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Unicorn’s World No.1 was in great form all day but ran into an inspired Raymond Van Barneveld in the final…..Barney - the current UK Open Champion – got the better of Lloyd by 2 sets to 1.

Earlier, Lloyd had ended his long barren spell against Taylor in style….winning their quarter-final by 5 legs to 2…..he hardly missed against ‘The Power’ and double 18 took the match. Afterwards, Taylor had no complaints admitting he was beaten by: “A Colin Lloyd back to his best!”

Lloyd then came from behind to win a thrilling semi-final against Terry Jenkins. He was a set down and a leg down after Jenkins took out 154 – but stormed back to set up the final against Barney.

“I am not too disappointed,” said Lloyd. “I know that I am in really good shape for the World Grand Prix and I want that title back.”

Barneveld had a few close shaves along the way before winning the tournament and a cheque for £4,000. He just beat Team Unicorn’s Wes Newton 5-4 at the last 16 stage. In the final though, he produced his best darts of the day.

Lloyd started the final with a 180 but the Dutch star then reeled off two 13-darters and a 12 dart leg to take the opening set, which included 160 and 100 check-outs. Lloyd hit back to level the match by taking the 2nd set. The turning point came in the opening leg of the deciding set. Lloyd missed four darts to take it and was made to pay, as Barneveld banged in a brilliant 144.

From that moment, Barney wasn’t going to be stopped and hit double six to end Lloyd’s dream day.

Andy Hamilton took out John Part on his way to the quarter-finals, where he was edged out 5-4 by Roland Scholten.

Kevin Painter, James Wade, Adrian Lewis, Bob Anderson and Peter Manley were all beaten at the last 32 stage.

Results – Last 32:

Paul Watton 5-3 Kevin Painter
Mark Lawrence 5-2 Steve Hine
Wes Newton 5-1 James Wade
Raymond Van Barneveld 5-4 Jason Clark
Dennis Priestley 5-0 Adrian Lewis
Roland Scholten 5-3 Tom Kirby
Andy Hamilton 5-3 John Part
Andy Jenkins 5-3 Wayne Jones
Andy Smith 5-4 Sean Palfrey
Phil Taylor 5-0 Bob Anderson
Colin Lloyd 5-0 Steve Beaton
Denis Ovens 5-1 Peter Manley
Alan Warriner 4-5 Terry Jenkins
Steve Maish 5-3 Dave Askew
Barrie Bates 5-2 Wayne Mardle
Mick McGowan 5-4 Gary Welding

Last 16:

Paul Watton 4-5 Mark Lawrence
Raymond Van Barneveld 5-4 Wes Newton
Roland Scholten 5-3 Dennis Priestley
Andy Hamilton 5-3 Andy Jenkins
Phil Taylor 5-2 Andy Smith
Colin Lloyd 5-4 Denis Ovens
Terry Jenkins 5-0 Steve Maish
Mick McGowan 5-2 Barrie Bates

Losers £300 + 8 ranking points

Quarter-finals:

Raymond Van Barneveld 5-0 Mark Lawrence
Phil Taylor 2-5 Colin Lloyd
Roland Scholten 5-4 Andy Hamilton
Mick McGowan 2-5 Terry Jenkins

Losers £500 + 10 points

Semi-finals (sets):

Raymond Van Barneveld 2-0 Roland Scholten (3-1, 3-0)
Colin Lloyd 2-1 Terry Jenkins (1-3, 3-2, 3-2)

Losers £1,000 + 12 points

Final:
Raymond Van Barneveld 2-1 Colin Lloyd (3-1, 1-3, 3-0)

Winner: £4,000 + 20 points
Runner up: £2,000 +16 points

BY STUART PYKE