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Academicals 3-3 Aces
Ed McCosh 1-3 Andy Umney
Danny Hall 1-3 Matt Needham
Tim Close 0-3 Ian Speed
Adam Warner 3-1 Trev Tye
Matt Eardley 3-0 Dave Belfitt
Jonny Kirk 3-0 B.ye
(Match 1) Ed McCosh 1-3 Andy Umney
Andy Umney started us off for the Aces taking on Academicals captain Ed McCosh. Umney held throw in the opening leg of the night with an 18 dart leg. In the second leg Umney continued the pressure and broke to go 2-0 up. Mc Cosh broke straight back with a 20 darter to being himself back in the game but Umney finished him off with a maximum followed by a 19 dart leg to win and get the Aces up and running.
(Match 2) Danny Hall 1-3 Matt Needham
Next on was Danny Hall for the hoe, side looking to equalise against Matt Needham but Needham started the better and broke in the opener, he followed suit in the second leg to double the advantage with a max thrown in for good measure. Hall had a mini fightback in the third leg with an 18 dart leg but the night belonged to Needham as he also won in four legs to make it 2-0 to the away side.
(Match 3) Tim Close 0-3 Ian Speed
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| Ian Speed |
As match three started the Aces were short so a win for Ian Speed in this game against Tim Close will put the Aces on the brink of victory and Speed couldn't have got off to a better start as held to make it 1-0. Close had the darts in the second leg but Speed quickly took control and broke him to gain full control of the match as Speed won in the very next leg to make it three in three for the Aces.
(Match 4) Adam Warner 3-1 Trev Tye
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| Adam Warner |
Academicals were in all sorts of trouble after three games but knowing that they only needed to win the next two games they were still in the contest and Adam Warner finally got things going for them against Trev Tye. The opening legs saw three consecutive holds of throw which put Warner 2-1 up then in the fourth leg Warner took the darts of Tye and secured the winning double which gave the Academicals hope in the final match to rescue a draw.
(Match 5) Matt Eardley 3-0 Dave Belfitt
In the final game of a short night in the University Arms Matt Eardley needed the win to finish off the comeback taking on Dave Belfitt and Eardley started with intent breaking throw in the opener, following swiftly to hold to make it two, with Eardley one leg away from finishing the comeback he hit a maximum and rounded off the game taking out the double to rescue a draw for the Academicals.
Railwaymen 3-3 Sausages
Jordan Payne 0-3 Ben Beardmore
Martin Scott 3-0 Dawn Priestley
Tom Gurran 0-3 Steve Ewington
Steve Marfleet 3-2 Pete Bell
Pete Bramley 2-3 Matt Pryor
Gav Pilling 3-1 Ben Dolman
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| Jordan Payne |
(Match 1) Jordan Payne 0-3 Ben Beardmore
With some tasty matches to look forward to at the Station we kick the night off with the Railwaymen's Jordan Payne taking on Ben "Boom" Beardmore, and Beardmore set off like a train opening with a 12 darter. Payne was looking to respond on his throw but Beardmore was in fine form breaking with a 19 darter to make it two, then winning in style finishing with a 21 darter high finish of 143 to give the Sausages the early lead.
(Match 2) Martin Scott 3-0 Dawn Priestley
Martin Scott for the Railwaymen was looking to level against Dawn Priestley and he got off to a solid start holding throw in the first leg. Scott then managed to break Priestley in the second to give him a huge advantage. Priestley couldn't muster up a comeback and Scott finished off the match in three to equalise.
(Match 3) Tom Gurran 0-3 Steve Ewington
The scores were level after two matches, up next for the home side was "The Inferno" Tom Gurran facing Steve Ewington in a match which saw Ewington hold in the opener then after breaking Gurran in the second leg they were only ever going to be one winner as Ewington took the plaudits in a 3-0 victory to put the Sausages back in front.
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| Pete Bell |
(Match 4) Steve Marfleet 3-2 Pete Bell
They were a close match in game four where "The Landlord" Pete Bell faced the Railwaymen's Steve Marfleet. The match started well for the landlord breaking Marfleet straightaway, Marfleet hit back soon after to level but Bell weren't fazed as he continued to throw consistent darts which put him back in front. Marfleet levelled up again hitting a 180 to keep the pressure on. In the decider with every leg going against the darts, Marfleet got the final leg underway and he found his range early this time which put Bell under pressure and he just couldn't find that one last leg that would've won the game as Marfleet finished off in the decider to level the match at 2-2.
(Match 5) Pete Bramley 2-3 Matt Pryor
As game five got underway with the match deadlocked at two each. Pete "Perfect" Bramley faced Matt Pryor with the winner giving their team every chance going into the last match. Pryor started well with the darts taking the first leg, Bramley came back with the leveller. Both men was equal as the match wore on Pryor took the third leg with controlled precision, but back came Bramley throwing in a 180 on his way to taking the fourth leg to square the game up at two each going into the final leg with every leg going with the darts Pryor was favourite and it showed as he once again started well on throw and finally finishing off Bramley who weren't too far behind himself in the last leg shootout to win in five to put the Sausages in front with one to play.
(Match 6) Gav Pilling 3-1 Ben Dolman
In the sixth and final match with the Sausages 3-2 up it was down to Ben Dolman to seal the win as he played a tricky game against Gav Pilling. The match started with Pilling throwing first and he made it count holding to take the lead. Dolman replied in kind in the next leg to level. In leg three Pilling kept piling on the pressure to hold throw again to make it 2-1 and on the Dolman throw Pilling finally found a breakthrough leaving 170 to finish he hit back to back treble 20's leaving the bull to win he missed it by inches but took the game in 20 darts to rescue a draw for the Railwaymen.
Vulcans 2-4 Black Eagles
Tony Harper 3-1 Charlie Stocks
Mick Swift 1-3 Micky Stocks
Paul Meehan 3-1 Greg Beard
James Thomas 0-3 Pete Daffin
Michael Donson 0-3 Trevor Burkhill
Jim Smith 0-3 Stephen Briggs
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| Tony Harper |
(Match 1) Tony Harper 3-1 Charlie Stocks
We start with Tony Harper for the Vulcans taking on young prospect Charlie Stocks who opened the night up with a hold of throw but that's as good as it got for the youngster as Harper levelled then took the lead hitting a 118 finish in the process against the darts, in the fourth leg Harper wrapped up the win to give the Vulcans an early lead.
(Match 2) Mick Swift 1-3 Micky Stocks
In the second game with the leaders trailing Micky Stocks was looking to equalise against Mick Swift. In the opener Swift held throw but Stocks soon got into the groove after levelling he managed a break of throw to take the lead 2-1 and with Stocks throwing for the match Swift couldn't muster up a comeback of his own and Stocks sealed it in four to equalise.
(Match 3) Paul Meehan 3-1 Greg Beard
The scores were level after two games Paul Meehan was up for the Vulcans in the next game facing Greg Beard. Meehan kicked off with a 17 darter against the throw to show that he means business, he carried the form onto his throw in the next leg where he threw a 16 dart leg to make it two, Beard tried to get going and replied with a leg back in the third but it was Meehan's night as he finished off "The Titan" with a 21 darter to make it 2-1 to the Vulcans which put the Black Eagles 100% record in danger with three to play.
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| Pete Daffin |
(Match 4) James Thomas 0-3 Pete Daffin
After three games the leaders were 2-1 down and they knew they needed to win all the remaining matches to keep the winning record going, up next was "Super Daff's" Pete Daffin facing James "Tank" Thomas. Daffin kicked off with a break of throw in 19 darts. "Tank' needed to break him back and fast but Daffin carried the form into the next leg where he hit a 21 darter to make it 2-0. "Super Daff's" saved the best till last as he powered home a 12 dart finish to win the match in style which brought the game level with two remaining.
(Match 5) Michael Donson 0-3 Trevor Burkhill
In a crucial fifth game Michael Donson played "Turbo" Trevor Burkhill with Trev knowing that anything other than a win would break the 100% record the leaders have had for so long but he started brilliantly holding throw with a 13 dart finish. Donson had the darts to respond but "Turbo" broke him in the second leg which made him one away from victory in which he completed with a 17 darter to secure the win which saved Black Eagles undefeated record with one to play to secure the win.
(Match 6) Jim Smith 0-3 Stephen Briggs
The Vulcans gave it a real go after five matches which sees them trailing by three games to two, it was down to captain Jim Smith to save the team and break the Black Eagles 20 consecutive wins in the process but he faced another quality player in Stephen Briggs. Smith had the darts but Briggs broke him early with a 20 darter. Following that Briggs threw in a 16 dart leg which made it 2-0 with Smith needing to hold just to stay in the game it just wasn't to be as Briggs sealed the win in three to give the leaders a 4-2 win which kept the 100% record but fair play to the Vulcans who gave it a real good go.
Warriors 2-4 Wizards
Barry Brittle 1-3 Anne Lofthouse
Jodie Bruce 0-3 Lee Slack
Nicola Warne 1-3 Ben Chivers
Paul Brittle 3-1 Tim Chivers
Steve Newton 3-1 Chris Simmons
Angie Brittle 0-3 Simon Simmons
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| The Warriors with captain Barry Brittle(front) |
(Match 1) Barry Brittle 1-3 Anne Lofthouse
The night kicked off in the Woodbourne where Barry Brittle for the home side played Anne Lofthouse for the Wizards. Lofthouse held in the opening leg then managing to break the Brittle throw to go two up, Brittle brought it back to 2-1 but Anne sealed the win in the fourth leg to put the Wizards in front.
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| Lee Slack |
(Match 2) Jodie Bruce 0-3 Lee Slack
In the next game was Lee Slack in good form for the Wizards against Jodie Bruce. It started with Slack hitting back to back 21 darters with a 180 thrown in to put Bruce in all sorts of trouble. Slack then sealed the win in straight legs to make it 2-0 to the away side.
(Match 3) Nicola Warne 1-3 Ben Chivers
Nicola Warne was next up for the Warriors as she tried to claw them back in the game as she took on Ben Chivers. The opening two legs were shared each going with the throw then Chivers held in the third to nudge in front again. In the fourth leg Warne had the darts to level but Chivers finished off the match to take it 3-1 to make it three straight wins for the Wizards.
(Match 4) Paul Brittle 3-1 Tim Chivers
In match four with the Warriors in all kinds of trouble, captain Paul Brittle was searching for a way back in the contest and he got off to a good start with a hold of throw in the opening leg, Chivers levelled in the next leg to make it all square, then Brittle managed to take the third, needing only one leg for the win Brittle managed it against the darts in the fourth leg to keep the Warriors in with a shout.
(Match 5) Steve Newton 3-1 Chris Simmons
With the score 3-1 to the travelling team Chris Simmons was searching for the victory up against "Hero" Steve Newton and he got off to a solid start holding throw in the first leg. Newton replied with an equaliser, then the turning point happened in leg three where Newton broke with a 21 darter which led him to throw for the win and he cooly finished it off in four to pull another one back for the home side with one remaining.
(Match 6) Angie Brittle 0-3 Simon Simmons
In the last game of this night of two halves Angie Brittle played Simon Simmons knowing that a win would complete the comeback for the leagues bottom team, but things didn't work out out for Angie as Simmons broke her throw in the opener then held to make it two, Simmons relaxed in the third leg to eventually wrap up the win for the Wizards to leave an 8 point gap between themselves and their opponents in the bottom two.
Wolves 1-5 Panthers
Jon Smethurst 1-3 Mick Hulley
Chris Keane 1-3 Lee Cushworth
Simon Sawford 1-3 Russ Simons
Chris Markham 0-3 John Lieber
Tom Sawford 3-1 Ryan Goffin
Stephen Naisbitt 0-3 John Schultz
(Match 1) Jon Smethurst 1-3 Mick Hulley
We open with Wolves Jon Smethurst facing Mick Hulley. Both men held the opening exchanges to ease the nerves. Hulley then continued that trait with good darts in the third leg to go 2-1 up. Smethurst had the throw to stay in the match but it was Hulley who finished the stronger to come away with the win which put the Panthers ahead.
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| chris keane (left) |
(Match 2) Chris Keane 1-3 Lee Cushworth
It was "The Dartin Demon" Lee Cushworth up next for the Panthers against "The Blade" Chris Keane, Cushworth fired in the first leg against the darts which put Keane on the back foot, "The Dartin Demon" then put in a 17 dart leg to double his advantage. Keane managed a leg back to stay in it but not for long as Cushworth settle the game in four to make it 2-0 to the Panthers.
(Match 3) Simon Sawford 1-3 Russ Simons
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| Russ Simons |
In game three with the Panthers pulling clear it was the turn of "James" Simon Sawford to pull the Wolves back in the game against Russ Simons, Saword set off well breaking the throw to take the lead, Simons soon broke back with a 19 dart leg to level, in the third leg saw Simons go ahead for the first time which put him on the brink of victory in which he finished it in the fourth leg to win the third straight match three legs to one.
(Match 4) Chris Markham 0-3 John Lieber
Panthers captain John Lieber was looking to win it early for his team against "The Marksman" Chris Markham. Lieber got off to a great start with a break to go 1-0 up. He followed with the second leg to make it two, Markham needed to pull something out of the hat to stay in the game but he couldn't muster it up as Lieber rounded off a 3-0 win to give the Panthers victory with two to play.
(Match 5) Tom Sawford 3-1 Ryan Goffin
In one of the games of the night Tom "Shooter" Sawford for the Wolves played "The Manic" Ryan Goffin. "The Manic" started well with an 18 dart leg finishing with a 104 checkout to take the lead. "Shooter" hit back with a 19 darter of his own to level, Sawford then kicked in which saw him break Goffin in the third leg to go 2-1 up and throw for the match in which young Sawford did with another 19 dart leg to secure a 3-1 victory to get the Wolves on the score board.
(Match 6) Stephen Naisbitt 0-3 John Schultz
The final match of the night with the scores at 4-1 to the Panthers. John Schultz played Stephen Naisbitt in a game which saw Schultz take the lead against throw. He quickly went 2-0 up with Naisbitt looking for a way back into the match, Schultz finished off the night taking out the victory double to wrap up a convincing 5-1 win over their Woodbourne counterparts to close another point nearer to second placed Railwaymen.
Report by
Pat Finney (Projectdarts Reporter/Media)
