PartyPoker.net European Championship - Saturday

ADRIAN LEWIS turned on the style at the PartyPoker.net European Championship in Dusseldorf, reaching the quarter-final with an electric 10-5 win over Dave Chisnall.

The World Champion was tied at five apiece against the St Helens man, but when they returned from the break Lewis fired in four 180s and took out 146 and 104 as he won five in a row, then clinched the match with a 123 checkout to send a message to the rest of the field with a 105.80 average - with the eight players in action tonight averaging 100.14 between them.

Lewis will face Kim Huybrechts in Sunday's quarter-finals after the Belgian won a tense match with World number seven Wes Newton 10-8.

"It was a fantastic match, one that deserved a nine-darter," said Lewis. "I've never played Dave on TV and he's got a lot of bottle. I'm just happy to get through that. I don't know much about Kim but he's done well to get past Wes so I will have to be at the top of my game because he's bound to be on a high."

The 25 year-old Belgian was on the edge of the top 100 in the PDC before the match but will make great strides for reaching the last eight, and will be dreaming of going even further after defeating the in-form Fleetwood man.

The eighth leg appeared to be crucial as Newton fired a brilliant 143 checkout having fallen to close the gap to two legs, and won the next two for a share at 5-5. Huybrechts took out 96 to edge ahead again, only to be pegged back by Newton who moved 7-6 ahead. But the young Belgian dug deep and capitalised on a crucial mistake from Wes when he looked set to take out 100, Huybrechts made it 7-7. Huybrechts went in for the kill and made it three on the trot, and although Newton rallied to take the 17th leg, a 13-darter from Huybrechts saw him complete his biggest ever win.

"It was a really tough game, I started well but it started slip away so I had to keep telling myself to concentrate to get it back together," said Huybrechts. "It was tight the last time I played Wes so I had a bit of confidence going into this, but that was an amazing experience and I can't wait to get out there again tomorrow. I will take on Adrian like I take on any game - play the board and just enjoy it."

World number three James Wade admitted Ronnie Baxter let him off in their second round clash, as the Blackpool man missed six darts to move 4-0 ahead. Wade won five legs on the trot to move 8-5 ahead from 5-3 down, Baxter answered back to Wade's 11-dart leg to stave off the defeat, but the Aldershot ace closed the match out 10-7.

Wade will face Raymond van Barneveld on Sunday after the Dutchman treated the German crowd to a finishing master class in his 10-5 win over Mark Walsh.

Van Barneveld moved 6-3 ahead with a 100 per cent checkout percentage, including back-to-back 121 checkouts. Walsh was playing well himself and at 7-3 behind he closed the gap to two legs and missed the bull to trail 7-6. Van Barneveld's 70 checkout was the key as he made it 8-5 and the Dutchman - who faced Wade in the quarter-final of the World Matchplay last week - won the match in the grand manner, taking out 161 for a 10-5 triumph.

"Mark started really well so I had to play that well to get through, those 121 checkouts were so crucial," said Van Barneveld. "Playing James is always 50-50, last week he beat me in the World Matchplay, but I'm feeling confident and relaxed."

Earlier in the day, Phil Taylor set up a mouth-watering quarter-final clash with Paul Nicholson after both men completed convincing second round wins.

Defending champion Taylor defeated Mervyn King 10-3 to register his 17th straight European Championship win, to follow Nicholson's 10-4 win over Terry Jenkins at the sold-out Maritim Hotel venue.

Nicholson has had some strong words to say about the World number one recently, and Taylor said that their match tomorrow will be compulsive viewing live on ITV4.

"Everyone wants to watch us play each other now, it's something not to be missed," said Taylor. "Paul played really well and was very calm, and I'm sure he'll bring his best game. I moved through the gears nicely today and will be right up there tomorrow so it'll be great to watch."

"My life is really good right now," said Nicholson. "I'm happy and I'm fit and you can't ask for more than that. I'm living my dream - I know I can beat anybody and getting into the top ten in the world is already the biggest achievement of my career."

Taylor got straight into the groove against King with two ton visits and a maximum before taking out 121 - and that was the first of three legs on the bounce for the Stoke ace. King countered to trail by one leg after five exchanges, but Taylor found the accelerator again with four straight legs after the break taking him 7-2 ahead. A fantastic 105 checkout from King stopped the rot but Taylor was not to be denied, clinically polishing off a 10-3 win with an average just shy of 103.

The key to Nicholson's win was his heavy hitting of 140s to streak away from Jenkins after the pair shared the opening four legs. Nicholson fired 18 140-plus scores to Jenkins' nine as the fiery Geordie-Aussie found his rhythm to move 6-2 ahead. Jenkins found relief with a 101 checkout in the ninth leg, but that merely stirred Nicholson to respond again, with three legs on the trot taking him to the brink of a victory he sealed with three 140s in the 14th leg.

Simon Whitlock cruised into the quarter-finals with a dominant 10-2 victory over Colin Lloyd in the opening match of the afternoon session. The Australian all but sealed victory in the opening stanza by taking the first five legs, and with the score at 6-2, he took four on the trot to stroll into Sunday's action.

The Australian will face Peter Wright in Sunday's quarter-finals after Snakebite stunned Gary Anderson in the final second round clash of the afternoon session. The in-form Scot held a 4-2 lead of Wright but the Lowestoft man punished Anderson for missing doubles, taking out 121 to level at five-each and then repeating the trick in the 14th leg to move 9-5 ahead. Wright had a dart at tops to take out 114 to win in real style, but it did not cost him as he returned to register his fifth leg in a row to cap a remarkable comeback.

PartyPoker.net European Championship
Saturday July 30
Second Round
Afternoon Session (2pm)
Simon Whitlock 10-2 Colin Lloyd
Terry Jenkins 4-10 Paul Nicholson
Phil Taylor 10-3 Mervyn King
Gary Anderson 5-10 Peter Wright
Evening Session (8pm)
Wes Newton 8-10 Kim Huybrechts
Adrian Lewis 10-5 Dave Chisnall
James Wade 10-7 Ronnie Baxter
Raymond van Barneveld 10-5 Mark Walsh
All games the best of 19 legs

SIMON WHITLOCK v COLIN LLOYD
1-0 A pair of 140s for Whitlock sets him on his way to a solid hold of throw.
2-0 Fabulous 132 checkout from Whitlock on the bull to break the throw with Lloyd left with tops.
3-0 14 dart leg for Whitlock as the pair post their first maximums.
4-0 It's an 87 checkout on the bull for Whitlock to make it four in a row.
5-0 Scrappy leg and Lloyd misses two darts to register, Whitlock misses three, but Lloyd busts and the Aussie cleans up on double eight.
5-1 Lloyd stays on the board during the break and takes out 46 to disturb the score.
6-1 Six perfect darts from Whitlock, he leaves 58 and it's a 12-darter for the Wizard.
6-2 Whitlock misses the bull for a 170 and Lloyd takes out 110.
7-2 Whitlock again misses the bull for a big checkout but Lloyd is unable to pressure him and Simon moves five legs clear again.
8-2 Double 16 makes it six legs the difference.
9-2 Whitlock closes in on victory with a solid hold of throw.
10-2 Lloyd misses tops for a 114, then Whitlock misses the bull for an 84, but Lloyd misses three at tops and the Aussie is the first man through.

Match Stats

TERRY JENKINS v PAUL NICHOLSON
0-1 Both players miss the bull for big checkouts - Nicholson breaks with double eight
0-2 13 darter for Nicholson to go two-up
1-2 78 checkout for Jenkins as Nicholson lurked behind him.
2-2 Jenkins fires the first 180 of the match and levels with a 76 checkout.
2-3 It's another break of throw as Nicholson nudges ahead with a 48 checkout
2-4 Nicholson gets breathing space hitting tops at the second attempt for a 57 checkout
2-5 Jenkins misses tops to hold and Nicholson makes him pay with a clinical two-dart 85 checkout.
2-6 Solid as you like from Nicholson who begins to look the winner here.
3-6 Important 101 checkout from Jenkins to stay in touch.
3-7 Bounce out robs Terry of a 180, Nicholson misses double 16 for the leg but Jenkins misses three darts for the leg and Nicholson gobbles up leg 10
3-8 Paul edges closer to victory with a fourth break of throw
3-9 Jenkins misses two at tops and Nicholson makes him pay to move within one of victory,
4-9 Paul misses the bull for a 121 and Jenkins keeps the game alive
4-10 Paul hits his 18th 140+ shot and takes tops for the match

Match Stats

PHIL TAYLOR v MERVYN KING
1-0 The Power hits the first 180 then takes out 121 to go ahead
2-0 14 leg dart against the throw for the World number one.
3-0 Taylor extends his lead with a solid hold.
3-1 King registers his first leg...
3-2 ...and then as Taylor misses three darts for 4-1 King reduces the deficit
4-2 Taylor gets back on the board despite three missed darts at double 16, hitting it on the fourth attempt.
5-2 The three leg cushion is back as Taylor takes out 90 on double 15.
6-2 It's three on the trot for Taylor who takes out 80 with his second dart at double ten.
7-2 Taylor's average touching 105 as he moves five legs clear.
7-3 An impressive 105 checkout for King to stay in touch at the break.
8-3 Chance missed by King, two at double eight, Taylor accepts the reprieve to move within two of victory
9-3 Taylor relentless on the King throw, leaves double 16 and takes it on the second attempt
10-3 The Power totally in control of the 13th leg, affords two missed darts for the match, but nails the third

Match Stats

GARY ANDERSON v PETER WRIGHT
1-0 Anderson breaks in the opening leg as both men struggle.
1-1 A break apiece as Snakebite levels.
1-2 Tops for Wright at the first time of asking for the first hold of throw.
2-2 Anderson levels comfortably as both players start to settle
3-2 Felt like a big leg and it goes to Anderson against the throw
4-2 Three in a row for the Scot
4-3 Wright holds with double nine
4-4 Anderson misses a dart a double seven for the leg and Wright levels
5-4 Anderson misses double 10 for a 140 but Wright unable to pressure the Scot who comes back to break
5-5 Fabulous 121 checkout from Wright to level matters
5-6 13 dart leg for Wright
5-7 Crucial 116 checkout for Wright to open a lead.
5-8 Peter moves to the brink of a famous win with a fifth leg on the trot.
5-9 Wright repeats the trick of the tenth leg - Anderson misses a dart to take out 106 and Peter punishes him with a second 121 checkout.
5-10 Wright misses tops for a 114 checkout but Anderson cannot capitalise and Wright reaches the quarter-finals.

Match Stats

WES NEWTON v KIM HUYBRECHTS
0-1 Newton misses two darts for the opening leg a Huybrechts nicks it
1-1 Huybrechts fires in the first 180 of the match but Wes breaks back
2-1 Newton into the groove as he takes out 78.
2-2 Second attempt at tops levels the match.
2-3 Another 180 for Huybrechts, nearly a second for the Belgian who leaves 64 after nine darts, a Newton 180 pressures Huybrechts but he takes it in two darts.
2-4 Huybrechts misses double 16 for the leg, but Newton misses tops for 110 and the Belgian makes it three legs on the spin.
2-5 Great set up to leave Huybrechts with double 16, but three darts for the leg go astray - Newton follows suit and Huybrechts nails double four to open a three leg lead.
3-5 Huybrechts third 180 leaves him with 82 - but he misses tops and Newton clinches a crucial leg against the throw with a 143 checkout.
4-5 And Wes begins to turn the tide with a 60 checkout.
5-5 A brilliant 12-dart leg from Newton levels a classic clash at the break.
5-6 The eighth maximum belongs to Huybrechts and he takes out 96 with his second dart at double 18
6-6 Wes is fired up, and he fires in his fifth 180, Huybrechts misses tops for a 107 checkout and Newton pounces to level.
7-6 Newton misses tops allowing Huybrechts the chance to pinch it with 81 - he misses tops too though and Newton registers a rare hold of throw in this match.
7-7 Wes fluffs his lines on tops trying to take out 100 and Huybrechts levels
7-8 And Huybrechts now moves ahead as Newton dwells on the previous leg
7-9 A very solid 13 dart leg sealed on tops as Huybrechts sniffs victory
8-9 Newton not giving up yet, closes the gap.
8-10 Great final leg from Huybrechts who knocks out Wes Newton on double 16.

Match Stats

ADRIAN LEWIS v DAVE CHISNALL
1-0 The World Champion breaks throw in the opening leg.
2-0 And as quick as a flash Lewis moves two-up.
2-1 Both players register maximums, but Lewis trips up on double 12 for 3-0 and Chisnall gets on the scoreboard.
2-2 And now we're level as Chisnall hits double 18 at the second attempt.
2-3 Lewis misses the bull to break, and Chisnall takes three in a row
3-3 Lewis back with a 180 which is followed by a 140 as he levels
4-3 Lewis misses the bull for a 121 checkout but he cleans up to move ahead.
4-4 Deafening atmosphere in Dusseldorf, 68 checkout for a share of the eight legs for Chisnall.
4-5 Lewis' third maximum to match Chisnall, but he misses tops for the leg and then two darts at double five - Chisnall nails tops to edge ahead.
5-5 A maximum apiece in the tenth leg, Adrian misses tops for the leg again, Chisnall needs 100 - misses double ten. Lewis hits double ten at the third attempt to square a brilliant match.
6-5 Superb 146 checkout from Lewis sees him nudge in front.
7-5 A fantastic 180 from Lewis but Chisnall is on his back - Adrian takes out 104 with Dave lurking.
8-5 Lewis really stepping on the gas here, misses three darts for the leg but Chisnall lets him off and it's four consecutive legs for Lewis.
9-5 Lewis is on a nine-darter - can't quite get there but it matters not to the World number two who powers towards victory,
10-5 Lewis hits his eighth 180 and takes out 123 on the bull for a fantastic win.

Match Stats

JAMES WADE v RONNIE BAXTER
0-1 Baxter breaks in the opening leg.
0-2 Wade yet to wake up and Baxter capitalises with a solid hold.
0-3 The first 180 belongs to Ronnie, who opens a real gap with a 116 checkout.
1-3 Baxter misses six darts for a four leg lead, that allows Wade in with an 81 checkout.
2-3 Both men hit 180s - Wade leaves double tops, Baxter can't make a dent in 164 and Wade hits tops at the third attempt.
2-4 Two 180s in the leg from Wade, misses the big one though and Baxter is behind him with tops, he hits it to level.
3-4 Tops missed from Wade, but he's back with double ten.
3-5 Baxter bounces back with a 180, and a clinical 66 checkout restores the two-leg advantage.
4-5 Wade won't go away though, his fifth maximum closes the gap.
5-5 Baxter misses the bull for an 86 checkout, Wade nails double top at the third attempt to level.
6-5 Wade leads for the first time with a hold of throw.
7-5 Tops again for Wade who has put his foot down now.
8-5 Fine 105 checkout from Wade who has won five in a row.
8-6 Baxter stops the rot with a 56 checkout.
9-6 Fourth 180 in as many legs for Baxter but an 11-darter moves Wade to within one of the win.
9-7 Double 16 for Baxter to stay in the match.
10-7 Wade takes out 61 to march through to the quarter-finals.

Match Stats

RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD v MARK WALSH
0-1 Break of throw from Walsh in the opening leg.
0-2 Van Barneveld leaves himself 24 to break back - but Walsh takes out 120 to deny him the chance.
1-2 The Dutchman lands his first dart at a double to take out 106.
1-3 Walsh holds to reopen the two leg lead.
2-3 The first 180 of the match goes to Van Barneveld, who takes out 46 for the fifth leg.
3-3 Walsh misses tops for a 110 checkout, and Van Barneveld makes him pay with a 121 checkout to level.
4-3 Two maximums from Walsh to no avail as Van Barneveld hits the bull for back-to-back 121 checkouts.
5-3 Van Barneveld is five-out-of-five for his doubles now, four legs in a row.
6-3 180 from Van Barneveld, a 12-dart leg and still 100 per cent on the doubles.
7-3 Van Barneveld finally misses darts at doubles - three in fact - but he returns to win six on the spin to take control.
7-4 12 dart leg against the throw from Walsh with an 81 checkout.
7-5 Walsh capitalising on a dip from Van Barneveld, 13 dart leg sealed with tops.
8-5 Almost a third leg in a row for Walsh, but he misses the bull and the Dutchman halts the Walsh comeback with a 70 checkout.
9-5 Great pressure on the Walsh throw from Van Barneveld, and he's rewarded with a 76 checkout to move to within one leg of victory.
10-5 What a way to finish from the Dutchman - a 161 checkout sees him complete the quarter-final line-up.

Match Stats

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