:02:16. > :02:21.It is the first night after the first day of the World
:02:21. > :02:24.Championships 2012 at the Lakeside Country Club. We are giving you the
:02:24. > :02:31.highlights of both games this evening. First of all, a recap of
:02:31. > :02:41.what happened today. What an Adam's going for three in a row this year.
:02:41. > :02:47.
:02:47. > :02:57.It was the laughable Scott Mitchell and was left. -- lovable. When he
:02:57. > :03:01.
:03:01. > :03:03.needed a big shot most, Martin Despite Mitchell's many strong
:03:03. > :03:12.performances, it really never looked like an upset was on the
:03:12. > :03:18.cards. Wolfie finished the way he started last year, formidable form.
:03:18. > :03:22.Tony O'Shea has never won the big one, but a 2009 final appearance
:03:22. > :03:31.means he is always a threat. He stages when he is in the mood, and
:03:31. > :03:36.he did not give West a chance. Gary Stone only picked up a dark four
:03:36. > :03:40.years ago and he is already an international and this afternoon, a
:03:40. > :03:45.international and this afternoon, a lakeside winner. You may fancy him
:03:45. > :03:55.if it was not for it is the second round date with the ball up. O'Shea
:03:55. > :04:07.
:04:07. > :04:08.games. Robbie Green arrives here as fourth seed at the Lakeside, but
:04:08. > :04:18.fourth seed at the Lakeside, but Kong has bounce straight into
:04:18. > :04:31.
:04:31. > :04:41.dazzler. Darren didn't has Lakeside Let's play darts! The man they call
:04:41. > :04:41.
:04:41. > :07:44.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 183 seconds
:07:44. > :07:49.We join them in the second set. I sometimes feel that if the double
:07:49. > :07:56.was as wide as the Mersey, both players would still miss it. But
:07:56. > :08:06.for once, fitter and got that doubled. He levels it up in the
:08:06. > :08:17.
:08:17. > :08:27.second set. He is not out of it. He 139. He left the door open in the
:08:27. > :08:28.
:08:28. > :08:38.start of the second leg, but he has 140. It didn't follows him in with
:08:38. > :08:53.
:08:53. > :09:03.There is a big breeze coming his way. He blasted his way back into
:09:03. > :09:04.
:09:04. > :09:14.it again. They are hanging on in there. Unbelievable! You require
:09:14. > :09:34.
:09:34. > :09:44.154. That was a Green one -- grade Sounds too simple, he has a lot of
:09:44. > :09:56.
:09:56. > :10:06.bed open to him. Unlucky! Are what Robbie Green! Bought leg is Darryl
:10:06. > :10:10.
:10:10. > :10:20.to throw first. Game on. Robbie Green holds his throat, only just.
:10:20. > :10:21.
:10:21. > :10:31.Between them, they have missed the 26 starts there. But between them,
:10:31. > :10:56.
:10:56. > :11:01.they have scored nine maximums. The I think he has just missed --
:11:01. > :11:11.knocked the first one out of the board. Dear oh dear. Not what he
:11:11. > :11:36.
:11:36. > :11:44.needed at this stage. 120 on the Straight back in and straight back
:11:44. > :11:54.into the trouble. How Cormack is that though? Will fit and should
:11:54. > :12:04.have scored 140, in the end scored 120. How this leg has swung
:12:04. > :12:25.
:12:25. > :12:35.He has missed the single and the trouble. You might think that he
:12:35. > :12:41.
:12:41. > :12:51.has a return coming here. Robbie Darryl to throw first in the sack -
:12:51. > :12:52.
:12:52. > :12:59.- third said. Robbie Green is 2-0 up. They had been matching each
:12:59. > :13:07.other with the big scores pretty much blow for blow. Just what you
:13:07. > :13:17.would expect of a heavyweight contest. 10 maximums between them.
:13:17. > :13:33.
:13:33. > :13:43.One out of nine in the second set. Robbie Green has 12 doubles in the
:13:43. > :13:45.
:13:45. > :13:55.first set, missed 13 darts in the As far as doubles were concerned,
:13:55. > :14:06.
:14:06. > :14:11.He just has to concentrate on holding his throne here. And worry
:14:11. > :14:19.about the next said if we get here. He will have to break Robbie Green
:14:19. > :14:29.to draw level. I think that break may have helped Derrell fit and a
:14:29. > :15:01.
:15:01. > :15:08.He needs one of these to go in first time. Double 16, first
:15:08. > :15:17.attempt. Second attempt. And there you go. That helped him a bit. It
:15:17. > :15:27.was not perfect. The lady is in the bad. The double was hit and he can
:15:27. > :15:31.
:15:31. > :15:41.He will feel much, much better having hit that double 16. He has
:15:41. > :16:02.
:16:02. > :16:12.never had the best of luck. It was They say there are no easy games,
:16:12. > :16:15.
:16:15. > :16:25.it's just those that are tougher He would love a couple of cheap
:16:25. > :16:25.
:16:25. > :17:05.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 183 seconds
:17:05. > :17:15.He is on a finish. Robbie Green is That is how I number four sheets --
:17:15. > :17:36.
:17:36. > :17:46.seed should play. Showing you how They can hardly budge now. Come on
:17:46. > :17:52.
:17:52. > :18:02.Even that is getting him frustrated a little bit. He has emerged out to
:18:02. > :18:02.
:18:02. > :18:58.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 183 seconds
:18:58. > :19:08.A lovely first start from Green This would be another nice leg to
:19:08. > :19:46.
:19:46. > :19:55.More Mr doubles. It is total agony, Eyes closed, wait for the role,
:19:55. > :20:03.which does not come. He snatched at that last night. He goes Robbie
:20:03. > :20:11.Green. He might be feeling guilty about the way the opportunities are
:20:11. > :20:21.being handed to him. For once, the big man does not want to tuck in.
:20:21. > :20:21.
:20:21. > :21:24.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 183 seconds
:21:24. > :21:28.They have both missed more than 30 It is one of those matches you
:21:28. > :21:33.cannot just there to watch. If you can bear to watch it, you cannot
:21:33. > :21:39.take your eyes off it. All the commotion and frailty is there.
:21:39. > :21:47.Some blindingly good darts. Some pretty bad starts as well. Coupled
:21:47. > :21:53.with some unlucky tarts. It has a bit of everything. The good darts
:21:53. > :22:03.had been aimed at the treble bed and the bad ones at the double bed.
:22:03. > :22:18.
:22:18. > :22:28.The tension is high are amongst both players. They know it will be
:22:28. > :22:50.
:22:50. > :23:00.Fit and comes back to try and make You're not fit the Robbie Green on
:23:00. > :23:39.
:23:39. > :23:48.72 for the set. Discord be a big He won a lake with one dart and a
:23:48. > :23:58.double. He is back in business. Robbie Green is back in business.
:23:58. > :24:18.
:24:18. > :24:28.Starting this set, Britain has got In the context of the leg, Robbie
:24:28. > :24:28.
:24:28. > :25:38.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 183 seconds
:25:38. > :25:48.Green is miles in front. He comes For the second made Browning, he
:25:48. > :25:49.
:25:49. > :25:59.opens it up. What has Green but to say about that? Green opens up with
:25:59. > :26:20.
:26:20. > :26:30.The first one totally blocked the Green does not take advantage.
:26:30. > :26:38.
:26:38. > :26:48.Three mega darts each, three very This is a leg that he must win. He
:26:48. > :26:54.
:26:54. > :27:04.is throwing first. Look at that, or It could have been a maximum for
:27:04. > :27:21.
:27:21. > :27:31.him. As could that have been. Not He needs the treble 20. He gets it.
:27:31. > :27:31.
:27:31. > :27:41.Needed the treble 18. Could have followed with the treble 20 again.
:27:41. > :27:51.
:27:51. > :28:01.Robbie Green, for double six been The concentration is there. The
:28:01. > :28:24.
:28:24. > :28:34.desire is there. You can see the That is still fighting, daughters
:28:34. > :28:43.
:28:43. > :28:48.He has got to apply some pressure now on at Robbie Green. But Robbie
:28:48. > :28:58.Green often comes back with a score as well. Look at that! He has come
:28:58. > :29:00.
:29:00. > :29:07.back with a 180. Darryl Fitton needs 140 at least. He is not going
:29:07. > :29:11.to get it. He is not applying consistent pressure. If he does not
:29:11. > :29:21.break now he has to break next time and hold his own throw in the
:29:21. > :30:01.
:30:01. > :30:11.Darryl Fitton takes out the one, takes out another 40. But Robbie
:30:11. > :30:46.
:30:46. > :30:56.So much room to the right. He just Here is some pressure, though.
:30:56. > :31:03.
:31:03. > :31:13.Double ten to hold these drove. One Rhys is watching that going, please,
:31:13. > :31:46.
:31:47. > :31:56.Only 84 Darryl Fitton. Robbie Green already has the advantage in these
:31:57. > :31:57.
:31:57. > :32:41.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 183 seconds
:32:41. > :32:51.Robbie Green says, you are not Desperately needs a treble now.
:32:51. > :32:58.
:32:58. > :33:03.Another one and he would go for a Martin Adams is looking to win a
:33:03. > :33:13.third title in a row. Are we about to witness the first hat-trick of
:33:13. > :33:21.the championship? Easy-going to be a first-round loser for the third
:33:21. > :33:27.year in a succession? Robbie Green to complete the victory? And the
:33:27. > :33:37.end is now for Darryl Fitton. So many missed doubles from both
:33:37. > :33:40.
:33:40. > :33:50.players and there are plenty of Here is a man who was sensational
:33:50. > :33:55.with the troubles but it was a enough to get you across the line.
:33:55. > :33:59.I am in the next round, I don't care. It was always going to be a
:33:59. > :34:09.difficult match. He is a great player and has been around for such
:34:09. > :34:14.
:34:14. > :34:18.a great time. To beat him is a huge feather in my cap. He is a legend.
:34:18. > :34:28.Bobby George says, whoever wins out of your match is one of his kicks
:34:28. > :34:29.
:34:29. > :34:37.for the tournament. Do you think that could be the case? Darryl
:34:37. > :34:41.Fitton said, whoever wins, I hope you do some damage. We're good
:34:41. > :34:47.mates. We went to watch Liverpool together on Boxing Day. It is a
:34:47. > :34:57.shame to see him out. But I have to think of myself. That is the way it
:34:57. > :35:02.is. Good luck. Thank you. Robbie Green the idol tonight. Darryl
:35:02. > :35:07.Fitton cent. Gary Robson. A very affable chap who turned to hit
:35:08. > :35:15.noses last year to improve his tournament. That led to his
:35:15. > :35:25.quarterfinal here. Tonight he faced Steve Douglas. This was a rematch
:35:25. > :35:31.
:35:31. > :35:41.We joined this one at the second set. Douglas is set up best event
:35:41. > :35:53.
:35:53. > :36:03.last year. Gary Robson is two up in Nothing went wrong for him.
:36:03. > :36:03.
:36:03. > :38:14.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 183 seconds
:38:14. > :38:24.were in 1978 when we started out It is at the right time. To level
:38:24. > :38:34.
:38:34. > :38:43.is set, double 15. -- this set. And he has done it. That hurts. Hands
:38:43. > :38:53.up who fancied Steve Douglas six darts out in that one? Not many.
:38:53. > :38:58.
:38:58. > :39:04.Consistency is the name of the game. Steve Douglas on the stage. Far
:39:04. > :39:14.from it being the end of the second set, Douglas, a great opportunity
:39:14. > :39:47.
:39:47. > :39:54.here to go into the break two sets where the score is. Because we have
:39:54. > :40:01.the scoreboard on the left-hand side of the stage it is all set up
:40:01. > :40:11.for a right hand player. Steve Douglas, if he wants to check the
:40:11. > :40:21.score, he has got to break his throwing position. Being a left-
:40:21. > :40:42.
:40:42. > :40:52.hander myself, the world is stacked the right place here with his
:40:52. > :40:52.
:40:52. > :41:53.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 183 seconds
:41:53. > :42:01.scoring, that little bored there. - difference. Another 100. His Gary
:42:01. > :42:11.Dobson letting him in? Is he giving him the openings? He was missing
:42:11. > :42:12.
:42:12. > :42:21.the finishers. He was taken advantage of. He is frustrated at
:42:21. > :42:30.the moment and is throwing them anywhere. Steve Douglas starts this
:42:30. > :42:40.throat 28 points in the lead. And on the finish already. I always say,
:42:40. > :42:41.
:42:41. > :42:51.consistency. That is exactly what we are seeing with Steve Douglas.
:42:51. > :42:55.
:42:55. > :43:02.Let's have a 170. Bull's-eye, for the bit check out! He has said
:43:02. > :43:11.something to Robbie Green men. I think he was reminded of last year.
:43:11. > :43:21.He was smiling. He wants to finish in now. He likes this left-hand
:43:21. > :43:27.
:43:27. > :43:37.side. I can see why now. Gary Robson has only held throw twice in
:43:37. > :43:41.
:43:41. > :43:51.this match. Douglas starting here. 177 to start. It could be a
:43:51. > :44:09.
:44:09. > :44:13.whitewash. He made the quarterfinals of the Scottish Open
:44:13. > :44:22.and the British Open. Cawdor tournaments, they are. You have to
:44:22. > :44:32.be a good player to get that far. - - they are good tournaments. Gary
:44:32. > :44:47.
:44:48. > :44:57.Dobson lost in the first round against Darryl Fitton. Double 10
:44:58. > :45:07.
:45:07. > :45:17.coming in. 284 still required. Douglas tete end the misery and
:45:17. > :45:27.
:45:27. > :45:37.take it with a double 10. -- to end Steve Douglas. Fighting for his
:45:37. > :45:43.
:45:43. > :45:50.life now. 2-0 down in the third set. This man is looking to achieve that.
:45:50. > :46:00.Steve Douglas. Robson will be absolutely shell-shocked at the end
:46:00. > :46:02.
:46:02. > :46:08.of this. He did not expect to be on the end of a 3-0 defeat. The draw
:46:08. > :46:18.has handed him the rematch. He is more than making up for what
:46:18. > :46:18.
:46:18. > :47:33.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 183 seconds
:47:33. > :47:43.happened won the year ago. -- one put pressure on. Here he goes.
:47:43. > :47:43.
:47:44. > :47:47.Another one would help. Good thinking. At least he will make a
:47:47. > :47:57.dent in this and are once again in Gary Dobson cannot find the treble
:47:57. > :47:59.
:47:59. > :48:07.when he needs it. Another great finish, treble 20. Almost hit it,
:48:07. > :48:16.64. Options? Treble 14 if he wants and now he has got the bull. For
:48:16. > :48:26.the match... You can tell by where that dart landed how much he wanted
:48:26. > :48:45.
:48:45. > :48:55.The men has really gone on -- gone to town on Gary Robson. Steve
:48:55. > :48:56.
:48:56. > :49:04.Douglas for the match. Double 10. Yes! Steve Douglas, the men from
:49:04. > :49:12.Kings. He has taken Gary Robson it in what I think it's perfection as
:49:12. > :49:17.Revenge for Douglas and Robson was out for the Count. The game moves
:49:17. > :49:23.on to the second round and that's all the action from day one in the