Published Date:
01 January 2009
RAYMOND Van Barneveld edged out Ronnie Baxter 4-3 in a sudden-death thriller to reach the last eight of Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.
Baxter missed three shots for victory, and Van Barneveld will now meet Jelle Klaasen, who beat Andy Hamilton 4-1.
Wayne Mardle's hopes of glory were shattered in a straight-sets defeat to Co Stompe, leaving three Dutchmen in the last eight.
Australian Paul Nicholson booked a quarter-final spot with a 4-2 comeback win over Dennis Priestley.
In the other game, Mervyn King swept past Dennis Smith 4-1 to set up a clash with Barrie Bates.
The full article contains 110 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
31 December 2008 9:07 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
