SINGHA Beer Grand Slam Day One

WOLFIE WOWS WOLVERHAMPTON WITH WONDERFUL SINGHA BEER GRAND SLAM DEBUT

MARTIN ADAMS hit three ton-plus checkouts as he made an impressive SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts debut with a 5-2 win over Ian White on Saturday, as Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen opened with whitewash wins in Wolverhampton.

Three-time Lakeside Champion Adams turned the Wolfie-whistles of the Wolves Civic crowd to cheers with finishes of 133, 136 and 116 against number eight seed White as he kicked off Group B in style.

The 59-year-old ended his first appearance in the Grand Slam of Darts with an average of 104.82, and put himself in pole position to progress to the knockout stage with the victory.

"I really enjoyed it and I'm grateful for the win," said Adams. "I loved it out there and I like playing darts, and I've enjoyed playing more in the last 12 months than I think I ever have done.

"I was nervous this morning but I really did enjoy myself up there. Ian let me off the hook in one leg but the big finishes were nice. You miss them more than you hit them, but they were good today and went in."

Adams will now meet Jelle Klaasen in Sunday's second round-robin fixtures, after the Dutchman defeated Steve Beaton 5-4, edging a tight contest with the aid of a 180 and a 76 finish in the deciding leg.

"I think I played pretty solid so I'm happy with the win," said Klaasen. "I'm happy with the last leg and I think it was a very important win."

While Adams made a winning debut in Wolverhampton, there would be no fairytale for reigning Lakeside Champion Scott Mitchell or the ever-popular Andy Fordham, who both suffered defeats in their opening fixtures.

Mitchell averaged a strong 104.49 but went down 5-2 to Peter Wright, as the number four seed took out 130 on his way to a 3-0 lead before holding on to his advantage.

"I knew Scott was playing well but I did what I had to do, and it doesn't matter what your average is as long as you get the win," said Wright. "He's a gentleman and a worthy champion, but he missed a few doubles and I punished him."

The night's other Group D game saw Dave Chisnall win a high-quality clash against Mervyn King 5-3, despite the Norfolk thrower taking out finishes of 108 and 107 to twice lead before the 2014 finalist took the final three legs without reply.

"It's always nice to get the first win under your belt," said Chisnall. "Mervyn hit some big finishes but he let me in and I'm happy with how I played.

"It's a very tough group - but all groups are tough and you've got to play at your best to win."

Fordham, meanwhile, took the opening leg of his clash with Adrian Lewis with a 14-dart leg, kicking off the game with a 180, before the two-time World Champion hit back to win 5-2.

"Andy's not been on TV for a while but he was fantastic and showed what a champion he is," said Lewis. "I didn't know what to expect so I'm really happy to get the win."

Lewis now plays Michael Smith in their second Group C clash, with the former World Youth Champion coming from 3-2 down to defeat Wolverhampton's Wayne Jones 5-3.

"It was a very hard game but Wayne let me in - he had two darts to move 4-2 up but missed and I took my chance," said Smith. "I needed that win because I needed two points to keep my confidence going."

Reigning Grand Slam of Darts champion Phil Taylor made a determined start to his bid for a seventh Wolves Civic title in nine years as he whitewashed Martin Phillips in under 11 minutes, restricting the Welshman to just three darts at a double.

Taylor finished five doubles from seven attempts and hit three 14-dart finishes to begin his bid to win a seventh Wolverhampton title in style - despite the distraction of pre-event media comments from BDO rival Fordham.

"All these comments have motivated me," said Taylor. "Good on them, keep running me down - it's given me the fuel back that I needed to be honest.

"Martin missed a couple of doubles and that put him under pressure a little bit."

Taylor - who averaged almost 103 - now plays Robbie Green, who was a 5-3 winner against Austrian youngster Rowby-John Rodriguez, as the pair bid to remain unbeaten in Sunday's second group matches.

Taylor added: "Robbie's a good player and you've got to play well against him, but so am I and I don't care who I play now because I've got the bit between my teeth again and you're in for a battle."

Green, a former Lakeside Championship semi-finalist, had won through the PDC Qualifier a fortnight ago and led 3-0 before Rodriguez cut the gap to 4-3, but a superb 133 finish sealed the two points for the Wallasey ace.

"I'm really happy with that," said Green. "Rowby-John's a cracking little player and he's a player to respect, and he kept fighting back at me so I had to step it up another gear to stop him getting level.

"I've been finishing really well recently, and that's not really my strong point and it's something I've had to work on to improve."

PDC world number one Michael van Gerwen needed only eight minutes to record a clinical whitewash of Dutch debutant Mark Oosterhuis, book-ending the display with legs of 12 and 13 darts and ending with a 102.95 average.

"It was difficult for Mark because it was his first time on the stage," said van Gerwen. "I started off really well and my confidence was there straight away, and I did the right things at the right moments.

"I know him from Holland I'm glad that he qualified, but I'm only focusing on myself and this is a good start for me. I'm really glad that I played well and I want to show this again on Sunday now because I'm feeling good and confident.

"To win 5-0 was very important. I'm leading the table now and I want to keep it that way."

Van Gerwen now meets Kim Huybrechts in a tasty Group A clash on Sunday, with the Belgian - a semi-finalist last year - having averaged 105.92 in his impressive 5-2 win over Steve West and hit five 180s.

"I'm happy because I've been playing well lately," said Huybrechts, who dedicated the win to friend Gino Dierckx, who passed away on Friday. "You always want to win your first game because that takes a lot of pressure off you so it's a good win.

"I've been working hard on my consistency and I'm feeling really good, so bring them on!"

PDC World Champion Gary Anderson and 2012 Grand Slam of Darts champion Raymond van Barneveld also made flawless starts to their challenges with 5-0 opening victories.

Anderson took less than ten minutes to sweep aside American ace Larry Butler, the 1994 World Matchplay winner who won through the BDO Qualifier in Hull last month.

Anderson - last week's European Championship runner-up as he allowed a 10-7 lead to slip against Michael van Gerwen - took out 100 for a 12-darter to open the contest in style, hitting four 180s and allowing Butler only one dart at a double in the five legs.

"It went alright and it was a good start for me," said Anderson. "It's my favourite tournament but I usually start a bit slowly so that was on my mind, and I've never played Larry before so I was nervous.

"I'm still sick as a pig about losing to Michael but it's probably done me the world of good. It's got the fire back in my belly."

Van Barneveld, meanwhile, denied PDC Qualifier Andy Boulton a dart at a double in his 11-minute whitewash, which was sealed by back-to-back 13-darters as the five-time World Champion made a confident start.

"It's not an easy group so I'm very happy with this win and I feel confident and focused," said van Barneveld. "I've been playing some fantastic darts but other players have had great matches against me, but today I got the result.

"Andy didn't play his A-game, but my game was really good. If the self-belief is there then you see how I can play and I'm looking forward to playing Gary tomorrow because he's playing really well at the moment.

"He reached the final of the European Championship last week and he's the Premier League champion and the World Champion, so you know what you have to do. You have to play well and hopefully that's what I'm going to do tomorrow."

Welsh debutant Jonny Clayton, who came through last month's PDC Qualifier in Coventry to secure his first appearance in front of the TV cameras, defeated 2007 Wolverhampton finalist Terry Jenkins as he made a brilliant start.

Llanelli's Clayton took a 4-1 lead against the world number ten, and though Jenkins finished 110 and 80 to respond, a 180 helped the newcomer set up tops for victory in leg eight.

"To play one of the best players on the PDC circuit and come out with the win is a dream," said Clayton, who still works full-time as a plasterer. "The nerves started to come through a bit at the end but I got there.

"It's my first year on the PDC circuit and I never thought I'd get as far as a TV major in my first year, so I'm chuffed to bits. It's a dream to be honest.

"I've played in three European Tour events for me but this was a new experience, and it's so far, so good."

Clayton will now take on another former Grand Slam finalist, Robert Thornton, in Sunday's second Group G game, after the Scottish ace edged out Belgian debutant Geert De Vos 5-4.

The BDO World Trophy champion stunned Thornton with early finishes of 95 and 118 to lead 2-0, only for Thornton to take the next four and move ahead.

De Vos then finished 102 and double six to force a decider, but Thornton showed his class with a timely 180 and a 76 checkout.

"His finishing was brilliant in the early legs and he made me work for that," said Thornton.

"I didn't realise who he was when I saw his name in the draw but when I saw him at the venue I recognised him, I've seen him play and he's going to cause a few problems so it was a banana skin.

"I didn't play really well but I got away with the win, which was important. I'd like to finish top of my group, but as long as I finish in the top two I'll be very happy."

Thornton added: "I've played Jonny a few times and I know how he can play. We've both beaten each other this year and I've been on the end of what he did to Terry today. I know exactly what he can do."

2010 runner-up James Wade made a confident start to his challenge with a 5-2 defeat of Dutch debutant Michel van der Horst, one of the NDB Qualifiers.

Although the debutant took out 64 for the opening leg, Wade finished 88 on the bull to level and then took out 76, 96 and double ten for a 4-1 lead, before sealing his win with a 14-darter.

"My performance probably didn't reflect how I felt I was going to play because I was really excited about playing that match and I felt really good, so I'm happy that I won," said Wade.

"It was a funny win because he probably should have won a couple more legs. It's a solid start but my standard has to improve - the games are as tough as you make them and if I turn up and play my very best darts I'll be fine."

Wade now faces resurgent Mark Webster, who was a 5-3 winner against World Youth Champion Keegan Brown in their Group F opener.

Webster hit two 180s and a 112 checkout as he moved three legs up, with Brown cutting the gap to 4-3 with the aid of an 11-darter only to see the Welsh left-hander finish 130 for the win.

"I was nervy and winning your first game in the group is paramount, and I'm glad I've done that," said Webster.

"When he got back to 4-3 he had a bit of momentum, and for the first time in the match he was in the game but I just wanted to play a solid leg and get it won, and I did that.

"Two weeks ago I wasn't even in the Grand Slam but I don't want to come here and finish bottom; I want to progress, and what better way to test what I'm about at the minute than playing James Wade.

"I want to be playing against players like James. For the last 18 months I wasn't competing, but I am now and he'll know he's got to perform."

The £400,000 tournament continues on Sunday, with Groups E-H playing their second matches in the afternoon and Groups A-D in action for the second time in the evening session at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.

Tickets for the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts can still be purchased in person from the Wolves Civic Box Office, by calling 0870 320 7000 or online at www.wolvescivic.co.uk, although some sessions have now sold out.

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Saturday November 7
Afternoon Session
Groups E-H First Games
Rowby-John Rodriguez 3-5 Robbie Green (H)
Terry Jenkins 3-5 Jonny Clayton (G)
Robert Thornton 5-4 Geert De Vos (G)
James Wade 5-2 Michel van der Horst (F)
Keegan Brown 3-5 Mark Webster (F)
Gary Anderson 5-0 Larry Butler (E)
Phil Taylor 5-0 Martin Phillips (H)
Raymond van Barneveld 5-0 Andy Boulton (E)
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Evening Session
Groups A-D First Games
Kim Huybrechts 5-2 Steve West (A)
Jelle Klaasen 5-4 Steve Beaton (B)
Michael Smith 5-3 Wayne Jones (C)
Dave Chisnall 5-3 Mervyn King (D)
Adrian Lewis 5-2 Andy Fordham (C)
Michael van Gerwen 5-0 Mark Oosterhuis (A)
Ian White 2-5 Martin Adams (B)
Peter Wright 5-2 Scott Mitchell (D)
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Sunday November 8

Afternoon Session (1pm-5pm)
Groups E-H Second Games
Keegan Brown v Michel van der Horst
Rowby-John Rodriguez v Martin Phillips
Andy Boulton v Larry Butler
Terry Jenkins v Geert De Vos
Robert Thornton v Jonny Clayton
Phil Taylor v Robbie Green
James Wade v Mark Webster
Gary Anderson v Raymond van Barneveld

Evening Session (7.30pm-11.30pm)
Groups A-D Second Games
Steve West v Mark Oosterhuis
Ian White v Steve Beaton
Wayne Jones v Andy Fordham
Mervyn King v Scott Mitchell
Adrian Lewis v Michael Smith
Michael van Gerwen v Kim Huybrechts
Jelle Klaasen v Martin Adams
Peter Wright v Dave Chisnall

All games are the best of nine legs

MATCH INFORMATION
AFTERNOON SESSION
Rowby-John Rodriguez v Robbie Green
0-1 - Green lands a 180 as he wins the opening leg.
0-2 - Rodriguez fires in a maximum, but misses three doubles to allow Green in to break on double 16.
0-3 - Double 16 moves Green into a three-leg lead.
1-3 - Rodriguez takes out 60 on tops to claim his first leg.
1-4 - Both players initially miss the bull, and Rodriguez is punished for two further misses as Green returns on double two.
2-4 - Rodriguez hits his second 180 before finishing 81 on double 12 to claim a second leg.~
3-4 - The players trade 180s, and when Green misses the bull for victory, Rodriguez finishes 82 on double eight to break throw.
3-5 - Green seals victory in style, opening with a 180 before finishing a superb 133 checkout.

Match Stats

Rowby-John Rodriguez	3-5	Robbie Green
6	100+	7
4	140+	6
0	170+	0
3	180	3
94.60	Average	95.00
82	High Finish	133
1	Breaks of Throw	2
3/12 - 25%	Checkout %	5/16 - 31%

Terry Jenkins v Jonny Clayton
0-1 - Clayton makes a positive start to his TV debut by taking out 60 to claim the opening leg.
1-1 - Jenkins hits a 180 and finishes 81 to level.
1-2 - Jenkins lands a second maximum, but Clayton's double eight gives him the leg.
1-3 - Jenkins fires in another 180, but is unable to take out 94 as Clayton steps in to finish 97 on double ten for a break of throw.
1-4 - Clayton moves a leg away from a debut victory by finishing 81 on tops.
2-4 - Jenkins takes out 110 on tops to hit back.
3-4 - Clayton is first to a finish, but misses six match darts to allow Jenkins a lifeline, as an 80 checkout on double five keeps the former finalist in the game.
3-5 - Clayton hits his first 180 of the game to leave 40, and seals the win on tops.

Match Stats

Terry Jenkins	3-5	Jonny Clayton
12	100+	9
1	140+	8
0	170+	0
3	180	1
89.66	Average	93.18
110	High Finish	97
1	Breaks of Throw	2
3/4 - 75%	Checkout %	5/13 - 38%

Robert Thornton v Geert De Vos
0-1 - De Vos makes a confident start by finishing 95 on tops.
0-2 - Thornton misses a dart at tops, and De Vos takes out 118 to double his lead with a break of throw.
1-2 - De Vos misses four darts at double ten, allowing Thornton in on tops to break throw in reply.
2-2 - Thornton finishes 65 on double four as he levels the game.
3-2 - Both players open with 180s before De Vos pays for three missed doubles as Thornton steps in to break throw again and move ahead.
4-2 - Double ten sees Thornton move a leg away from victory.
4-3 - Thornton opens with a 180, but De Vos saves the tie with a 102 finish.
4-4 - Thornton misses two match darts at tops, allowing De Vos back in on double six as he sends the game into a decider.
5-4 - Thornton hits his fourth 180 of the game before taking out 76 on tops to edge the win.

Match Stats

Robert Thornton	5-4	Geert De Vos
14	100+	12
3	140+	9
0	170+	0
4	180	1
93.71	Average	91.85
83	High Finish	118
3	Breaks of Throw	2
5/11 - 45%	Checkout %	4/13 - 31%

James Wade v Michel van der Horst
0-1 - Debutant van der Horst breaks throw immediately by finishing 64.
1-1 - A missed bullseye from the Dutchman allows Wade in to finish 88 on the bull.
2-1 - Wade finishes 76 on double eight to move ahead.
3-1 - A 96 checkout allows Wade to break throw.
4-1 - van der Horst hits a 180 but misses his chance to hit back, allowing Wade in on double ten.
4-2 - Double 16 sees the Dutchman respond.
5-2 - Wade seals the win in clinical fashion, finishing a 14-darter on double ten.

Match Stats

James Wade	5-2	Michel van der Horst
13	100+	6
6	140+	6
0	170+	0
0	180	1
94.72	Average	87.73
96	High Finish	64
2	Breaks of Throw	1
5/12 - 42%	Checkout %	2/9 - 22%

Keegan Brown v Mark Webster
0-1 - Double ten gives Webster the opening leg.
0-2 - Webster hits a 180 before landing double five to move two legs up.
0-3 - The Welshman's confident start sees him hit a 180 and finish 112.
1-3 - Double 18 sees Brown get off the mark.
1-4 - Double ten moves Webster to the verge of victory.
2-4 - Tops sees Brown respond.
3-4 - The World Youth Champion shows his class with an 11-darter, opening with a 180 and adding a 177 before taking out double 16.
3-5 - Brown adds his second 180, but sees Webster finish 130 on double five to seal the win.

Match Stats

Keegan Brown	3-5	Mark Webster
5	100+	13
3	140+	3
1	170+	0
2	180	2
81.68	Average	93.90
54	High Finish	130
1	Breaks of Throw	2
3/4 - 75%	Checkout %	5/13 - 38%

Gary Anderson v Larry Butler
1-0 - Anderson makes a fine start, hitting a 180 before taking out 100 on tops for a 12-darter.
2-0 - Tops sees the World Champion double his lead.
3-0 - Anderson lands another maximum before finishing 56 for a 14-darter.
4-0 - Another maximum from the Scot is followed by double two as he continues his charge.
5-0 - Anderson completes his ten-minute whitewash with the aid of another maximum and tops, ending with an average of above 101.

Match Stats

Gary Anderson	5-0	Larry Butler
4	100+	5
2	140+	1
0	170+	0
4	180	0
101.55	Average	83.00
100	High Finish	-
3	Breaks of Throw	-
5/11 - 45%	Checkout %	0/1 - 0%

Phil Taylor v Martin Phillips
1-0 - Taylor opens with a 57 finish.
2-0 - The reigning champion takes out 32 to double his lead.
3-0 - Taylor moves three legs up by finishing 82 on double 16.
4-0 - Phillips lands a 180, but Taylor again finishes 32 as he moves to the brink of the win.
5-0 - Taylor posts a maximum before punishing Phillips for a miss at tops by taking out 120, completing the whitewash with a 102.95 average.

Match Stats

Phil Taylor	5-0	Martin Phillips
6	100+	7
5	140+	5
0	170+	0
1	180	1
102.95	Average	97.04
120	High Finish	-
3	Breaks of Throw	-
5/7 - 71%	Checkout %	0/3 - 0%

Raymond van Barneveld v Andy Boulton
1-0 - Double six gives the 2012 champion the opening leg.
2-0 - A 96 finish for a 14-darter sees van Barneveld double his lead.
3-0 - van Barneveld takes out 60 on tops to win a third leg.
4-0 - The Dutchman follows a 180 with tops for a four-leg cushion as he breaks throw again with a 13-darter.
5-0 - Another maximum helps van Barneveld pull clear before he hits double ten for another 13-dart leg to seal an impressive whitewash.

Match Stats

Raymond van Barneveld	5-0	Andy Boulton
8	100+	6
4	140+	5
0	170+	0
2	180	0
98.88	Average	87.42
96	High Finish	-
2	Breaks of Throw	-
5/12 - 42%	Checkout %	0/0 - 0%

EVENING SESSION
Kim Huybrechts v Steve West
1-0 - Huybrechts opens with a 180 before taking out double ten for a 14-darter.
2-0 - The Belgian doubles his lead by finishing double 16.
3-0 - Double 12 sees Huybrechts win his third successive leg.
3-1 - West finishes double seven for a 14-darter to get off the mark.
4-1 - Huybrechts replies with a 180 before double 12 sees him complete a 13-dart leg.
4-2 - West fires in an 11-darter to keep his hopes alive.
5-2 - The pair trade 180s before double 14 for Huybrechts seals his win.

Match Stats

Kim Huybrechts	5-2	Steve West
4	100+	8
6	140+	4
0	170+	0
5	180	2
105.92	Average	94.88
38	High Finish	41
1	Breaks of Throw	0
5/13 - 38%	Checkout %	2/4 - 50%

Jelle Klaasen v Steve Beaton
1-0 - Two misses from Beaton allow Klaasen in for a break of throw on double 18.
1-1 - Beaton finishes 121 to level.
1-2 - The duo trade 180s before Klaasen's wired bullseye allows Beaton in on double 16.
2-2 - Beaton's missed bull allows Klaasen to level on double five.
2-3 - Both players miss the bull and Klaasen misses two further doubles to allow Beaton to regain the lead on double four.
3-3 - Beaton misses the bull to finish 124, and double 18 for Klaasen levels.
3-4 - Beaton's 64 finish edges him back in front.
4-4 - Beaton's 174 score comes too late as Klaasen finishes double nine to force a deciding leg.
5-4 - Klaasen lands his second 180 of the game before taking out 82 on tops to claim the win.

Match Stats

Jelle Klaasen	5-4	Steve Beaton
9	100+	13
7	140+	7
0	170+	1
2	180	1
92.62	Average	96.52
82	High Finish	121
2	Breaks of Throw	1
5/16 - 31%	Checkout %	4/11 - 36%

Michael Smith v Wayne Jones
1-0 - Tops for Smith gives him the opening leg.
1-1 - Wolverhampton favourite Jones takes out 62 on double 16 to level.
2-1 - Both players initially miss double 18 before Smith returns to take the leg on double two.
2-2 - Smith misses the bull to punish a miss from Jones, who returns on tops.
2-3 - Jones takes out 106 to move ahead.
3-3 - Jones lands a 180 but misses darts at double top and ten, allowing Smith in to finish 60 and level.
4-3 - Smith lands a 180 and tops to move back ahead.
5-3 - Another maximum pulls Smith clear before double top seals the opening group win.

Match Stats

Michael Smith	5-3	Wayne Jones
6	100+	9
5	140+	7
1	170+	0
2	180	1
94.77	Average	88.17
64	High Finish	106
2	Breaks of Throw	1
5/13 - 38%	Checkout %	3/8 - 38%

Dave Chisnall v Mervyn King
0-1 - King finishes 108 to win the game's opening leg.
1-1 - Chisnall lands a 180 in a 13-darter to level the contest.
1-2 - A high-quality opening continues as King hits a 180 in a 12-darter, which he completes by taking out 81 on double 13.
2-2 - Double eight for Chisnall levels matters.
2-3 - Chisnall hits a 180, but is denied a chance to break when King takes out 107.
3-3 - King misses double 16 to punish Chisnall's missed doubles, as the 2014 finalist returns on double four.
4-3 - Chisnall breaks by finishing double 12 for a fine 13-darter.
5-3 - Double 16 seals Chisnall's win.

Match Stats

Dave Chisnall	5-3	Mervyn King
13	100+	10
2	140+	6
0	170+	0
4	180	1
96.52	Average	88.13
32	High Finish	108
1	Breaks of Throw	0
5/15 - 33%	Checkout %	3/5 - 60%

Adrian Lewis v Andy Fordham
0-1 - Fordham makes a brilliant return to the TV stage, opening with a 180 before finishing tops for a 14-darter.
1-1 - Fordham misses two darts at tops to double his lead as Lewis hits the same bed to level.
2-1 - Lewis lands two 180s in a fine 11-darter to move ahead.
3-1 - Tops sees Lewis move two legs up.
4-1 - The Stoke ace misses the bull to finish 164, but returns on double 18.
4-2 - Fordham takes out 116 on double 18 to win his second leg.
5-2 - Double five for Lewis seals his win and the opening points in Group C.

Match Stats

Adrian Lewis	5-2	Andy Fordham
7	100+	7
7	140+	8
0	170+	0
2	180	1
103.34	Average	99.26
82	High Finish	116
2	Breaks of Throw	1
5/9 - 56%	Checkout %	2/7 - 29%

Michael van Gerwen v Mark Oosterhuis
1-0 - van Gerwen opens with a 180 before finishing double 16 to make a superb start with a 12-darter against the debutant.
2-0 - Double 18 sees the world number one move two legs up.
3-0 - van Gerwen lands another maximum and tops to win a third leg.
4-0 - A 101 finish sees the 2012 runner-up move a leg away from the win.
5-0 - Double eight for a 13-darter seals a no-nonsense win for van Gerwen, who denies the Dutch qualifier a dart at a double.

Match Stats

Michael van Gerwen	5-0	Mark Oosterhuis
8	100+	2
3	140+	0
0	170+	0
3	180	0
102.95	Average	67.63
101	High Finish	-
3	Breaks of Throw	-
5/10 - 50%	Checkout %	0/0 - 0%

Ian White v Martin Adams
0-1 - White lands an early 180, but Adams takes out 75 on tops to win the opening leg.
1-1 - Both players hit maximums before White finishes 81 to level in style.
1-2 - Adams finishes 133 with a superb checkout to edge in front.
2-2 - Adams misses double 12 to finish 138, with White stepping in to level on double eight.
2-3 - White hits his third 180 of the game, but Adams this time takes out 136 to move back ahead.
2-4 - Adams breaks throw by taking out 80 on double ten as he moves a leg away from a debut victory.
2-5 - White fires in a 180, his fourth, to leave a finish - but can only watch on as Adams finishes a brilliant 116 on double 18 to seal victory with an impressive 104.82 average.

Match Stats

Ian White	2-5	Martin Adams
7	100+	13
3	140+	6
4	180	1
99.67	Average	104.82
81	High Finish	136
0	Breaks of Throw	1
2/3 - 67%	Checkout %	5/7 - 71%

Peter Wright v Scott Mitchell
1-0 - Double eight for Wright gives him the opening leg.
2-0 - Wright lands a 180 before punishing two misses from Mitchell to finish double eight again for a break of throw.
3-0 - Wright takes out 130 to move three legs up.
3-1 - Mitchell finishes 48 to get off the mark.
4-1 - Wright hits a 180 before double four moves him a leg away from the win.
4-2 - Mitchell produces an 11-darter, hitting a 180 in the process.
5-2 - Wright misses double five for another 130 finish, but returns to hit the bed and secure the win.

Match Stats