The semi-final lineup at
Players Championship 5 in Hildesheim has now been locked in with a pair of intriguing encounters on offer.
One of those is
Raymond van Barneveld. The Dutchman had previously defeated Oskar Lukasiak (6-1), Jermaine Wattimena (6-3), Graham Hall (6-2) and Michael Smith (6-3). In the quarterfinals, Van Barneveld was 6-3 too strong for James Hurrell.
In the semifinals, Van Barneveld will face his longtime rival
Gary Anderson. Anderson won 6-4 over Peter Wright in a Scottish clash to reach the semifinals.
Stephen Bunting saw off Danny Noppert in his quarter-final. As a reward, 'the Bullet' will face
Ross Smith, who eliminated Cameron Menzies 6-3.
Results Players Championship 5
Last 16
James Hurrell (93.93) 6 | 4 (88.38) Joe Cullen
Raymond van Barneveld (99.48) 6 | 3 (104.34) Michael Smith
Gary Anderson (113.97) 6 | 1 (84.31) Daryl Gurney
Peter Wright (90.06) 6 | 4 (88.92) Michael van Gerwen
Stephen Bunting (99.23) 6 | 2 (91.93) Ian White
Danny Noppert (98.41) 6 | 3 (97.72) Jeffrey De Zwaan
Ross Smith (98.17) 6 | 5 (98.79) William O'Connor
Cameron Menzies (101.11) 6 | 5 (92.96) Jonny Clayton
Quarterfinals
Raymond van Barneveld (93.95) 6 | 3 (95.15) James Hurrell
Gary Anderson (97.60) 6 | 4 (99.42) Peter Wright
Stephen Bunting (97.06) 6 | 2 (90.34) Danny Noppert
Ross Smith (96.31) 6 | 3 (91.67) Cameron Menzies
Semi-final
Raymond van Barneveld - | - Gary Anderson
Stephen Bunting - | - Ross Smith