European Championship Darts LIVE! Littler chases elusive major on finals day
Özet haber: Josh Rock and Jonny Clayton were in hysterics after Rock lost his dart inside a light during their match on Saturday evening (Credit: ITV Sport)
Josh Rock and Jonny Clayton were in hysterics after Rock lost his dart inside a light during their match on Saturday evening (Credit: ITV Sport)
There isn’t much missing from Luke Littler’s CV, but the European Championship is the single major title he’s yet to get his hands on. That gives today a little extra edge for The Nuke, who has not hidden his desire to take home this title. First, though, Krzysztof Ratajski stands in his way in the quarters. Three wins separate Littler from the title. Can he tick another one off the list today?
See how Luke Littler sealed that remarkable average against Nathan Aspinall last night (credit: ITV)
On Saturday evening, Luke Littler beat Nathan Aspinall 10-5 with the second-best average in the competition's history - his 114. 47 has only ever been bettered by Phil Taylor's 118. 14. Littler will face Krzysztof Ratajski in the quarter-finals after the Pole fought from behind to beat Kevin Doets 10-8.
Home favourite Martin Schindler kept alive his hopes of winning the title in Dortmund as he powered to a 10-4 win over Jermaine Wattimena. He will face Jonny Clayton on Sunday after the Welshman beat Josh Rock 10-8 in the final match of the day. In the afternoon session, Luke Woodhouse ended Gian van Veen's reign as European champion, as he coasted into the quarter-finals with a 10-6 victory.
Woody will face top seed Ross Smith after the 2022 European champion held off a Damon Heta fightback. Gerwyn Price averaged 95. 75 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in three years with a dominant 10-4 victory over Cameron MenzieStephen Bunting produced a finishing clinic (56 per cent) to defeat Kim Huybrechts and reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2014.
Right then, who fancies winning the European Championship? Just eight players remain and finals day takes no prisoners. Today's winner must win at least 32 legs of darts across three matches. Ross Smith vs Luke Woodhouse starts proceedings, then things get spicy with Gerwyn Price against Stephen Bunting.
Martin Schindler has Jonny Clayton standing between him and a home semi-final spot, while Luke Littler completes the quarter-final card against Krzysztof Ratajski. We’ll bring you every 180, missed double and massive finish right here.
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