Raymond van Barneveld makes successful begin however Dimitri Van den Bergh loses a thriller; the World Darts Championship runs all the best way till the ultimate on January 3, 2024 – we’re again on Saturday at 12.30pm, stay on Sky Sports activities Darts
By Raz Mirza at Alexandra Palace, London
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A glance again the perfect of the motion from the night session of Day Eight on the World Darts Championship
A glance again the perfect of the motion from the night session of Day Eight on the World Darts Championship
Raymond van Barneveld rolled again the years as he struck a exceptional 19 140s and got here near a close to 100 common on his approach to a 3-1 victory over Radek Szaganski on Friday night time on the World Darts Championship.
The five-time world champion – who final lifted the title in 2007 – produced the fourth highest common of the event with a stellar 99.81 to arrange a gathering with Jim Williams within the final 32 after Christmas.
World Darts Championship: Friday Night Outcomes
Dimitri Van den Bergh 2-3 Florian Hempel (R2) Martin Schindler 3-1 Jermaine Wattimena (R2) Raymond van Barneveld 3-1 Radek Szaganski (R2) Chris Dobey 3-2 William O’Connor (R2)
Debutant Szaganski silenced the massive contingent of Dutch followers by successful the opening leg however just for Van Barneveld to reel off three in a row to wrap up the set with a 98.6 common with 3/4 on the doubles.
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Watch the second Raymond van Barneveld entered Ally Pally to his iconic ‘Eye of the Tiger’ tune
Watch the second Raymond van Barneveld entered Ally Pally to his iconic ‘Eye of the Tiger’ tune
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The 56-year-old, taking part in in his thirty first World Championship, continued the relentless ending spree with 86 and 104 checkouts in the beginning of the following earlier than sealing the second set on double 5 along with his final dart in hand.
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The Dutch legend nailed this 113 checkout throughout his win
The Dutch legend nailed this 113 checkout throughout his win
Polish-Irish star Szaganski managed a maintain of throw to cease the rot in the beginning of the following with a neat 118 end, however Van Barneveld answered again with a 113 and clutch 60 to maneuver inside touching distance of victory.
Nonetheless, the Cork thrower fired in a well timed 13-darter on double 14 to edge the third set.
Barney was taken to a deciding leg by a gritty Szaganski within the fourth however a nineteenth 140 allowed the Dutchman to arrange 80, which he took out because of a slick two-dart mixture as he accomplished the win.
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Van Barneveld admitted Radek Szaganski gave him a tough recreation, however he did sufficient to return by way of and win
Van Barneveld admitted Radek Szaganski gave him a tough recreation, however he did sufficient to return by way of and win
“There are not any simple video games. It offers you extra strain. (Peter) Wright has gone, (James) Wade has gone. However hey there is a man referred to as Luke Littler, he is improbable,” stated Van Barneveld.
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Florian Hempel battled again from two units right down to defeat Dimitri Van den Bergh in a basic
Florian Hempel battled again from two units right down to defeat Dimitri Van den Bergh in a basic
The boy from Cologne Florian Hempel sensationally recovered from 2-0 right down to stun fifteenth seed Dimitri van den Bergh 3-2, surviving three match darts and saving his PDC Tour Card within the course of.
The German gained the final six legs on the spin, hitting back-back-back 10-dart legs en route, touchdown a skin-saving 151 checkout, while averaging 106.09 after surviving match darts in an Ally Pally basic.
“I am the person for the comebacks, I feel,” Hempel advised Sky Sports activities. “I began so unhealthy, however the back-to-back 10 darters helped and the 151 stored me within the recreation.”
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Hempel took out this unbelievable 151 checkout to maintain himself within the match towards Van den Bergh
Hempel took out this unbelievable 151 checkout to maintain himself within the match towards Van den Bergh
There have been a complete of 17 180s in 20 legs as Chris Dobey gained a barnstorming tussle towards William O’Connor with a 103.09 common within the final match of the night time,
The Masters champion, nicknamed ‘Hollywood’, gained a deciding set shoot-out to progress to a conflict with former European champion Ross Smith.
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Chris Dobey was ‘delighted’ to get previous William O’Connor
Chris Dobey was ‘delighted’ to get previous William O’Connor
German No 2 Martin Schindler joined his fellow countryman Hempel within the subsequent spherical after defeating Jermaine Wattimena 3-1.
‘The Wall’ secured a gathering with Scott Williams with a 97 common and 52 per cent on the doubles, regardless of the quick-fire Dutchman reeling within the fourth 170 end of the event.
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Jermaine Wattimena fired on this 170 checkout in his defeat to Martin Schindler
Jermaine Wattimena fired on this 170 checkout in his defeat to Martin Schindler
World Darts Championship: Friday Afternoon Outcomes
Brendan Dolan 3-2 Mickey Mansell (R2) Jose de Sousa 1-3 Jeffrey de Graaf (R2) Krzysztof Ratajski 3-1 Jamie Hughes (R2) Dirk van Duijvenbode 1-3 Boris Krcmar (R2)
The afternoon session of day eight began with an absolute cracker between Northern Irishmen and finest buddies Brendan Dolan and Mickey Mansell.
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Brendan Dolan stated he discovered it troublesome taking part in his finest pal on tour Mickey Mansell and expects to be extra deadly with Gerwyn Worth
Brendan Dolan stated he discovered it troublesome taking part in his finest pal on tour Mickey Mansell and expects to be extra deadly with Gerwyn Worth
There was nothing separating the 2 and the match went all the best way to a tie-break with Dolan edging the win within the deciding leg to arrange a gathering with Gerwyn Worth.
Dutchman Jeffrey de Graaf wrapped up a powerful 3-1 victory over the ‘Particular One’ Jose de Sousa to trigger an upset.
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Jeffrey de Graaf apologised to the Ally Pally crowd who have been desperate to see a nine-dart leg, however received it finished in 10 towards Jose de Sousa
Jeffrey de Graaf apologised to the Ally Pally crowd who have been desperate to see a nine-dart leg, however received it finished in 10 towards Jose de Sousa
Krzysztof Ratajski’s marketing campaign continues after a 3-1 victory over Jamie Hughes.
Hughes battled again from two legs right down to take the primary set however from there, Ratajski confirmed his expertise to grind out the win and safe his spot in spherical three.
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Boris Krcmar defeated Dirk van Duijvenbode in type with a 102 checkout
Boris Krcmar defeated Dirk van Duijvenbode in type with a 102 checkout
The ultimate match of the afternoon noticed Dirk van Duijvenbode outplayed by massive Croatian Boris Krcmar as he made it into the third spherical for the primary time in his profession.
He’ll now face ‘The Flying Scotsman’ Gary Anderson within the subsequent spherical.
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Van Duijvenbode confirmed his agility as he tried to keep away from the notorious Ally Pally wasp!
Van Duijvenbode confirmed his agility as he tried to keep away from the notorious Ally Pally wasp!
Again house for Christmas because of everybody for messages i don’t assume i can get spherical to say because of everybody there’s that many however I’ll attempt tomorrow 🫣 10 thousand new followers previous couple of days 20 thousand new instagram followers 👀 Wishing u all a Merry Christmas ☢️ 🚀 💣 💥 pic.twitter.com/7zWrc5X0CK
— Luke Littler (@LukeTheNuke180) December 22, 2023 What’s occurring on Saturday on the World Darts Championship?
Former World Youth champion Josh Rock returns to Alexandra Palace
Jonny Clayton, ‘The Bronzed Adonis’ Steve Beaton, teen Josh Rock and World Matchplay champion Nathan Aspinall all headline the motion at Alexandra Palace on the ultimate day earlier than the Christmas break.
World Darts Championship: Saturday Afternoon Fixtures
Kim Huybrechts vs Richard Veenstra (R2) Callan Rydz vs Ricardo Pietreczko (R2) Jonny Clayton vs Steve Lennon (R2) Daryl Gurney vs Steve Beaton (R2)
Elsewhere, Kim Huybrechts, ‘Heavy Metallic’ Ryan Searle and former semi-finalist Stephen Bunting might be among the many high-profile names taking to the stage.
World Darts Championship: Saturday Night Fixtures
Ryan Searle vs Tomoya Goto (R2) Josh Rock vs Berry van Peer (R2) Stephen Bunting vs Ryan Joyce (R2) Nathan Aspinall vs Ricky Evans (R2)
The game’s greatest occasion sees 96 gamers compete for the Sid Waddell Trophy and £2.5m in prize cash at Alexandra Palace. You possibly can watch all of the motion stay on our devoted Sky Sports activities Darts channel.
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