'I need to get more consistent for the next round' - Michael Smith speaks after win over Steve Lennon

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Thursday, 21 December 2017 at 13:00
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Michael Smith came through Round 1 of the World Darts Championship against Ireland's Steve Lennon in a close fought game which ended up 3-2 in sets to the 'Bully Boy'. Smith after losing a 2-0 lead took control of the final set, closing with a 14-darter as he marched into the second round to face Rob Cross and afterwards he admitted he has to get more consistent ahead of that second round clash with the rising star.
"The first two sets I was struggling but I found myself 2-0 up," said Smith. "Then I started to kind of get going and it was two sets all.
"I didn't want to go to that shoot-out again, every year I've been going 2-2 in the last set so I wanted to win it quick.
"Fair play to Steve, he pushed me all the way. That second set when I checked the 150 I thought that would kill him but he came out even better so all credit to him.
"I'm happy with the 180s just not the game, I need to get more consistent for the next round.
"Its a longer format next, I struggled there and still got a 93 average, so when I'm playing well I'll average 100 easily."
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