2023-07-16 21:30:13
Darts surprise! MVG out early
Seventh Prank! MvG outperforms darts legend
Michael van Gerwen has to give up following the first round of the World Matchplay. The three-time world champion is surprisingly defeated by a Northern Irishman.
The defending champion is out!
Michael van Gerwen surprisingly fails at his opening hurdle World Match Play. “Mighty Mike” lost to “History Maker” Brendan Dolan in the round of 32 by 7:10. Thus missed the number three of the world the opportunity to regain number one in the Order of Merit.
It played van Gerwen, who was last had to undergo painful dental surgery, not particularly bad. In the end, the three-time world champion had an average of 98.98 on the scoreboard, while Dolan “only” played 95.5. The Dutchman also had a slight advantage in the double quota (38.9% to 37%).
Dolan mit besserem Start – van Gerwen passes Rebreak
But that didn’t help the 34-year-old in the end, because his 15-year-old competitor was there at the crucial moments. The Northern Irishman also got off to a better start and was 4-1 up before the first break. But van Gerwen then equalized to 5:5.
But then Dolan took over the command once more and got the break to 8:6. With the score at 9:7 from the Northern Irish point of view, MVG missed two attempts at double 16 for a possible rebreak. Dolan then used his third match dart and checked double three to win.
Humphries sovereign – Schindler out
Previously, Luke Humphries had won a place in the round of 16 with a show of force. “Cool Hand Luke” didn’t give José de Sousa the slightest chance in his 10-2 win.
In addition, Nathan Aspinall advanced to the next round thanks to a 10:7 win over Krzysztof Ratajski. Chris Dobey (10:8 once morest James Wade), Dirk van Duijvenbode (12:10 once morest Kim Huybrechts) and Damon Heta (10:5 once morest Josh Rock) are also represented in the tournament.
The Sunday games started with Martin Schindler already the first German eliminated“The Wall” defeated Danny Noppert with 8:10.
The second German in the tournament, Gabriel Clemens, plays once morest Jonny Clayton on Monday evening.
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