Two-time World Champion, Gary Anderson always thrives this time of year and he has booked his place in the Quarter-Finals of this year's PDC World Darts Championship.
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This after a pulsating win over Rob Cross which saw Anderson claim it 4-3 with a 97 average, seven 180's and a 170 checkout en route.
Cross averaged just 86 in the opening set compared to that of 97 from Anderson but he took out 78 to pinch the opening set in a decider.
But Anderson had a set back in consecutive legs and made it five on the spin following that with a 170 checkout which carried him into a 2-1 sets lead with six legs from the previous seven played.
He was in cruise control and leaving Cross in the dust as he went into a 3-1 lead for a third consecutive set and was one away from the win.
This is when Cross started to fight as he took another set to make it 3-2 with a stunning 144 checkout and his comeback was complete from there.
As he was sent into a deciding leg in the requisite set, Anderson bust 129 and Cross stepped in to send it the distance.
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He led the match for the first time since the first set but Anderson pinned double 20 to claim the last set 3-1 to stop the revival in its tracks.
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𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦!!
More incredible drama at Alexandra Palace as Gary Anderson eventually beats Rob Cross to reach the Quarter-Finals!
A 4-3 victory for Anderson, who was in cruise control at 3-1 but was pushed all the way!
What a game!
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