[Darts] 2022 PDC World Darts Championship 🎯

[cygan]

I'm happy to see this topic, it turns out that there are people who like Darts, I thought Darts were only liked by a few people, I was wrong, this is a very stressful game and requires accurate throwing skills, similar to knife throwing.

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glad to find so many interesting users here with the pdc thread who are also interested in darts
and indeed it is a very disciplined sport in terms of accuracy and throwing ability - but also find some players their big bellies also always funny

[LTU_btc]

I an actually quite happy that this artificially built up hype about fallon Sherry sherrock is over now. I having nothing against her as a person but the hype around was just way to much and not justified. She have beat a few men in a sports where women have absolutely no disadvantage and everyone went crazy because of that for whatever reason and even wanted her to play in the premier League, even though he has not once beat a top 10 Player and does not even have a Tour card. That is not the definition of equality.

I agree that hype about her was a bit artificial. But probably nothing surprising about it. Yeah, women don't have any disadvantage in darts, but very few women play it on high level, so, they're hyping her. But it's not nice when commentators can't keep neutral and cheering for her without hiding it.

[24Kt]

I an actually quite happy that this artificially built up hype about fallon Sherry sherrock is over now. I having nothing against her as a person but the hype around was just way to much and not justified. She have beat a few men in a sports where women have absolutely no disadvantage and everyone went crazy because of that for whatever reason and even wanted her to play in the premier League, even though he has not once beat a top 10 Player and does not even have a Tour card. That is not the definition of equality.

I agree that hype about her was a bit artificial. But probably nothing surprising about it. Yeah, women don't have any disadvantage in darts, but very few women play it on high level, so, they're hyping her. But it's not nice when commentators can't keep neutral and cheering for her without hiding it.

They need something to talk about or at least have an engagement among the audience, I guess. Honestly, we have not read so much articles when it comes to darts sports. So they need something to spice up this sports.

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[babygun]

Surprising loss yesterday of Van Den Bergh; didn't expect it but Hempel really played a good match. Even with an average of 104, Van Den Bergh lost the match with 3-1. Hempel his finishes were superb and if he can continue like this, he can probably reach quite far in the tournament!

[cygan]

Surprising loss yesterday of Van Den Bergh; didn't expect it but Hempel really played a good match. Even with an average of 104, Van Den Bergh lost the match with 3-1. Hempel his finishes were superb and if he can continue like this, he can probably reach quite far in the tournament!

Florian Hempel has seemed very disciplined and calm in his two matches so far. if he keeps his form and maybe gets a little more out of it and is also a little lucky, he can still achieve a lot and go far in this tournament.

[cygan]

in today's match (afternoon session) between the austrian Mensur Suljovic and the scotsman Alan Soutar it was extremely exciting. M. Suljovic won the first two sets and also the first two legs of the third set. but then A. Soutar turned up, the scotsman won the third and fourth set thanks to an extreme increase in performance.
so it went into the deciding set - and it was a dramatic one. MS showed too many nerves and missed eight matchdarts at the double. in the end too many, because AS checked 144, converted his third matchart and won the fifth set 6:4

[Real-Duke]

Looking Cross vs Van Barneveld in the moment. Cross is in advantage 2:1 Sets + 2 Legs.
Its not the match of Van Barneveld tonight

Edit 3 Match Darts for Cross and the first hit is the end for VB. Congrats to Cross!

[babygun]

Looking Cross vs Van Barneveld in the moment. Cross is in advantage 2:1 Sets + 2 Legs.
Its not the match of Van Barneveld tonight

Edit 3 Match Darts for Cross and the first hit is the end for VB. Congrats to Cross!

Too bad that Van Barneveld is out; the atmossphere is always more electric when he enters the stage! I was happy for him that he won his first match and hopefully he will continue on playing!
Till date, there are not so many surprises: biggest surprises were the loss of Van Den Bergh and of Suljovic yesterday.

[cygan]

Looking Cross vs Van Barneveld in the moment. Cross is in advantage 2:1 Sets + 2 Legs.
Its not the match of Van Barneveld tonight

Edit 3 Match Darts for Cross and the first hit is the end for VB. Congrats to Cross!

Too bad that Van Barneveld is out; the atmossphere is always more electric when he enters the stage! I was happy for him that he won his first match and hopefully he will continue on playing!
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Raymond van Barneveld has tested positive for the corona virus after his elimination from the world championship. the federation has not yet commented on the consequences.
Van Barneveld made his positive test public late on christmas eve via twitter. in the match on the day before christmas against former world champion Rob Cross, the dutchman had not yet felt any symptoms, it says in the message.
the darts federation PDC has not yet commented on the consequences of the positive test...

[babygun]

Raymond van Barneveld has tested positive for the corona virus after his elimination from the world championship. the federation has not yet commented on the consequences.
Van Barneveld made his positive test public late on christmas eve via twitter. in the match on the day before christmas against former world champion Rob Cross, the dutchman had not yet felt any symptoms, it says in the message.
the darts federation PDC has not yet commented on the consequences of the positive test...

There is no news yet from the darts federation itself. But I think the chances are quite high that Cross will need to withdraw for the tournament and also go in quarantine. Would be pity for Cross as he played a good match against van Barneveld and he could maybe go on for a long way in the tournament.

[yayayo]

Raymond van Barneveld has tested positive for the corona virus after his elimination from the world championship. the federation has not yet commented on the consequences.
Van Barneveld made his positive test public late on christmas eve via twitter. in the match on the day before christmas against former world champion Rob Cross, the dutchman had not yet felt any symptoms, it says in the message.
the darts federation PDC has not yet commented on the consequences of the positive test...

There is no news yet from the darts federation itself. But I think the chances are quite high that Cross will need to withdraw for the tournament and also go in quarantine. Would be pity for Cross as he played a good match against van Barneveld and he could maybe go on for a long way in the tournament.

Van Barneveld is no longer the player he used to be in his glory years. Still, that first set he threw was of a high standard. He also missed many doubles to throw out legs. Too bad, because he had been looking forward to the World Cup all year. Another chance next year. I don't think Cross will win the tournament. Van Gerwen or Price's I guess.

ya.ya.yo!

[cygan]

the dutchman Vincent van der Voort has tested positive for the coronavirus at the pdc world darts championship in london. this was announced by the world federation pdc on monday afternoon.
so his english opponent James Wade gets a free ticket and moves directly into the 1/8-finals.

[babygun]

the dutchman Vincent van der Voort has tested positive for the coronavirus at the pdc world darts championship in london. this was announced by the world federation pdc on monday afternoon.
so his english opponent James Wade gets a free ticket and moves directly into the 1/8-finals.

I don't think this will be the last positive case... Just read the news that Cross still can participate in the tournament if he presents a negative test.

Van Barneveld is no longer the player he used to be in his glory years. Still, that first set he threw was of a high standard. He also missed many doubles to throw out legs. Too bad, because he had been looking forward to the World Cup all year. Another chance next year. I don't think Cross will win the tournament. Van Gerwen or Price's I guess.

ya.ya.yo!

That's true, but I still like to watch him play. It is also nice to see that he still gets a lot of support from the crowd. He can still play on a high level, but there is also a lot more competition than before.

[cygan]

and it continues with the covid-19 infections....
Michael van Gerwen tested positive for the coronavirus yesterday at the darts world championship and has to tick off his fourth title early. the 32-yo dutchman was eliminated by his positive result from the most important and highest endowed tournament of the world. Van Gerwen's opponent Chris Dobey from england will now receive a free ticket for the match in the third round and moves directly into the 1/8-finals

[Real-Duke]

and it continues with the covid-19 infections....
Michael van Gerwen tested positive for the coronavirus yesterday at the darts world championship and has to tick off his fourth title early. the 32-yo dutchman was eliminated by his positive result from the most important and highest endowed tournament of the world. Van Gerwen's opponent Chris Dobey from england will now receive a free ticket for the match in the third round and moves directly into the 1/8-finals

This match becomes senseless with all this covid shit. The real competetion in the London 2022 PDC match is not to become infected by the virus!
In the meantime they can rename the tour to "last man standing"

[babygun]

and it continues with the covid-19 infections....
Michael van Gerwen tested positive for the coronavirus yesterday at the darts world championship and has to tick off his fourth title early. the 32-yo dutchman was eliminated by his positive result from the most important and highest endowed tournament of the world. Van Gerwen's opponent Chris Dobey from england will now receive a free ticket for the match in the third round and moves directly into the 1/8-finals

Yeah it is too bad that one of the favorites is out because of the coronavirus. I didn't think that Van Gerwen could win, this season is not his best, but it is a shame to see him leave the tournament in this kind of way.
Anyone saw the match of Price vs Huybrechts? Tense match with some frustations on both sides; but if Huybrechts had a better double percentage he could probably have won the match.

[toast]

and it continues with the covid-19 infections....
Michael van Gerwen tested positive for the coronavirus yesterday at the darts world championship and has to tick off his fourth title early. the 32-yo dutchman was eliminated by his positive result from the most important and highest endowed tournament of the world. Van Gerwen's opponent Chris Dobey from england will now receive a free ticket for the match in the third round and moves directly into the 1/8-finals

Yeah it is too bad that one of the favorites is out because of the coronavirus. I didn't think that Van Gerwen could win, this season is not his best, but it is a shame to see him leave the tournament in this kind of way.
Anyone saw the match of Price vs Huybrechts? Tense match with some frustations on both sides; but if Huybrechts had a better double percentage he could probably have won the match.

Where is this going with the tournament? After van gerwen, Chisnall has already also withdrawn from the World Darts Championship. Price himself wanted to propose to postpone the tournament after another period, but of course that is not possible because of the commercialization and all tickets sold. This way there are very few players left. Too bad, especially that van Gerwen is out because of Corona.

[LTU_btc]

Damn, sad to read about van Gerwen. Seems that goal of this tournament isn't to beat your opponent but simply don't get infected.
Gary Anderson made amazing comeback against Ian White. He lost first 3 sets, but managed to win match 4:3. Seems that White failed to handle pressure and made some big mistakes.
Gerwyn Price had slow start, but won match in very confident way 4:1.
Now Clayton - Smith game is in action. Should be most interesting match tonight.

[cygan]

Luke Humphries is in the 1/4-finals and in yesterday's match against Chris Dobey they gave each other nothing at all in a world class match. two-time pdc world champion Gary Anderson (2015 and 2016) is also in the last eight. in the duel of two former champions the scot defeated 2018 winner Rob Cross from england with 4:3.

[babygun]

Damn, sad to read about van Gerwen. Seems that goal of this tournament isn't to beat your opponent but simply don't get infected.
Gary Anderson made amazing comeback against Ian White. He lost first 3 sets, but managed to win match 4:3. Seems that White failed to handle pressure and made some big mistakes.
Gerwyn Price had slow start, but won match in very confident way 4:1.
Now Clayton - Smith game is in action. Should be most interesting match tonight.

Nice comeback from Anderson but White could and should have won this match when he was 3-0 up. The match between Clayton and Smith was also a good one, but what a strange mistake of Clayton on the end...
Too bad he is out as he was an outsider for the title.