It was a semi-final which had all the drama including trademark miscounts from De Sousa who bust 37 with 47 early on and Aspinall made it 2-2.
This was repeated with De Sousa squandering four darts at doubles after leaving seven and it was 4-4.
But while it remained close, the legs ticked down for Aspinall who was unable to claim a break of throw which would send him ahead of De Sousa.
De Sousa crashed in a 121 checkout to make it 9-8 and Aspinall replied back with a 74 checkout to send it all the way but a timely 171 allowed Aspinall only a shot at 145 as 'The Special One' pinned double six for a dramatic win.
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🇵🇹 𝗝𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟! 🇵🇹
Wow.
For the second year running, two debutants will compete for Premier League glory as Jose de Sousa squeezes past Nathan Aspinall, clinching a deciding leg victory!
What a match! 👏