JAN VAN DER RASSEL 3-0 STEVE BEATON
(3-2, 3-1, 3-1)
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DUTCH qualifier Jan van der Rassel produced the first big upset of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship with a 3-0 win over Steve Beaton.
The 41-year-old, making just his second appearance at the Circus Tavern, proved in deadly form against the former World Champion to move into the last 32.
It was a display which stunned Beaton, who took the opening two legs but saw his opponent hit back to take the set with a 121 finish on the bull.
Van der Rassel took the second 3-1 and gradually wore Beaton down in the third.
Two double eights - an improvisation after missing his first dart at double 16 - in the third leg saw him crucially move 2-1 ahead before he took the next to secure the win.
"I'm so happy," said the Dutch number one. "It means so much to me because two years ago I lost my first match but now I've shown everyone what I can do.
"I've got through now, and it's not just great for me but also for my family, who support me and go with me everywhere."
Match Stats
|
Steve Beaton |
0-3 |
Jan van der Rassel |
|
21 |
100+ |
18 |
|
8 |
140+ |
12 |
|
2 |
180 |
2 |
|
27.57 |
Ave1 |
28.56 |
|
82.72 |
Ave3 |
85.68 |