German Darts Champs Day Two

PHIL TAYLOR set up a clash with Colin Lloyd in the third round of the German Darts Championship with a 6-2 win over youngster Reece Robinson in Berlin on Saturday, as Dave Chisnall and Raymond van Barneveld turned on the style.

Taylor followed up Friday's first round victory over Jerry Hendriks with a 107.59 average in seeing off the Hull youngster, hitting a 170 in the process.

The world number one now plays Colin Lloyd on Sunday afternoon in round three, before potentially facing three games in the evening session if he is to lift the £15,000 European Tour title.

"Reece put me under some pressure there but I got through it fine," said Taylor. "He's got a long future and he'll learn a lot from that game.

"I'm looking forward to tomorrow afternoon against Colin Lloyd, he's playing well again and it will be a good game."

Lloyd had earlier averaged 101 himself in a 6-2 defeat of Paul Nicholson as he booked a third round spot, while Chisnall produced the day's highest average of 108.35 in defeating German hopeful Michael Rosenauer 6-1.

"It was a difficult game because you're playing against Michael and the crowd, but I finished very well," said Chisnall. "I'm satisfied with how I'm playing at the moment and long may it continue."

Chisnall now plays Terry Jenkins in the third round, with the Ledbury ace powering in six 180s in a 6-2 win over former World Champion John Part on Saturday evening.

Five-time World Champion Raymond van Barneveld produced a classy performance to defeat Alan Tabern 6-3, averaging 103 as he set up a meeting with another left-hander, Mark Webster, on Sunday afternoon, with the Welshman defeating Colin Osborne 6-4 in round two.

World number five Wes Newton hit five 180s in his 6-2 win over Steve Brown as he set up a third round meeting with Northern Ireland's Michael Mansell, who edged out Dean Winstanley 6-5 after the Yorkshireman missed a dart at tops to take victory in a dramatic finale.

Number six seed Simon Whitlock hit a 170 checkout amongst three ton-plus finishes in his 6-5 win over Northern Ireland's Brendan Dolan, setting up a clash with Kevin Painter, who was a 6-4 winner against Dave Ladley.

"I'm excited about Sunday," said Whitlock. "Kevin Painter's a fantastic player and I'll be ready for a good match."

Justin Pipe, who won the first European Tour event in Austria in April, remains on course for a second successive triumph following his 6-4 win over Andy Smith, who had a chance to force a deciding leg only to miscount when needing 84 in another dramatic ending to a game.

Pipe now plays Co Stompe, who was pushed all the way to an 11th leg by Michael Barnard, while Ronnie Baxter also progressed with a 6-5 victory after Vincent van der Voort missed tops to take the win from their clash.

Baxter will play Kim Huybrechts in the third round, while the other last 16 tie sees Norfolk-based practice partners Mervyn King and James Hubbard - the World Youth Champion - clash.

King was a 6-3 winner over Wayne Jones in the day's opening second round tie, while 19-year-old Hubbard followed up Friday's defeat of World Champion Adrian Lewis by coming frmo 2-0 down to win by the same scoreline against Lowestoft's Peter Wright.

"Peter missed a few doubles and you've got to ride your luck sometimes if you're going to win tournaments like this, and hopefully I can continue this tomorrow against Mervyn," said Hubbard.

"I've known both Peter and Mervyn for a long time because they're from my area, and they've been good to me and helped bring my game on. I thank them for that and I enjoyed the game."

Sunday afternoon's third round at the Tempodrom in Berlin will be followed in the evening session by the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final of the £82,100 tournament as the second European Tour winner is crowned.

German Darts Championship
European Tour Event Two
Tempodrom, Berlin
Saturday June 23
Second Round
Mervyn King 6-3 Wayne Jones
Kevin Painter 6-4 Dave Ladley
Michael Mansell 6-5 Dean Winstanley
Mark Webster 6-4 Colin Osborne
Colin Lloyd 6-2 Paul Nicholson
Wes Newton 6-2 Steve Brown
Simon Whitlock 6-5 Brendan Dolan
Ronnie Baxter 6-5 Vincent van der Voort
Terry Jenkins 6-2 John Part
Co Stompe 6-5 Michael Barnard
Justin Pipe 6-4 Andy Smith
James Hubbard 6-3 Peter Wright
Dave Chisnall 6-1 Michael Rosenauer
Phil Taylor 6-2 Reece Robinson
Raymond van Barneveld 6-3 Alan Tabern
Kim Huybrechts 6-3 Mensur Suljovic

Wayne Jones v Mervyn King
1-0 - Jones hits a 180 in taking the first leg
1-1 - King finishes 106 to level the game
2-1 - Jones scores 180, 100 and 180 to regain the lead with a 12-darter.
2-2 - Jones is unable to finish 101 and King takes out 40 to level.
2-3 - King breaks throw to edge ahead.
2-4 - King hits a 180 before finishing 81 for a 12-darter.
3-4 - Jones hits a 180 and lands a 14-dart finish to hit back.
3-5 - Both players leave 161 after nine darts, and King takes out 64 to move to the brink of victory as Jones was left waiting on 24.
3-6 - King finishes 84 to seal victory.
Mervyn King: "Wayne's a great opponent so I had to be on my game to beat him. I nicked it and I'm happy to get through."

Match Stats

Wayne Jones	3-6	Mervyn King
17	100+	13
3	140+	6
0	170+	0
4	180	2
98.17	Average	97.28
0	Breaks of Throw	2
41	High Finish	106

Kevin Painter v Dave Ladley
1-0 - Painter finishes double 16 to take the lead.
1-1 - Ladley finishes 130 to level the contest.
2-1 - Painter takes out 96 for a 14-darter to edge back ahead.
3-1 - Painter opens with a 180 and breaks throw with a 13-darter on double 16.
3-2 - Ladley kicks off with scores of 140 and 180 and replies with a 13-dart leg by landing double 18.
3-3 - Painter misses his chance to break again and Ladley hits back to level the contest.
4-3 - Painter takes out 141 to regain the lead.
4-4 - Ladley replies with a 121 checkout to square the contest again.
5-4 - Painter lands a 180 in a 14-darter as he moves a leg away from victory.
6-4 - Painter takes out 115 to claim victory.
Painter: "Yesterday I got a Bye because Keegan Brown was ill but Dave had played and had a good win against Denis Ovens, and it showed. He played very well and I'm relieved to have got through because it came down effectively to a best of three at the end."

Match Stats

Kevin Painter	6-4	Dave Ladley
18	100+	16
3	140+	2
0	170+	0
2	180	1
93.86	Average	82.63
2	Breaks of Throw	1
141,115	High Finish	130,121

Dean Winstanley v Michael Mansell
0-1 - Mansell makes a confident opening with a 14-darter.
1-1 - Winstanley hits a 180 in levelling.
1-2 - Winstanley posts another maximum but is left waiting on 40 as Mansell takes out 46.
2-2 - The Yorkshireman kicks off with a 180 and follows that with scores of 140 and 170 before taking out 11 for an 11-darter to level.
2-3 - Mansell holds throw to take the fifth leg with a 68 finish.
3-3 - Winstanley levels the game with a 13-darter, landing double 19.
3-4 - Winstanley scores 140, 135 and 180, but misses two darts at tops to break and Mansell finishes 66 to win the seventh leg.
4-4 - Both players hit three scores of 100 or better to be on a finish after nine darts, with Mansell unable to take out 100 to break as Winstanley finishes 82 to hold throw.
4-5 - Winstanley's heavy scoring continues, but he misses his chance to break in two visits to the oche as Mansell takes out 40 to move a leg away from the Last 16.
5-5 - Winstanley finishes double four to force a deciding leg.
5-6 - Mansell starts with 41 and 22, but scores 140, 125 and 133 to catch up, and when Winstanley misses tops for a 112 finish the Northern Irish ace steps in to land tops to take victory.
Michael Mansell: "It was a good game. Dean could have put me out but fortunately he missed that dart at tops. It's great to be in the third round."

Match Stats

Dean Winstanley	5-6	Michael Mansell
15	100+	13
7	140+	11
1	170+	0
4	180	0
99.52	Average	94.60
0	Breaks of Throw	0
82	High Finish	68

Mark Webster v Colin Osborne
1-0 - Webster kicks off the game with a 180 and wins the opening leg in 11 darts.
1-1 - Osborne finishes 36 to level.
2-1 - Osborne opens with a 180 and Webster replies with a maximum before taking out 108 to regain the lead.
2-2 - Webster kicks off the leg with a 180 but is unable to break as Osborne finishes 32 to square the game.
3-2 - Osborne misses double 16 to break and Webster takes out tops to edge back ahead.
3-3 - Osborne posts hits second 180 of the game, but misses three darts to level - only for Webster to miss two darts at tops to break and allow him back in.
4-3 - Osborne opens with a 180 but misses his chance to break with three darts needing 32, allowing Webster back in to finish 43.
4-4 - Osborne again levels to maintain a record of no breaks of throw in the game.
5-4 - Webster opens with a 180 and follows that with a 140 before taking out 81 for a 12-darter.
6-4 - Osborne is unable to force a deciding leg as he misses doubles and Webster lands double six to seal his place in the Last 16.
Mark Webster: "It was a weird game - we both missed chances and I'm just glad to be through. I'm looking forward to tomorrow now."

Match Stats

Mark Webster	6-4	Colin Osborne
10	100+	11
4	140+	5
0	170+	0
4	180	3
93.73	Average	86.83
1	Breaks of Throw	0
108	High Finish	36

Paul Nicholson v Colin Lloyd
0-1 - Lloyd opens with scores of 123 and 180 and finishes top for a 13-darter to win the first leg.
1-1 - Nicholson finishes 80 to level the game.
1-2 - Nicholson lands a maximum but Lloyd takes out 85 to hold throw.
2-2 - Both players suffer with their doubles before Nicholson takes out double ten to avert a possible break.
2-3 - Lloyd finishes 72 in two darts to edge back ahead.
2-4 - Lloyd lands two 140s to be first to a finish, and he takes out double eight to break for the first time.
2-5 - Lloyd finishes 88 for a 12-darter to move a leg away from the Last 16.
2-6 - The Essex ace finishes 96 to seal the victory.
Colin Lloyd: "I love coming over to Germany. The fans are fantastic and it would be great to follow up the nine-darter I hit last night by doing another on stage on Sunday!"

Match Stats

Paul Nicholson	2-6	Colin Lloyd
10	100+	7
6	140+	9
0	170+	0
1	180	1
94.74	Average	101.04
0	Breaks of Throw	2
80	High Finish	96

Wes Newton v Steve Brown
1-0 - Newton lands a 180 and finishes double 16 for a 13-darter to win the opener.
2-0 - Newton opens with 140 and 180, and when Brown is unable to finish 139 the world number five takes out 81 for a 12-darter.
3-0 - Newton wins a third straight leg to pull clear.
4-0 - The Fleetwood ace produces his third 180 of the game and takes out 70 for a 14-darter to break throw again.
4-1 - Brown posts a 180, and is given a reprieve by Newton to return and land double five to get off the mark.
5-1 - Newton hits his fourth 180, and when Brown fails to finish 106 he takes out 71 to move to the brink of victory.
5-2 - Brown lands double 16 to stay in the game.
6-2 - Newton opens with a 180 and finishes tops to secure his place in Sunday's final stages.
Wes Newton: "I managed to get on top of Steve and the start of the game and that helped me relax. I'm feeling good and playing well, and I'm enjoying my darts at the moment, which I think is showing."

Match Stats

Wes Newton	6-2	Steve Brown
6	100+	9
3	140+	6
0	170+	0
5	180	1
97.99	Average	90.82
4	Breaks of Throw	2
81	High Finish	32

Simon Whitlock v Brendan Dolan
0-1 - Dolan finishes double 16 to win the first leg.
1-1 - Whitlock opens the second with a 180, and although Dolan replies with a maximum the Australian finishes 128 for a 12-darter.
1-2 - Dolan finishes 68 to hold throw and regain the advantage.
1-3 - Dolan takes out 111 to break and lead by two legs.
2-3 - Whitlock breaks back to win leg five as Dolan waited on 44.
3-3 - Whitlock finishes 106 to level the contest.
4-3 - Dolan leaves 24 after 12 darts but Whitlock sensationally checks out 170 to lead for the first time - courtesy of his third ton-plus finish of the game.
4-4 - Dolan finishes a 14-darter to level the game.
5-4 - Whitlock kicks off the leg with two 180s, but is unable to finish the nine-darter. Dolan hits a 180 of his own but then misses double 11 for a 142 finish and Whitlock takes out 84 to break.
5-5 - Dolan finishes 44 for a 14-darter to force a deciding leg.
6-5 - Dolan is first to a finish but misses tops for a 104 checkout and then a further dart at double ten and two at double five, allowing Whitlock in to hit double ten to sneak victory.
Simon Whitlock: "That was a great game - Brendan was fantastic. I've always said that you need a little bit of luck and I had it there. I'm excited about Sunday now, Kevin Painter's a fantastic player and I'll be ready for a good match."

Match Stats

Simon Whitlock	6-5	Brendan Dolan
12	100+	17
6	140+	9
1	170+	1
3	180	2
98.01	Average	99.68
4	Breaks of Throw	3
170,128,106	High Finish	111

Vincent van der Voort v Ronnie Baxter
1-0 - Baxter hits a 177 to leave 32 but misses three darts to lead and van der Voort holds throw.
1-1 - Baxter takes out 31 for a 15-darter to level.
1-2 - Baxter kicks off the leg with a 180, and although van der Voort posts a maximum of his own the Blackpool ace takes out 46 to move ahead with a break.
2-2 - Baxter misses the bull for a 122, and and van der Voort follows up an earlier 177 by taking out 88 to break back.
3-2 - The Dutchman hits a 180, and although Baxter fires in a maximum of his own van der Voort lands tops for a 13-darter to move ahead.
3-3 - Baxter lands tops to level again.
4-3 - The Englishman hits his third 180 of the game, but misses the bull for a 161 checkout and his opponent finishes 76.
4-4 - van der Voort misses his chance to break, and Baxter lands tops to square the clash.
5-4 - van der Voort finishes 24 in two darts to move a leg away from victory.
5-5 - van der Voort hits a 180 in being first to a finish but misses the bull, double eight and double four before Baxter lands double nine to force a decider.
5-6 - van der Voort is again first to a finish, but misses double top to take out 74 and Baxter steps in to land double nine for a 14-darter.
Ronnie Baxter: "Vincent's style suits me as we're both fast players and it was my day today."

Match Stats

Vincent van der Voort	5-6	Ronnie Baxter
19	100+	16
6	140+	5
1	170+	1
3	180	3
96.20	Average	98.13
1	Breaks of Throw	2
88	High Finish	46

Evening Session
Terry Jenkins v John Part
1-0 - Jenkins finishes 40 to take the opening leg.
1-1 - Part takes out a 120 'Shanghai' finish to level against tthe throw.
2-1 - Jenkins kicks off with two 180s to set up a potential nine-darter - hitting a seventh treble 20 but missing the treble 19, although he wins the leg in ten darts on double 16.
3-1 - Jenkins holds throw for the first time in the game to move two legs clear.
3-2 - Part hits back to take the fifth leg.
4-2 - Jenkins again sets up a possible nine-darter with two 180s, but this time misses a seventh treble 20, returning to land tops for a 13-darter.
5-2 - Part posts a 180, but is unable to berak back and Jenkins follows up a 170 score by finishing double four.
6-2 - Jenkins hits his sixth 180 of the game and lands double six for a 14-darter to seal his win.
Terry Jenkins: "I played a nice steady game there and am pleased to be through. I was disappointed not to give the nine-darter a better go but very happy to win."

Match Stats

Terry Jenkins	6-2	John Part
10	100+	7
1	140+	7
1	170+	0
6	180	0
100.32	Average	86.27
3	Breaks of Throw	1
40	High Finish	120

Michael Barnard v Co Stompe
1-0 - Barnard finishes double ten to win the opening leg.
1-1 - Stompe levels after Barnard misses double eight for a 136 finish.
2-1 - Stompe is unable to take out 101 and Barnard steps in to finish 41.
3-1 - Barnard finishes 52 to break throw and move two legs clear.
3-2 - Barnard misses two darts to extend his lead and Stompe steps in to finish 40.
3-3 - Barnard lands a 180 to leave 86 after nine darts, but is unable to complete the finish in two visits and Stompe takes out 95 to level.
3-4 - Stompe breaks throw with a 14-dart finish to lead for the first time.
3-5 - Stompe finishes 96 in two darts to move a leg away from the win.
4-5 - Double four from Barnard keeps him in the game.
5-5 - Barnard misses tops for a 157 checkout but Stompe misses double top and double ten for the match to allow him back to hit double ten and force a decider.
5-6 - Stompe nails double top to take the victory.
Co Stompe: "It's important for my rankings to do well in this tournament so I'm delighted to come through a tough match like that."

Match Stats

Michael Barnard	5-6	Co Stompe
15	100+	14
6	140+	7
0	170+	0
1	180	0
83.72	Average	85.25
2	Breaks of Throw	2
52	High Finish	96

Justin Pipe v Andy Smith
1-0 - Smith misses the bull for a 126 finish to break, and Pipe lands double eight for the opening leg.
1-1 - Smith finishes 116 to take the second leg and level.
2-1 - Smith hits 180 and 138 to leave 40, but misses three darts to win the leg and Pipe steps in to take out 100 and regain the lead.
2-2 - Smith scores 140 and 180 before winning the leg in 15 darts to level.
3-2 - Pipe finishes 52 to win the fifth and edge back in front.
4-2 - Pipe takes out 36 to break for the first time and lead 4-2.
5-2 - Pipe opens with a 180, and although Smith replies with a maximum later in the leg it comes in vain as Pipe takes out 32 to move a leg away from victory.
5-3 - Pipe misses double 15 to take out 150 for the match, and Smith finishes 83 on tops to keep the game alive.
5-4 - Smith lands a 180 and punishes two more missed match darts from Pipe - at double 18 and nine - by posting double ten.
6-4 - Pipe dramatically claims victory as Smith bursts his score on 84 - hitting treble one, treble 17 and double 16 but thinking that his first dart had been in single one - to allow the Taunton man in to land tops for the win.
Pipe: "I'm very happy with that. It was a really tough game and I thought Andy was taking it into a decider there, so it's a relief to be through. It was a massive goal to get through to playing on Sunday and I've done that, so I'll prepare myself for the Last 16 now."

Match Stats

Justin Pipe	6-4	Andy Smith
17	100+	15
6	140+	4
0	170+	0
1	180	4
91.98	Average	89.74
2	Breaks of Throw	1
100	High Finish	116

James Hubbard v Peter Wright
0-1 - Both players hit 180s, with Wright missing the bull to break only to be given a reprieve when Hubbard cannot finish 120, allowing the Lowestoft man in to lead.
0-2 - The players trade 180s again before Wright posts double 16 for a 13-darter.
1-2 - Hubbard finishes double 12 to get off the mark.
1-3 - Wright takes out 20 to edge into a two-leg lead.
2-3 - Hubbard takes out 96 to pull back in the fifth.
3-3 - Hubbard breaks back to level by finishing 46 for a 14-darter.
4-3 - Wright misses six darts to break back and Hubbard takes out 48 to lead for the first time.
5-3 - Wright hits a 180 to leave 24, but is unable to take out the finish and Hubbard steps in on tops to move a leg away from the win.
6-3 - Hubbard initially misses three match darts, but is given another chance and lands double two to take victory.
James Hubbard: "It was a scrappy game but it's great to win. Peter missed a few doubles and you've got to ride your luck sometimes if you're going to win tournaments like this, and hopefully I can continue this tomorrow against Mervyn King. I've known both Peter and Mervyn for a long time because they're from my area, and they've been good to me and helped bring my game on. I thank them for that and I enjoyed the game."

Match Stats

James Hubbard	6-3	Peter Wright
15	100+	9
6	140+	8
0	170+	0
2	180	3
95.36	Average	93.50
2	Breaks of Throw	1
96	High Finish	32

Michael Rosenauer v Dave Chisnall
0-1 - Chisnall finishes tops for a 13-darter to open in style.
0-2 - The St Helens ace lands a 180 and takes out 98 for an 11-darter.
0-3 - Double 18 for a 16-darter sees Chisnall move three clegs clear.
1-3 - Chisnall again leaves a finish after nine darts, but is unable to take out 139 and the misses double 18 and double nine to allow Rosenauer in to give his home crowd something to cheer about by finishing 24.
1-4 - Rosenauer opens with a 180, but is unable to break as Chisnall finishes 72 in two darts.
1-5 - Chisnall takes out 120 to move a leg away from victory.
1-6 - Chisnall finishes 87 for a 12-darter to secure a quality victory, averaging 108.35 in the process.
Dave Chisnall: "It was a difficult game because you're playing against Michael and the crowd, but I finished very well. I'm satisfied with how I'm playing at the moment and long may it continue."

Match Stats

Michael Rosenauer	1-6	Dave Chisnall
8	100+	9
2	140+	7
0	170+	0
2	180	1
81.13	Average	108.35
0	Breaks of Throw	2
24	High Finish	120

Phil Taylor v Reece Robinson
1-0 - Taylor finishes double 16 for a 13-darter to kick off the game.
2-0 - Taylor breaks immediately by taking out 89 for a 15-dart leg.
3-0 - Taylor lands his first 180 of the game and finishes 78 on tops to move three legs clear.
3-1 - Robinson hits a 180 and steps in to take out 120 to get off the mark - finishing 300 in six darts.
4-1 - Taylor opens with a 180 before winning the leg to move three legs clear.
4-2 - Taylor kicks off with 131 and 140 before Robinson posts a maximum and returns to win the leg and stay in the hunt.
5-2 - Taylor raises the room at the Tempodrom with a superb 170 checkout.
6-2 - Taylor lands double 19 for a 13-darter to seal the win with an average of 107.59.
Phil Taylor: "Reece put me under some pressure there but I got through it fine. He's got a long future and he'll learn a lot from that game. I'm looking forward to tomorrow afternoon against Colin Lloyd, he's playing well again and it will be a good game."

Match Stats

Phil Taylor	6-2	Reece Robinson
15	100+	11
3	140+	1
1	170+	0
2	180	2
107.59	Average	80.88
2	Breaks of Throw	0
170	High Finish	120

Raymond van Barneveld v Alan Tabern
1-0 - van Barneveld takes out 70 for a 14-darter to win the opener.
1-1 - The Dutchman hits a 180, but misses two darts at double 16 to allow Tabern in to take out 52 and level.
2-1 - Double five sees van Barneveld edge ahead
2-2 - Tabern levels by finishing 24.
3-2 - van Barneveld posts a 180 in a brilliant 11-darter.
4-2 - The Dutchman opens with another maximum before recording back-to-back 11-darters to break throw for the first time.
5-2 - Double nine gives van Barneveld a three-leg cushion.
5-3 - Tabern hits a 180 and finishes 76 to keep the game alive.
6-3 - van Barneveld seals the win on double eight to book a Third Round clash with Mark Webster.
Raymond van Barneveld: "I changed today from using 'slim' flights to using 'Sigma' flights, so it was a risk but I did ok. Playing Mark Webster will be a quality game tomorrow. I beat him in the Last 16 in Austria too but he's in form and I'm looking forward to it."

Match Stats

Raymond van Barneveld	6-3	Alan Tabern
13	100+	14
7	140+	4
0	170+	0
3	180	2
103.12	Average	92.48
1	Breaks of Throw	0
81	High Finish	76

Mensur Suljovic v Kim Huybrechts
0-1 - Huybrechts hits a 180 in taking the first leg.
0-2 - The Belgian breaks to double his lead.
0-3 - A 70 finish puts Huybrechts three legs clear.
1-3 - Huybrechts misses the bull for an 89 finish and Suljovic lands tops to get off the mark.
1-4 - Suljovic opens with a 180 but Huybrechts takes out 44 to regain his cushion.
2-4 - Suljovic finishes 68 to win his second leg of the game.
2-5 - Huybrechts finishes 40 to move a leg away from victory.
3-5 - Suljovic keeps alive his hopes by taking out 16.
3-6 - Huybrechts opens with a 180, and although Suljovic replies with a maximum the Belgian seals victory on double eight.

Match Stats