Whitlock impressive in seeing off dangerous debutant Hempel, Dolan edges out Bunting
NewsSaturday, 25 May 2019 at 13:10
Simon Whitlock and Brendan Dolan are the first players through to the final day of action at the Dutch Darts Masters in Zwolle.
Whitlock was facing off against impressive debutant Florian Hempel and dispelled the challenge of the German with a 103.5 average with a high checkout of 130. This compared to a 93 average from his opponent allowed him to move through in a 6-3 victory.
Darts fans can follow livescores during the Dutch Darts Masters this weekend (May 24-26). Click here to go to the livescores.
Dolan on the other hand booked his place in the Last 16 with an impressive performance of his own by defeating Stephen Bunting 6-4. This included a 97 average and 6/8 on the doubles from 'The History Maker' as he continues his good spell of form as of late.
Click here for more information about the PDC European Tour, including the format, calendar and the prize fund breakdown.
Darts fans can follow livescores during the Dutch Darts Masters this weekend (May 24-26). Click here to go to the livescores.
Dolan on the other hand booked his place in the Last 16 with an impressive performance of his own by defeating Stephen Bunting 6-4. This included a 97 average and 6/8 on the doubles from 'The History Maker' as he continues his good spell of form as of late.
Click here for more information about the PDC European Tour, including the format, calendar and the prize fund breakdown.
Schedule of Play
Saturday May 25
Second Round
Afternoon Session (1300 local time, 1200 GMT)
Stephen Bunting (95.43) 4-6 (97.2) Brendan Dolan Simon Whitlock (103.51) 6-3 (93.48) Florian Hempel Jermaine Wattimena v Danny Noppert Ricky Evans v Danny van Trijp Jonny Clayton v Dennis Nilsson Gerwyn Price v Krzysztof Ratajski Darren Webster v Rowby-John Rodriguez
Just in
Popular news
Latest comments
- The pundits glossing over the other factor at play in that match. They appear to be somewhat constrained in what they can say publicly.
UndartedWaters16-11-2024 - So, you don't like Littler, then? I was cheering him on, being a fellow Englishman. Honestly, some of us get far too offended nowadays. If you want to see crowd passion... watch a match when German and Dutch players face off... that can be just as bad if not worse for crowd noises. It happens, I have watched and heard Littler being jeered - Dirk van Duijvenbode in Holland, January this year. Where was your outrage then? Yes, I can clearly see what is going on here.MrYnyslas197116-11-2024
- It happens. Remember, anyone who has watched German and Dutch players in matches - their respective countries will have seen/heard just as bad jeering (if not worse). Taylor and MVG are two prime examples of professionals who are able to cope with the crowds mentally and not take it personally. This is not just an English crowd problem, FFS.MrYnyslas197116-11-2024
- Was watching an old World Masters final the other day between Eric Bristow and John Lowe, the crowd respect for both players on throw was first class, not a sound. You can imagine now the idiots who were whistling on De Deckers throw proudly boasting about it on social media. I blame the PDC to a certain extent though doubt they really care as they win regardless of which player wins or loses.Mysstree16-11-2024
- @UndartedWaters I totally agree with your thoughts! I totally respect Kirk but in this instance I was disappointed with his lack of crowd control. I even turned to my husband and said "Could you imagine this happening if Russ Bray was the referee tonight? At least there would have been a crowd admonishment- Ladies and Gentleman please." I so felt for Mike DeDecker...MamaVenus15-11-2024