π¦πππππ¬ ππ’πππ¦ πππ¦ π‘ππ₯π©π π‘ Scott Williams is through to a first European Tour Quarter-Final courtesy of a nail-biting 6-5 win over Danny Noppert! #HDT23
De Decker dumps out Michael Smith before Scott Williams takes deciding leg win over Noppert as seeds continue to fall in Hungary
PDCSunday, 24 September 2023 at 16:05
Two more seeds have fallen as Michael Smith and Danny Noppert have departed the Hungarian Darts Trophy. Bringing an end to their Euro Tour tournament in Budapest at the last sixteen stage.
Noppert could not continue a good start against Williams. The darter from Joure led 2-0 with a 148 finish and a 14-darter, but saw the next three legs go to Williams. A 25 finish then made it 3-3.
In the seventh leg, Noppert missed five chances to break Williams, after which the Englishman kept his own leg. Noppert again held his own leg, but then missed two more break chances. In the end a deciding leg was the deciding factor and that went to Williams with a 16-darter.
Williams will face Mike de Decker in the quarterfinals. The Belgian darter caused a surprise by eliminating reigning world champion Michael Smith. Thanks to an average of 98.73 and a finishing percentage of 46 percent, it became 6-2 for De Decker.
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- 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