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Josh Rock edges out Aspinall to reach last 16 at Ally Pally

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Antrim's Josh Rock is through to the round of 16 at the World Darts Championship after knocking out tenth seed Nathan Aspinall 4-3 at the Alexandra Palace.Rock burst out of the blocks with a 180 in the first leg on his way to taking the opening set 3-2.

An out of sorts Aspinall, who would only end up with a 29% conversion rate on his doubles, steadied the ship somewhat as he took the next two sets.But Rock hit back, winning the fourth in style, including an 11-dart leg, as he moved to the brink of victory.

Suddenly Aspinall seemed to have found form, forcing a decider after whitewashing his 21-year-old opponent in the sixth.But Rock wasn't to be denied, taking the decider 3-1 to advance to the fourth round where he'll face the winner of the Brendan Dolan and Jonny Clayton clash on Friday.

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