Numerous missed doubles cost Harwich dear as they lost to Thameside in a play-off after drawing 12-12 in the Essex Superleague Kockout Cup.

Having missed several chances to seal the win, Harwich saw the game go into a play-off.

With the score at 12-12 Harwich skipper George Lord selected Scott Lawrie for the play-off while Thameside picked Steve Johnson.

Lord's decision looked to be the right one as Lawrie raced into a 1-0 lead only to miss two darts at double top to win the match.

Johnson took full advantage of the slip and then won the game for Thameside with a superb 13-dart leg.