a second break of throw , before his second maximum allowed him to secure a 5-1 lead .
It was all over in the seventh leg , when with Evans missing tops and tens to break back , Smith was able to step in to land double two and secure the £ 10,000 first prize . The St Helens based youngster ended the match with an average of 89.13 , while his compatriot Evans was only able to produce an average of 79 under the bright lights and on the big stage .
“ It ’ s a great feeling ,” said Smith , who is managed and mentored by former Premier League Darts champion Gary Anderson . “ Ricky got off to a good start but I was waiting for him to run out of steam and for the occasion to get to him .”
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“ When I got 2-1 up and opened with a 180 , I knew I had him and I wanted to enjoy every leg . My finishing was too good for him , my doubles went in first or second dart and I outscored him , so I ’ m really pleased .”
“ It felt terrifying on that stage but I ’ ve been on the big stage before and I wanted to play the board , and I did that .”
“ Michael van Gerwen lost twice in the World Youth Championship final and you only have to see where he is now to know that anything ’ s possible . I ’ m nearly in the world ’ s top 32 but I want to push on and try and get into the top 16 .”
... just hit the Bullseye !