Dobromyslova Wins Thialf Place

RUSSIAN star Anastasia Dobromyslova is one of the 16 qualifiers for Sunday's Thialf Darts Trophy in Holland.

The Dutch-based lady star was one of three women to come through Friday night's qualifier in the Thialf Speed Skating Stadium, which is hosting the tournament.

She was joined by leading Dutch lady Carla Molema and 14 male players in winning places alongside the top players in the PDC ranks from the 140 who entered Friday's event.

Dobromyslova - whose partner Tony Martin competes on the PDC circuit - is rewarded for her success with a draw against either Andy Hamilton or Michael van Gerwen on Sunday.

Molema will take on Hermie van Orsouw in the opening game on Board One, with the winner potentially facing current World Champion Raymond van Barneveld.

Mike Chapman and Orlando Dolman have drawn former World Champions John Part and Dennis Priestley respectively, while Leo Mooibroek will meet Mark Dudbridge in round one.

Mike Kuijper takes on Chris Mason in another big first round clash.

Thialf Darts Trophy Qualifiers
Qualifier 1 - Roel Meijland
Qualifier 2 - Mark Venema
Qualifier 3 - Anastasia Dobromyslova
Qualifier 4 - Mike Chapman
Qualifier 5 - Amando Slotboom
Qualifier 6 - Orlando Dolman
Qualifier 7 - Alexander Bakker
Qualifier 8 - Henk Boltje
Qualifier 9 - Evert Kluitenberg
Qualifier 10 - Carla Molema
Qualifier 11 - Richard van Zijtveld
Qualifier 12 - Raymond van de Ende
Qualifier 13 - Jacob Veldkamp
Qualifier 14 - Mike Kuijper
Qualifier 15 - Leo Mooibroek
Qualifier 16 - Bert Koster

Pictures courtesy Ans Westerdaal - Darts4You