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Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller
Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller

RTÉ News​

time8 hours 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% on checkouts which made for darting drama and Bunting admitted to being nervous on stage. BUNTING HAS DONE IT! Stephen Bunting takes out 112 for the match! The Bullet comes through an epic tie-break with Gary Anderson! 📺 #MatchplayDarts | R2 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 22, 2025 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. WADE WALLOPS NIJMAN! Another dominant display from James Wade, who averages over 102 to complete an 11-5 thumping of Wessel Nijman! The 2007 champion is loving life in Blackpool this week! 📺 #MatchplayDarts | R2 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 22, 2025 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.

Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller
Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller

South Wales Guardian

time13 hours ago

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  • South Wales Guardian

Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller

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. 🗣️| 'Can you sum up your performance with a sound…'@sbunting180 got the job done against Gary Anderson in the end and provided us with a classic reaction in the aftermath…@OfficialPDC — Betfred (@Betfred) July 22, 2025 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 is red hot in Blackpool… 🔥 A 102 average and some brilliant finishing as he beats Wessel Nijman! 📺 | R2 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 22, 2025 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. The Winter Gardens in all its glory 😍 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 22, 2025 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.

Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller
Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller

South Wales Argus

time14 hours ago

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  • South Wales Argus

Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller

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. 🗣️| 'Can you sum up your performance with a sound…'@sbunting180 got the job done against Gary Anderson in the end and provided us with a classic reaction in the aftermath…@OfficialPDC — Betfred (@Betfred) July 22, 2025 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 is red hot in Blackpool… 🔥 A 102 average and some brilliant finishing as he beats Wessel Nijman! 📺 | R2 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 22, 2025 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. The Winter Gardens in all its glory 😍 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 22, 2025 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.

Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller
Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller

North Wales Chronicle

time14 hours ago

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  • North Wales Chronicle

Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller

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. 🗣️| 'Can you sum up your performance with a sound…'@sbunting180 got the job done against Gary Anderson in the end and provided us with a classic reaction in the aftermath…@OfficialPDC — Betfred (@Betfred) July 22, 2025 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 is red hot in Blackpool… 🔥 A 102 average and some brilliant finishing as he beats Wessel Nijman! 📺 | R2 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 22, 2025 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. The Winter Gardens in all its glory 😍 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 22, 2025 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.

Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller
Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller

The Herald Scotland

time15 hours ago

  • Sport
  • The Herald Scotland

Stephen Bunting battles past Gary Anderson in World Matchplay thriller

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. 🗣️| 'Can you sum up your performance with a sound…'@sbunting180 got the job done against Gary Anderson in the end and provided us with a classic reaction in the aftermath…@OfficialPDC — Betfred (@Betfred) July 22, 2025 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 is red hot in Blackpool… 🔥 A 102 average and some brilliant finishing as he beats Wessel Nijman! 📺 | R2 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 22, 2025 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. The Winter Gardens in all its glory 😍 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 22, 2025 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.

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