Michael van Gerwen’s hopes a fourth Ally Pally title ended by ‘Shaggy’ Scott Williams in quarter-finals; World Darts Championship runs till the ultimate on January 3 – we’re again at 7pm on Tuesday for the semi-finals, stay on Sky Sports activities Darts
By Raz Mirza at Alexandra Palace, London
Final Up to date: 01/01/24 9:41pm
Michael van Gerwen’s hopes of a fourth World Darts Championship title have been dashed in beautiful vogue by Scott Williams on the quarter-final stage on New Yr’s Day.
Williams pulled off a sensational 5-3 scalp of Van Gerwen at Alexandra Palace, punishing 27 missed darts at doubles from the three-time champion.
World Darts Championship: New Yr’s Day Night Outcomes
Michael van Gerwen | 3-5 | Scott Williams |
Luke Humphries | vs | Dave Chisnall |
Seasonal prize cash previous to the World Championship: £32,750
Minimal prize cash on the World Championship: £100,000
Scott Williams is in to the semi-finals and the world’s high 32
Scott Williams produced one of many greatest shocks in World Darts Championship historical past by beating Michael van Gerwen within the quarter-finals
Williams got here charging out of the blocks by profitable the opening set in straight legs, however ‘Mighty Mike’ took out 81 for back-to-back 11-darters to shut out the second set 3-1 with a set common of 116.71 regardless of lacking 12 darts at double.
Van Gerwen took out a powerful 121 checkout earlier than pinning double 16 to grab the initiative within the third set.
Van Gerwen hits this magnificent 121 end throughout his quarter-final conflict in opposition to Williams
Nevertheless, the Dutchman threw in a stinker of a set, averaging simply 78, and Williams railroaded it 3-0 to get again on degree phrases at 2-2.
Van Gerwen appeared to have fallen off a cliff when Lincolnshire showman Williams made it six legs on the spin to steer 3-2, however the three-time World Champion quickly restored parity in three consecutive legs to cease the rot.
‘Shaggy’ punished extra essential errors from the world No 2 to seal the seventh set 3-1 and go inside one among a sensational victory earlier than taking the eighth 3-1 to safe a last-four assembly with both Luke Humphries or Dave Chisnall.
Williams mentioned he in all probability ought to have crushed Van Gerwen a bit simpler after knocking out the pre-tournament favorite
“I just knocked the best player in the world out,” Williams informed Sky Sports activities.
“He wasn’t the Michael van Gerwen we’ve seen over the last couple of games but that’s not my problem.
“I hit the doubles and doubtless ought to have gained it a little bit bit simpler. I am completely loving it up there. I really like a crowd.”
Wayne Wardle was surprised at how ‘erratic’ Van Gerwen was during his loss
Wayne Mardle called Williams’ win a “large shock”, but also admitted he did a “quantity” on the Dutch ace.
“Michael van Gerwen usually loses to somebody who’s a giant hitter already, a world champion or a serious champion,” ‘Hawaii 501’ said..
“Scott Williams did a quantity on him. He was there to wash up when he needed to clear up and he held it collectively so properly.
“Even Luke Littler and Rob Cross are giving it… ‘WHAT!?’ What an opportunity for everyone left in the tournament.”
Michael van Gerwen missed 30 doubles in his first three video games. He missed 27 in opposition to Scott Williams
52.4 per cent (33/63) – First 3 video games
29.0 per cent (11/38) – vs Williams
How Littler arrange Cross semi-final…
A glance again the perfect of the motion from the afternoon session of the World Darts Championship quarter-finals
World Darts Championship: New Yr’s Day Afternoon Outcomes
Rob Cross | 5-4 | Chris Dobey |
Luke Littler | 5-1 | Brendan Dolan |
Within the afternoon, Luke Littler’s wonderful Alexandra Palace journey continued after he turned the youngest semi-finalist ever after he beat Brendan Dolan 5-1 within the quarter-final.
‘The Historical past Maker’ Dolan had crushed former World Champions Gerwyn Worth and Gary Anderson however couldn’t compete with Littler, who completed with a median of 101.93 to thrill his adoring followers inside Ally Pally.
All the perfect moments from Luke Littler in his quarter-final conflict in opposition to Brendon Dolan
“It feels unbelievable. I would never have thought I would have got to the semis on my debut year,” he mentioned.
“Brendan was just another opponent in my way and I have brushed him aside and now I am into the semi-final.
“It will take loads to cease me, based mostly on my performances up to now. However it’s about no matter Luke Littler turns up.
“I have got the ability to go all the way, if it’s not to be tomorrow night, it’s not to be.
“I do know I’ve bought an excellent probability and I’ve bought an excellent feeling I might go all the best way tomorrow.”
Littler believes he is one of the best in the game at board management and he’s thinking about lifting the title
He will meet Rob Cross for a spot in the final after ‘Voltage’ looked dead and buried when he was 4-0 down after barely 45 minutes as Chris Dobey played one of the matches of his life.
However, the off-stage break worked wonders for Cross as the former electrician sparked into life.
He reeled off four sets of his own and then took out 130 to seal a remarkable win but he will have to improve if he is stop the Littler train.
“Everybody loves an underdog story,” he said. “As the general public and other people trying on the recreation, everybody loves an underdog story.
“I am not being rude, I am on his side, I love an underdog story.
“It took a little bit of stress off me profitable it first time as properly.
“He’s fantastic and he deserves all the luck in the world, he is a nice young boy. Tomorrow we play darts, though, and I have to go down to business.”
Cross got here again from 4-0 right down to Chris Dobey to finish a ‘darting miracle!’
{The teenager} was taking selfies after beating Brendan Dolan
What’s occurring on semi-finals night time on the World Darts Championship?
Littler will tackle 2018 winner Cross within the first semi-final having already confirmed he is able to compete on the largest stage after taking out UK Open winner Andrew Gilding and his hero Raymond van Barneveld on his method to the final eight and he maintained that type in opposition to Dolan on New Yr’s Day.
Cross produced one of the vital memorable Alexandra Palace comebacks having gone 4-0 to Chris Dobey earlier than reeling off 4 units of his personal after which taking out 130 to seal a well-known win.
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Having knocked out three-time World Champion Michael van Gerwen, ‘Shaggy’ Scott Williams will tackle both Dave ‘Chizzy’ Chisnall or ‘Cool Hand’ Luke Humphries.
The game’s greatest occasion sees the remaining gamers compete for the Sid Waddell Trophy and £2.5m in prize cash at Alexandra Palace. You’ll be able to watch all of the motion stay on our devoted Sky Sports activities Darts channel.
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