Noppert started his match moderately against The Asp. His British opponent immediately placed a break, after which the seven legs then all went with the arrows. However, Aspinall completely handed over the game to a 5-3 lead. Thanks to an important 180 score, Noppert came back to 5-4, placed the re-break in the tenth leg of the match and then finished it: 5-6. Daryl Gurney awaits in the quarterfinals tonight.
Jelle Klaasen, Maik Kuivenhoven and Raymond van Barneveld are no longer in the tournament. They were eliminated in the second round yesterday.
Daryl Gurney – Andrew Gilding 6-4
Nathan Aspinall – Danny Noppert 5-6
Damon Heta – Jonny Clayton 4-6
Dirk van Duijvenbode – Joe Cullen
Michael Mansell – Josh Rock
Michael Smith – Mensur Suljovic
Michael van Gerwen – Simon Whitlock
Rob Cross – Ryan Searle