Payne and McGeeney keep Grand Slam chances alive with first wins

Josh Payne has won his first match at this years Grand Slam of Darts as the 24-year-old from Gravesend defeated Jim Williams 5-2.

Payne managed to hold throw in a nervy sixth leg to move into a 4-2 lead. After that 'The Maximum' broke the Welshman's throw once again to claim the victory in the seventh leg.
Mark McGeeney took his last chance in Group H as he beat Ryan Searle 5-3 after being 1-3 down after four legs. The Welshman missed chances to go 4-3 up, McGeeney did not and took-over the lead from Searle. The Lakeside finalist then held his throw to win the match.
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Afternoon session schedule

Ryan Searle (83.56) 3-5 (92.93) Mark McGeeney (H)
Josh Payne (90.20) 5-2 (91.91) Jim Williams (E)
Martin Schindler v Scott Mitchell (G)
Simon Whitlock v Andrew Gilding (F)
Mensur Suljovic v Stephen Bunting (G)
Rob Cross v Dimitri Van den Bergh (H)
Gerwyn Price v Glen Durrant (F)
Peter Wright v Max Hopp (E)
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