Chisnall after comeback win over Smith: "It's unbelievable to win in that way"
NewsWednesday, 25 July 2018 at 10:30
Dave Chisnall produced a remarkable comeback to see off Michael Smith in the second round of the World Matchplay.
Chisnall, who has not had the best of times as of late, reeled off ten legs in a row to claim the win against one of the favourites for the title. The multiple major-finalist will face Jeffrey de Zwaan in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay.
He spoke afterwards admitting it was unbelievable but that he wants to push on from here and that the Premier League omission has given him a kick up the backside.
"It's unbelievable to win in that way," said Chisnall, who hit ten 180s and two ton-plus finishes.
"I haven't played great darts for eight months and I started slowly again, and Michael took advantage.
"I've had a few good comebacks before but I had nothing to lose at 7-1 and my doubles started going in.
"It's nice to be in the quarter-finals but I want to push on from here. Not being in the Premier League was a kick up the backside but I've worked really hard leading up to this event and I feel good'', Chisnall added.
Click here for more information about the World Matchplay. The prize fund breakdown for this tournament can be found here.
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He spoke afterwards admitting it was unbelievable but that he wants to push on from here and that the Premier League omission has given him a kick up the backside.
"It's unbelievable to win in that way," said Chisnall, who hit ten 180s and two ton-plus finishes.
"I haven't played great darts for eight months and I started slowly again, and Michael took advantage.
"I've had a few good comebacks before but I had nothing to lose at 7-1 and my doubles started going in.
"It's nice to be in the quarter-finals but I want to push on from here. Not being in the Premier League was a kick up the backside but I've worked really hard leading up to this event and I feel good'', Chisnall added.
Click here for more information about the World Matchplay. The prize fund breakdown for this tournament can be found here.
https://twitter.com/officialpdc/status/1021849772435668992?s=21
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