Van Gerwen defies 107 average to beat Gurney, will face Smith in semi-finals
NewsSunday, 14 October 2018 at 19:24
Michael van Gerwen will face Michael Smith in the first semi-final of the European Darts Trophy in a hotly contested clash in Gottingen.
Van Gerwen came through in one of the best ever matches average wise on the European Tour ever and in the process he defied a 107 average to win 6-2.
On the way to the win, he hit 161, 156 and 145 on his way to the victory as he looks unstoppable once again on the European Tour.
Smith averaged 102 on his way to his win over Dave Chisnall despite missed doubles from the St Helens ace.
Despite that it was an impressive display with 43% on the doubles as the Bully Boy sets up the mouthwatering clash with the World Number One.
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Evening Session (7.15pm local time, 6.15pm BST)
Quarter-Finals
Michael van Gerwen (106.53) 6-2 (107.11) Daryl Gurney
Michael Smith (102,78) 6-2 (89,69) Dave Chisnall
Jelle Klaasen v Richard North
James Wade v Rob Cross
Semi-Finals
Michael van Gerwen v Michael Smith
Klaasen/North v Wade/Cross
Final
On the way to the win, he hit 161, 156 and 145 on his way to the victory as he looks unstoppable once again on the European Tour.
Smith averaged 102 on his way to his win over Dave Chisnall despite missed doubles from the St Helens ace.
Despite that it was an impressive display with 43% on the doubles as the Bully Boy sets up the mouthwatering clash with the World Number One.
Click here to view the prize fund breakdown for the PDC European Tour.
Evening Session (7.15pm local time, 6.15pm BST)
Quarter-Finals
Michael van Gerwen (106.53) 6-2 (107.11) Daryl Gurney
Michael Smith (102,78) 6-2 (89,69) Dave Chisnall
Jelle Klaasen v Richard North
James Wade v Rob Cross
Semi-Finals
Michael van Gerwen v Michael Smith
Klaasen/North v Wade/Cross
Final
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