The Republic of Ireland are through to the second round of the World Cup of Darts after a convincing 5-2 win over Canada in Frankfurt.
Steve Lennon led the way for the 2019 finalists, while Willie O'Connor hit the winning double to see of the challenge of Matt Campbell and Jeff Smith.
Ireland will face the Netherlands in the next round after they thumped Brazil 5-0.
"It was tough before I made it [extra] tough," said Limerick’s O’Connor, who started off slowly.
"If [Steve] keeps doing what he’s doing and I start doing what I can do there are very few that can stop us."
IRELAND CRUISE THROUGH! 🇮🇪
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) June 16, 2022
Former World Cup finalists Steve Lennon and Willie O'Connor brush the Canadian pairing aside, completing a very comfortable 5-2 win!
Steve Lennon by far the best player on that stage, producing a fantastic display.
Up next 👉 Austria v Finland pic.twitter.com/J8AocLVLBQ
Northern Ireland, meanwhile, scrapped to a 5-3 victory over Gibraltar.
Derry's Daryl Gurney hit a 135 outshot in the seventh leg to dampen a spirited performance from Justin Hewitt and Craig Galliano, while Fermanagh’s Brendan Dolan cleaned up 60 in the next leg.
That win sets up a second-round clash with New Zealand duo Ben Robb and Warren Parry, who beat Switzerland.
THAT IS UNBELIEVABLE!
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) June 16, 2022
Oh my word.
Daryl Gurney takes out a MASSIVE 135 finish to move into a 4-3 lead and they're throwing for the match! pic.twitter.com/hurVCdXZ0E
2020 World Cup winners Wales were 5-2 victors against the Philippines to book a second-round tie with Austria, who defeated Finland 5-3.
Hosts Germany edged Spain 5-4 and will next face Denmark. who scored a 5-2 win over Singapore.
World Cup Results 🌍🔢
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) June 16, 2022
Statement wins for The Netherlands and Wales as the 2022 @CazooUK World Cup of Darts got underway in Frankfurt!#CazooWC pic.twitter.com/QAhQHOPiVz
