Aspinall makes it successive Premier League wins over Smith in hard fought tie
PDCSaturday, 29 August 2020 at 20:38
Nathan Aspinall has done the double over Michael Smith this week in the Premier League in another tale of missed doubles for 'Bully Boy' against the Stockport ace.
Aspinall claimed the tie 8-6 in what was a hard fought contest between the pair as he goes into second place as it stands with Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson still around him to play.
Smith made a brilliant starting hitting a 180 and a 121 checkout to open up but back-to-back legs from Aspinall soon diminished that start as he went 2-1 in front.
A hold of throw despite a third 180 from Smith saw Aspinall extend his lead to 3-1. Aspinall from there in a tie of missed doubles broke throw to make it 4-3 and made it 5-3 with a hold.
But despite that, he couldn't streak away with it drawn level at 6-6. Who was going to claim a guaranteed point? Well Aspinall who pounced on two missed darts at doubles from Smith to go 7-6 up before sealing the deal from there.
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Schedule Premier League Darts
Saturday August 29
Milton Keynes – Marshall Arena
Daryl Gurney (94.93) 8-6 (103.07) Peter Wright
Michael Smith (93.74) 6-8 (96.5) Nathan Aspinall
Gary Anderson v Glen Durrant
Michael van Gerwen v Gerwyn Price
Michael Smith (93.74) 6-8 (96.5) Nathan Aspinall
Gary Anderson v Glen Durrant
Michael van Gerwen v Gerwyn Price
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