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sport">Had the first round match against Darius Labanauskas from Lithuania Mighty Mike still managed to win convincingly (6-1), also against White he was certainly not bad scoring. The big problem lay with the finish. In the first five legs, the number one in the world got chances for the double in four innings. All six possibilities were not cashed in. Partly because of this, Van Gerwen faced a 0-5 deficit at the first break. After that he clung on somewhat, but could no longer turn the tide. The three-time world champion continued to miss too many chances on the doubles, from which a very strong playing White continued to profit optimally.
sport">Van Gerwen entered the second break 7-3 behind. In the final piece, the 31-year-old from Vlijmen eventually did not return to the match. His average of 101.95 was, especially given the number of doubles missed (finish percentage of 30.77%). In many cases a game is won with such a score. White rose above himself on the podium this time and that was clearly reflected in the average final score of 103.64 and the 10-4 victory.
Van Duijvenbode knocks Smith
sport">Dirk van Duijvenbode continues the upward trend – started with the final place at the World Grand Prix – also at the European Championship. After the 28-year-old Dutchman had defeated countryman Danny Noppert 6-0 in the first round, Michael Smith in Oberhausen became the victim of Van Duijvenbode’s urge to act on Friday evening.
sport">The competition had a curious course. Van Duijvenbode took a 3-0 lead, after which Smith, who reached the World Cup final two years ago, managed to run to a 6-3 lead. After the Dutchman had tied the score again (8-8), he also took the next two legs. First Smith let him escape by throwing himself ‘dead’ with 11 points on the scoreboard, a leg later Van Duijvenbode finished the job with a neat 110 finish.
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sport">“It may be a happy victory, but I did it,” said Van Duijvenbode from Oberhausen. Earlier in the match, he had missed opportunities to take a 4-1 lead, then trailed 3-6 and 6-8. „I could also have led 6-3. But I fight back completely and I think rightly so.
sport">In the quarterfinals, Van Duijvenbode has to compete against Jonny Clayton on Saturday. “I like him, but he is my enemy during the game. If I play my good game, then everyone will have a hard time against me. ”
Tailor
sport">Earlier on Friday, Martijn Kleermaker was able to pack his bags. The 29-year-old darter from Hierden stunted in his first match against defending champion Rob Cross, but now had to acknowledge his superior in Devon Petersen. Tailor lost 8-10 in legs to the South African.
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