Michael Smith beats Danny Noppert 6-1 to set up a Semi-Final clash with Joe Cullen! Smith has only dropped four legs all weekend!
Joe Cullen ends Ross Smith's run, set to face Michael Smith in semi-finals after easing past Danny Noppert
PDCSunday, 25 October 2020 at 20:53
Joe Cullen will face Michael Smith in the second semi-final at the International Darts Open in Riesa with the winner set to face Michael van Gerwen or Mensur Suljovic in the final.
Cullen defied a 100 average from Ross Smith in a quality tie where 'The Rockstar' hit two 180's and 46% on the doubles including a high checkout of 106.
It is the end of a brilliant run for 'Smudger' despite not making it through which has seen him qualify for the European Championship and among his performances included a 112 average and a brilliant win over Gerwyn Price.
While for Michael Smith, he eased past a below-par Danny Noppert in a 6-1 win with a 98.5 average to claim his best run in a while on the European Tour which has seen him drop four legs all weekend.
He averaged 98 with 50% on the doubles while for Noppert, he hit 1/8 on the doubles which proved to be his downfall.
International Darts Open 2020 Schedule - Evening Session
Quarter-Finals
Michael van Gerwen (102.18) 6-3 (99.79) James Wade
Krzysztof Ratajski (102.29) 5-6 (99.63) Mensur Suljovic
Ross Smith (100) 4-6 (99.02) Joe Cullen
Michael Smith (98.55) 6-1 (93.12) Danny Noppert
Semi-Finals
Michael van Gerwen v Mensur Suljovic
Joe Cullen v Michael Smith
Final
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