LAWRIE’S FAIRYTALE RUN CONTINUES AT LAKESIDE

By Aaron Toubian

MITCHELL LAWRIE says the Lakeside stage “feels like home” after marching into the quarter-finals of the WDF World Championship.

Scottish sensation Lawrie delivered another assured display, defeating Jeff Springer Jr 3-0 with a 93.06 average, dropping only one leg and allowing the American just five darts at a double.

The 15-year-old’s win came only hours after he also competed in the WDF Boys’ World Championship, where he beat Hungary’s Adam Sepsi 2-0 to reach the semi-finals.

After two victories in one day, Lawrie joked that he planned to celebrate in familiar fashion.

He said: “I think I’m going to go get a Chinese again. That Chinese was brilliant! Salt & pepper chicken, salt & pepper chips and spring rolls!

“And sweet and sour sauce. Honestly, it was unreal. I might go again.”

Lawrie faces Francois Schweyen on Friday with a spot in the senior semi-finals on the line.

He added: “He’s played on Euro Tour stages, he’s got a lot of experience again. I’m sure we’ll put on a show.

“I feel like home up on that stage. I believe in my own ability, and I’m very confident in myself.”

Before that, he faces close friend Kaya Baysal in the Boys’ World Championship semi-final tomorrow afternoon – with a playful bet adding extra interest.

He continued: “There’s a lot at stake. If I win, he needs to shave his moustache, If he wins, I need to give him £20!”

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