Not a good day for Rocket Ronnie
Irishman Fergal O'Brien caused one of the shocks of the season by knocking tournament favourite Ronnie O'Sullivan out of the Northern Ireland Trophy.
The former British Open winner recorded a 5-2 win over the two-time world champion at Belfast's Waterfront Hall.
"It was a great result for me, a deadly result," said O'Brien, who will play Mark Allen in the semi-final.
Stephen Maguire beat Neil Roberston 5-2 to set up a tie against Shaun Murphy who defeated Peter Ebdon 5-3.
O'Sullivan set up his tie against O'Brien after a record breaking win over Ali Carter that saw a 147 maximum and four other centuries.
O'Brien, who also beat John Higgins, added: "Five centuries has never been done before in a best-of-nine match, and it could be years before it's done again. It was better to get him today that yesterday."
The Irishman won the first two frames, stealing the opener on the black before O'Sullivan levelled with breaks of 110 and 44.
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