KIM Huybrechts came from 5-3 down to edge out St Helens darter Michael Smith 6-5 in a dramatic Grand Prix fashion.
A high-quality opening saw both players land 180s as Huybrechts finished double eight to lead before Smith took out 72 on tops to level.
The next three legs were 13-dart finishes, as Huybrechts twice landed 180s and Smith fired in a 174 as the Belgian moved 3-2 up, only for Smith to reply to another maximum with a 177 in the sixth as he took out a 14-dart finish to level.
Smith then headed the next two on double nine and double 13 to lead 5-3 - only for Huybrechts to take out double seven to stay in the hunt and 80 with a miracle bullseye in leg ten to force a decider.
As Smith struggled to find the treble, Huybrechts pulled clear before taking out 48 on double 16 to seal a semi-final place.
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