JASON CLARK 3-2 STEVE MAISH
(3-0, 3-1, 2-3, 2-3, 3-1)
JASON CLARK overcame a gritty comeback from Steve Maish to win their first round clash at the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship 3-2.
Clark, who has qualified for the tournament for the second successive year, looked comfortable against his seeded opponent by winning the opening two sets.
He dropped just one leg in that run before Maish - a local favourite from Southend - hit back.
The world number 28 won the third and fourth sets 3-2, both times having to save the match with pressure checkouts.
Clark took the opening two legs of the decider and, though Maish pulled back the third, the Londoner was able to seal victory with double top.
Match Stats
|
Steve Maish |
2-3 |
Jason Clark |
|
30 |
100+ |
35 |
|
13 |
140+ |
14 |
|
1 |
180 |
1 |
|
27.26 |
Ave1 |
29.45 |
|
87.77 |
Ave3 |
88.36 |