22nd December 2016
Aces 2-4 Panthers
Dave Belfitt 0-3 John Lieber
Trev Tye 3-0 Mick Hulley
Andy Umney 3-0 Russ Simons
Ian Speed 1-3 Ryan Goffin
We start the final set of matches before the Christmas break at the Newbold where mid-table side Aces who host fourth placed Panthers who are looking to chase down the Vulcans in third.
(Match 1) Dave Belfitt 0-3 John Lieber
Panthers Captain John Lieber kicked off the night with the darts for the away side as he was up against Dave Belfitt of the Aces. Lieber started brightly taking the first leg, he then took it up a notch doubling the lead with a 17 darter, Belfitt couldn't match Lieber as he strode to victory in the third and gave a captain's performance to open the Panthers account for the night in which also guaranteed they weren't to be defeated.
(Match 2) Trev Tye 3-0 Mick Hulley
Trev Tye stepped up to the oche looking to equalise for the Aces against Mick Hulley in a game which saw Tye start the better of the two players taking the lead with a 19 dart finish. The second leg in which Hulley had the darts but Tye kept up the pressure which he eventually broke the throw to set himself up for the win in which he did with a 20 darter to give himself a 3-0 win which levelled the scores at one each between the two teams.
(Match 3) Andy Umney 3-0 Russ Simons
In the third match of the evening with the scores level Andy Umney and Russ Simons squared up looking to put their teams ahead. Simons had throw in which Umney broke straightaway to gain the advantage and he wasn't going to let it go as Umney quickly went two up. In the third leg with the winning line in sight Umney managed a 15 dart leg against the the throw to win the match and turn it around for the Aces but with just one to play.
(Match 4) Ian Speed 1-3 Ryan Goffin
In the final game "The Manic" Ryan Goffin was looking to seal the victory for the Panthers against captain Ian Speed in what was a close contest. Goffin broke throw in the opening leg to take the lead, Speed hit back immediately with a maximum and a ton finish as well as a 20 darter to equalise. Goffin responded with an 18 dart leg making it three consecutive breaks of throw. In the fourth leg with "The Manic" throwing for the match he pulled out his best leg of the night finishing with a 15 darter to wrap up the win for the Panthers in a result which saw them climb up to third on the table.Mick woods and Pat Meeson rounded things off for the visitors
Vulcans 1-5 Eagles
Matt Grey 0-3 John Walton
Dave Ward 1-3 Pete Daffin
Jim Smith 1-3 Jelger Tuinstra
Steve Whyers 1-3 Jason Burkhill
Phil Lambert 0-3 Owen Cubitt
Over at Frecheville it was the turn of the runaway leaders and still with an 100% record Black Eagles taking on the Vulcans who have lost just one out of the last ten.
(Match 1) Matt Grey 0-3 John Walton
We start with former World Champion John "Boy" Walton for the leaders facing Matt Grey. Walton raced out of the traps with a 14 dart leg. In the second on the Grey throw "John Boy" rattled in a 21 darter to go two up and with it throwing for the opening match. Walton finished off cooly hitting a 180 and a 15 dart leg to put the Eagles one up.
(Match 2) Dave Ward 1-3 Pete Daffin
In the second match Vulcans Dave Ward faced "Super Daff's" Pete Daffin. Ward started with the darts in the opening leg which saw Daffin break with a 17 darter, "Super Daff's" followed it up in the second leg taking it in 18 darts to double the lead. Ward managed a mini fight back grabbing a leg with a solid 21 darts but Daffin managed to finish it off in the fourth claiming victory with a 19 darter to double the leaders lead.
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| Jelger Tuinstra |
(Match 3) Jim Smith 1-3 Jelger Tuinstra
The third match of the evening saw Vulcans captain Jim Smith looking to give the Vulcans a glimmer of hope facing Jelger Tuinstra. The match started with Tuinstra with the darts in which he held to take the early lead, Smith equalised soon after to level it up, Jelger kept his cool and rifled in a max and finishing the third leg in 19 darts to go 2-1 up which left Smith throwing to stay in the game. Jelger managed to claim victory in four legs to give the Eagles victory.
(Match 4) Steve Whyers 1-3 Jason Burkhill
With the Black Eagles three up it was down to the captain and founder of the league Jason Burkhill to finish the job and standing in his way was Steve Whyers. The captain took the lead in the first leg with a break of throw and managed to hold in the following leg to go two up, Whyers fought back in the third making it 2-1 but the captain coasted to victory with his best leg of the night finishing with a 20 dart leg to wrap up a 3-1 win and give his side the victory with one to play.
(Match 5) Phil Lambert 0-3 Owen Cubitt
In the final game Phil Lambert was looking to make the scoreline more respectable as he faced Owen "Ice" Cubitt. It was youngster who started the better taking the opening leg, "Ice" upped the ante in the second as he hit a 180 followed by a 19 darter against the throw to take full control of the match, In the third and what was the final leg of the night young Cubitt put the icing on the cake as he sailed to victory and gave the Black Eagles a convincing win to extend their lead at the top of the pile.
Andrew Payling got some consolation for the home side
Warriors 3-3 Sausages
Angie Brittle 0-3 Shaun Greenfield
Jodie Bruce 1-3 Ben Beardmore
Paul Brittle 3-0 Steve Ewington
Nicola Warne 3-0 Pete Bell
Steve Newton 3-1 Matt Pryor
Bye 0-3 Marc Ellis
At the Woodbourne Hotel the Warriors who find themselves bottom of the table before tonight's action host The Sausages who are unbeaten in the last four with two wins and two draws.
(Match 1) Angie Brittle 0-3 Shaun Greenfield
In the opening match of the night Warriors Angie Brittle faced Shaun "Croc" Greenfield." "Croc" kicked off with a steady leg to take the lead. In the second leg Greenfield managed to break the throw confidently to put himself in complete control which showed in the third as he took out the winning double to comfortably take victory and open the night with the Sausages taking the lead.
(Match 2) Jodie Bruce 1-3 Ben Beardmore
It was "Boom time" in game two with the Sausages Ben Beardmore taking on Jodie Bruce. "Boom" broke throw in the first leg to ease any nerves, Beardmore then raced into a 2-0 lead with a hold with victory in sight Bruce managed to win the third leg to give herself a bit of hope but Ben managed to secure the win in four to double the Sausages lead.
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| Woodbourne Warriors |
(Match 3) Paul Brittle 3-0 Steve Ewington
In match three up stepped the Warriors captain Paul "The Undertaker" Brittle who was looking to keep his side in the contest taking on Steve Ewington. "The Undertaker" started the better and managed to break in the opening leg. In the second Brittle took out a 19 darter to take control and he followed that up with a controlled display which gave him a 3-0 win which pulled his team back in the game.
(Match 4) Nicola Warne 3-0 Pete Bell
With the Warriors on the comeback trail it was up to the Cumberland Landlord Pete Bell to stop them in their tracks against a tricky opponent in Nicola Warne and things didn't get off to a good start as Warne took the first leg on throw. In the second Warne continued to put pressure on Bell and he wilted as Warne broke with some very good consistent darts to set herself for the victory which she secured with legs of 24, 23 and 22 darts which showed her consistency throughout to level the scores with one to play.
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| Cumberland sausages |
(Match 5) Steve Newton 3-1 Matt Pryor
In the last match of the night with the scores level but the Warriors short. Steve Newton was looking to rescue a draw against Matt Pryor. In the opening legs the pair were equal holding throw then in the third leg Newton found an opening and broke throw to give him a slight edge and with victory in sight Newton finished off Pryor in a solid performance to rescue a draw for the Warriors which kept them in touch with the teams directly above them in the table.
(Match 6) Bye 0-3 Marc Ellis
Wolves 4-2 Academicals
Chris Keane 3-1 Jack Lewis
Ricardo Cruz 3-1 Jamie Barrington
Simon Sawford 2-3 Thomas Wright
Tom Sawford 3-0 Jonny Kirk
Stephen Naisbitt 0-3 Max Orange
Jon Smethurst 3-0 Bye
Over to the other room in the Woodbourne were the Wolves who were ninth taking on eighth placed Academicals who had one short over the Christmas period with nine points separating the two before the match.
(Match 1) Chris Keane 3-1 Jack Lewis
In the opening game of the night saw Chris Keane making his debut for the Wolves take on Jack Lewis. Keane made a good start for his new team as he broke throw in the first leg and then managing to hold to double his lead. Lewis made a fight of it as he got a leg on the board but Keane held out and earned a 3-1 win to put his new team one up.
(Match 2) Ricardo Cruz 3-1 Jamie Barrington
Up next was Jamie Barrington looking to equalise for the Academicals up against Ricardo Cruz. The opening exchanges both men held their own throw waiting for a chance, following the third leg which Cruz took out the double to go 2-1 up he waiting for an opening on the Barrington throw which he got and took full advantage to grab victory to double the Wolves lead.
(Match 3) Simon Sawford 2-3 Thomas Wright
Third match of the night was Wolves Simon Sawford looking to wrap up the win early doors taking on Thomas Wright. Sawford kicked off with a 20 darter against the throw which laid down a marker to his opponent to which Wright responded with back to back legs to put Sawford on the back foot. In the fourth leg saw another equaliser this time for Sawford to force the game into a decider to which Wright held out to pinch a 3-2 win to pull a game back for the Academicals.
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| Tom Sawford |
(Match 4) Tom Sawford 3-0 Jonny Kirk
"Shooter" Tom Sawford was up for the Wolves in the fourth match looking to win his team the game standing in his way was Jonny Kirk. "Shooter" had the darts and he took the first leg to settle himself into the game. In the following leg Sawford stepped up his game which was good enough to break the Kirk throw which makes him throw for the match. In the third leg Tom didn't rest as he continued the pressure and finished off hitting the winning double to give the Wolves a vital win which kept them in touching distance of their opponents in the table.
(Match 5) Stephen Naisbitt 0-3 Max Orange
In the final match of the night Max Orange was looking to make the score more respectable as he faced Stephen Naisbitt and he kicked in right from the start taking the opening leg which then followed a break of throw which put Orange two up. In the third and final leg of the night Orange took out a 19 dart leg to round off the night which made the scoreline respectable and which also closed the gap between the two teams to nine points.
(Match 6) Jon Smethurst 3-0 Bye
Pat Finney (Projectdarts Reporter/Media)
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