Gurney after coming through sudden death thriller: “If I had nine lives I’ve used them all there”
NewsMonday, 23 July 2018 at 09:30
Daryl Gurney came through his first round clash with Steve West but even by his own admission, he is lucky to be through to Round 2 of the World Matchplay.
West missed eleven match darts against Gurney at multiple stages of the match meaning a sudden death shootout was needed. Of course though ‘Superchin’ despite being lucky had to hit the winning double and for him he wants to make it easier on himself next round.
"I was very lucky to get the win, Steve was the better player in the latter stages," said Gurney, who was playing at the Winter Gardens for a third time.
"I just wouldn't roll over, Steve kept missing and I kept punishing him. If I had nine lives I've used them all there!
"I forced in the winning double and if I'd done that earlier I wouldn't have had to go through all that at the end. Hopefully I will make it easier on myself in round two."
Click here for more information about the World Matchplay. The prize fund breakdown for this tournament can be found here.
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"I was very lucky to get the win, Steve was the better player in the latter stages," said Gurney, who was playing at the Winter Gardens for a third time.
"I just wouldn't roll over, Steve kept missing and I kept punishing him. If I had nine lives I've used them all there!
"I forced in the winning double and if I'd done that earlier I wouldn't have had to go through all that at the end. Hopefully I will make it easier on myself in round two."
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/1021065044111417344?s=21
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