All four quarter-finals of the Darts World Championships took place yesterday, leaving us with our New Year's Day semi-final line-up. The first match of the afternoon saw darts' new favourite couple, Kim Huybrechts and his girlfriend Dana, exit the tournament at the hands of Andy Hamilton. Hamilton took the first set 3-1 before winning the deciding leg in the second set to double his lead. The Belgian debutant hit back with a 3-0 third set victory but he couldn't build from it. Hamilton roared back with a 3-1 fourth set victory and then took the fifth set without conceding. Huybrechts kept his World Championships alive by making it 4-2 after taking the sixth set 3-1 but Hamilton wasn't going to lose and won the seventh set by the same scoreline to win the match 5-2.
The second match of the afternoon was one of the best matches in World Championships history between James Wade and John Part. Wade looked to be in full control of the match after only conceding three legs on his way to leading 3-1, Part equalised via the deciding leg in set two. But the Canadian fought back by taking the fifth leg in set five and then taking the following set without conceding to level the match. But Part wasn't content with just levelling the match and he went onto take the lead by again taking the fifth leg in the seventh set. This time it was Wade's turn to keep himself in the game and he did that back by winning the eighth set 3-1 to force the ninth and final set. Despite the nerves jangling, both players put on a stunning 140 and 180 fest as the set went into a tie break. But still neither player could break their opponent and the match stood a two sets and five legs all. This meant a closest to the bull contest to determine who throws first in the sudden death leg. Both players his the outer bull on the first attempt, but Part surrendered the throw after missing the bull with Wade hitting the bulls-eye. That was possibly the most crucial dart of the match as it helped Wade to win the deciding leg to conclude a fantastic game of darts. Overall Part hit 42 100+ scores compared to Wade's 62. The Canadian hit 26 140+ scores with The Machine hitting 31 but both players managed an incredible nine 180s in the stunning encounter.
Last year's runner-up, Gary Anderson, failed to turn up against Simon Whitlock in the opening match of the evening. Anderson did take the first set 3-1 but then failed to find his doubles. Whitlock punished Anderson every time and took the second set via the decider before taking the lead with a 3-1 third set victory. The fourth set also went down to the final leg which the Australian won before making it 4-1 without conceding in the fifth set. Anderson then went 2-0 ahead in the sixth set only to find himself losing it 3-2 to give Whitlock the 5-1 victory to set up a semi-final tie against Andy Hamilton.
The reigning World Champion, Adrian Lewis, was made to fight harder than perhaps he should have against Terry Jenkins. Lewis only conceded two legs in the first three sets, winning the third 3-0 to storm into a set lead of the same score. But remarkably the game changed, Lewis started missing the trebles and Jenkins only conceded three legs in the following three sets, winning the fifth set 3-2 and the sixth without conceding to level the match a 3-3. But the battle to level the match took its toll on Jenkins as Lewis regained momentum. He took the seventh set 3-1 before doing the same in the following set to win the match 5-3 and sets up a tasty encounter against James Wade.
Saturday, 31 December 2011
Friday, 30 December 2011
Nicholson Bel-ted
Paul Nicholson became the latest casualty as the quarter-final line-up has now been confirmed. The opening match of the afternoon could have been a world final once upon a time as John Part took on Kevin Painter. It was close enough to be a final as only one set failed to go to five legs. Painter took the first deciding leg before Part equalised with the second. Part then took a 2-1 lead with a 3-1 third set victory before Painter equalised with another deciding leg. The fifth and sixth sets were both won by Part via the fifth and final legs to see him progress into the last eight.
James Wade wasted no time in progressing through, conceding just five legs to Steve Farmer. Wade took the first set without conceding before winning the second set 3-1. The third and fourth sets were taken to a deciding leg but Wade won both of them to secure the 4-0 win.
The final match of the afternoon saw the upset as Paul Nicholson lost to the Belgian debutant Kim Huybrechts. Nicholson got off to a great start by taking the first leg 3-1. But from there Nicholson's game began to deteriorate as the crowd got to him. Huybrechts levelled by winning the second set 3-1 before taking the lead without conceding in the third set. Nicholson did manage a 170 checkout in the fourth set to make it 1-1 but Huybrechts went onto take the set 3-1. The fifth set also went the Belgian's way, 3-1, to see Huybrechts win the match 4-1 and progress through to the quarter finals where he'll face Andy Hamilton.
The first match of the evening nearly saw a fantastic comeback as Simon Whitlock took on Michael Van Gerwen. Whitlock looked like he would cruise into the quarters after only conceding one leg in the second set before leading the match 3-0. But the young Dutchman showed his resilience and fought back. Van Gerwen took the fourth set 3-1 before making 3-2 by winning the deciding leg in the following set. The Dutchman then took the sixth set without conceding to level the match. But his energy was spent and Whitlock took the final set 3-0 to fight off the remarkable comeback.
Dave Chisnall's final was against Phil Taylor in the last round as he couldn't rise again to beat Andy Hamilton. Hamilton conceded just five legs on his way to winning the match 4-0. The first set finished 3-1 before Hamilton made it 2-0 via the fifth leg. The third and fourth sets both finished 3-1 in Hamilton's favour.
The final man to get into the quarter finals was Gary Anderson who made an impression against Colin Lloyd. The first set was rather sloppy from both players but Anderson took the crucial deciding leg. Then the Scot went into overdrive, winning the second without conceding in just four minutes and thirteen seconds, followed by the third set without conceding in just five minutes and 23 seconds. Anderson then seemed to go off the boil again and began missing doubles which allowed Lloyd to take the fourth set via the decider. But Anderson wasn't going to be denied and he took the fifth set without conceding, setting up the tie of the quarter finals against Simon Whitlock.
James Wade wasted no time in progressing through, conceding just five legs to Steve Farmer. Wade took the first set without conceding before winning the second set 3-1. The third and fourth sets were taken to a deciding leg but Wade won both of them to secure the 4-0 win.
The final match of the afternoon saw the upset as Paul Nicholson lost to the Belgian debutant Kim Huybrechts. Nicholson got off to a great start by taking the first leg 3-1. But from there Nicholson's game began to deteriorate as the crowd got to him. Huybrechts levelled by winning the second set 3-1 before taking the lead without conceding in the third set. Nicholson did manage a 170 checkout in the fourth set to make it 1-1 but Huybrechts went onto take the set 3-1. The fifth set also went the Belgian's way, 3-1, to see Huybrechts win the match 4-1 and progress through to the quarter finals where he'll face Andy Hamilton.
The first match of the evening nearly saw a fantastic comeback as Simon Whitlock took on Michael Van Gerwen. Whitlock looked like he would cruise into the quarters after only conceding one leg in the second set before leading the match 3-0. But the young Dutchman showed his resilience and fought back. Van Gerwen took the fourth set 3-1 before making 3-2 by winning the deciding leg in the following set. The Dutchman then took the sixth set without conceding to level the match. But his energy was spent and Whitlock took the final set 3-0 to fight off the remarkable comeback.
Dave Chisnall's final was against Phil Taylor in the last round as he couldn't rise again to beat Andy Hamilton. Hamilton conceded just five legs on his way to winning the match 4-0. The first set finished 3-1 before Hamilton made it 2-0 via the fifth leg. The third and fourth sets both finished 3-1 in Hamilton's favour.
The final man to get into the quarter finals was Gary Anderson who made an impression against Colin Lloyd. The first set was rather sloppy from both players but Anderson took the crucial deciding leg. Then the Scot went into overdrive, winning the second without conceding in just four minutes and thirteen seconds, followed by the third set without conceding in just five minutes and 23 seconds. Anderson then seemed to go off the boil again and began missing doubles which allowed Lloyd to take the fourth set via the decider. But Anderson wasn't going to be denied and he took the fifth set without conceding, setting up the tie of the quarter finals against Simon Whitlock.
Thursday, 29 December 2011
King Dethroned By Young Dutchman
Mervyn King became the latest big name to fall from the World Darts Championships as the second concluded yesterday. King kicked off the afternoon session against youth tour winner, Michael Van Gerwen. The first set went to the final leg which the Dutchman won but King retaliated with a 3-0 second set victory. Van Gerwen retook the lead by winning the third set 3-1. The following two sets both went to the deciding leg and Van Gerwen won both of the vital legs to win the match 4-1.
Simon Whitlock continued to impress even though he was fought hard by Steve Beaton. Whitlock won the first set via a decider before taking the second set without conceding. Beaton put a set on the board by winning the third set 3-2 to make it 2-1. Again the following two sets went the distance with Whitlock winning both deciding legs to also win 4-1.
The final match of the afternoon session saw Colin Lloyd take on Scott Rand. This again followed a similar patter to the previous two matches. Lloyd took the first set 3-1 before Rand equalised by winning the deciding leg in the second set. Lloyd then made it 2-1 with a 3-1 third set win. The next two sets again went to that deciding leg and Lloyd won them both to also win 4-1.
The final second round match took place in the evening and Gary Anderson faced a tougher test against Devon Petersen than many of us predicted. Anderson took the first set within six minutes and without conceding. But any thoughts of a whitewash were gone when Petersen won the first and fifth legs of the second set to make it 1-1. Anderson then took a 3-1 lead with set victories of 3-1 and 3-2 but Petersen fought back to 3-2 with a 3-1 set victory of his own. The sixth set also went to the final leg but Anderson produced a 124 checkout to win the match.
The third round began with Adrian Lewis producing his most convincing performance so far, conceding just four legs against Wayne Jones. The World Champion took the first set without conceding before making it 2-0 with a 3-1 second set victory. The third set did go to the decider but Lewis again won it before winning the fourth set 3-1 to comfortably progress to the quarter finals.
The final match of the night saw Terry Jenkins face Justin Pipe. Pipe's slow pace didn't deter Jenkins and the Bull secured the first two sets 3-1 then 3-2. Pipe fought back with a third set victory of 3-1 but Jenkins prevailed by taking the fourth set on the decider and the fifth without conceding.
Simon Whitlock continued to impress even though he was fought hard by Steve Beaton. Whitlock won the first set via a decider before taking the second set without conceding. Beaton put a set on the board by winning the third set 3-2 to make it 2-1. Again the following two sets went the distance with Whitlock winning both deciding legs to also win 4-1.
The final match of the afternoon session saw Colin Lloyd take on Scott Rand. This again followed a similar patter to the previous two matches. Lloyd took the first set 3-1 before Rand equalised by winning the deciding leg in the second set. Lloyd then made it 2-1 with a 3-1 third set win. The next two sets again went to that deciding leg and Lloyd won them both to also win 4-1.
The final second round match took place in the evening and Gary Anderson faced a tougher test against Devon Petersen than many of us predicted. Anderson took the first set within six minutes and without conceding. But any thoughts of a whitewash were gone when Petersen won the first and fifth legs of the second set to make it 1-1. Anderson then took a 3-1 lead with set victories of 3-1 and 3-2 but Petersen fought back to 3-2 with a 3-1 set victory of his own. The sixth set also went to the final leg but Anderson produced a 124 checkout to win the match.
The third round began with Adrian Lewis producing his most convincing performance so far, conceding just four legs against Wayne Jones. The World Champion took the first set without conceding before making it 2-0 with a 3-1 second set victory. The third set did go to the decider but Lewis again won it before winning the fourth set 3-1 to comfortably progress to the quarter finals.
The final match of the night saw Terry Jenkins face Justin Pipe. Pipe's slow pace didn't deter Jenkins and the Bull secured the first two sets 3-1 then 3-2. Pipe fought back with a third set victory of 3-1 but Jenkins prevailed by taking the fourth set on the decider and the fifth without conceding.
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Arsenal Held, New Boys Draw, Spurs Win
There were three matches to be played yesterday after the Boxing Day programme. With Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool all failing to win, Arsenal had a great chance to gain some ground. It looked to be on the cards as well when Gervinho rounded Wayne Hennessey after just eight minutes to give Arsenal the lead. But Steven Fletcher prevented Arsenal's win with an equaliser seven minutes before half-time. Wolves then managed to hold off Arsenal by playing the last fifteen minutes with ten men, Nenad Milijas receiving a straight red for a poor tackle on Mikel Arteta.
Two of the Premiership new boys, Swansea and QPR did battle at the Liberty Stadium. Former QPR target, Danny Graham gave Swansea the lead after just fourteen minutes. But QPR earned their first point in four games with Jamie Mackie equalising thirteen minutes into the second half.
The final match of the triple bill saw Norwich host Tottenham. Spurs had a great to cement their third place with their nearest rivals failing to pick up a win. Gareth Bale was on hand to give Tottenham the lead ten minutes into the second before securing the victory after 67 minutes to go four points ahead of Chelsea with a game in hand.
Two of the Premiership new boys, Swansea and QPR did battle at the Liberty Stadium. Former QPR target, Danny Graham gave Swansea the lead after just fourteen minutes. But QPR earned their first point in four games with Jamie Mackie equalising thirteen minutes into the second half.
The final match of the triple bill saw Norwich host Tottenham. Spurs had a great to cement their third place with their nearest rivals failing to pick up a win. Gareth Bale was on hand to give Tottenham the lead ten minutes into the second before securing the victory after 67 minutes to go four points ahead of Chelsea with a game in hand.
Darts' World-Power Out
Whenever Phil Taylor loses in a major TV tournament, it does shock the darting world. It did come as a surprise to see Taylor lose to Dave Chisnall yesterday but the most unusual thing about his defeat was Taylor's post match interview. Normally when Taylor loses, he bounces back and says he will do so. But when asked if this is the beginning of the end for Phil Taylor he replied; 'I don't know, yeah probably.' Not the response anyone was expecting.
Day ten of the World Darts Championships kicked off in the afternoon with Terry Jenkins playing against Co Stompe. Jenkins came flying out of the traps, averaging over 120 in the first set which he won without conceding. Although the average dropped as the match continued, Jenkins was still in full control and won the next two sets 3-1 to lead the match 3-0. Jenkins then had darts to win the match in the fourth set as the pair were locked a 2-2, but Stompe managed to get a set on the board. It could have turned the match as Stompe had taken the fifth set to a deciding leg but Jenkins won it to win the match 4-1 and ease into the third round.
If Jenkins' performance was impressive then John Part's performance over Richie Burnett was off the scale. The Canadian former World Champion only lost five legs throughout the match and led 3-0 after winning the first set 3-1 and the next two sets 3-0. Burnett then took a set of his own without conceding a leg but it didn't change the match as Part won the fifth set 3-1 to progress through.
The final match of the afternoon session saw Andy Hamilton took on Vincent Van Der Voort. The first set was a sign of things to come as it went to the final leg, Van Der Voort took it to lead. Hamilton bounced back and levelled by winning the second set 3-0. The third and fourth sets bout went to the fifth leg as both players took a set to make it 2-2. Van Der Voort again took the lead, this time with a 3-0 set victory but Hamilton again equalised via a deciding leg to make it 3-3. The final set saw Hamilton finally take the lead and win it 3-1 to win the match 4-3.
The evening session began with Belgium's Kim Huybrechts against the Barney killer, James Richardson. The set went the distance with Huybrechts winning the vital fifth leg. Richardson equalised with a 3-1 second set victory but Richardson's day was against Raymond Van Barneveld. The third set again went the distance but the young Belgian to make it 2-1 and then took the fourth set without conceding. The fifth set also went to the fifth leg but Huybrechts took it to win 4-1.
Then the shock came, Phil Taylor losing to Dave Chisnall. The first four sets all went the distance but Chisnall would lead 3-1 after Taylor had equalised to make it 1-1. The fifth set saw Chisnall take double six to win the set 3-1 and win the match 4-1.
The most impressive performance of the day was by Paul Nicholson who only conceded three legs against Alan Tabern. Tabern failed to take a leg in the first two sets as Nicholson took full control of the match. The third set went to the final leg but Nicholson again won it before winning the fourth set 3-1 to secure the comprehensive victory.
Day ten of the World Darts Championships kicked off in the afternoon with Terry Jenkins playing against Co Stompe. Jenkins came flying out of the traps, averaging over 120 in the first set which he won without conceding. Although the average dropped as the match continued, Jenkins was still in full control and won the next two sets 3-1 to lead the match 3-0. Jenkins then had darts to win the match in the fourth set as the pair were locked a 2-2, but Stompe managed to get a set on the board. It could have turned the match as Stompe had taken the fifth set to a deciding leg but Jenkins won it to win the match 4-1 and ease into the third round.
If Jenkins' performance was impressive then John Part's performance over Richie Burnett was off the scale. The Canadian former World Champion only lost five legs throughout the match and led 3-0 after winning the first set 3-1 and the next two sets 3-0. Burnett then took a set of his own without conceding a leg but it didn't change the match as Part won the fifth set 3-1 to progress through.
The final match of the afternoon session saw Andy Hamilton took on Vincent Van Der Voort. The first set was a sign of things to come as it went to the final leg, Van Der Voort took it to lead. Hamilton bounced back and levelled by winning the second set 3-0. The third and fourth sets bout went to the fifth leg as both players took a set to make it 2-2. Van Der Voort again took the lead, this time with a 3-0 set victory but Hamilton again equalised via a deciding leg to make it 3-3. The final set saw Hamilton finally take the lead and win it 3-1 to win the match 4-3.
The evening session began with Belgium's Kim Huybrechts against the Barney killer, James Richardson. The set went the distance with Huybrechts winning the vital fifth leg. Richardson equalised with a 3-1 second set victory but Richardson's day was against Raymond Van Barneveld. The third set again went the distance but the young Belgian to make it 2-1 and then took the fourth set without conceding. The fifth set also went to the fifth leg but Huybrechts took it to win 4-1.
Then the shock came, Phil Taylor losing to Dave Chisnall. The first four sets all went the distance but Chisnall would lead 3-1 after Taylor had equalised to make it 1-1. The fifth set saw Chisnall take double six to win the set 3-1 and win the match 4-1.
The most impressive performance of the day was by Paul Nicholson who only conceded three legs against Alan Tabern. Tabern failed to take a leg in the first two sets as Nicholson took full control of the match. The third set went to the final leg but Nicholson again won it before winning the fourth set 3-1 to secure the comprehensive victory.
Tuesday, 27 December 2011
Boxing Day Football
Manchester United 5-0 Wigan: United level with City at the top of the table and half the goals deficit to five after making it ten goal without conceding in their last two games. United took the lead when an Patrice Evra cross found Ji-Sung Park after eight minutes. United were given a late Christmas present four minutes before half-time when Connor Sammon was sent off for a leading arm into the face of Michael Carrick, harsh to say the least. United took full advantage as Dimitar Berbatov made it 2-0 after finishing a Darron Gibson immediately after the free-kick. Berbatov scored his second with a great turn and shoot sequence thirteen minutes into the second half. United's fourth came when Antonio Valencia found a cool finish when a corner wasn't fully cleared with fifteen minutes to go. The angel was placed on top of the tree when Antonio Alcaraz fouled Park on the edge of the box but a penalty was given, Berbatov stepped up and converted to score his hat-trick with twelve minutes remaining.
West Brom 0-0 Manchester City: City surrender their two point advantage after being held to West Brom team that had lost all of their previous Boxing Day Premiership matches. City probably had the better of it as Mario Balotelli had a goal disallowed in the first half before hitting the bar in the second. But West Brom did create chances of their own with their counter attacks causing concern before Jerome Thomas hit the post towards the end of the game.
Liverpool 1-1 Blackburn: Blackburn gained an unlikely but invaluable point at Anfield. With Paul Robinson injured, Blackburn called upon reserve keeper Mark Bunn who was making only his fourth appearance. He gave a man of the match performance which helped Blackburn to take the lead, a Morten Gamst Pedersen corner turned in by Charlie Adam right on half-time. Liverpool did find an equaliser eight minutes into the second half via a header from Maxi Rodriguez but Bunn prevented the hosts from scoring a second.
Bolton 0-2 Newcastle: Newcastle break their six games without a win streak to keep Bolton rooted in the relegation zone. The first half was fairly even and it took till the 69th minute before the deadlock was finally broken; substitute Hatem Ben Arfa getting on the end of a cross. The game was wrapped up two minutes later with Demba Ba continuing his fantastic goalscoring record, finishing a Gabriel Obertan cross.
Fulham 1-1 Chelsea: Chelsea make it three consecutive 1-1 draws with the early kick-off finishing the same way. Chelsea took the lead just two minutes into the second half with Juan Mata scoring his fifth Chelsea goal. Poor defending cost Chelsea and Clint Dempsey scrambled in a Bryan Ruiz cross just nine minutes after going behind to earn a point for themselves.
Sunderland 1-1 Everton: Sunderland took the lead after 26 minutes with substitute Jack Colback scoring his first goal for his club, courtesy from a big deflection off of Sylvain Distin. Everton equalised when Leon Osman seemed to have kicked himself, but referee Howard Webb deemed it to have been a foul from Lee Cattermole and gave a penalty. Leighton Baines converted it to make it 1-1 six minutes into the second half.
Stoke 0-0 Aston Villa: Both teams fought hard to win the match but neither team could find the killer touch. Stoke came closest with a header saved off the line by Gabriel Agbonlahor in the second half. Villa created more opportunities but couldn't break the Stoke defence.
West Brom 0-0 Manchester City: City surrender their two point advantage after being held to West Brom team that had lost all of their previous Boxing Day Premiership matches. City probably had the better of it as Mario Balotelli had a goal disallowed in the first half before hitting the bar in the second. But West Brom did create chances of their own with their counter attacks causing concern before Jerome Thomas hit the post towards the end of the game.
Liverpool 1-1 Blackburn: Blackburn gained an unlikely but invaluable point at Anfield. With Paul Robinson injured, Blackburn called upon reserve keeper Mark Bunn who was making only his fourth appearance. He gave a man of the match performance which helped Blackburn to take the lead, a Morten Gamst Pedersen corner turned in by Charlie Adam right on half-time. Liverpool did find an equaliser eight minutes into the second half via a header from Maxi Rodriguez but Bunn prevented the hosts from scoring a second.
Bolton 0-2 Newcastle: Newcastle break their six games without a win streak to keep Bolton rooted in the relegation zone. The first half was fairly even and it took till the 69th minute before the deadlock was finally broken; substitute Hatem Ben Arfa getting on the end of a cross. The game was wrapped up two minutes later with Demba Ba continuing his fantastic goalscoring record, finishing a Gabriel Obertan cross.
Fulham 1-1 Chelsea: Chelsea make it three consecutive 1-1 draws with the early kick-off finishing the same way. Chelsea took the lead just two minutes into the second half with Juan Mata scoring his fifth Chelsea goal. Poor defending cost Chelsea and Clint Dempsey scrambled in a Bryan Ruiz cross just nine minutes after going behind to earn a point for themselves.
Sunderland 1-1 Everton: Sunderland took the lead after 26 minutes with substitute Jack Colback scoring his first goal for his club, courtesy from a big deflection off of Sylvain Distin. Everton equalised when Leon Osman seemed to have kicked himself, but referee Howard Webb deemed it to have been a foul from Lee Cattermole and gave a penalty. Leighton Baines converted it to make it 1-1 six minutes into the second half.
Stoke 0-0 Aston Villa: Both teams fought hard to win the match but neither team could find the killer touch. Stoke came closest with a header saved off the line by Gabriel Agbonlahor in the second half. Villa created more opportunities but couldn't break the Stoke defence.
Saturday, 24 December 2011
Wade Coasts Through, Painter & Farmer Had to Battle
The final day of the Darts World Championships before Christmas saw three players get the present they wanted and three others will be eating cold turkey. The first match of the night went the distance as Mark Walsh faced Kevin Painter. The opening went to a decider which Painter won before Walsh equalised with a 3-1 second set victory. Painter then took control by winning the third set 3-1 before taking the fourth without conceding. Painter should have won the match earlier as the following two sets went down to the deciding leg but Walsh dug deep to win both of them, forcing a seventh set decider. But Walsh's fight was all spent during the previous two sets and Painter secured the 3-0 set win to progress into the second round.
World Number three James Wade eased through to the third round at Jelle Klaasen's expense. Wade took the first set without conceding before winning the second set 3-1. The third set was Klaasen's best chance of pegging Wade back but The Machine won the deciding leg to be within one of victory. Wade then secured the fourth set 3-1 to make it 4-0 and waltz comfortably into round three.
The final match of the night saw Steve Farmer take on German qualifier Kevin Munch. Munch won the first set 3-0, making his tournament record two sets without conceding a single leg. But Farmer retaliated by winning the deciding leg in the second set. Munch retook the lead with a 3-2 win in the third before Farmer again took the deciding leg in the fourth set to make it 2-2. The game then turned as Farmer won the fifth set without conceding. The sixth set also went to the deciding leg which Farmer won to secure his place against Wade in the third round.
World Number three James Wade eased through to the third round at Jelle Klaasen's expense. Wade took the first set without conceding before winning the second set 3-1. The third set was Klaasen's best chance of pegging Wade back but The Machine won the deciding leg to be within one of victory. Wade then secured the fourth set 3-1 to make it 4-0 and waltz comfortably into round three.
The final match of the night saw Steve Farmer take on German qualifier Kevin Munch. Munch won the first set 3-0, making his tournament record two sets without conceding a single leg. But Farmer retaliated by winning the deciding leg in the second set. Munch retook the lead with a 3-2 win in the third before Farmer again took the deciding leg in the fourth set to make it 2-2. The game then turned as Farmer won the fifth set without conceding. The sixth set also went to the deciding leg which Farmer won to secure his place against Wade in the third round.
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