UK Darts Issue 8 - November 2013 | Page 15

Group C Adrian Lewis was favourite to top Group C before the tournament started and he got off to a great start, claiming a 5-2 win over Lakeside semi-finalist Richie George to move into first place in the group. In the group’s other opening night encounter Ronny Huybrechts edged out former Lakeside Champion Christian Kist 5-3 to join Lewis on one victory. Huybrechts set up a clash with brother Kim in the last sixteen thanks to a 5-2 victory over Richie George. “I’m really happy and I didn’t expect to win all three games, and to finish top in a group which includes two World Champions is very nice,” said Ronny. “It was hard to concentrate for the last game because I already knew I was through. My scoring Photo: PDC/Lawrence Lustig Photo: PDC/Lawrence Lustig Huybrechts then progressed to the last sixteen with a shock 5-3 victory over Adrian Lewis, putting Lewis under pressure as he moved into his final group game against Christian Kist. Kist kept his hopes alive by defeating Richie George 5-2, in the process setting up a winner takes all encounter with Adrian Lewis in their final group game. Adrian Lewis claimed victory in a winner takes all clash with Christian Kist in his final group encounter. The double World Champion overcame the former Lakeside Champion 5-3 in a match that was closer than the Stoke-based Lewis would have liked. wasn’t that good but I was really happy with my finishing, because Richie is a good young player and he was good on his own legs.” “To play Kim is a game that I didn’t want, but at the same time I want to win it and obviously I believe I can win it.” “I’m really happy and I didn’t expect to win all three games, and to finish top in a group which includes two World Champions is very nice” Ronny Huybrechts In the group’s other final night match Ronny Group C Results Adrian Lewis 5-2 Richie George Ronny Huybrechts 5-3 Christian Kist Ronny Huybrechts 5-3 Adrian Lewis Christian Kist 5-2 Richie George Adrian Lewis 5-3 Christian Kist Ronny Huybrechts 5-2 Richie George P Ronny Huybrechts Adrian Lewis Christian Kist Richie George W L +/- Pts 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 +6 +3 -1 -8 6 4 2 0