on the board

Trailing by 51 points (59 available), Allen took the red ball in his hand and threw it on the table.

The score became 3-3 after such a decision by the third racket of the world, who eventually won the decisive frame (5-4).

Meanwhile, Mark has qualified for the round of 16 at the German Masters, the stage of the competition where he will face England’s Joe O’Connor (35th in the world).

Video source: Eurosport