Labanauskas continues form with victory over Evans, Beaton edges out Smith in vintage display

Darius Labanauskas, Steve Beaton and Mark Webster are the first players through to the final day of action at the Austrian Darts Open.

Labanauskas was impressive yesterday and hit a 102 average in seeing off Ricky Evans. This was after a 104 average in his first round win and he also hit 6/10 on his doubles en route. Beaton continues to roll back the years and put in a vintage display with a 102 average to see off Michael Smith. Smith has not had luck on his side so far this season and that continues with him being edged out 6-4. Webster continues his return to form with an excellent win over Joe Cullen. He had to survive a spirited fight back but didn’t fold when it mattered to move into the final day. Afternoon session schedule Ricky Evans (99.47) 3-6 (102.85) Darius Labanauskas Joe Cullen (92.06) 5-6 (85.2) Mark Webster Michael Smith (96.09) 4-6 (102.41) Steve Beaton 13:30 Daryl Gurney v Boris Koltsov 14:00 Dave Chisnall v Nathan Aspinall 14:30 Jonny Clayton v Tytus Kanik 15:00 Adrian Lewis v Ryan Searle 15:30 Darren Webster v Stephen Bunting