Austria 5-3 New Zealand

Mensur Suljovic & Dietmar Burger v Warren French & Preston Ridd
0-1 - Austria miss four darts to take the lead and Warren French gives New Zealand the lead with double five on his third dart to edge a nervy opener.
1-1 - Austria are first to a finish but continue to miss doubles before Mensur Suljovic hits double one with his third dart to level.
2-1 - Austria hit their stride, with Burger hitting a 180 and Suljovic taking out 112 to give them the lead.
3-1 - Suljovic lands double 18 to move the Austrians two legs clear.
3-2 - French finishes double top to pull New Zealand back into the game.
4-2 - Burger produces a brilliant 126 checkout on double six to move Austria a leg away from victory.
4-3 - French takes out double top again to pull the Kiwis back into the match.
5-3 - Suljovic hits a 180 to leave Austria 81 after nine darts, and returns to hit double 16 as they progress to round two with a 14-darter.