Dennis & Roland Share Points Week Ten Holsten Premier League
Dennis Priestley and Roland Scholten shared the spoils in a 14-leg Holsten Premier League Darts thriller in Bournemouth.
The pair battled out a see-saw encounter in front of over 3,000 fans at the BIC, with the lead switching hands three times before Priestley won the final leg to grab a draw.
The veteran Yorkshireman hit back from losing the opening leg to take three in a row, including two 14-darters, to move 3-1 up.
Scholten hit back in leg five - despite two maximums from his opponent - but Priestley went into the break 4-2 ahead after landing double eight on his final dart.
However, he was to miss doubles in the next three legs to allow Scholten to move 5-4 up, with the Dutchman then taking out 121 for a 12-darter to a two-leg lead as he hit top form - opening four legs in a row with 180s.
Priestley responded superbly, mirroring the 121 finish before then taking out 127 on double eight to square the game at six-all.
Scholten was first to the double in the 13th leg, taking out 90 in two darts to ensure at least a draw.
Scores of 140 and 180 gave Priestley the advantage in the decider, and he landed double ten to grab himself a share of the points.
"At 4-2 up I wanted to kick on and get the win, but Roland fought his way back into the game well," said Priestley.
"It was a great game and I'm satisfied with a draw in the end."
Scholten added: "We both played really well. Dennis took out some nice shots and probably deserved a point."
