‘Words can’t explain it’ - Rob Cross speaks after winning through to 1st World Final

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Sunday, 31 December 2017 at 12:00
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Rob Cross has capped off one of the best rises in darting history and is into the Worlds top ten. He did that by defeating and dethroning the defending champion ‘Mighty’ Michael Van Gerwen in a sudden death thriller.
After the game the former electrician spoke and admitted words couldn’t explain his win but that it was his turn to defeat the world number one who has beaten him in multiple major tournaments on the way to titles such has been the form of both players this year.
"Words can't explain it, they really can't," said Cross. "Obviously I've lost to Michael a fair few times but tonight was my turn. At a point I felt inexperienced, I really did, but I managed to get through it and I'll make sure I'm right again for a couple of days."
Cross has not been able to get the better of Van Gerwen in a televised game previously, including losing in October's European Championship final, but showed his class in adapting to the big stage in Saturday's triumph.
"I'm confident in my own ability and I actually think if I come out and play like I can, near my best, then I actually believe I can keep up with Michael every day," said Cross.
"Obviously there are factors that mean I've not been able to do that but that just comes with being more comfortable. I feel I could be better than I have been but that comes with being more comfortable.
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