Ruthless Van Gerwen back in business, will face Anderson who sees off impressive debutant Pusey

Van Gerwen was facing off against Cody Harris, New Zealand’s Number One who could have given him a real game but he was out to send a statement.
He smashed ‘Code Star’ in around 14 minutes as he hit a 102 average and he will face Anderson who admitted MVG last week could be on a losing streak.
Anderson was quality as well but was pushed seriously by Tim Pusey, who was interviewed yesterday on Dartsnews.com ahead of this clash. Barring a few slack darts at a double it could have been more than the 6-3 scoreline.
Highlights for the young Aussie included a 100 and 119 checkout in the three legs he claimed but it’s the newly crowned World Matchplay champion who is through.
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Friday August 3
First Round
8am-12pm
Simon Whitlock (92.22) 6-5 (89.49) Ben Robb
Rob Cross (87.7) 6-5 (86.83) John Hurring
Michael Smith (83.45) 4-6 (83.46) Mark McGrath
Raymond van Barneveld (95.34) 6-4 (91.12) Warren Parry
Kyle Anderson (94.51) 6-4 (92.38) Haupai Puha
Peter Wright (94.77) 6-3 (86.59) Tahuna Irwin
Michael van Gerwen (102.45) 6-2 (85.2) Cody Harris
Gary Anderson (94.52) 6-3 (91.79) Tim Pusey
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