π¦π ππ§π πͺππ‘π¦!π¦πΊ Raymond Smith knocks out Jamie Hughes in a quality contest. A fine display from the Aussie, with son Ky watching on from the crowd!
Smith produces superb display to down Hughes on World Darts Championship return
PDCSaturday, 18 December 2021 at 14:40
Raymond Smith is through to the second round of the 2021/22 PDC World Darts Championship with a brilliant display on his return to the Alexandra Palace.
Smith downed Jamie Hughes in a 3-1 sets win with a 94 average, 59% on the doubles and three ton plus checkouts in two 100's and a 111.
Hughes began the tie with a break of throw in the form of a 109 checkout. He had a business like demeanour as he smashed in a 180 going five darts into a nine-dart finish before taking out
Smith missed a shot at a 116 checkout to break straight back but Hughes missed a further three darts allowing the Aussie back for double 10 and 1-1.
He made it 2-1 from there with a hold of throw. Despite a 180, Smith took the set with a 12 darter on double 10 for a high quality start averaging 102.
A 100 checkout began the second set for Hughes who aimed to hit back immediately. But Smith romped to the second set with a 100 checkout with an average of 95.
Hughes looked to be down and out but surged to a 3-1 sets win to make it 2-1. Smith levelled up in a pivotal set 1-1 with a 111 checkout.
An 80 checkout saw Smith break and he was suddenly throwing for the the match. A 48 checkout saw Smith claim it as he showed no further nerves in getting over the line.
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