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9th February 2017
Aces 3-3 Railwaymen
Andy Umney 3-1 Jordan Payne
Neil Bradley 1-3 Martin Scott
Mick Smith 2-3 Pete Bramley
Ian Speed 2-3 Gav Pilling
Matt Needham 3-0 Andy Bradbury
Trev Tye 3-0 Bye
We start the weeks action at the Newbold where the Aces who are on a roll with four consecutive victories before tonight take on the Railwaymen who are unbeaten in six in what promised to be a close encounter.
(Match 1) Andy Umney 3-1 Jordan Payne
The night kicked off with the Aces, Andy Umney taking on youngster Jordan Payne and it was Umney who opened with a 21 dart leg against the darts, he swiftly followed with another 21 darts to go 2-0 up, Payne replied the best he could in the third leg but it was Umney who saved the best leg until last winning the game with a solid 16 darter to win the match 3-1 to get the Aces off the mark.
(Match 2) Neil Bradley 1-3 Martin Scott
Match two was between Martin Scott who was looking to level the scores against Neil Bradley. Scott couldn't have got off to a better start as he broke the Bradley throw in the first leg which set the tone for the contest. Scott managed to hold in the second to give him some breathing space. Bradley managed to pull a leg back to make it 2-1 but Scott was too strong as he won the game in 21 darts to level the scores on the night.
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| Pete Bramley |
(Match 3) Mick Smith 2-3 Pete Bramley
With the scores level after two matches the third game was always going to be a nerve battle as Mick Smith and Pete "Perfect" Bramley did battle. It was Bramley who got off the mark holding throw in the opening leg, Smith took out a 21 darter to equalise in reply. As the match got into full swing both men kept throw and after four legs of darts the match entered a decider which Bramley started with some high scoring on his throw, Smith tried to keep in touch but it was Bramley was took out a 19 darter to snatch the victory in the fifth and final leg to put the Railwaymen 2-1 up at the halfway stage.
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| Gavin Pilling |
(Match 4) Ian Speed 2-3 Gav Pilling
In the fourth game of the evening saw a very close contest between Railwaymen's Gav Pilling and Ian Speed. Pilling kicked off with a 19 darter to break throw in the first leg, which quickly followed with Pilling taking the second leg in 21 to double his lead and he looked as though he would be cruising to the win but Speed showed resilience hitting back with a 20 dart leg and a 19 against the throw to pull it back level. In the decider it was Pilling who held his nerve after Speed's fight-back and won the match against the darts to make it 3-1 to the Railwaymen who still needed to win the next game to guarantee the victory.
(Match 5) Matt Needham 3-0 Andy Bradbury
The final game of a short night in Newbold saw Matt Needham looking to rescue the draw for the home side taking on Andy Bradbury, Needham couldn't have got off to a better start breaking the Bradbury throw in the opener with a 16 darter which settled the nerves and it showed in his darts as he strode to a 2-0 lead with a hold of throw, Bradbury looked to pull something out of the bag but Needham once again took the darts in the third leg and never looked like losing as he took out the winning double to on in three and rescue a draw for the Aces which kept both teams unbeaten run going.
Panthers 1-5 Black Eagles
Lee Cushworth 0-3 John Walton
Russ Simons 0-3 Trevor Burkhill
John Lieber 3-1 Steve Briggs
Mick Hulley 0-3 Greg Beard
John Schultz 0-3 Pete Daffin
Pat Meeson 1-3 Jelger Tuinstra
Over at the Woodbourne a derby match took place between the top two teams in the league with leaders Black Eagles with a perfect 16 out of 16 taking on second placed Panthers who enjoy a run of six wins out of the last seven with a massive 25 point gap between them.
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| John Walton |
(Match 1) Lee Cushworth 0-3 John Walton
Former World Champ John "Boy" Walton kicked the night off for the Black Eagles taking on Lee "Cushy" Cushworth. Walton had the darts and made it count in the first leg taking it in 17. Cushy had the throw to equal the scores but it was Walton who showed his class breaking in 16 darts to double the advantage and now hot favourite to win the game "John Boy" convincingly held for the win to put the Black Eagles one up.
(Match 2) Russ Simons 0-3 Trevor Burkhill
The following match saw Russ Simons step up to the oche looking to level for the Panthers against "Turbo" Trevor Burkhill. "Turbo" lived up to his name by breaking throw in the opening leg with a 19 darter to take the lead. Burkhill then powered through the second leg holding in 21 darts to go two up. Simons had to hold to stay in the contest in the third leg but it was Burkhill who turned on the turbo and took out a 16 dart leg with a max thrown in for good measure to double the leaders lead.
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| John Lieber |
(Match 3) John Lieber 3-1 Steve Briggs
Panthers captain John Lieber was third on looking to pull it back against Steve Briggs but it was Briggs who fired in a max and finished with a magnificent 13 darter to open the scoring. Lieber didn't seem fazed by Briggs explosive start as he equalised with a 20 dart leg. In the third leg Lieber managed to break Briggs and go in front for the first time and never looked back as he pulled off the win in the fourth leg taking it in 21 darts to bring the game back to 2-1 in a good captains performance.
(Match 4) Mick Hulley 0-3 Greg Beard
In the fourth game Greg Beard was looking to keep the Black Eagles in front as he played Mick Hulley. "Big Shot" started in great fashion breaking Hulley straight off to go 1-0 up. Bears proceeded to pummel the trebles and before you knew it he doubled his lead with the pressure now eased for Beard, Hulley just couldn't match him dart for dart and Beard fired home the winning double to make it 3-1 to the leaders with two to play.
(Match 5) John Schultz 0-3 Pete Daffin
John Schultz was the fifth name on the team sheet for the Panthers facing "Super Daff's" Pete Daffin who was looking to seal the win for his side and Daffin didn't disappoint as he opened his account holding throw. Schultz managed a maximum to try and put Daffin under a bit of pressure but he responded by breaking throw in the second leg and then winning the match with a 20 dart leg to seal the win for the Black Eagles after five games played.
(Match 6) Pat Meeson 1-3 Jelger Tuinstra
Woodbourne landlord Pat Meeson stepped up in the final game for the Panthers looking to make the score more respectable taking on Jelger Tuinstra of the Black Eagles, Meeson didn't get off to the best of starts as Jelger broke him in the first leg to go in front but Meeson responded like he can do levelling in 20 darts. Jelger showed his class by going in front again by breaking for the third consecutive throw between the players with a 21 darter then in the fourth saw Jelger turn on the style by clinching the victory in 17 darts to win the game by three legs to one and with that give the Black Eagles a 5-1 derby win to make it 17 on the spin for the champions elect.
Vulcans 2-4 Warriors
Michael Dobson 3-0 Angie Brittle
Steve Whyers 1-3 Ian Webster
Mick Swift 3-0 Nicola Warne
Andrew Payling 0-3 Steve Newton
Joelle Taylor 0-3 Paul Brittle
Jim Smith 1-3 Jodie Bruce
Over at Frecheville the Vulcans was hoping to bounce back after last weeks close defeat as they entertain the Warriors who start the night second bottom and still without a win this season.
(Match 1) Michael Dobson 3-0 Angie Brittle
The night couldn't have started better for the home side as Michael Dobson ran out a comfortable 3-0 winner over Angie Brittle which put the Vulcans into an early lead.
(Match 2) Steve Whyers 1-3 Ian Webster
In the match that followed Ian Webster was looking to level for the Warriors as he took on Steve Whyers. Whyers took the opening leg by holding the throw, Webster hit right back equalising in the second leg. Webster then turned a corner in the third and took the lead by breaking the Whyers throw which then led Webster to throw for the game which he held his nerve to secure the winning double and equalise for the Warriors.
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| Captain Barry Brittle at the front for the Warriors |
(Match 3) Mick Swift 3-0 Nicola Warne
It was level pegging after the first two games, Mick Swift was on a mission for the Vulcans in the third match on up against Nicola Warne. Swift quickly broke throw which gave him a big advantage, Warne threw particularly well but she just couldn't find the doubles when it mattered which led to Swift to take full advantage and take home a 3-0 win which put the home side back in front.
(Match 4) Andrew Payling 0-3 Steve Newton
"Hero" Steve Newton was on next for the Warriors looking to equalise again for his team as he played Andrew Payling. Newton didn't disappoint as he broke throw in the opener. Payling was looking for a way back in the tie but Newton threw steady all the way through which laid the foundations for a good 3-0 victory which levelled the scores at 2-2 with two to play.
(Match 5) Joelle Taylor 0-3 Paul Brittle
Debutant Joelle Taylor stepped up or the Vulcans in the fifth match of the night as she played Warriors captain Paul Brittle in a tough contest Brittle held throw in the opener which set the tone for the rest of the game, Taylor was looking for any sort of breakthrough but Brittle was just too strong on the night as he ran out a 3-0 victor which gave his team a 3-2 lead with one to play and that elusive first win was just a game away.
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| Jodie Bruce |
(Match 6) Jim Smith 1-3 Jodie Bruce
It was all down to the captain of the Vulcans Jim Smith to stop the Warriors gaining their first ever victory in the Franchise League, he played Jodie Bruce who herself was also looking for her first ever win in the league to go alongside her team and Jodie couldn't have got off to a better start as she broke the Smith throw in the first leg, Smith equalised soon after but Bruce wasn't finished as she powered on to break Smith again for the third consecutive break of throw in the match. Bruce's nerves were on a knife edge and so were the Warriors entire team as they started the fourth leg with Bruce throwing for the match she kept her nerve as she threw her last winning dart at the double cue celebration in the Warriors camp as their long awaited wait for a first win was finally over as Jodie Bruce also celebrated her first win in the Franchise League to go with it in what was a fitting end to a great night for the Warriors team.
Wolves 3-3 Wizards
Chris Keane 3-1 C. Simmons
Pat Finney 1-3 Lee Slack
John Edwards 3-1 Ben Chivers
Antonio Cruz 2-3 Tim Chivers
Simon Sawford 2-3 Sie Simmons
Tom Sawford 3-1 Michael Slack
In the second game over at the Woodbourne a bottom of the table dog-fight ensued with the home side Wolves who sit third bottom and won two and lost three out of the last five take on bottom of the table Wizards who have tasted victory just once this season with 10 points separating them in the table it was an opportunity for the Wolves to push further clear from the foot of the table.
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| Chris Keane on the right |
(Match 1) Chris Keane 3-1 C. Simmons
"The Blade" Chris Keane started the night off for the Wolves facing Simmons and straightaway Keano got off to a flyer breaking throw in the opener and then followed it up by taking the second leg with some steady darts, Simmons could only pull a leg back in the third before Keane steadied himself to take out the winning double to put the home side in front.
(Match 2) Pat Finney 1-3 Lee Slack
Up next for the Wizards was Lee Slack looking to equalise taking on Pat Finney. Finney kicked off the first leg which saw him eventually take out the double to go in front, Slack replied with a leveller the match turned on it's head in the third leg as Slack's darts got better he managed to break throw which put him in the driving seat and Finney couldn't respond as Slack ran out 3-1 victor to level up the match at one each.
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| John "Roger" Edwards |
(Match 3) John Edwards 3-1 Ben Chivers
Wolves captain John Edwards was up next playing Ben Chivers and Edwards quickly got into his straight breaking throw in the opener as to which Chivers replied in kind with steady throws between the two, Edwards then continued to follow suit breaking for the third leg in a row but this time Edwards wasn't going to relent as he won the match in fourth leg to put his team back in front.
(Match 4) Antonio Cruz 2-3 Tim Chivers
In the fourth match on it was the turn of another Chivers in the shape of Tim taking on Antonio Cruz of the Wolves in a match which saw every leg had a break of throw. Cruz started us off but couldn't get going in the first leg and Chivers took advantage and went ahead, only for Cruz to level up, what followed was Chivers breaking again in the third to go 2-1 up. The fourth leg started with Chivers in the ascendancy but Cruz hit back again to take out the double to force a decider which he had the darts but the match showed it didn't matter and so it proved as Chivers took out the deciding double to win in five to level the match up at two each.
(Match 5) Simon Sawford 2-3 Sie Simmons
With the scores tied at two each this fifth game was decisive as Simon Sawford of the home side faced Sie Simmons in another tight tussle which saw every leg go with the darts and no player given an inch. It started with a hold from Simmons to go one up. Sawford replied to equalise. After another two legs with a hold for the both men the final leg saw a nervy ending as to which Simmons took out the double first to win in another five leg game to put the Wizards 3-2 up with a chance of victory in the final game of the night.
(Match 6) Tom Sawford 3-1 Michael Slack
In a Fiery contest between the two players in the last game of the night saw Michael Slack looking to win it for the Wizards facing a Tom "Shooter" Sawford who felt confident in rescuing a draw. The opening legs was good for both players as they each held their own throw, Sawford kept plugging away and took out the third leg to edge in front again. Slack tried to respond again with Sawford pumped up "Shooter" kept his nerve on the winning double to secure the 3-1 win in a valiant effort from young Slack but it was Sawford who rescued the draw for the Wolves which saw them close the gap to the Academicals directly above them to just two points and kept the Wizards rooted to the bottom.
Report by
Pat Finney (Projectdarts Reporter/Media)
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