DARYL Gurney set up a second round meeting with defending champion Gary Anderson by winning his first round match at the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace.
The Derry man beat Jamie Lewis 3-1 in his first round match on Thursday.
The 29-year-old defeated Anderson 10-4 the last time the players met at last month’s Players Championship Finals.
Gurney hit five 180s in an impressive triumph over Lewis on the opening day of the tournament.
The world number 36 won three straight legs in a dominant first set, before Lewis took the second 3-1.
Gurney edged the third 3-2 before taking the fourth 3-1 to finish the job.
“I played well in the first set but then I went off my game a little bit,” said Gurney.
“I could’ve easily lost that game and been out so I was pleased to get over the line.
“If I play like I can in the next game then I’m confident it will be good enough to go further.”
Gurney will able to enjoy his Christmas dinner on Friday before he faces Anderson in the second round on Boxing Day.
