Barry Copeland sets up clash with close friend Neil Duff as Aletta Wajer moves through at Lakeside

In the men's tournament at Lakeside, Barry Copeland advanced to the last sixteen. The Northern Irish darter had no problems with Aaron Turner, winning the game 3-0 in sets.

Copeland easily managed to win the first two sets his way. Both the first and second sets went 3-0 to the number 14 seed. Turner then led 2-0, but with three won legs in a row, Copeland prevented a fourth set. He now faces his close friend and travel partner, Neil Duff.

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Aletta Wajer has become the first Dutch player to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Championship at Lakeside. Wajer won 2-1 in sets over Paula Murphy at the last sixteen.

In the first set, Wajer fell behind, but was then the better scorer against her American opponent. Via a 21-darter and two 20-darters the set went 3-1 to Wajer.

The roles were reversed in the second set. Wajer then gained a 1-0 lead via a 19-darter, but did not get another arrow on a double in the remainder of the second set. Murphy equalized with an 18-darter, then threw a 21-darter and a 20-darter to win the set.

A third set had to bring the decision. Wajer started the final set excellently with a 15-darter and then doubled the lead via double 5. A 60 finish in the third leg then earned Wajer a spot in the quarterfinals.