Grand Slam of Darts: Raymond van Barneveld and Gerwyn Price to meet again in Wolverhampton | Darts News

Raymond van Barneveld took on Gerwyn Price in a repeat of their Group A epic earlier in the event, which saw the top seeds lose despite a 106. watch every match live on Sky Sports every day until the final on Sunday, November 20

Raymond van Barneveld put on another show with Gerwyn Price at the Grand Slam of Darts as they both reached the quarterfinals following a tungsten-filled night in Wolverhampton.

Van Barneveld secured a place in his first Grand Slam quarter-final since 2016, after putting up a superb fightback to deny Simon Whitlock in a thrilling battle of veterans, while Price maintained his incredible unbeaten record at Aldersley Leisure Village as the winner. The World No 1 won four legs on the spin to defeat Danny Noppert.

The 55-year-old Dutchman bounced back to reach his first televised quarter-final since returning to the sport last year, defying a 101 average from Whitlock to win 10-8.

Whitlock started well to take a 5-2 lead with a 109 average, but Van Barneveld stepped up to restore the tie to five apiece – punishing two rare misses from the Australian at legs eight and ten.

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Barney made a perfect 71 pay on the bullseye

The five-time world champion continued to dominate with a 12-darter to lead 6-5, but Whitlock responded brilliantly, converting the final 112 strings to draw level at eight apiece and then Van Barneveld regained the lead in the winning back leg. saw both players squander their chances, before turning 81 on the bullpen to start the festive celebrations.

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Raymond van Barneveld bounced back to reach his first televised quarter-final since returning to the sport last year.

“How good was Simon tonight? All credit to him, he was amazing, but I’m very happy with this victory,” said the 2012 champion Van Barneveld, who was 97 years old, reached six 180s and converted 55 percent of double attempts. .

“I played really well. I’m sure everyone watching at home would have liked it to go to the end, but luckily for me the bullseye went in the end.”

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Gerwyn Price says he needs to play well on Friday night to avoid another lesson from the Dutch master

Meanwhile, three-year champion Price defeated Noppert after winning seven of the last seven legs following an inspired double-double display, which saw him convert ten of his 13 attempts to win with an average of 100.

Noppert dropped three legs in a row during the first mini-round to take a narrow 3-2 lead, although the Welshman impressed with 150 in the first leg when Price was unable to react to the Dutchman’s throw until the 12th leg. He followed a break of 13- dart and pay the required 74 to reduce the returns to 7-6.

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Price nailed a monster 150 to win the first leg against Danny Noppert

However, ‘The Iceman’ produced a stunning four-leg spell to complete the comeback, restoring the tie with a massive finish of 164 in the 16th leg, before sealing the tie with the 13th and 15th legs.

“Raymond has been playing at the highest level for the last 30 years, he knows how to win, so I have to do well on Friday night or Raymond will teach me another lesson,” said Price, who is looking for a fourth straight Grand. Slam title at this location.

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Price hit a stunning 164 to keep him in contention against Noppert

Elsewhere, Michael Smith and Joe Cullen they will also fight for a place on Sunday’s Final Day, losing to Rob Cross and Dirk van Duijvenbode respectively on a high-profile night of action.

Smith survived a late onslaught from Cross to complete a tight 10-8 victory and advance to a consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final, while Masters Champion Cullen cruised through to a Grand Slam quarter-final with an emphatic 10-4 victory. against Van Duijvenbode, where he went on to bid for a second television crown in 2022.

“I’m looking forward to playing Michael again on Friday. It’s almost a new competition now, and I think I have as good a chance as anyone. I’m here to win,” said ‘The Rockstar’.

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The best action of Night Five of the Grand Slam of Darts

The second round concludes on Thursday night, as three-time champion Michael van Gerwen takes on Northern Ireland star Josh Rock in the evening title.

Luke Humphries takes on European Champion Ross Smith, Jonny Clayton takes on Scottish debutant Alan Soutar, while World Grand Prix finalist Nathan Aspinall takes on Jermaine Wattimena.

Watch the Grand Slam of Darts at Aldersley Leisure Village in Wolverhampton until the final on November 20 – every episode is on Sky Sports and don’t forget the World Championship is also coming to Sky Sports from December 15 to January 3. .