Nijman took the primary two units within the best-of 5 come across, but Carolissen used to be now not overawed by way of the degree in north London.

He battled again, profitable six out of 8 legs to degree the fit and pressure a decider.

The people presented their backing to Carolissen by way of making a song Waka Waka (This Presen for Africa), the Shakira music which used to be the anthem for the 2010 Fifa Global Cup staged in South Africa.

“You know the crowd is going to be buzzing,” Carolissen mentioned.

“I always tell boys back home: ‘When you get up on stage, that’s your moment where you can let your inner character out.’

“When you do this, you’ll be such a lot at ease. If you wish to give a modest little bit of a roar, do it.”

He may have been defeated but Carolissen finished with a higher three-dart average than his Dutch opponent, as well as more scores of both 100+ and 140+.

It was his first experience in front of a full house at the World Championship, given his debut in December 2020 came in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.

On that occasion he received what he describes as “a freebie” when his first-round opponent Martijn Kleermaker tested positive for Covid-19. Carolissen, handed a walkover, was subsequently beaten 3-1 by Danny Noppert in the second round.

“To be again on the Palace later 4 years and to revel in the people, to be in such an circumstance, is actually superb,” the South African mentioned.

“To play games here’s each and every darts participant’s dream.

“Although I wanted to win so bad against Wessel, I think my performance was enough for the world to know that Cameron Carolissen is here.

“I’m pleased with the efficiency. I feel I will be able to journey again house to my society at Christmas and I will be able to simply benefit from the sunshine in Cape The city.”