Cullen saw off Arron Monk in a thrilling clash as he sealed a 6-4 win over the resurgent former World Youth Champion with a 12-darter to claim the win. This in a tie which featured 11 maximums between the pair.
Going 4-2 up initially, Monk came back for parity at 4-4 with an 11-darter in the form of a 48 checkout but after missing a dart at 78, Monk was royally punished as Cullen went one away and broke in the decider with a 140, 180, 135 and 46 checkout for a 12 darter. Superb from 'The Rockstar'.
While Van den Bergh and Chisnall saw off Ritchie Edhouse and Lewy Williams respectively to claim their spots in the Last 1`6. For the Belgian, he produced a 97.7 average to move through 6-3.
While Chisnall was clinical with a 6-2 win hitting four 180's and a 100.7 average to defeat Williams who admitted to massive respect for the St Helens ace and it seems he'd rather want a spelling competition as the Welshman goes home.
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CULLEN WINS A CRACKER! 🔥
What. A. Match! 👏
Joe Cullen lands a timely 12-darter to seal a 6-4 victory over a resurgent Arron Monk, in a contest featuring 11 maximums! 💥
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