Wade first through to NZ Darts Masters semi-finals with victory over Wright

James Wade is the first player through to the Semi-Finals of the NZ Darts Masters after victory over a below-par Peter Wright.

He ended up winning 8-4 with a 93 average and barring late pressure, probably could have won a lot easier.

Wade started poorly but claimed a 24 dart break of throw but with Wright averaging only 78, he helped himself to a 3-0 lead and broke again.

He broke for a third time offering Wright no way back in with double 18 to go 5-0 up.

Wright though started his comeback in style smashing in a 139 checkout to break throw and trail 5-1. He followed that up with another ton plus in the form of a 120.

Wade though was clinical and hit a 104 checkout to move back in front at 6-2. Wright though held his throw to show that the comeback was very much still on.

Despite that though, he had too much of a mountain to climb and Wade went one away and from there he claimed the victory to move through in Hamilton.

Click here for more information about this tournament, including the prize money breakdown and the tournament schedule.

Schedule NZ Darts Masters 2019

Saturday 24 August
Quarter-Finals

Peter Wright (90.39) 4-8 (93.09) James Wade
07:50 Daryl Gurney v Raymond van Barneveld
08:25 Michael van Gerwen v Gary Anderson
09:00 Rob Cross v Ben Robb

Semi-Finals
Final

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