orld Trophy
There was some success for the qualifiers though as Dee Bateman
eliminated nine-times World Champion Trina Gulliver 4-3 in a match
that whilst it was close, it was not of a high standard. Trina was joined
in making an early exit by partner Sue who had come through the
qualifiers only to fall victim to an in form Irina Armstrong.
World Champion Lisa Ashton further compounded the TV woes of
Wales’ captain Julie Gore, the Lancashire Rose inflicting a crushing 4-0
victory, whilst Sharon Prins edged through a close match with Rachel
Brooks 4-3.
Rising star Fallon Sherrock was tested by wildcard Paula Jacklin, but
when all was said and done the youngster was able to hold on for a 4-2
victory, whilst the closest match of all was contested by pairs partners
Anasatasia Dobromyslova and Lorraine Winstanley, with Anastasia
claiming a 4-3 victory.
Quarter Finals
World Number 1 Deta Hedman could only watch on as the Russian Irina
Armstrong played probably her best ever televised darts to take victory
in their match by 5 legs to 3, whilst Sharon Prins fought hard during her
game against Anastasia Dobromyslova. Having initially found herself
3-0 down, she won 3 consecutive legs to get back into the match but
the former Lakeside Champion was too strong in the end and took the
match by 5 legs to 4.
19-year-old Fallon Sherrock was in action against Aileen de Graaf, and
the match went all the way to a deciding leg after Aileen, who was
trailing 4-3 levelled at 4-4 courtesy of a 12 dart-finish to win the 8th
leg. In the ninth Sherrock held her nerve to land double 8 and seal her
place in the semis.
The final ladies match of the evening saw the current World Champion
Lisa Ashton inflict a heavy 5-1 defeat to qualifier Dee Bateman to set
up a meeting with Fallon Sherrock in the semi-finals.
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The fourth lady to qualify was Rachna David, but she too fell at the first
hurdle as Aileen de Graaf, who was playing whilst six months pregnant,
wrapped up a relatively comfortable 4-2 victory.
Photo: Mike Glover/UK Darts Magazine
Photo: Mike Glover/UK Darts Magazine
The experience of Deta Hedman payed dividends when she took on
17-year-old qualifier Casey Gallagher in the opening match of the
tournament. The World Number 1 ran out a 4-0 winner as Gallagher,
who had been impressive in qualifying, struggled somewhat in her
senior televised debut.
Photo: Mike Glover/UK Darts Magazine
First Round