‘One of the best things I've ever seen' – Frank Lampard stunned as Coventry star hits 180 with first-ever three darts
FRANK LAMPARD was blown away by Tatsuhiro Sakamoto's incredible piece of darts wizardry in his first ever appearance at the Oche.
The midfielder sent his
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Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is a beloved figure among his Coventry City team-mates
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The Japanese midfielder stunned them by throwing an incredible 180 with his first three darts
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The 28-year-old was mobbed by his team-mates - who couldn't quite believe their eyes
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Sky Blues gaffer Frank Lampard was equally as amazed by Sakamoto's piece of wizardry
The Japanese midfielder achieved the incredible feat on a dartboard in the
Sky
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dressing room
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The 28-year-old was mobbed by his team-mates after his masterstroke, which Coventry gaffer Lampard was in awe of.
The former
"It was amazing."
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Sakamoto's incredible piece of skill was witnessed by team-mate Jake Bidwell, who was equally as astounded as Lampard.
He said: "[Jamie] Paterson is the oldest player in the dressing room now and he said it is one of the best things he has ever seen in football.
"That tells you all you need to know.
"He hit two in and then he's got nervous so he stepped back.
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Tatsuhiro Sakamoto has been a shining light for Frank Lampard's Coventry City this season
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"And then I think it took him about two minutes to throw the last one.
"It went in and the place went up.
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"For someone of Pato's experience to say it is one of the best things he has ever seen in a dressing room, that paints the picture of how good it was."
Sakomoto hasn't just been a gem in the dressing room for the Sky Blues this season.
The winger has scored four goals and provided six assists for his side, who ended the Championship season in fifth place and have the chance of returning to the Premier League via the play-offs.
The first leg of their semi-final tie with Sunderland takes place on Friday evening.
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