After watching Wade wrap things up in double-quick time, Danny Noppert seemed just as eager to clock off early, cruising to a comfortable 10-2 win over a well-below-par Cameron Menzies.
For the Scot, it was a night to forget. He never got going, and with Noppie taking full advantage, the contest was effectively over just minutes after the first break.
By the time Menzies finally chalked up a leg, he was already 7-0 down. Never ideal – especially in a race to ten.But the Dutchman wasn’t bothered – he had a job to do.
And while his opponent never really turned up, the threat was always there, something Noppert was well aware of:
“I played steady and, yes, I wanted to finish as quick as possible. I was surprised he [Menzies] didn’t play like he can. He’s capable of averaging 110 or 85.”
“Happy with my performance despite what he did – I played steady.”
Indeed you did, Danny. It’s not always easy to stay focused when your opponent is struggling, but the Dutchman kept his composure throughout.
So, Noppert rolls on, while the tartan thrower heads home – left to figure out exactly what went wrong.
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