"Everyone knows I don't like the Pro Tours with no fans" - Luke Littler thrives in hostile Amsterdam atmosphere to defeat Van Barneveld at 2024 World Series of Darts Finals
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It was a highly anticipated match and the clash between Luke Littler and Raymond van Barneveld did not disappoint. On the contrary, both men treated the spectators to a great game of darts. In the end, the 17-year-old Englishman was narrowly beaten 6-4 by his 40-year-old idol. Littler now faces his compatriot Chris Dobey in the quarter-finals of the 2024 World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
Littler impressed again in AFAS Live, finishing with an average of 102.24. Van Barneveld ended just under the 100 mark and certainly did not make it easy for 'The Nuke'. "I'm just very pleased to get over the line against Raymond and the incredible fans," Littler reflected afterwards in conversation with Online Darts. "Nothing bad to say about them. The crowd really jeered me on and I had to play my best game. Raymond put me under pressure a few time but I took my shots."
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Despite the hostile atmosphere, the loud crowd seems to bring out the best in Littler. "On the TV, in front of the lights, as everyone knows I don't like the Pro Tours which is behind closed doors with no fans," Littler admits. "So when I do get on a stage I enjoy it and most of the time I do win!"
Littler will now take on Chris Dobey in the quarterfinals this Sunday afternoon, who in turn, was too strong for the Croatian Boris Krcmar in the second round, winning through 6-4. "Obviously, me and Chris, we've got the same management. We'll sit together, we have a laugh ans I'm sure it'll be the same tomorrow (Sunday ed.)," Littler previews. "We'll both practice as much as we can!"
The winner of the duel between Littler and Dobey will take on the winner of the match between Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen in the semifinals on Sunday night. So a possible replay of the past World Championship and Premier League Darts finals between Littler and Humphries is still possible.
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- Imagine what he'd be like if he done it on TV.medinabello15-12-2024
- Moot point Wattemina will beat him anyways so he will have an early Xmas after all.medinabello15-12-2024
- Grow up mate it's a game of darts surely a player has the capacity to play more than 1 best of 5 set match in one evening.medinabello15-12-2024
- Modus will be good for him. Great comp.medinabello15-12-2024
- I'm with Asp here. If they moan about it don't pick them. Simple as.medinabello15-12-2024
- We don't need the Saudi's money and prohibitive laws. Simply take the World's to other countries like Germany, Holland, Scotland, Poland, Belgium. Not only will you get sell out crowds with bigger venues but it will also freshen up the comp a bit. Let's face it Ally Pally is getting a bit boring now. Imagine 10,000 in Berlin, Rotterdam, Brussels etc.medinabello15-12-2024
- Am probably going to be in a small minority, i would not miss the walk ons, best part used to be the lovely ladies which obviously now makes me a misogynist. Its all part of the razzamatazz show business side and its not that long so not something that winds me up however some of the walk on choices are abysmal while some work, MVG and Seven Nation Army being an example. Dimi the Dancer is / was just awful and Peter Wrights is old hat now.Mysstree14-12-2024
- It’s filling the Sky schedule and generating the revenue. Tournament goes on to long could easily shave a couple of days off with more matches each day. I agree that perhaps all first round matches should be played first.Mysstree12-12-2024
- Wright deserved to be selected for the premier league last year. He was the only player besides Humphries to win a major (European Championships) in the back half of the year. And he was still ranked in the top 8. Plus he's a draw for fans, let's face it that's a big factor.Matilda6212-12-2024
- The game needs Lewis,he's a top bloke. If they put wright in the premier league last year,they can give Lewis a tour card. He has nothing to proverick6710-12-2024