𝙎𝙈𝙄𝙏𝙃 𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙎 Ross Smith whitewashes David Evans in a high-quality affair, setting up a tricky second round clash with Jose De Sousa! 📺 Up next 👉 Willie O'Connor v Niels Zonneveld
Smith sets up clash with De Sousa after straight sets win over dangerous debutant Evans
PDCWednesday, 16 December 2020 at 15:09
Ross Smith is successfully through to a second round clash with Jose de Sousa at the 2020/21 PDC World Darts Championship after seeing off dangerous debutant David Evans in a straight sets victory.
As is often the case, the scoreline did flatter Smith slightly with two deciders seeing him through but it was still impressive from 'Smudger' who hit a 93 average and four 180's.
He wrapped up the first set in style hitting a 112 checkout to wrap it up 3-1 with Evans not able to pin 84 when he was down to a finish first.
When they returned, the high standard continued with Evans breaking in the first leg only for Smith to reply with an 81 checkout to make it 1-1.
It remained level with Smith just doing the right things at the right moments to edge the second set and go into a 2-0 lead.
Evans went 2-1 up in the next set but missed a bull for a 94 checkout and a set win and Smith pounced with a double 18 to send it all the way.
But Evans couldn't take out 25 and Smith returned second dart in hand to move through.
2021 PDC World Darts Championship schedule
Wednesday December 16
Afternoon Session (12:00 GMT)
Ryan Joyce (92.39) 3-2 (93.11) Karel Sedlacek (R1) (1-3, 3-0, 0-3, 3-1, 3-2)
Ross Smith (93.18) 3-0 (91.89) David Evans (R1) (3-1, 3-2, 3-2)
William O'Connor v Niels Zonneveld (R1)
Chris Dobey v Jeff Smith (R2)
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