Cross edged past Jelle Klaasen 6-5 ending the return on the European Tour of 'The Cobra' who could not take advantage despite an average of just 86.6 from 'Voltage'.
He went 3-1 up in the early exchanges including a break of throw but Klaasen hit straight back and went on to make it 3-3. They continued to exchange holds of throw all the way until the decider from there with Cross sealing it with a 14 darter on double 18.
While another Dutchman fell by the wayside with Dolan trimming The Mullet in Danny Jansen in a 6-4 victory and an impressive one at that for 'The History Maker'.
He produced a 96 average en route to ending the run of the recent first time ProTour winner with a high checkout of 124 and he is now into Sunday's action.
Where he is joined by Krzysztof Ratajski who sent Kim Huybrechts to finishing school in a true masterclass from 'The Polish Eagle'.
He won through 6-2 with a 99 average, three 180's and 6/6 on the doubles in a superb start to the tournament from Ratajski.
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