Beaton Causes Big Upset

Last updated : 01 December 2012 By Ziad Chaudhry
Coventry's Steve Beaton caused the biggest upset in the first round of Cash Converters Players Championship Darts Finals at Minehead Butlin's Resort this evening after knocking out five-time world champion and last week's Grand Slam winner Raymond van Barneveld.

 

The 48-year-old snatched the thrilling 11th leg decider with a double four after the Dutchman agonisingly wired the bull on his checkout.

 

Beaton will next play Meryvn King in the final match of tomorrow evening's schedule.

There will be a new champion by Sunday after title holder Rugby-based Kevin Painter lost 6-3 to Holland's Michael van Gerwen.

 

You'll be able to follow all the action throughout the weekend on ITV4.