Clemens secures progression to second round, Wright clinical on finishing in edging past Harrington

Gabriel Clemens is through to the second round at the Grand Slam of Darts while Peter Wright is in pole position to also secure his progression.

Clemens defeated Daryl Gurney in an excellent victory for 'The German Giant' which set up a clash between Brendan Dolan and Gurney to secure the other place out of the group.

Wright saw off Ryan Harrington in a real exhibition towards the end of finishing from 'Snakebite' who is using his new darts once again which included a spectacular 153 checkout among the three ton plus he hit.

Gurney was under the cosh early doors against Clemens and after he missed four darts at doubles, the German converted double seven to lead 2-1.

This lead didn't last long though with Gurney squaring it up at 2-2 but it was Clemens who went back up at 3-2 with a 106 checkout.

Gurney collected a break of throw at 4-3 up and a 76 checkout but Clemens forced a decider with a 77 checkout. He used that decider to his advantage and claimed the victory which as a result secured his progression to the second round.

In Wright's tie with Harrington, the latter finished 92 to keep pace with 'Snakebite' in the early going but Wright ended up getting his nose back in front with a 118 checkout which saw him lead 2-1.

Harrington continued his fine finishing with an 81 checkout to draw it level at 2-2 but a 124 and 153 checkout in quick succession saw 'Snakebite' go one away and he concluded it with a 32 checkout to defeat 'The Animal'.

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Grand Slam of Darts 2019, Day Two

Afternoon session schedule

Brendan Dolan (91.56) 5-1 (79.76) Richard Veenstra (G)
Danny Noppert (97.5) 5-1 (92.46) Wayne Warren (F)
Jamie Hughes (94.42) 5-1 (86.8) Lisa Ashton (E)
Martin Schindler (88.74) 4-5 (89.52) Glen Durrant (H)
Daryl Gurney (100.8) 4-5 (97.43) Gabriel Clemens (G)
Peter Wright (101.11) 5-2 (86.34) Ryan Harrington (F)
16:00 Michael Smith v Nathan Aspinall (H)
16:30 Rob Cross v Dave Chisnall (E)

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