'I'm feeling good' - Raymond van Barneveld ahead of Beaton clash
NewsTuesday, 03 October 2017 at 14:30
Raymond van Barneveld overcame Kyle Anderson in straight sets to begin his bid to reach a third Dublin final in style, although the Australian was edged out twice in a deciding leg as he exited at the first hurdle in the harsh format.
He will play Steve Beaton in round 2 and he spoke about not only the win against Anderson but the future match between the two former Lakeside champions.
"I wasn't happy with this draw but it's amazing to be in the second round because I thought we both played well tonight," said Van Barneveld.
"Kyle started well and had a fantastic 103 finish but I kept in there and got the first set and managed to go on and win. I'm feeling good and looking forward to playing Steve.
"He's fantastic and we're both still up there after all these years - we're like two dinosaurs! It will be great to play him."
He will play Steve Beaton in round 2 and he spoke about not only the win against Anderson but the future match between the two former Lakeside champions.
"I wasn't happy with this draw but it's amazing to be in the second round because I thought we both played well tonight," said Van Barneveld.
"Kyle started well and had a fantastic 103 finish but I kept in there and got the first set and managed to go on and win. I'm feeling good and looking forward to playing Steve.
"He's fantastic and we're both still up there after all these years - we're like two dinosaurs! It will be great to play him."
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