Imperious Taylor Claims Dublin Win

PHIL TAYLOR claimed his eighth Sky Poker World Grand Prix title with a 6-2 demolition of Raymond van Barneveld at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin.

Taylor bounced back from his first round exit in the double-start event a year ago to claim the title and pick up a fourth major ranking victory of 2008 in style.

PHIL TAYLOR 6-2 RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD
Set Scores: (2-3, 3-2, 3-0, 1-3, 3-0, 3-2, 3-2, 3-2)
Match Stats

Raymond van Barneveld	2-6	Phil Taylor
43	100+	50
18	140+	20
5	180	13
30.14	Ave1	32.60
90.42	Ave3	97.81
160,133	High Finish	145,141,100

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