Van Barneveld eases past Durrant, Dobey produces brilliant comeback to defeat Henderson
PDCSaturday, 23 November 2019 at 22:03
The next Quarter-Finalists have been confirmed at the Players Championship Finals as Raymond van Barneveld continues his resurgance and Chris Dobey produces brilliance to deny John Henderson.
Van Barneveld has shown positive signs ahead of the World Championship next month and his resurgent run continues in Minehead with victory over Glen Durrant.
The Dutchman ended up easing past Durrant who was aiming to go one away from another TV semi-final. It was a 10-3 victory as he powers on to the final day.
In terms of statistics, he hit a 97 average and the difference came on doubles with him hitting 40 percent in victory compared to 21 percent from Durrant who could only hit 3/14.
It was less clean cut between Dobey and Henderson and it was the former who reeled off eight consecutive legs from 5-2 down to claim victory 10-5.
As a result of that thrilling win, he has reached the Quarter-Finals in Minehead for a second year running as 'Hollywood' continues to impress.
Click here for more information on the last TV tournament before the World Championship.
Evening Session (1900 GMT)
Third Round
Main Stage
Gerwyn Price (101.88) 10-4 (92.86) Mensur Suljovic
James Wade (102.01) 6-10 (105.96) Michael van Gerwen
Glen Durrant (92.51) 3-10 (96.91) Raymond van Barneveld
Mervyn King v Rob Cross
Third Round
Main Stage
Gerwyn Price (101.88) 10-4 (92.86) Mensur Suljovic
James Wade (102.01) 6-10 (105.96) Michael van Gerwen
Glen Durrant (92.51) 3-10 (96.91) Raymond van Barneveld
Mervyn King v Rob Cross
Stage Two
Stephen Bunting (107.03) 10-2 (94.68) Ryan Meikle
William O’Connor (95.09) 10-7 (102.2) Gabriel Clemens
Chris Dobey (95.21) 10-5 (86.75) John Henderson
Ian White v Michael Smith
Stephen Bunting (107.03) 10-2 (94.68) Ryan Meikle
William O’Connor (95.09) 10-7 (102.2) Gabriel Clemens
Chris Dobey (95.21) 10-5 (86.75) John Henderson
Ian White v Michael Smith
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