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Van Veen holds off Wade to reach Matchplay semi-finals
The Dutchman overcame a late surge from James Wade and sealed a 16-13 win with key 160 and 118 checkouts.
- Gian van Veen secured a 16-13 victory against James Wade at Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Friday, booking his place in the Betfred World Matchplay semi-finals.
- Twelve months ago, Englishman Wade eliminated Van Veen at this same stage; the Dutchman reversed that result in an attritional quarter-final tie.
- After establishing an 11-7 lead, Van Veen saw Wade rally to 11-11; the Dutchman then landed a 118 checkout to regain momentum before securing victory.
- Gerwyn Price defeated Ross Smith to reach the World Matchplay semi-finals, setting up a showdown with Van Veen in tonight's opening match.
- Luke Littler will play Dirk van Duijvenbode in the second semi-final at Winter Gardens, completing the tournament's last-four lineup.
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Gian van Veen defeated Englishman James Wade in Blackpool: 16-13 in legs. In the semi-final, he will face Gerwyn Price.
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The climax of the World Matchplay has arrived. The semi-finals are tonight in Blackpool. Gian van Veen takes on Gerwyn Price, while Dirk van Duijvenbode meets Luke Littler. Follow it live here from 21:10!
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