Smith-Soutar and Rydz-Joyce confirmed for Players Championship 15 semi-finals

The semi-finals are confirmed at Players Championship 15 with Michael Smith continuing his exceptional double in Wigan.

Smith saw off Florian Hempel who didn't do a lot wrong but couldn't live with 'Bully Boy' who produced a 114 average and hit a nine-dart finish on his way to a blistering 6-2 win. He next faces Alan Soutar who makes a welcome return to the latter stages.

While it is a North East battle between Callan Rydz and Ryan Joyce - two friends off the oche - who takes the bragging rights and moves into the final?

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Players Championship 15 Results

Last 16

Steve West (84.75) 4 | 6 (89.81) Alan Soutar

Josh Rock (101.55) 6 | 4 (94.01) Martijn Kleermaker

Michael Smith (104.08) 6 | 5 (94.29) Mario Vandenbogaerde

Florian Hempel (83.38) 6 | 1 (84.03) Jamie Hughes

Callan Rydz (100.16) 6 | 1 (101.42) Rob Cross

Dirk van Duijvenbode (108.15) 6 | 1 (90.13) Robert Owen

Damon Heta (94.59) 6 | 2 (89.82) Adrian Lewis

Ryan Joyce (93.69) 6 | 5 (95.96) Stephen Bunting

Quarter-Finals

Alan Soutar (85.11) 6 | 4 (91.38) Josh Rock

Michael Smith (114.90) 6 | 2 (94.64) Florian Hempel

Callan Rydz (102.65) 6 | 4 (103.11) Dirk van Duijvenbode

Ryan Joyce (96.52) 6 | 4 (98.22) Damon Heta

Semi-Finals

Alan Soutar - | - Michael Smith

Callan Rydz - | - Ryan Joyce