‘Early to be losing your rag' – Commentator blasts darts star as he has MELTDOWN in just second leg
The 35-year-old had an early meltdown in his first round European Tour 8 clash against Alan Soutar.
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Matt Campbell angrily chucked a dart at the board
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But he got his throw at the double 12 horribly wrong and it landed in nine.
The Canadian was then left with 15 and he eyed up the three.
But once again, his dart was a disaster and it fell into the neighbouring 17 to bust his score.
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He said: "Wow. Well, you can understand why he is annoyed. But it's quite early on to be losing your rag isn't? Leg two."
Fans reacted: "I love it when something like this happens as it makes me feel less s*** about how bad I am at darts."
Another added: "Campbell is like us, professional players are human beings."
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But Campbell composed himself and went on to win 6-4.
Luke Littler narrowly avoids being hit by object thrown onto O2 stage during Premier League Darts finals
He faces Ross Smith in the second round in Leverkusen, Germany tomorrow.
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