Tony Green
Darts commentator on BBC Two

"That leg was all Scotty's, but Martin's nicked it."

So, back on throw in the fifth, both players locked on 301 after six apiece. 301-down is a game played by us wannabe dartists. Anyway, no out for Adams from 166, Mitchell sitting on 161 - and a chance to finish. No impression, but 24 left. You feel Adams must take this 123. Treble 18? No. Mitchell for two 12s and yet another break... three missed! That's seven missed double in a row. Adams gets a let-off on double four.

Jim Proudfoot
Darts commentator on BBC Two

"Adams hasn't hit double top in the match so far. But that was a chance for Mitchell - four missed darts at a double."

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Is that a turning point? Mitchell has won six of the last nine legs. Is Adams' poor doubling finally catching up with him? Mitchell, the Big Pink, attempts to hold Wolfie off, getting down to a finish first. He'll have six at 140 for a 2-0 lead. One dart at double 10, just inside the wire to miss a 140 finish. Good Adams pressure as Mitchell comes for two fives. One miss. Two miss. Three missed! How big might that be? Wolfies, though, is miles away from tops, only to clear up on double 10. Both men in double trouble.

"I'm not going away," says Mitchell as he matches Adams' opening 140 at the start of this fifth set. He follows that up with a maximum, pressuring the Adams throw. Wolfie sits on 161 as Mitchell gets to 121. Treble 20... treble 17... bullseye? Not even close. Now, Mitchell for 121. Bull again... no. Adams for double 16, but his poor finishing continues. Mitchell for the break? Double eight! Mitchell takes the advantage in the fifth.

Jim Proudfoot
Darts commentator on BBC Two

"Scotty Dog is not without his supporters today. Plenty have come up from the New Forest to support him."

Mitchell, though, remains one leg away from the set and pressures the Adams throw with an opening maximum. After nine, the Scotty Dog is down to 81 with Adams so far back he may as well be in the bar. Mitchell has at least six at this 81 out, using three of them to set up tops. Taken at the second attempt! We're level once more.

So, Mitchell for the set and a level match at 2-2. Wolfie, facial whiskers that make him look like, well, a wolf, has a chance, but three loose darts have Mitchell to a finish first. The man in pink looks for 160 as Adams sits on 97. Only one treble for Mitchell, so he leaves 20. Adams... treble 19 in. Double 20 missed. Double 10? In it goes! Adams finally finds a double and, more importantly, breaks back.

Tony Green
Darts commentator on BBC Two

"I don't think Martin wanted a break there, to be honest. He was really into his rhythm, his finishing was good, but Scotty is back in sight now. He wants to win this to get his father a tractor - I think if he gets a nine-darter, he can get a combine harvester."

Jim Proudfoot
Darts commentator on BBC Two

"Again, Adams's finishing is letting him down at crucial moments."

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Adams throwing first, but Mitchell has effectively stolen the darts, looking for a break that would put him in firm control of this fourth set. He has the first dabble at a finish, but make no real impression on 161, ditto for Adams on 148. One dart at double top for Mitchell... not enough beans. dams for double seven... another double missed. Mitchell in at two 10s for the break and the chance to throw for the set.

Tony Green
Darts commentator on BBC Two

"The crowd here are absolutely marvellous. Still a lot for Scotty Mitchell to do here. Martin Adams has hardly had a mention this week."

Three loose darts from Adams give Mitchell, a chest as wide as a mattress, the advantage. He wipes his brow on a black sweatband on his left wrist, then comes to leave a finish of 68. 16, 20, then double 16? No. Adams' failed attempt at 147 means Mitchell will have another chance, one that is taken. Solid start.

Phil Cartwright
BBC Sport at the Lakeside

"Scott Mitchell looked understandably disappointed as he made his way backstage after that narrow failure to take out 123 for the third set. Close friend and former Lakeside semi-finalist Richie George gave him a quick pep talk during the first break. A focused Adams headed straight for the practice board, no doubt to work on his finishing."

Lee Savery:, external No surprise that Adams has picked up his game before the break. This is set to be a good final!

Andy:, external I want to like Martin, but he's not a likeable man. Shame because he tries hard.

Back come the players, Scotty will have the arrows in the fourth set. Even this early, you feel he must hold.

Bobby George
Two-time BDO world championship finalist on BBC Two

"Second set, Martin was bullying Scott - he started hitting the big scores and started finishing. But it was so close in the third."

KarenMc:, external Finding myself slightly addicted to the #bbcdarts. Game on Scott Mitchell #hampshireman

Marilyn Smith:, external #TeamWolfie

Jim Proudfoot
Darts commentator on BBC Two

"Mitchell was a fraction away from hitting a 123 for a 2-1 lead. Now he finds himself 2-1 down to the three-time champion."

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Wolfie, throwing for the set, is showing his teeth, pinching the advantage with clever use of the bull. He sets up a finish of 58, three in his hand for a 2-1 lead. Two at tops. Oh dear, this double trouble continues, two missed at double 20. Mitchell for 123... double nine? Just into double 12, busting his score. Adams must take this... he does! Wolfie punches the air and heads of stage to howls of support. Great stuff.