EDGAR WINS! Matthew Edgar beats Maik Kuivenhoven in straight sets to book his place in the Second Round. He will face Mensur Suljovic, next!
Edgar claims first World Championship win with superb straight sets win over Kuivenhoven
PDCSunday, 20 December 2020 at 16:09
Matthew Edgar has claimed his first win in the PDC World Darts Championship with a superb straight sets victory over Maik Kuivenhoven.
Edgar donned a Hulk Hogan inspired shirt and sent the Edgar Nation running wild with 75% on the doubles the highlight for 'Prime Time' who will now face Mensur Suljovic.
He started well with a 108 break of throw in the opening leg which took him to an opening set win 3-0 with 100% on the doubles as well as two 180's for the Daventry ace.
More brilliant finishing saw Edgar claim the second set with a 3-1 set win capped off with a 112 checkout.
Kuivenhoven failed to finish 83 to draw level in the next set and Edgar stole a break with a 54 checkout to go one away.
He left 48 with a 140 with Kuivenhoven on 94 and the Dutchman busted it and Edgar smashed in a 48 checkout to win through.
2021 PDC World Darts Championship schedule
Sunday December 20
Afternoon Session (12:00 GMT)
Derk Telnekes (87.15) 2-3 (87.33) Nick Kenny (R1) (3-2, 0-3, 3-2, 0-3, 0-3)
Jason Lowe (86.72) 3-1 (80.56) Dmitriy Gorbunov (R1) (3-0, 3-1, 2-3, 3-2)
Maik Kuivenhoven (81) 0-3 (87.69) Matthew Edgar (R1) (0-3, 1-3, 0-3)
Vincent van der Voort v Ron Meulenkamp (R2)
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