O'Connor eases past Kantele in straight sets win to set up tie with Price

William O'Connor is through with ease with victory over Marko Kantele in what was a straight sets win for the heavily fancied 'Magpie'.

It wasn't the highest standard with both players not doing the best on doubles; but it was six 180's from O'Connor with 30 percent on the doubles which was superior and saw him set up a tie with Price.

Both players didn't play great in the first set; but it was O'Connor who prevailed with only an 85 average and he continued his dominance with a 3-1 set win to go one away; as he upped his average towards the 90's with six 180's.

Both players though struggled on the finishing which is what made it so close; with O'Connor hitting 23 percent and Kantele around 29 percent.

O'Connor though went one away from victory with double 16 at 2-1 up as he was streaking towards the finishing line.

Kantele had one dart at a double to break and send it further but O'Connor hit a 72 finish to claim the whitewash win.

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World Darts Championship 2020 schedule

Monday December 16

Steve Lennon (91.92) 2-3 (89.28) Callan Rydz (R1)
William O’Connor (88.23) 3-0 (83.91) Marko Kantele (R1)
21:10 Vincent van der Voort vs Keane Barry (R1)
22:10 Gary Anderson [5] vs Brendan Dolan (R2)

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