Two-time champion Scott Waites is safely through to the second round at this year's BDO Championship – Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire
TWO-time winner Scott Waites progressed to the second round of the BDO Championship after defeating fifth seed Ross Montgomery in a 3-1 victory at Lakeside.
Bradford-born Waites, the champion in 2013 and 2016, won the first two sets in the deciding leg before the Scot stormed back to take the third 3-1.
The Yorkshireman raced into a 2-0 lead in the fourth set but missed six match darts as Montgomery won the next two legs before Waites produced a stunning 11-dart leg to secure victory.
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