Smith edges out Price to begin first Premier League night in Rotterdam
NewsWednesday, 27 March 2019 at 19:50
Michael Smith is the first winner in the double header of Premier League action in Rotterdam edging out Gerwyn Price in a 7-5 win.
Price missed two darts to snatch a draw in a closely fought clash and for Smith it will be a big win due to his precarious position in the table.
‘The Iceman’ started off proceedings with a 174 and a 180 but Smith punished with a 86 checkout.
‘Bully Boy’ doubled his lead but Price came back to level up.
This occurred again when Smith went 3-2 up but was punished with a 116 checkout.
It remained close for the rest of the contest but Smith had a late surge towards the line and a point.
From there he claimed the win despite being pressured by Price in a game he could have easily have drawn.
Click here for more information about the Premier League Darts, including all the fixtures and the prize fund breakdown.
Night Eight schedule
Gerwyn Price (93.15) 5-7 (93.87) Michael Smith
James Wade v Dimitri Van den Bergh
Rob Cross v Mensur Suljovic
Peter Wright v Michael van Gerwen
Raymond van Barneveld v Daryl Gurney
https://twitter.com/officialpdc/status/1110989397694902272?s=21
‘The Iceman’ started off proceedings with a 174 and a 180 but Smith punished with a 86 checkout.
‘Bully Boy’ doubled his lead but Price came back to level up.
This occurred again when Smith went 3-2 up but was punished with a 116 checkout.
It remained close for the rest of the contest but Smith had a late surge towards the line and a point.
From there he claimed the win despite being pressured by Price in a game he could have easily have drawn.
Click here for more information about the Premier League Darts, including all the fixtures and the prize fund breakdown.
Night Eight schedule
Gerwyn Price (93.15) 5-7 (93.87) Michael Smith
James Wade v Dimitri Van den Bergh
Rob Cross v Mensur Suljovic
Peter Wright v Michael van Gerwen
Raymond van Barneveld v Daryl Gurney
https://twitter.com/officialpdc/status/1110989397694902272?s=21
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