Summary

  • Evening results: Charlie Manby 1-4 Gian van Veen, Michael van Gerwen 1-4 Gary Anderson, Luke Humphries 4-1 Kevin Doets

  • Anderson knocks out third seed and three-time champion Van Gerwen

  • Afternoon results: Luke Woodhouse 2-4 Krzysztof Ratajski, Jonny Clayton 4-2 Andreas Harrysson, Justin Hood 4-0 Josh Rock

  • Debutant Hood hits first 11 attempts at doubles in superb display against 11th seed Rock

  • Woodhouse misses double 12 for nine-dart finish in third set against Ratajski, who will play Luke Littler next

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Charlotte Coates

  1. Ratajski holds

    Woodhouse 1-1 Ratajski (1-1)

    And after all that, Krzysztof Ratajski wins the leg by hitting double 16.

  2. Woodhouse misses D12 for nine-darter

    Woodhouse 1-1 Ratajski (1-0)

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    Luke Woodhouse has the people inside Ally Pally on their feet after going 180 and 180. He can't, can he?!

    He goes treble 20, treble 19 but drops horribly low on the double 12.

    I thought that was it for the niner.

  3. Woodhouse 1-1 Ratajski (1-0)

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    When Ratajski has missed, he's been punished and he's punished once again by Woodhouse.

  4. Woodhouse takes opening leg in third set

    Woodhouse 1-1 Ratajski (1-0)

    Luke Woodhouse leaves 56 with Krzysztof Ratajski on 56. He goes for tops but misses with two darts so back comes Ratajski and he also can't pin the double.

    No messing from Woodhouse this time. He leads the match.

  5. Woodhouse 1-1 Ratajski (0-0)

    There's a lad in the crowd who looks exactly like Ryan Searle. Got a few cheers when he appeared on the big screen.

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    Really hoping for a Charlie Manby masterclass this evening. He’s reminding everyone of what happened a couple of years ago, and he doesn’t look like stopping! Littler vs Manby on January 3rd?

    Damien, Chessington

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    "Champagne" Charlie takes on 10th seed Gian van Veen in the first match of the evening session, starting at about 19:15 GMT.

  7. Woodhouse levels up the match

    Woodhouse 1-1 Ratajski (3-1)

    Krzysztof Ratajski leaves 164 with Luke Woodhouse managing to get down to 104. Neither can finish so back comes Ratajski for two misses at the double.

    Woodhouse needs 48 for the set... He pins 16 and double 16.

  8. Woodhouse 0-1 Ratajski (2-1)

    Luke Woodhouse can't buy a treble and Krzysztof Ratajski takes the darts in this key leg.

    But Ratajski throws in a 17 and gives Woodhouse a way back in.

    That was like one of my throws!

  9. Ratajski holds

    Woodhouse 0-1 Ratajski (2-1)

    Luke Woodhouse is having a leg off with Krzysztof Ratajski well in control as he misses double 16 for a 106 finish but Woodhouse is well out on 197.

    Ratajski returns and hits double eight for the leg.

  10. Woodhouse 0-1 Ratajski (2-0)

    Laura Turner
    Ex-Women's World Championship quarter-finalist on Sky Sports

    A brilliant response from Luke Woodhouse.

  11. Woodhouse holds

    Woodhouse 0-1 Ratajski (2-0)

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    This leg is hanging in the balance with Luke Woodhouse sitting on 110 and Krzysztof Ratajski threatening to break again.

    Woodhouse isn't having any of it, though, as he equals his highest finish of the tournament.

  12. Woodhouse breaks early in second set

    Woodhouse 0-1 Ratajski (1-0)

    Luke Woodhouse flings in a 180 to get himself in this leg but can only follow it up with 39.

    Krzysztof Ratajski looks to be well in control but another Woodhouse 180 piles the pressure on and he follows it by nailing double 16 for the leg.

  13. Woodhouse 0-1 Ratajski (0-0)

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    When you're playing for a spot in the World Championship quarter-finals, that is the perfect start for Krzysztof Ratajski - averaging 106 and winning the set against the darts.

  14. Woodhouse 0-1 Ratajski (0-0)

    He's well on his way now, Adam!

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    Really hope Ratajski wins, he's a lovely bloke and he's on his way back from having brain surgeries last year to treat an aneurysm. If anyone deserves a good run at the Worlds (and the associated prize money), it's him.

    Adam, Devon

  16. Ratajski takes the first set

    Woodhouse 0-1 Ratajski (1-3)

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    Krzysztof Ratajski is currently averaging 106 after banging in a max to leave 47 with Luke Woodhouse nowhere to be seen.

    Double 16 is needed and he nails it for an 11-dart leg.

  17. Ratajski breaks again

    Woodhouse 0-0 Ratajski (1-2)

    Krzysztof Ratajski hits two treble 19s to leave 132 with Luke Woodhouse back on 175. Neither really make a notable dint in their scores but Woodhouse lands the treble for a go at double but misses again.

    Back comes Ratajski to break for the second time.

  18. Woodhouse breaks back

    Woodhouse 0-0 Ratajski (1-1)

    Luke Woodhouse slams in the first 180 today, sure we'll see plenty more!

    He looks to take out 170 with Krzysztof Ratajski on 108 but leaves 36. Back Woodhouse comes and pins the double 18 at the second attempt.

  19. Ratajski breaks

    Woodhouse 0-0 Ratajski (0-1)

    Luke Woodhouse leaves 113 but Krzysztof Ratajski piles the pressure with a stunning set-up to leave 32.

    Back comes Ratajski but he misses all three at the double. Woodhouse steps up and does the same before Ratajski takes the opener.

    Nerves galore here.

  20. Woodhouse 0-0 Ratajski (0-0)

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    Right then, darts friends, we're under way for day 17 at the Ally Pally and it's Luke Woodhouse with the darts in this opening set.