
Job done: Raymond van Barneveld clinched a 3-0, 3-2, 3-1, 3-0 victory over Brendan Dolan to progress to the third round Photo: GETTY IMAGES The Dutchman produced a perfect opening leg to the third set, hitting two 180s followed by a treble 20, treble 19 and double 12, to net a £25,000 bonus as he clinched a 3-0, 3-2, 3-1, 3-0 victory. It was a far from faultless performance from the 42-year-old, though, who had a three-dart average of less than 90. Related Articles Shepherd gains revenge Lewis and McDine to meet Van der Voort strolls to victory Raymond van Barneveld sets up Phil Taylor final Phil Taylor's protege Adrian Lewis falls to unknown Australian Raymond van Barneveld nine-darter completes rout over Jelle Klaasen It is the second year in a row Van Barneveld has hit a nine-darter at the World championship, having done so in last year's quarter-final against fellow countryman Jelle Klaasen. "To hit a nine-darter was wonderful and the crowd really showed their appreciation," Van Barneveld said on http://www.
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