Chris Dobey got here from two units all the way down to beat former champion Gerwyn Worth 5-3 and attain the PDC World Championship semi-finals for the primary time.
Dobey, who misplaced within the final eight within the final two years, held agency after a blistering begin from Worth to win 4 units on the bounce and had 5 darts to win 5-2.
The Englishman’s failure to complete the job introduced again recollections of his quarter-final defeat by Rob Cross final yr, when he surrendered a 4-0 lead.
Nevertheless, a break allowed Dobey to regroup and ensured there could be no repeat of that collapse, sealing the victory with an excellent double-double end on the 18s.
He’ll meet three-time champion Michael van Gerwen or unseeded Callan Rydz within the final 4.
“Getting over that defeat final yr and getting over the road this yr means rather a lot,” Dobey advised Sky Sports activities.
“I’ve by no means been so nervous throwing for a profitable double as I’ve immediately. I am simply happy I grinded it out and acquired the win.”
Dobey was up towards it early on with 2021 winner Worth making a flying begin, averaging 103.1 within the opening set after which breaking to win the second 3-1.
Nevertheless, Dobey responded by averaging 113.19 within the third to halve the deficit, and pushed on with Worth beginning to battle on the outer ring.
These points continued all through the match, with the Welshman lacking 41 darts at double in complete, and Dobey fortunately took benefit.
The 34-year-old from Bedlington, Northumberland, began with a 180 when 4-2 up however was instantly overcome by nerves and let 5 darts for the match go begging, with makes an attempt at double 10 and double 4 lacking the mark by a distance.
However he confirmed nice resilience to place these misses behind him and end the job within the subsequent set.
“It jogged my memory precisely of final yr,” Dobey added. “I believed, simply hold going, you’ll get one other probability. Fortunately, I lastly acquired over the road.
“Actually, I am overwhelmed. I am buzzing to get that win.”
