By Van Gerwen shot
Michael van Gerwen suffered an unfortunate bounce-out during his World Matchplay game against Joe Cullen.
The pair faced off in Blackpool in their bid to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Van Gerwen was leading when he survived an incredible bounce out on double 16.
Commentator and former player Wayne Mardle was sent into meltdown with the Dutchman’s “incredible” shot.
World Matchplay fixtures
Here’s what’s in store today at the World Matchplay:
- Humphries vs Van den Bergh
World Matchplay results
The World Matchplay is back in full swing today.
Michael Smith defeated Chris Dobey 11-9 earlier today.
Pics of his kids inspired Bully Boy
Michael Smith revealed snaps of his children kept him focused as he wobbled during a nailbiting victory over his best friend in darts.
Bully Boy saw off Chris Dobey’s nagging fightback to win 11-9 and reach the World Matchplay quarter-finals.
Asked about why he kept looking down inbetween visits to the oche, Smith said: “I kept on looking at my pictures of my children.
“They’ve come a long way to watch me here and I thought, ‘they haven’t come all this way for that’.”
However, Smith’s verdict on his “nervy” performance was a touch harsh, particularly as Dobey produced moments of magic.
