Quarter Final Heartache for Baxter in Germany

29/11/2009

Ronnie went out at the quarter-final stage of the German Darts Championship in Halle. He was edged out by Raymond van Barneveld 8-5.

Round one was against Nick Fullwell, Ronnie took the game 6-2 and set up a round 2 clash against Dave Ladley, Baxter on top 6-3.

Ronnie marched on to round 3, and a game against Dutch star Co Stompe, Baxter coming out victorious 6-3. Next up was inform Colin Osborne. The Wizard was no match, Ronnie taking the game 6-2 setting up his quarter-final against van Barneveld.

Ronnie played well, and averaged more than the Dutch number 1, however it was not to be, Raymond into the semi's leaving Ronnie on the road to the Ladbrokes.com World Championships in London.

1-0 - Van Barneveld lands double top to hold throw in the opener
1-1 - Baxter hits a 180 and double eight for a 12-darter
2-1 - Double 16 gives van Barneveld a second leg
3-1 - Van Barneveld takes the first break of throw on double top for a 14-darter, having hit a 180 earlier in the leg
4-1 - The Dutchman takes out 110 to move three legs clear
5-1 - Double nine gives van Barneveld a further break of throw
6-1 - Van Barneveld takes out a superb 123 finish on double nine to close in on victory
6-2 - A 68 finish on double 18 gives Baxter a second leg
6-3 - Baxter breaks van Barneveld's throw on double four, after opening the leg with scores of 140 and 180
6-4 - Baxter takes out 86 for a 12-dart leg
7-4 - Van Barneveld opens with three 140s and lands double 16 to win the leg in 14 darts
7-5 - Baxter stays in the game, scrambling home double one with his seventh dart for the leg
8-5 - Van Barneveld seals victory on double two, after Baxter missed two darts at double 16
Final Averages: Van Barneveld 94.03, Baxter 97.97