Daryl Gurney’s World Grand Prix run came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Dave Chisnall at Citywest.
The Derry dartist had beaten Mensur Suljovic and Steve West en route to last night’s quarter-final.
“[It] wasn’t to be,” said Gurney afterwards, “best player won”.
One of Chisnall's four previous televised finals came at the 2013 World Grand Prix, and he remains on course to at least match that achievement after reaching the last four of the £400,000 event.
After edging the opening set in a deciding leg, Chisnall won the second without reply before Gurney hit back to claim the third, but the world number ten recovered to claim the fourth for victory.
"It feels good and I'm really pleased with that," said Chisnall. "Daryl played well but missed a few doubles and let me in, and I capitalised.
"My performances have been pretty consistent all week but I still think there's room for improvement.
"I've said it's my aim to still be here on Saturday and that's still on. It will be tough in the semis and I'll be giving it a good shot."
Wasn't to be well played @ChizzyChisnall best player won onto EDT 10 thanks to @OfficialPDC for the opportunity
— Daryl Gurney (@DarylGurney180) October 6, 2016
Meanwhile, Michael van Gerwen remains on track for a third title in five years in Dublin following a devastating 3-1 win over Simon Whitlock.
The Dutch world number one has had great success at the World Grand Prix in the past and he showed his rivals just how good he is in Dublin.
Van Gerwen will take on Chisnall in Friday’s semi-finals, with Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld also facing off in the last four.
Chisnall was the runner up in this competition in 2013.
World Champion Gary Anderson came from a set down to score a conclusive 3-1 win over Belgian ace Kim Huybrechts.
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Five-time world champion Van Barneveld dropped only one leg in a superb straight sets win over youngster Benito van de Pas.
The €450,000 tournament will finish up on Saturday night.
