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an hour ago
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Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller
Stephen Bunting saw off a Gary Anderson fightback and battled his way to a 12-10 last-16 victory in a scrappy encounter at the World Matchplay in Blackpool. It took a while for both players to shift into a gear as doubles proved troublesome for the pair throughout the match, which went beyond the allotted 21 legs. The contest went back and forth but Bunting, who also missed double 12 for a nine-darter, chalked off five straight legs to make it 9-6 and it looked like he would go on to seal a comfortable victory. However, Anderson survived match darts as he fought back to make it a level game but Bunting finally got the job done to win by two clear legs and seal the win. Both players averaged less than 30 per cent on checkouts which made for darting drama and Bunting admitted to being nervous on stage. After the match, he told Sky Sports: 'He's a quality operator. One of the best players to grace the stage and I have nothing but respect for Gary Anderson, and what a win in my career. 'I felt nervous anyway. I've got (son) Theo with me tonight, Toby, the missus, but we're through and I can relax now. 'I feel great and playing the best darts of my life and enjoying being in Blackpool – the fans have been incredible.' James Wade produced a vintage performance as he swept Matchplay debutant Wessel Nijman aside in an 11-5 win. There was nothing to separate the two players through the opening six legs but Wade jumped all over the young Dutchman's mistakes as he started to race clear. The game started to turn when Wade brilliantly hit back-to-back bullseye finishes to go 8-4 up with his third ton-plus finish of the match. That was in the middle of five straight legs that Wade put together to go within a leg of victory and the Machine pinned double tops to wrap up an impressive win. Gian van Veen reeled off seven straight legs on his way to a thumping 11-5 victory over Danny Noppert. Noppert started on fire and jumped 2-0 ahead but his Dutch compatriot shifted into top gear and went into the second break with a 7-3 lead which Noppert could not bounce back from. Van Veen, who surprisingly knocked out Luke Humphries in the first round, threw four 180s and averaged just under 95 to book his spot in the quarter-finals. Jonny Clayton continued his good run of form with an 11-8 win over Mike de Decker. The Ferret threw nine 180s and never went behind in the contest but held off a couple of De Decker fightbacks to see him through safely to the quarter-finals.
The Independent
an hour ago
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- The Independent
Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Stephen Bunting saw off a Gary Anderson fightback and battled his way to a 12-10 last-16 victory in a scrappy encounter at the World Matchplay in Blackpool. It took a while for both players to shift into a gear as doubles proved troublesome for the pair throughout the match, which went beyond the allotted 21 legs. The contest went back and forth but Bunting, who also missed double 12 for a nine-darter, chalked off five straight legs to make it 9-6 and it looked like he would go on to seal a comfortable victory. However, Anderson survived match darts as he fought back to make it a level game but Bunting finally got the job done to win by two clear legs and seal the win. Both players averaged less than 30 per cent on checkouts which made for darting drama and Bunting admitted to being nervous on stage. After the match, he told Sky Sports: 'He's a quality operator. One of the best players to grace the stage and I have nothing but respect for Gary Anderson, and what a win in my career. 'I felt nervous anyway. I've got (son) Theo with me tonight, Toby, the missus, but we're through and I can relax now. 'I feel great and playing the best darts of my life and enjoying being in Blackpool – the fans have been incredible.' James Wade produced a vintage performance as he swept Matchplay debutant Wessel Nijman aside in an 11-5 win. There was nothing to separate the two players through the opening six legs but Wade jumped all over the young Dutchman's mistakes as he started to race clear. The game started to turn when Wade brilliantly hit back-to-back bullseye finishes to go 8-4 up with his third ton-plus finish of the match. That was in the middle of five straight legs that Wade put together to go within a leg of victory and the Machine pinned double tops to wrap up an impressive win. Gian van Veen reeled off seven straight legs on his way to a thumping 11-5 victory over Danny Noppert. Noppert started on fire and jumped 2-0 ahead but his Dutch compatriot shifted into top gear and went into the second break with a 7-3 lead which Noppert could not bounce back from. Van Veen, who surprisingly knocked out Luke Humphries in the first round, threw four 180s and averaged just under 95 to book his spot in the quarter-finals. Jonny Clayton continued his good run of form with an 11-8 win over Mike de Decker. The Ferret threw nine 180s and never went behind in the contest but held off a couple of De Decker fightbacks to see him through safely to the quarter-finals.
BBC News
an hour ago
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- BBC News
Bunting battles past Anderson to reach last eight
Stephen Bunting is through to the World Matchplay quarter-finals after a nervy 12-10 win over Gary Anderson at Winter Gardens in BlackpoolA topsy-turvy match saw Scotland's Anderson lead 6-4, only for Bunting to rattle off five successive legs - a run that included missing out on a nine-darter in the 15th with the final 40-year-old Englishman then missed a match dart to complete a 101 checkout and 11-9 success, with 2018 champion Anderson taking the leg instead to level at 10-10. But fourth seed Bunting responded again by claiming the next two legs, including a 112 checkout, to set up a last-eight meeting with 2023 runner-up Jonny Clayton, who beat Belgium's Mike de Decker 11-8."I was so, so nervous, playing a legend of the sport in Gary Anderson on this stage," Bunting told Sky Sports. "I tried to put that at the back of my mind but I just couldn't and for whatever reason I couldn't find my best form. I'm so happy with the win but I just need to get to bed, I'm shattered."England's James Wade averaged 102.5 and had checkouts of 126, 121 and 108 as he thrashed Wessel Nijman of the Netherlands 11-5."It wasn't an amazing performance from me. I was just really fortunate the young lad didn't play how he can," 2007 winner Wade told Sky Sports."Who cares about doubles, who cares about averages. We just care about having a great time and the crowd enjoying themselves."Wade will play Gian van Veen next after the Dutchman, who knocked out defending champion Luke Humphries, beat compatriot Danny Noppert 11-5.
Daily Record
15 hours ago
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- Daily Record
World Matchplay Darts: Full Tuesday schedule as Gary Anderson and Stephen Bunting clash
James Wade and Luke Humphries' slayer are also on a tasty Tuesday card in Blackpool for the second biggest tournament in the sport In-form Gary Anderson is back and firing as he looks to win a second Betfred World Matchplay title. The Scottish star goes head-to-head with Stephen Bunting in a brilliant second-round tie which headlines Tuesday's darts action. Anderson has this week already hit out at the "boring" young darts stars who lack the banter of the big beasts from yesteryear. But back to the action. Blackpool has already seen some major names go out of the £800,000 event with Luke Humphries ' first-game exit a stunner. Seeds such as Rob Cross and Dave Chisnall have followed Cool Hand out of the door leaving Luke Littler as the strong title favourite. Tuesday four ties sees multiple World Champions take to the stage and Record Sport takes you through the quartet of crackerjack encounters. Sit back, strap yourselves in and enjoy! SCHEDULE OF PLAY (7PM) Gian Van Veen vs Danny Noppert Van Veen dethroned reigning champion Humphries on the opening night. The World No.1 was bidding to become the fourth player in World Matchplay history to retain the iconic Phil Taylor Trophy, but the young Dutchman had too many guns and an out a 10-8 winner to register his first victory at the venue. Noppert had an easier passage as he dispatched an out-of-sorts Cameron Menzies, racing into a 7-0 lead before wrapping up a comprehensive 10-2 success. The pair were partners for Netheherlands at last month's World Cup. Wessel Nijman v James Wade Nijman delivered a nerveless display on his World Matchplay debut fending off a valiant mid-game fightback from Nathan Aspinall. The Dutch kid's surprise win over the Stockport star set-up a huge clash with 2007 champion Wade, who reaffirmed his title credentials in a 10-3 demolition of 2023 semi-finalist Joe Cullen. Wade, featuring in his 20th consecutive World Matchplay campaign, recorded his highest ever average on the Winter Gardens stage averaging almost 105. Stephen Bunting vs Gary Anderson Anderson made a sprint for the finish in his clash against Luke Woodhouse rattling off five legs on the spin from 5-5 to set up a blockbuster showdown with fourth seed Bunting. The Scotsman struggled for fluency in the opening exchanges, although he produced a masterclass on the outer ring, pinning 67 percent of his attempts at double to get his title tilt underway. Bunting, who overcame a sluggish start to see off Ryan Joyce for the second straight year in round one. The Scouser required a tie-break to topple Joyce 12 months ago, but, despite surrendering an 8-4 cushion, the World No.4 responded with a brilliant 11-darter to advance. Jonny Clayton vs Mike De Decker Clayton, who was runner-up in 2023, defied a 103 average from Martin Schindler to extend the German's winless run in Blackpool, rounding off a clinical display to wrap up a 10-7 success. De Decker celebrated his first victory on the Winter Gardens stage converting back-to-back 104 and 148 checkouts to complete a 10-7 victory over five-time quarter-finalist Chisnall. The World Grand Prix champion trailed 7-6 at one stage before rattling off four successive legs to set up his meeting with fifth-seed Clayton. Remaining schedule Wednesday July 23 (7pm) Second Round x4 - Match Order TBC Littler v Wattimena Gilding v Van Duijvenbode Van Gerwen v Rock Dobey v Price Thursday July 24 (8pm) Quarter-Finals x2 Friday July 25 (8pm) Quarter-Finals x2 Saturday July 26 (8pm) Semi-Finals Sunday July 27 Afternoon Session (1pm) Betfred Women's World Matchplay Quarter-Finals Beau Greaves v Kirsi Viinikainen Lisa Ashton v Robyn Byrne Noa-Lynn van Leuven v Lorraine Winstanley Fallon Sherrock v Gemma Hayter Semi-Finals Greaves/Viinikainen v Ashton/Byrne Van Leuven/Winstanley v Sherrock/Hayter Final Evening Session (8pm) Betfred World Matchplay Final WHERE TO WATCH: The Betfred World Matchplay will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK & Ireland, through the PDC's worldwide broadcast partners including DAZN and Viaplay, and on PDCTV (excluding UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria & Switzerland based subscribers).
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gary Anderson slams 'boring' new age of darts players and begs old rival to return
Gary Anderson admits he longs for rivals like Phil Taylor to return to the darts circuit as he opened up on the new generation, labelling them boring and claiming they're not as good as they think they are Gary Anderson has taken aim at the new generation of darts stars and claimed that they are "boring, absolutely boring" as he longed for the "good old days" to come back. The Flying Scotsman made his feelings known during the opening round of the World Matchplay as he hailed the sport's environment back when the likes of Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis were among the top guns. Anderson revealed how, despite being rivals on the oche, the players on tour would socialise with each other. Nowadays, in an era where social media has taken over, the young generation who are now competing with the veterans have little interest in having a chat with Anderson claiming they're "too busy looking at their phones". Anderson, who won his first round match in the World Matchplay as he dispatched of Luke Woodhouse, admitted that the youngsters have taken centre stage but was keen to take them down a peg or two. He told SportsBoom: 'The good old days, that's when darts players were darts players. Me, Lewis, Taylor, Kevin [Painter], we used to sit and have a crack and a laugh. Aidy Lewis was brilliant, and I wish he comes back. I do miss him. 'Nowadays nobody talks to anybody. You don't have a good laugh; you don't have a bit of banter. The youngsters are boring, absolutely boring. You talk to them, they're too busy looking at their phones. "These youngsters, they're here to do a job. They've got to the stage now that they've realised, they've got a great chance in life to make a lot of bloody money and boost themselves. "But they need to calm down and think this is my job and that's it. They're good but they aren't that good. That's what you've got to remember.' Littler's rivals have commented on how the sport's sensation conducts himself behind the scenes. The Nuke makes no secret of the fact he loves his gaming, which is a major interest when he's not competing. Stephen Bunting previously told The Express: 'We see him week in week out on the Pro Tour. He's literally sat there on his phone, he'll be watching Manchester United play, or he'll be playing a game." It doesn't appear to be impacting the teenager though as he averaged over a ton during his round one battering of Ryan Searle in Blackpool. Littler cruised into the second round by virtue of a 10-2 victory over Searle, landing his first-ever win at the Winter Gardens in the process. Top seed and last year's winner Luke Humphries was the shock exit of round one. Gian van Veen pulled off a shock to dump out the reigning champion with a 10-8 victory on the opening night. Humphries ended the match with just a 29 per cent success rate on the doubles and 20 doubles missed.
