LIMERICK’S WILLIAM O’CONNOR has came out on top in a five-set thriller at the PDC World Darts Championships, coming from behind to beat James Wilson.
O’Connor went 1-0 down after a dramatic start to proceedings at the Alexandra Palace, but went on to win 3-2, knocking the Englishman out.
The Magpie averaged 98.7 to advance to the last 32 and will play either Serbian Mensur Suljović or England’s Ryan Searle in the third round.
O’Connor overcame Holland’s Yordi Meeuwisse 3-0 in the first round on Sunday,
A 32-year-old carpenter from Cappamore, he now continues his ground-breaking run after beating PDC World number one Michael van Gerwen 6-1 at the Dutch Championships in September.
WINNER!
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 19, 2018
William O'Connor comes through a five-set thriller with James Wilson!#WHDarts pic.twitter.com/NIrNJbOCyb
It’s been a good few days for the Irish contingent in London. Carlow native Steve Lennon and Derry’s Daryl Gurney both sealed their progression in the tournament yesterday, while there was a win for Enniskillen man Brendan Dolan earlier.
He landed a 170 checkout, defeating 14th seed Joe Cullen 3-0 to advance to the last 32.
O'CONNOR HAS DONE IT | William O'Connor knocks out James Wilson in a 5 set thriller!#WHDarts pic.twitter.com/glpjBjvjht
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 19, 2018
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