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Peter Manley edged a classic against James Wade to earn himself a quarter-final spot in the PartyPoker.net European Championship.

Manley took seven successive legs in building himself a 7-2 advantage, living up to his “One Dart” nickname with some superb finishing, only for Wade to hit back and level.
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But crucially, the world number three never got himself back in front and Manley took out 115 in a tie break to seal an 11-9 victory.
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Wade took out double ten against the throw to win the game’s opening leg, and then took out 127 to lead 2-0 before Manley levelled with legs of 13 and 14 legs.
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Two misses from Wade allowed Manley in to take leg five and lead for the first time, and key finishes of 117, 91, 93 and 61 saw Manley move 7-2 up.
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Wade took out 100 to stop the rot, and then took advantage of misses from Manley in three of the next four as he pulled back level.
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Manley edged leg 15, while Wade took the next thanks to a 99 finish of 19 and two double tops, only for double ten to give Manley a 9-8 cushion.
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Manley missed three darts at double top for the match in the next leg, with Wade taking out 108 to level once more, but three missed doubles proved crucial in the next as he let the Carlisle star back in.
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Manley regained his touch on double top to lead 10-9, and a superb 115 checkout, finishing on double 19, gave him the win.
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“I should have finished James off sooner but he showed why he’s world number three by coming back like that,” said Manley.
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“I was worried when he got back level but I got my doubles back when it mattered.”
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Manley has yet to qualify for this month’s PartyPoker.com Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton, but a run to the final on Sunday would earn him a spot in that event.
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“I’ve got a holiday booked in Tenerife at the moment,” revealed Manley. “But I’d gladly swap it to play in Wolverhampton if I can reach the final tomorrow!”