Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson are set for a thrilling second-round encounter at the Machineseeker European Championship following impressive first-round victories. Van Gerwen defeated German favorite Gabriel Clemens with a commanding 6-1 performance, silencing the crowd with precise 116 and 122 checkouts, and finishing with a strong 12-darter to complete the match with a 100 average. Anderson, making his first European Championship appearance since 2016, also impressed by dispatching Stephen Bunting 6-3, setting up a clash with Van Gerwen. Meanwhile, German number one Martin Schindler was upset by Dirk van Duijvenbode, marking Schindler’s fifth consecutive first-round exit in this tournament.

Elsewhere, Michael Smith breezed through his match, blanking Dave Chisnall 6-0 and showcasing exceptional finishing skills, including 148 and 161 checkouts. Ritchie Edhouse produced the best performance of the night, averaging 109.48 to defeat Gian van Veen, while Ryan Searle and Daryl Gurney both posted dominant wins to advance. Gurney beat Gerwyn Price 6-3 with a clinical display, and Searle defeated Raymond van Barneveld 6-2, setting up exciting second-round matchups. The event continues Friday with reigning champion Peter Wright beginning his title defense and several other key players aiming to secure spots in the last 16.

Source: PDCTV
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