Noppert whitewashes Thornton, Smith defeats Anderson

Danny Noppert has made a perfect start at the International Darts Open. 'Noppie' started the European Tour event in Riesa with a 6-0 win over Robert Thornton.

The Scotsman missed four doubles in the opening leg and then it went downhill quickly with Thornton. With an 85 finish, it became 4-0 for Noppert. In the fifth leg, 'The Thorn' got another chance to get on the scoreboard, but he missed double 8. The Dutchman managed to finish 68 , followed by a 16-dart leg for the win.
John Henderson ensured a Scottish victory. 'The Scottish Highlander' booked 6-2 victory against Magnus Caris, who made his first PDC European Tour appearance of the year. Ross Smith overcame Kyle Anderson 6-3, while Terry Jenkins defeated Matthew Dennant.
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Friday afternoon schedule

Steve Lennon (94.11) 6-1 (73.14) Patrik Kovacs
Terry Temple (90.02) 3-6 (89.81) James Richardson
Dirk van Duijvenbode (78.73) 0-6 (96.97) Mickey Mansell
Ron Meulenkamp (96.50) 3-6 (97.24) Martin Schindler
Ricardo Pietreczko (83.8) 4-6 (87.53) Ryan Searle
Barry Lynn (91.74) 6-3 (89.11) Dawson Murschell
Michael Plooy (93.61) 5-6 (95.45) Steve West
Jose Justicia (80.28) 0-6 (89.29) Jelle Klaasen

Evening session schedule

Magnus Caris (84.24) 2-6 (91.80) John Henderson
Robert Thornton (77.85) 0-6 (88.41) Danny Noppert
Ross Smith (90.89) 6-3 (88.89) Kyle Anderson
Terry Jenkins (81.90) 6-2 (82.14) Matthew Dennant
20:15 Ryan Joyce v Gabriel Clemens
20:45 James Wilson v Adam Huckvale
21:15 Robert Marijanovic v Jan Dekker
21:45 Steve Beaton v Vincent van der Voort
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