Monday 4 May 2020 16:14, UK
Darren Webster justified being favourite in Group 15 of the PDC Home Tour on Friday night with three wins from three to progress to the next round.
The 51-year-old veteran showed his battling qualities, coming from losing positions into two of his games as he completed an impressive clean sweep.
Webster recorded a remarkable comeback in the first game of the evening. The favourite started off with heavy scoring, but struggled on finishes.
He found himself 0-3 and 1-4 behind as the 20-year-old Brooks took full advantage. However, from there, the Demolition Man found his form and became the first player on the PDC Home Tour to recover from a 4-1 deficit to win 5-4.
The comebacks continued in the second game, as former World Championship finalist Andy Hamilton led throughout, but could not get over the line as Scott Baker recorded a 14-darter in the decider to snatch it 5-4.
The Hammer immediately made amends, however, hitting 118 and 124 checkouts en route to a 5-3 win to eliminate Brooks.
The Demolition Man then snatched victory from a losing position for a second time in the evening, winning five legs in succession to beat Baker 5-2.
Baker needed a big win in his final game to give himself a chance of progressing, but ran into a determined Brooks who ensured he would not be whitewashed with a 5-1 triumph.
The group came down to a final shoot-out between Hamilton and Webster, with the latter needing just four legs to seal top spot.
The 27th ranked player on the Order of Merit got off to a dream start, breaking the Hammer and taking a 2-0 lead.
Although Hamilton did give himself a lifeline with a 104 checkout, but the Demolition Man pushed on and sealed a 5-3 victory.
The action continues on Saturday night, with 'Rapid' Ricky Evans headlining an intriguing group.
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