O’Connor sees off Meeuwisse in second consecutive straight sets win in afternoon session

O’Connor averaged 87 on his way to victory with a high checkout of 107 which gave him the win. His next round assignment is James Wilson and he will be looking to continue his good form. ‘The Magpie’ took the first set three-one despite the Dutchman hitting a 133 checkout to get on the board. It wasn’t as easy for him in the following set with ‘Magic’ taking him to a deciding leg. Despite that though he held his nerve in winning the second set in that decider. It went all the way in the following set as well with the Irishman having to hit a big finish to claim the win. He impressed smashing in the 107 checkout with Yordi waiting to go two-one behind. for more information about the PDC World Darts Championship, including schedules and the prize fund breakdown. Afternoon session schedule Gabriel Clemens (83.27) 3-0 (80.31) Aden Kirk (R1) (3-0, 3-1, 3-2) William O’Connor (87.12) 3-0 (84.3) Yordi Meeuwisse (R1) (3-1, 3-2, 3-2) Brendan Dolan vs Yuanjun Liu (R1) Dave Chisnall vs Josh Payne (R2)