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Watch all the perfect bits from Luke Littler’s very good efficiency over the doyen of Dutch darts Raymond van Barneveld
Watch all the perfect bits from Luke Littler’s very good efficiency over the doyen of Dutch darts Raymond van Barneveld
Teenager Luke Littler crushed his darting idol Raymond van Barneveld 4-1 to succeed in the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, the place he’ll play Brendan Dolan.
The 16-year-old averaged 105.01, hit 9 180s to file a sensational victory over a legend in five-time World Champion, Van Barneveld.
“Unbelievable! My common has proven it, my double share has proven it – I do not know what to say!”, Littler informed Sky Sports activities.
“He (Van Barneveld) mentioned ‘you possibly can go all the way in which, I hope you possibly can go all the way in which’. I mentioned ‘thanks’ – he is a real gentleman and I respect Raymond.”
“I fancy myself [to win the whole thing], I do fancy myself! Let’s simply deal with Brendan [Dolan].”
World Darts Championship: Saturday Night Outcomes
Brendan Dolan 4-3 Gary Anderson Raymond van Barneveld 1-4 Luke Littler Luke Humphries vs Joe Cullen
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Littler is blown away after beating his idol Van Barneveld after which reveals what he’ll do now to organize for the quarter finals
Littler is blown away after beating his idol Van Barneveld after which reveals what he’ll do now to organize for the quarter finals
In two of the three units, that went to a deciding leg, Littler averaged over 110.
There have been solely 19 ton-plus set averages in the entire match.
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Littler booked his place into the quarter finals in fashion. The 16-year-old declined ‘The Huge Fish’ earlier than returning for double 15 to knock out Van Barneveld
Littler booked his place into the quarter finals in fashion. The 16-year-old declined ‘The Huge Fish’ earlier than returning for double 15 to knock out Van Barneveld
‘The Nuke’ confirmed no indicators of nerves as he gained a rip-roaring first set 3-1 with a 103.8 common and three/4 on the doubles.
The world youth champion was quickly in dreamland after easing by means of the second set to strengthen his grip on the match for the lack of simply two legs.
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Littler makes a dominant begin towards Van Barneveld by profitable the primary two units in fashion
Littler makes a dominant begin towards Van Barneveld by profitable the primary two units in fashion
Van Barneveld squandered two set darts within the subsequent as Littler pounced to make it three with out reply, averaging 110.68 within the set and 53 per cent on the doubles.
‘Barney’ held agency on double 6 to get off the mark within the fourth set and maintain his hopes alive, however the teen star from Warrington stormed by means of to arrange a gathering with Brendan Dolan by profitable the deciding leg of the fifth set with a nerveless 130 arrange shot earlier than returning for double 15
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Littler hits tops, tops for a magical ton checkout towards Van Barneveld
Littler hits tops, tops for a magical ton checkout towards Van Barneveld
“It is unimaginable beating considered one of my idols on the most important stage of all, I nonetheless cannot consider it,” Littler mentioned. “I believe I’m daring to dream now, I’ve seen the draw.
“I’m solely three wins away now. I am so younger, solely 16 and I’ve bought nothing to concern, I’ve bought nobody to concern, my recreation will be higher than anybody’s on the day and I’ve proven it there towards one of many biggest to have graced that stage.
“With performances like that I can go all the way in which.
“I’ve pictured myself profitable it. I have a look at the draw and see Brendan subsequent after which Chris Dobey towards Rob Cross within the different quarter.
“I fancy myself. I do fancy myself.”
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Dolan made it by means of to the quarter finals following a hard-fought victory over Anderson
Dolan made it by means of to the quarter finals following a hard-fought victory over Anderson
Dolan adopted up his upset win over Gerwyn Worth by pulling off one other well-known scalp by knocking out two-time world champion Gary Anderson 4-3 to succeed in the quarter-finals for the second time in his profession.
After falling 2-0 down, ‘The Flying Scotsman’ turned the match on its head to go in entrance for the primary time however fellow veteran Dolan fired in 14, 14 and 15 dart legs to ship a dramatic contest all the way in which to a closing set.
However Anderson crumbled below strain within the fourth leg of the deciding set, failing with 4 darts at double to permit Dolan to finish a shocking upset on double 3.
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Dolan took out 102 utilizing the bullseye throughout his sensational win
Dolan took out 102 utilizing the bullseye throughout his sensational win
“That was some recreation,” mentioned Dolan. “I used to be questioning what was mistaken with Gary however then he kicked into gear and the subsequent factor he is forward of me. I am questioning ‘do not let this go, make him win it’ – it was within the lap of the gods,” mentioned Dolan.
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Watch the second Humphries gained a loopy sudden-death leg to edge Cullen
Watch the second Humphries gained a loopy sudden-death leg to edge Cullen
World No 3 Luke Humphries recovered from two units down and two legs down within the subsequent tie-break set to by some means shut out a wide ranging 4-3 victory over Joe Cullen in sudden-death because of a 12-dart leg.
‘Cool Hand’ required 10 match-darts to win a seven-set and 36-leg thriller.
“I simply assume that is probably the greatest video games I have been a part of. I really feel sorry for Joe,” mentioned Humphries. “I by no means hand over and that by some means permits me to maintain going. I’ve survived once more.”
World Darts Championship: Saturday Afternoon Outcomes
Scott Williams 4-1 Damon Heta Daryl Gurney 2-4 Dave Chisnall Rob Cross 4-0 Jonny Clayton
The afternoon session bought below approach with a medical efficiency by Scott Williams to e book his spot within the quarter-finals with a 4-1 win over Damon Heta.
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Scott Williams reeled in ‘The Huge Fish’ after Damon Heta selected an alternate route of their conflict
Scott Williams reeled in ‘The Huge Fish’ after Damon Heta selected an alternate route of their conflict
Williams produced some ruthless ending, whereas Heta struggled on the doubles, a 170 out the spotlight of proceedings.
Williams will now face one of many match favourites Michael van Gerwen on New 12 months’s Day.
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Chisnall says that he hasn’t had any practise for months as a result of he is been getting his entrance room redecorated
Chisnall says that he hasn’t had any practise for months as a result of he is been getting his entrance room redecorated
Perennial TV finalist Dave Chisnall held his nerve to grind out a 4-2 win over Daryl Gurney.
Chisnall took a 2-0 lead within the tie however Gurney fought again effectively, 130 and 151 checkouts enabling him to attract parity.
Nevertheless, ‘Chizzy’ rallied and 9 180s and a 99 common secured his spot within the final 16.
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Gurney dazzled with very good 130 and 151 checkouts throughout his defeat to Chisnall
Gurney dazzled with very good 130 and 151 checkouts throughout his defeat to Chisnall
The session concluded with a ruthless efficiency from Rob Cross as he whitewashed ‘The Ferret’ Jonny Clayton 4-0.
The 2018 champion bought off to an excellent begin as he took a 3-0 lead, with a shocking 140 checkout setting the tone.
Cross missed 5 match darts as Clayton levelled at 2-2 within the fourth set, however ‘Voltage’ held his nerve to seal a medical win to arrange a mouth-watering conflict towards ‘Hollywood’ Chris Dobey.
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Cross hit this medical 140 checkout towards Clayton
Cross hit this medical 140 checkout towards Clayton
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Former World Champion Cross says he wanted a brand new pair of pants after lacking six match darts towards Clayton
Former World Champion Cross says he wanted a brand new pair of pants after lacking six match darts towards Clayton
What’s taking place on New 12 months’s Day on the World Darts Championship?
Michael van Gerwen is again in motion on New 12 months’s Day on the World Darts Championship with semi-final spots on the road
Three-time World Champion Michael van Gerwen will tackle Scott Williams, with 2018 winner Rob Cross up towards Chris Dobey.
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Teenage sensation Luke Littler will tackle Brendan Dolan, who has already knocked out Gerwyn Worth and Gary Anderson, with Dave Chisnall going through Luke Humphries or Joe Cullen.
The quarter-finals, semi-finals and closing happen from January 1-3.
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