NEATH snooker star Michael White is ahead of Mark Williams going into the final session of their first-round clash at the Betfred World Snooker Championships.
White was 5-4 ahead after the opening session, never falling behind after taking the opening frame.
He opened with an 87, then reeled off a 55 to go 2-0 up.
Although Williams opened his account in the next, White continued his imprressive debut at the Crucible, going 4-1 ahead thanks to breaks of 67 and 57.
Williams, twice a world champion, pulled it back to 4-4 before White won the last frame of the day to take a narrow advantage.
The match is played to a finish on Sunday afternoon.
White was 5-4 ahead after the opening session, never falling behind after taking the opening frame.
He opened with an 87, then reeled off a 55 to go 2-0 up.
Although Williams opened his account in the next, White continued his imprressive debut at the Crucible, going 4-1 ahead thanks to breaks of 67 and 57.
Williams, twice a world champion, pulled it back to 4-4 before White won the last frame of the day to take a narrow advantage.
The match is played to a finish on Sunday afternoon.