MARK WEBSTER confirmed his position at the top of Group G courtesy of a 5-3 victory over Jan Dekker, ending the match with a three-dart average of 101.43.Webster's victory meant that John Part also advanced to the last 16 phase of the competition.
Webster held throw to win the opening leg of the match before Dekker fired in a 180, followed by a 104 checkout to level the game at 1-1.
The former World Champion hit a 107 finish, to lead again but was guilty of missing chances for a 3-1 lead, allowing the Dutch youngster to hold throw for a second time.
Webster was also guilty of missing doubles in the fifth leg as two attempts at double top were off-target and Dekker hit double nine to lead for the first time.
The Welshman immediately hit-back with a two-dart 88 finish and then hit double top at the first time of asking to lead 4-3.
The world number six powered to victory in the eighth leg with an 11-dart finish to win the match in style and end Dekker's hopes of reaching the last 16.
"I didn't know a great deal about Jan coming into the match and it was a really tough game in the end," said Webster who now takes on fellow Welshman Martin Phillips for a place in the last eight.
"I had a tough time here 12 months ago, so to qualify by topping the group feels great and shows that I have a long way in that time."
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