Smith v Meulenkamp: Report, Stats & Images

Michael Smith (Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

MICHAEL SMITH progressed into the third round of the William Hill World Championship with a 3-1 victory over Ron Meulenkamp at Alexandra Palace on Wednesday.

Smith took out 112 in the opening leg before going on to take the first set 3-1.

Meulenkamp finished 96 to level the second set at one leg apiece but Smith responded in style with a sublime 132 checkout on the way to another 3-1 set win.

A 100 finish helped Meulenkamp clinch the third set but a brilliant bullseye to finish 81 set Premier League runner-up Smith well on his way to finishing the job. 

The St Helens star will take on either John Henderson or Gabriel Clemens in the third round. 

Match Stats
Averages:
Smith - 94.07
Meulenkamp - 93.81

180s:
Smith - 7
Meulenkamp - 6

Highest Finish:
Smith - 132
Meulenkamp - 100

100+ Checkouts:
Smith - 2
Meulenkamp - 1

Finishing:
Smith - 10/20
Meulenkamp - 7/22

Michael Smith (Lawrence Lustig/PDC)
Ron Meulenkamp (Lawrence Lustig/PDC)