Alan Norris
Alan Norris

PDC World Darts Championship: Alan Norris wins tie-break


England's Alan Norris won a tie-break thriller against Irishman Steve Lennon in the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Norris trailed 1-0 and 2-1 before forcing a final fifth set. Lennon missed two darts to close out the match in the eighth leg, and Norris took advantage to win the 11th leg decider.

Holland's Jermaine Wattimena set up a third round meeting against two-time world champion Gary Anderson.

Wattimena overcame some early double trouble to ease to a comfortable 3-0 victory over England's Michael Barnard.