With Netherlands awaiting the runners-up and Australia awaiting the winners, Group B played out their games in the evening session. The shock team so far, Spain opened the group stage against USA. Rodriguez got Spain off to a fantastic start with a 3-2 win over Davis, Young levelled for USA with a 3-1 win over Alcinas. But Spain went onto win the doubles 3-1 to continue their unbelievable campaign with an overall 3-1 win.
The two favourites for the group went head to head as Wales took on Scotland. Webster whitewashed Thornton 3-0 before Anderson levelled with a 3-2 win over Bates. The Welsh pair just managed to beat the Scottish pair in the doubles, taking the game 3-2 and winning the match 3-1.
Wales repeated their success as Spain were brought back down to earth. It wasn't looking that way when Rodriguez beat Bates 3-1 but Webster levelled by beating Alcinas by the same score. The Welsh pair then dominated the doubles with a 3-0 whitewash to win the match 3-1.
Scotland put USA out with a 4-0 win in their second match. Thornton beat Young 3-2 before Anderson administered a 3-0 whitewash against Davis. The Scots then won the doubles 3-2 to set up an all or nothing final match against Spain.
It was looking good for Scotland as Thornton whitewashed Rodriguez 3-0. But the beleaguered Spain battled back to see Alcinas surprisingly beat Anderson 3-2. With the winner of the doubles going through and losers probably going out, it was all down to five final legs. Although it only took four as Spain continued to shock the darting world to win 3-1 and put themselves into the semi-finals.
Wales only needed a point to secure their place alongside Spain. Young took the opening two legs before Bates battled back to equalise, but Young won the decider to give Wales a bit of a sweat. Webster earned that elusive point with a 3-1 win over Davis but USA went onto win the doubles 3-1 to earn their pride. Here's the final Group B table:
1.Wales 7 +5
2.Spain 7 -2
3.Scotland 6
4.USA 4
That means that Netherlands will meet the dark horses Spain and Australia will meet Wales in the semi-finals.
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