World Darts Championship: Luke Littler hammers Raymond van Barneveld to reach quarter-finals | Darts News

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Watch all the very best bits from Luke Littler’s very good efficiency over the doyen of Dutch darts Raymond van Barneveld

Teenager Luke Littler crushed his darting idol Raymond van Barneveld 4-1 to achieve the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, the place he’ll play Brendan Dolan.

The 16-year-old averaged 105.01, hit 9 180s to file a sensational victory over five-time World Champion, Van Barneveld.

“Unbelievable! My common has proven it, my double proportion has proven it – I do not know what to say!”, Littler, who was born 20 days after Van Barneveld’s epic 2007 World Championship triumph, advised Sky Sports activities.

“He (Van Barneveld) mentioned ‘you’ll be able to go all the best way, I hope you’ll be able to go all the best way’. I mentioned ‘thanks’ – he is a real gentleman and I respect Raymond.”

“I fancy myself [to win the whole thing], I do fancy myself! Let’s simply deal with Brendan [Dolan].”

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Littler is blown away after beating his idol Van Barneveld after which reveals what he’ll do now to arrange for the quarter finals

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Littler booked his place into the quarter finals in model. The 16-year-old declined ‘The Large Fish’ earlier than returning for double 15 to knock out Van Barneveld

‘The Nuke’ confirmed no indicators of nerves as he received a rip-roaring first set 3-1 with a 103.8 common and three/4 on the doubles.

The World Youth Champion was quickly in dreamland after easing via the second set to strengthen his grip on the match for the lack of simply two legs.

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Littler makes a dominant begin in opposition to Van Barneveld by successful the primary two units in model

Van Barneveld squandered two set darts within the subsequent as Littler pounced to make it three with out reply, averaging 110.68 within the set and 53 per cent on the doubles.

‘Barney’ held agency on double 6 to get off the mark within the fourth set and hold his hopes alive, however the teen star from Runcorn stormed via to arrange a gathering with Brendan Dolan by successful the deciding leg of the fifth set with a nerveless 130 arrange shot earlier than returning for double 15.

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Littler hits tops, tops for a magical ton checkout in opposition to Van Barneveld

“It is unimaginable beating one among my idols on the most important stage of all, I nonetheless cannot imagine it,” mentioned Littler, who’s now simply three matches away from one among sport’s best triumphs. “I feel I’m daring to dream now, I’ve seen the draw.

“I am so younger, solely 16 and I’ve obtained nothing to worry, I’ve obtained nobody to worry, my sport will be higher than anybody’s on the day and I’ve proven it there in opposition to one of many best to have graced that stage.

“With performances like that I can go all the best way.

“I’ve pictured myself successful it. I have a look at the draw and see Brendan subsequent after which Chris Dobey in opposition to Rob Cross within the different quarter.

“I fancy myself. I do fancy myself.”

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Dolan made it via to the quarter finals following a hard-fought victory over Anderson

Dolan adopted up his upset win over Gerwyn Worth by pulling off one other well-known scalp by knocking out two-time world champion Gary Anderson 4-3 to achieve the quarter-finals for the second time in his profession.

After falling 2-0 down, ‘The Flying Scotsman’ turned the match on its head to go in entrance for the primary time however fellow veteran Dolan fired in 14, 14 and 15 dart legs to ship a dramatic contest all the best way to a ultimate set.

However Anderson crumbled below strain within the fourth leg of the deciding set, failing with 4 darts at double to permit Dolan to finish a surprising upset on double 3.

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Dolan took out 102 utilizing the bullseye throughout his sensational win

“That was some sport,” mentioned Dolan. “I used to be questioning what was mistaken with Gary however then he kicked into gear and the subsequent factor he is forward of me. I am questioning ‘do not let this go, make him win it’ – it was within the lap of the gods.”

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Watch the second Humphries received a loopy sudden-death leg to edge Cullen

World No 3 Luke Humphries recovered from two units down and two legs down within the subsequent tie-break set to one way or the other shut out a panoramic 4-3 victory over Joe Cullen in sudden-death because of a 12-dart leg.

‘Cool Hand’ required 10 match-darts to win a seven-set and 36-leg thriller.

“I simply assume that is probably the greatest video games I have been a part of. I really feel sorry for Joe,” mentioned three-time main champion Humphries. “I by no means hand over and that one way or the other permits me to maintain going. I’ve survived once more.”

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Humphries dissects the insane sudden-death leg as he sealed his spot within the quarter-finals

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A glance again the very best of the motion from the night session of Day 13 of the World Darts Championship

The afternoon session obtained below manner with a medical efficiency by Scott Williams to guide his spot within the quarter-finals with a 4-1 win over Damon Heta.

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Scott Williams reeled in ‘The Large Fish’ after Damon Heta selected another route of their conflict

Williams produced some ruthless ending, whereas Heta struggled on the doubles, a 170 out the spotlight of proceedings.

Williams will now face one of many event favourites Michael van Gerwen on New 12 months’s Day.

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Chisnall says that he hasn’t had any practise for months as a result of he is been getting his entrance room redecorated

Perennial TV finalist Dave Chisnall held his nerve to grind out a 4-2 win over Daryl Gurney.

Chisnall took a 2-0 lead within the tie however Gurney fought again effectively, 130 and 151 checkouts enabling him to attract parity.

Nevertheless, ‘Chizzy’ rallied and 9 180s and a 99 common secured his spot within the final 16.

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Gurney dazzled with very good 130 and 151 checkouts throughout his defeat to Chisnall

The session concluded with a ruthless efficiency from Rob Cross as he whitewashed ‘The Ferret’ Jonny Clayton 4-0.

The 2018 champion obtained off to an excellent begin as he took a 3-0 lead, with a surprising 140 checkout setting the tone.

Cross missed 5 match darts as Clayton levelled at 2-2 within the fourth set, however ‘Voltage’ held his nerve to seal a medical win to arrange a mouth-watering conflict in opposition to ‘Hollywood’ Chris Dobey.

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Cross hit this medical 140 checkout in opposition to Clayton

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Former World Champion Cross says he wanted a brand new pair of pants after lacking six match darts in opposition to Clayton

What’s occurring on New 12 months’s Day on the World Darts Championship?

Michael van Gerwen is again in motion on New 12 months’s Day on the World Darts Championship with semi-final spots on the road

Rob Cross, the 2018 champion, faces Chris Dobey earlier than teenage sensation Luke Littler takes on Brendan Dolan within the afternoon session.

Within the night, three-time World Champion Michael van Gerwen will tackle ‘Shaggy’ Scott Williams, with Dave ‘Chizzy’ Chisnall dealing with ‘Cool Hand’ Luke Humphries.

The semi-finals and ultimate happen from January 2-3.

The game’s largest 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 dwell on our devoted Sky Sports activities Darts channel.

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