CHISNALL'S HOPES DEALT HAMMER BLOW AS HURRICANE BLOWS AWAY NICHOLSON
DAVE CHISNALL'S dream debut at the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship was ended with a 4-0 defeat to Andy Hamilton on Thursday night, as former finalists Gary Anderson and Simon Whitlock set up a high-profile quarter-final clash at Alexandra Palace.
Chisnall created history on Tuesday night with a 4-1 defeat of 15-time World Champion Phil Taylor, but his hopes of following that with his first major title were shattered by Hamilton.
The St Helens ace failed to reproduce the clinical finishing which had proved the difference against Taylor as another Stoke ace, Hamilton, took full advantage.
Hamilton now meets Kim Huybrechts in the quarter-finals on Friday afternoon, and was delighted to see off Chisnall by dropping only five legs after being taken to a deciding set in the previous two rounds.
Last year's beaten finalist Gary Anderson hit top gear for the first time in the 2012 tournament with a thrilling 4-1 win over Essex's Colin Lloyd.
The Scot hit a ten-dart finish and two 11-darters as well as ten 180s in a brilliant display which included one set that lasted only four minutes and 13 seconds and used 36 darts!
Anderson now meets 2010 runner-up Simon Whitlock in the last eight on Friday night, after the Australian held off Michael van Gerwen's superb fightback.
Whitlock, continuing to play through the pain of his recovering broken ankle, took ten of the game's first 11 legs to open up a three-set lead before van Gerwen overcame his early double trouble to hit back.
The 22-year-old Dutchman won the next three sets to level, but crucially missed two darts to win the opening leg of the decider, and Whitlock pounced to take victory.
Earlier on Thursday, PDC big guns James Wade and John Part set up a tasty quarter-final clash and Kim Huybrechts stunned Paul Nicholson at Alexandra Palace.
World number three Wade picked up his second successive 4-0 victory in the £1 million tournament with a straight sets win over Steve Farmer which took the left-hander just 45 minutes to complete.
Wade dropped only one leg in taking the first two sets, and came from 2-0 down in each of the next two as he moved into the last eight for the fourth time in five years at Alexandra Palace.
Part, meanwhile, joined Wade in the quarter-finals with a 4-2 defeat of in-form Kevin Painter, who took the game's first set but fell 2-1 down as the Canadian hit a 161 finish in taking command.
Painter levelled by winning the fourth, but Part crucially finished 104 to take the next before edging the sixth to take victory on double ten.
Belgium's Kim Huybrechts won through to the quarter-finals with a thrilling 4-1 defeat of number nine seed Paul Nicholson, who won the first set but took only three more legs in the match.
One of those was a 170 finish, but he was unable to stem the tide as Huybrechts - inspired by a ten-darter - sailed into the last eight with the biggest win of his career.
The quarter-finals will kick off with Hamilton meeting impressive Belgian debutant Huybrechts in the opening clash, before three-time World Champion John Part meets number three seed James Wade.
Whitlock meets Anderson in the evening's opening game before reigning champion Adrian Lewis takes on Terry Jenkins.
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Ladbrokes World Darts Championship
Thursday December 29
Afternoon Session
John Part 4-2 Kevin Painter
James Wade 4-0 Steve Farmer
Kim Huybrechts 4-1 Paul Nicholson
Evening Session
Simon Whitlock 4-3 Michael van Gerwen
Dave Chisnall 0-4 Andy Hamilton
Gary Anderson 4-1 Colin Lloyd
Quarter-Finals (best of nine sets)
Friday December 30
Afternoon Session (2pm)
Andy Hamilton v Kim Huybrechts
John Part v James Wade
Evening Session (7.30pm)
Simon Whitlock v Gary Anderson
Adrian Lewis v Terry Jenkins
AFTERNOON SESSION
JOHN PART 4-2 KEVIN PAINTER
(2-3, 3-2, 3-1, 2-3, 3-2, 3-2)
JOHN PART remains on course to win his fourth World Championship title after overcoming Kevin Painter in the last 16 of the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship with tough 4-2 victory.
The Canadian, who has previously tasted glory in the 1994 Lakeside Championship and 2003 and 2008 PDC World Championships, came from a set down to end Painter's recent winning run.
Part led 2-1 in the early stages but missed a dart at double top in the fourth set to allow Painter to level the match, but he edged the next two sets to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since his 2008 triumph.
"We were both working really hard out there and it was a tough game to play," said the three-time World Champion, who will now face James Wade for a semi-final place.
"Kevin and I have a lot of history in the World Championship and we have a great deal of respect for each other. I have beaten him in two semi-finals and that was a good feeling going into this match.
"The key to the match was that I hit my doubles when I needed to and took out some big shots at vital times, which got me over the finishing line."
Painter started confidently with a 12-dart finish, which included a 180 with his first three darts of the match and a 100 checkout.
The second leg saw Painter miss the bullseye for a 170 checkout, and Part stepped in on double eight before securing a break of throw in the next by landing double nine with his first dart.
Painter hit a second 180 in the fourth leg to pressure on Part, which he succumbed to as his attempt at double eight fell into double 16, and the Daventry-based thrower took out a two-dart 63 finish to level before landing double 18 in the decider to claim an early advantage.
The three-time World Champion defied a maximum from Painter to hold throw at the start of set two, before Painter took the second leg after Part was guilty of missing five darts at doubles.
Both players began the third with 180s, before Painter fired in another to leave an opportunity of recording a nine-dart finish.
Painter's attempt at a seventh treble 20 failed to hit the target, and he then missed two darts at double 16, allowing Part to snatch the leg by landing double top with his third dart.
Painter hit a 13-dart finish to take the fourth leg, which included his sixth 180 of the game, before Part hit the same double to win the set and level the match.
The Canadian began the third set in superb fashion by recording a fantastic 161 checkout to win the first leg against the darts.
Part, who defeated Richie Burnett in the second round, took the second after Painter missed two darts at doubles.
Painter hit double 16 to take the third leg before Part pinned the same double in the next to take the set and lead the match for the first time.
Part hit an excellent 127 checkout to win the first leg of the fourth set but Painter landed double top to claim the second in 13 darts, and hit the same bed to win the next against the darts.
The fourth leg saw Painter miss a dart at double top to win the set, and Part accepted the reprieve to hit double eight and force another decider.
Painter missed a dart at the bullseye in the deciding leg, but Part missed a dart at double top to move 3-1 up and the 2004 runner-up hit double eight with his first dart to level the match at two sets apiece.
The Canadian secured a break of throw at the start of set five by hitting double ten after Painter missed double top.
Part was off-target with three chances to take the second leg, allowing Painter to level as he landed double eight with an accurate third dart.
Painter hit an excellent 121 checkout to break his opponent's throw but Part immediately hit back to take the next by landing double six and showed his class in the decider to record a 104 checkout to win the set and move ahead for the second time.
Part won the first leg of the sixth set - his third in a row - before Painter registered a 126 checkout to take the second.
Part moved one leg away from the match by landing double four for a 13-darter, but Painter replied in kind to take the fourth and keep his challenge alive.
The deciding leg saw the Canadian hit two 140s to forge ahead, and an accurate attempt at double ten ended the contest.
"We were pretty tight in that match and it was a traditional game of darts which I enjoyed playing in," added Part. "I could have made life easier for myself but I got on with the game and had faith in myself.
"I've been down the rankings and haven't had much luck in this tournament since I won it in 2008, so it would be lovely to come through and win again. I've got experience and the other players know I will exploit their mistakes."
Painter, who had won his maiden major title at the Cash Converters Players Championship earlier in December, admitted: "I just didn't turn up and if I'd hit my doubles I'd have rubbed him out easily, probably 4-1.
"I couldn't find the treble 20, and my doubles were just on the wrong side of the wire. I've given legs to John and I think I've given the game away, and you can't do that at this stage of the World Championship - it's a wasted opportunity."
|
John Part |
4-2 |
Kevin Painter |
|
35 |
100+ |
41 |
|
22 |
140+ |
18 |
|
2 |
180s |
7 |
|
30.77 |
Ave 1 |
31.04 |
|
92.32 |
Ave 3 |
93.13 |
|
161, 127, 104 |
High Finish |
126, 121, 100 |
|
5 |
Legs Against Throw |
3 |
|
16/41 - 39% |
Finishing - % |
13/32 - 41% |
JAMES WADE 4-0 STEVE FARMER
(3-0, 3-1, 3-2, 3-2)
JAMES WADE powered in the quarter-finals of the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship with a straight-sets victory over Steve Farmer.
Wade, looking for his first World Championship crown, won the first two sets, dropping just one leg to his opponent, and establish total command.
Farmer missed one dart to claim both the third and fourth sets, allowing Wade secure a comfortable win and set up a mouth-watering clash against John Part.
"It wasn't as easy as the scoreline suggests," said Wade, whose best performance in this tournament is a semi-final appearance back in 2009.
"I feel fine and I'll just keep playing the way I have been. I've only lost one set in three matches so far, so I must be doing something right!
"I'm looking forward to playing John on Friday. We had an epic quarter-final here back in 2008, which he won. I would like to get one back over him this time around."
Wade, the number three seed for this year's event, hit double five to take the first leg of the game and defied a maximum from Farmer to win the second on double top for a 13-darter.
Wade, who defeated Jelle Klaasen in straight sets in the second round, fired a 180 of his own in the third leg and won the set by landing double ten with his first dart to establish an early advantage.
Farmer won his first leg of the game at the start of the set two, before Wade hit double nine to take the second and then secured the third by taking out 70 in two darts.
The fourth leg saw Farmer off-target with a dart at double top for a 107 finish, and Wade hit double ten again to take the set and lead 2-0.
Farmer, who defeated Kevin Munch to reach this stage, capitalised on missed doubles from Wade to take the opening leg of the third set with double 12 for a 13-darter.
The Shropshire ace then hit double eight to win the second against the darts, before Wade took the third by landing double top.
Farmer missed a dart at double 18 to win the set in the next leg, which proved crucial as the reigning UK Open champion hit tops and then landed double two with his final dart in the fifth leg to move three sets clear.
Farmer, making his second appearance at Alexandra Palace, held throw at the start of the fourth set and then broke throw after Wade was guilty of missing eight darts at doubles.
Wade hit back from that disappointment to take the third leg with a 14-dart finish and then won the fourth in 12 to move a leg away from victory.
The fifth leg saw Farmer miss a dart at the bullseye for a 132 checkout, and Wade hit a clinical 116 finish to seal a last eight spot.
|
James Wade |
4-0 |
Steve Farmer |
|
25 |
100+ |
24 |
|
13 |
140+ |
9 |
|
4 |
180s |
2 |
|
30.43 |
Ave 1 |
29.80 |
|
91.30 |
Ave 3 |
89.40 |
|
116 |
High Finish |
48 |
|
5 |
Legs Against Throw |
2 |
|
12/37 - 32% |
Finishing - % |
5/13 - 38% |
KIM HUYBRECHTS 4-1 PAUL NICHOLSON
(1-3, 3-1, 3-0, 3-1, 3-1)
KIM HUYBRECHTS secured a famous victory over Paul Nicholson with a 4-1 triumph as he reached the quarter-finals of his debut Ladbrokes World Darts Championship.
Nicholson, the number nine seed, made an excellent start to the match as he won four of the first five legs to take the early advantage.
However, Huybrechts - inspired by a brilliant ten-darter in the second set - put together a fantastic run by winning 12 of the next 14 legs to win the next four sets and dump Nicholson out of the event.
The 26-year-old, who only became a full-time professional this summer when he qualified for the European Championship, becomes the first Belgian to reach the quarter-finals of a PDC World Championship in his first appearance at Alexandra Palace.
"I'm on such a high right now, I feel like the happiest man in the world," said a delighted Huybrechts, who will now face either Dave Chisnall or Andy Hamilton in the quarter-finals.
"The crowd were really behind me today, and the energy they gave me was a real driving force throughout the match."
Nicholson hit double 16 at the first time of asking to take the opening leg before Huybrechts took the second with an excellent 110 finish.
Nicholson, who defeated Alan Tabern in the second round, bettered that with a 112 checkout to take the third leg, and then landed double four with his third dart to win the set, after Huybrechts missed two darts at double 16.
The ninth seed continued his good finishing form at the start of the second set with a 74 finish, before Huybrechts hit back-to-back 180s to open the next leg.
His hopes of a nine-darter were ended when the seventh attempt at a treble 20 fell below the target, but the Belgian won the leg in ten darts to level the set.
The third leg saw both players struggle to find a winning double, before Huybrechts made Nicholson pay for nine misses by hitting double two.
Huybrechts, who has defeated Brendan Dolan and James Richardson to reach this stage, then won the set by taking out 69 in the fourth leg as he levelled the match.
Huybrechts hit a 13-dart finish to make a positive start to set three and then won his fifth successive leg by landing double 14 with his third dart.
The third leg saw Huybrechts secure a second break of throw in the set, as he took out 67 on double top to move 2-1 up.
Huybrechts made a good start to set four by taking a seventh straight leg with a 14-dart finish before Nicholson stopped the rot with an amazing 170 checkout to level.
The Belgian hit a 180 to reply at the start of the third leg as he edged 2-1 up before landing another maximum in the next to set up a chance to take the set.
After Nicholson missed double five for a 130 checkout, Huybrechts wasted two opportunities at double 16 but was given a reprieve when his opponent missed the single one when needing five, and he returned to land double eight for the set.
Nicholson hit double top to claim the opening leg of set five in 13 darts before Huybrechts took the second with a clinical 94 finish for a 12-dart leg.
The third leg saw Nicholson miss a dart at the bullseye for his second 170 checkout of the game, and he paid for five more missed darts to win the leg as Huybrechts took out 80 to move a leg away from victory.
The Belgian missed a dart at double 16 to close out the match, but Nicholson failed with two darts to keep the game alive, and Huybrechts held his nerve to land double eight with his third dart and claim the win.
"If someone had said before the tournament that I would play in the quarter-finals, I wouldn't have believed him, especially when you have Raymond van Barneveld and Paul Nicholson in your part of the draw," he added.
"I'm loving it and, who knows, maybe I can win another match. I felt confident throughout this match and the support from the crowd was a positive from me."
|
Kim Huybrechts |
4-1 |
Paul Nicholson |
|
24 |
100+ |
23 |
|
15 |
140+ |
17 |
|
5 |
180s |
1 |
|
31.53 |
Ave 1 |
30.82 |
|
94.59 |
Ave 3 |
92.47 |
|
110 |
High Finish |
170, 112 |
|
6 |
Legs Against Throw |
2 |
|
12/34 - 35% |
Finishing - % |
6/28 - 21% |
EVENING SESSION
SIMON WHITLOCK 4-3 MICHAEL VAN GERWEN
(3-0, 3-1, 3-0, 1-3, 2-3, 0-3, 3-0)
SIMON WHITLOCK survived an incredible comeback from Michael van Gerwen to reach the last eight of the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship with a thrilling 4-3 victory on Thursday evening at Alexandra Palace.
Whitlock won nine of the first ten legs to move in 3-0 ahead, and looked likely to move into the quarter-finals with a comfortable victory - which would have been much-needed to ease the strain on his injured right ankle.
However, van Gerwen produced an inspired display to take the next three sets and create a thrilling climax.
The first leg of the final set proved crucial as van Gerwen missed two darts to continue his resurgence, and Whitlock stepped in to take the leg and the next two to win the match.
"I'm very relieved to have won that," admitted Whitlock, will now play fellow Alexandra Palace runner-up Gary Anderson for a semi-final place.
"I give full credit to Michael for the comeback he produced. He hit some amazing darts and had me very worried, but I managed to pull myself together, and taking the first leg against the darts in the final set was really important."
Both players hit maximums in the first leg, which was won by Whitlock against the darts after van Gerwen missed four darts at doubles.
Van Gerwen hit another 180 in the second leg, but Whitlock took out 68 to double his lead and then won the third leg with a 62 finish to seal the opening set despite three maximums from the youngster.
The Dutch star, who defeated Colin Osborne and Mervyn King in his first two matches, took the opening leg of set two against the darts with a 70 finish.
Van Gerwen missed three darts to claim the second, which Whitlock won by landing double five with his third dart.
Whitlock hit double top to win the third leg and the fourth also fell in the Australian's favour, as he recorded a 12-dart finish to seal a two-set advantage.
The opening two legs of the third set followed a similar pattern as van Gerwen missed three darts at doubles in both legs to allow Whitlock to move a leg away from a three-set lead.
The 2010 runner-up, who saw off Steve Beaton in the second round, hit a clinical 112 checkout to wrap up the set and then landed an 11-darter at the start of the fourth.
Van Gerwen then hit double 16 at the first time of asking to win just his second leg of the match to level the set also also took the next with a 72 finish.
Van Gerwen then won his third successive leg by landing double ten to win the set and reduce the gap to 3-1.
The 22-year-old hit double eight to keep the winning run going at the start of set five, but Whitlock stopped the rot by taking the next two with checkouts of 81 and 82, which both featured 180s.
Van Gerwen hit double 12 to win the fourth, with his opponent waiting on double eight for the game, and the Australian would get the chance to close out victory in the next only to miss two match darts as the youngster posted tops to win a second set and keep his hopes alive.
Van Gerwen broke throw at the start of the sixth set with a brilliant 11-darter, and then hit a 78 finish in two darts to take the second leg.
Whitlock hit a 180 in the third, but two missed darts at doubles allowed van Gerwen to hit double eight and force a deciding set by squaring the game.
With the momentum having turned van Gerwen's way, the Dutchman crucially allowed a golden chance to lead in the seventh set slip when he missed two darts to win the opening leg.
Whitlock stepped in to finish 60 on double ten before taking the second leg in 12 darts with a 96 checkout to move a leg away from the win, and when van Gerwen missed tops to keep his hopes alive the Australian returned to hit the same bed for victory.
Whitlock added: "I'm relieved to have won that. When I was three sets up I started to feel comfortable and then Michael started hitting everything and it was a great comeback.
"Even though he made it hard for me it's great to see him playing so well.
"I kept thinking to myself I had to show some bottle and I knew how much I wanted this match, and that got me through. I'm like when I was 15, I'm so keen again to get back on my feet and I want everything.
"I'm looking forward to the tough matches. That feeling you get when you're under the pump is the best feeling in the world, when you know you have to throw good darts to win - and when you do it, it's a wonderful feeling."
Van Gerwen said: "I started the game awfully and left myself with so much to do. I kept giving Simon chances and he kept taking them.
"I'm pleased that I made a match of it after that and I played well to take the next three sets. It's just a disappointment that I couldn't carry that on in the decider.
"I'm proud that I have reached the third round of the World Championship for the first time, and I will go away and work harder to improve my game."
|
Simon Whitlock |
4-3 |
Michael van Gerwen |
|
22 |
100+ |
28 |
|
17 |
140+ |
16 |
|
12 |
180s |
7 |
|
31.95 |
Ave 1 |
30.81 |
|
95.84 |
Ave 3 |
92.43 |
|
112 |
High Finish |
78 |
|
10 |
Legs Against Throw |
5 |
|
15/32 - 47% |
Finishing - % |
10/34 - 29% |
ANDY HAMILTON 4-0 DAVE CHISNALL
(3-1, 3-2, 3-1, 3-1)
ANDY HAMILTON ended Dave Chisnall's dream Alexandra Palace debut with a convincing 4-0 victory in the third round of the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship.
Chisnall had created shockwaves in the sport by dumping out Phil Taylor in the second round, but was unable to recapture the magic which saw him triumph over the world number one 48 hours earlier.
The St Helens ace won just five legs in the four sets, as the clinical finishing which had proven so devastating against Taylor deserted him against another Stoke ace.
Hamilton, a semi-finalist in July's World Matchplay, produced an excellent display to reach a World Championship quarter-final for the first time since 2007, ending with a three-dart average over 99.
"I just concentrated on my game and didn't really take notice of the hype following Dave's victory over Phil Taylor," said a delighted Hamilton, will now play Kim Huybrechts in the last eight.
"I'm enjoying myself out there and I'm so focused. I fully believe that I can win this World Championship and achieve my childhood dream.
"Kim played excellently against Paul Nicholson today, but if he doesn't take his chances against me, then I will make him pay."
Both players held throw in the opening two legs of the match, before Hamilton took the third with a 67 finish.
The fourth leg saw Hamilton miss double 19 for a 155 finish, but Chisnall failed with four attempts of his own to take the leg and the Stoke star returned to hit double 12 and win the set.
Chisnall held throw to take the first leg of the second set, before Hamilton levelled by landing double 16 for a 15-darter.
Both players hit maximums in the third leg, which Chisnall won with a 127 checkout, but a miss at tops for the set in the fourth proved costly as Hamilton hit double 12 to level.
Hamilton, who defeated Vincent van der Voort in an exciting second round encounter, then won the deciding leg courtesy of a 120 checkout to confirm his two-set advantage.
He then made a winning start to set three, with the aid of his third 180 of the game, but wasted three chances to take the second, allowing Chisnall to hit double top to level.
Both players fired 180s in the third leg, which Hamilton won on double 18, and he won the set in the next with an excellent 88 finish, completed on the bullseye, to pull further clear of his opponent with checkouts of 13 and 12 darts.
Chisnall hit double nine to take opening leg of set four, before Hamilton hit double 18 to claim the second and level the set.
Hamilton fired in an excellent 13-darter to secure the third leg to move a leg away from the sealing the match, and although Chisnall hit a fifth 180 in the next leg, the Stoke ace landed double eight to seal a place in the last eight.
"I was prepared for a battle and I went in there solid, but maybe this will be good for me going into the quarter-finals," said Hamilton. "
"Dave threw brilliantly against Phil Taylor and I thought he was going to hit me with everything. When he didn't I knew I had to close the game out quickly, and I did that."I've proven I've got the whole game to beat anybody - I came come from behind and I've won from in front. I'm on top of the world and can't wait for the quarter-finals."
Chisnall admitted: "Andy played well and deserved to win, but I didn't get going.
"I missed a few doubles early on and after that I didn't get going at all, but there wasn't much I could do when he was banging in 180s and 140s for fun.
"To beat Phil Taylor is a good achievement for me and I've had a good year. I've not got much experience on stage but that will come, and I want to keep that progression going in 2012."
|
Dave Chisnall |
0-4 |
Andy Hamilton |
|
19 |
100+ |
21 |
|
6 |
140+ |
11 |
|
5 |
180s |
6 |
|
30.12 |
Ave 1 |
33.03 |
|
90.36 |
Ave 3 |
99.08 |
|
127 |
High Finish |
120 |
|
0 |
Legs Against Throw |
4 |
|
5/22 - 23% |
Finishing - % |
12/24 - 50% |
GARY ANDERSON 4-1 COLIN LLOYD
(3-2, 3-0, 3-0, 2-3, 3-0)
GARY ANDERSON produced a stunning display to defeat Colin Lloyd 4-1 and set up a quarter-final clash against Simon Whitlock at the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship.
After edging a tight first set, the Premier League Champion took seven legs in a row to lead 3-0, and take total command of the game with some incredible darts.
Lloyd fought back to take the fourth set, only for Anderson to win the fifth with three successive legs to complete a fine performance, which included a 10-darter and two 11-dart finishes.
"I was very motivated for tonight's game, and I feel that I really showed up tonight," said Anderson, who ended the match with a three dart average of 100.65.
"I've been a bit patchy in my first couple of games against Jyhan Artut and Devon Petersen. Tonight was much better and I'm looking forward to the quarter-finals now."
Anderson hit double top at the first time of asking to open the match, before Lloyd claimed the second to level in 14 darts.
The Scot, who defeated Devon Petersen in the second round, hit a 120 checkout to take the third leg and then opened the fourth with a 177, only for Lloyd to post a 177 to level again.
A dramatic deciding leg saw Anderson miss a host of chances to seal the set, but Lloyd was unable to capitalise as he missed a dart at double 16 and the number four seed took out double one to edge the set.
Anderson then finished 81 for an 11-darter to start the second set, landed another 180 in winning the second in 15 darts before posting scores of 134, 180 and 171 to set up a ten-darter in establishing a two-set lead.
Lloyd could only applaud the Scot as they entered the break, with Anderson using just 36 darts to win the set in four minutes and 13 seconds, although the Essex star returned to open the third set with a 180 of his own.
Anderson, though, maintained the relentless pace with a 13-dart finish to make a winning start to set three, and he then hit double top to take the next, after Lloyd was off-target with three darts at double four.
Anderson then hit a second 13-darter in the space of three legs to move 3-0 up and go one set away from a place in the quarter-finals.
Anderson won his eighth successive leg at the start of the fourth set with a 70 finish, after Lloyd missed three attempts at doubles.
However, Lloyd stepped in after Anderson missed a dart at double 18 for a 156 checkout to take the second with a 64 finish to win his first leg since the opening set.
The Colchester-based thrower won the third leg on double one, before Anderson recorded another 13-darter to move one leg away from victory.
The deciding leg saw Lloyd miss two darts to win the set, but Anderson could set up a shot a double and allowed him back to hit double one again to win the set and reduce the gap to 3-1.
Anderson held throw at the start of the fifth set, before taking the second leg against the darts by landing double seven with his third dart.
That put the Scot one leg away from victory, and he fired in two 180s in the third leg before taking out 82 with a bullseye, double 16 combination for an 11-darter to end Lloyd's challenge.
"I've been struggling so it's nice to wake up and it came good tonight," said Anderson. "Colin's the type of player I like to play against, and it produced some good darts.
"Simon's a class player and it will be a great fight on Friday."
Lloyd admitted: "I could have taken the first set, but I didn't and after that Gary produced his best game so far in the tournament.
"I knew it would be a hard game and I don't think I played too badly, but he went crash, bang, wallop for a while. He was on top of his game and he put me to bed, and I can't argue with that.
"I've enjoyed the tournament and I'm upbeat at the minute, and hopefully my performances have shown people that I'm playing well again."
|
Gary Anderson |
4-1 |
Colin Lloyd |
|
19 |
100+ |
20 |
|
13 |
140+ |
8 |
|
10 |
180s |
3 |
|
33.55 |
Ave 1 |
29.20 |
|
100.65 |
Ave 3 |
87.59 |
|
120 |
High Finish |
70 |
|
5 |
Legs Against Throw |
1 |
|
14/31 - 45% |
Finishing - % |
5/24 - 24% |