Edward Shoji Foulkes was an unknown before his debut at the 2020/21 PDC World Darts Championship but has now made people take notice after a stunning victory over Mike de Decker at the Alexandra Palace.
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Foulkes who came through the PDJ Japan Qualifier followed his compatriot Toru Suzuki who lost out to Madars Razma but it was a straight sets victory as he sets up a second round tie against Brendan Dolan.
To begin the tie against De Decker, it was a dream start as he sealed the opening set 3-0 with a 102.5 average and a high checkout of 140 showing real composure despite it being his first time on the stage.
The Belgian was being punished for poor doubling stats with only 13% as Foulkes average dropped to 93 but a 3-1 set win saw him on the verge of a first win.
De Decker looked to return to the foray in the tie as he went 2-1 up with a 117 checkout to move towards a first set but Foulkes held his throw to send it all the way.
A 180 and a 25 checkout won it for Foulkes and he will look to continue that form against 'The History Maker'.
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Edward Foulkes unfazed on his Ally Pally debut as he reaches the second round without dropping a set against Mike De Decker!
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