ERWIN EXTERCATTE 3-2 DARREN WEBSTER
(0-3. 3-1, 0-3, 3-2, 3-1)
DUTCH qualifier Erwin Extercatte came from behind to defeat Darren Webster in the first round of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.
The 24-year-old came back from a slow start on his debut in a major PDC tournament, but settled into life on the big stage in time to keep alive his Purfleet hopes.
After losing the first set 3-0, he found his range on the doubles to level the match by taking the second 3-1.
Norfolk star Webster, though, put himself in line for victory by winning the third set 3-0 and pulling back to 2-2 in the fourth set.
The world number 32 missed three darts to win the game in the fifth leg, with Extercatte sneaking into to take the set.
The Dutchman then secured a crucial break of throw in the third leg of the deciding set, and hit a 68 finish in two darts to move into the last 32.
"I feel a bit lucky but he had darts for the match and he didn't take them," said Extercatte.
"I knew the odds were against me but I can play better and hopefully I will in the next round."
Match Stats
|
Darren Webster |
2-3 |
Erwin Extercatte |
|
29 |
100+ |
29 |
|
13 |
140+ |
4 |
|
3 |
180 |
1 |
|
28.82 |
Ave1 |
27.73 |
|
86.47 |
Ave3 |
83.19 |