Xiaochen Zong convincingly grabbed final victory in the PDC China Premier League on Sunday. During the playoffs, 'The Pandaman' conceded only four legs.
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The format of the PDC China Premier League is similar to the regular Premier League as we know it in Europe. The Chinese version consisted of seven rounds of play, four of which were won by Zong.
The top four players of the league stage advanced to the playoffs. In the finals, Zong won 10-3 over Liu Yuanjun, while Liu Chengan qualified for the final match by winning 10-4 over Zheng Bin.
The final was a one-sided showdown. Zong defeated compatriot Liu 11-1 to crown himself the winner of the tournament. Both finalists may compete on behalf of China at the World Cup of Darts in June.
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