𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗬𝗟𝗘 🎸 Joe Cullen nails a majestic 121 checkout on the bull to seal a 3-2 victory over Chris Dobey for a place in his first World Grand Prix Semi-Final! #WorldGrandPrix
Joe Cullen produces thrilling conclusion to complete World Grand Prix semi-final line-up with Chris Dobey win
PDCSaturday, 07 October 2023 at 00:02
Joe Cullen is the final player through to the semi-finals of the 2023 World Grand Prix after a 3-2 sets win over Chris Dobey in what is a maiden one in the double start format.
Cullen produced an utterly sublime 121 checkout, with Dobey ready to send it to a final leg after the brilliant start from 'The Rockstar' was erased with 'Hollywood' coming back to send it all the way. But now Luke Humphries awaits in the second semi-final tomorrow.
Read also
Cullen missed a chance to break but Dobey missed double 16 for 112 allowing the former back for double eight. He doubled up to go one away from the opening set. Dobey missed 152 for a foothold in the set and Cullen hit double 14 for 1-0 in sets.
Dobey nearly busted his score but got a leg on the board and broke for 2-1 on double 20. He sealed the set with an 84 checkout.
Dobey missed bull for a 90 checkout but returned with Cullen unable to find 142 and hit double eight to level. Dobey led for the first time with a 90 checkout. He led 2-1 in sets on double 10.
Dobey missed 156 to level at 1-1 in the next set and Cullen hit a 10-darter on double six as he went 2-0 up. Dobey missed 111 for a break and Cullen missed 148 for the set. Dobey then returned to break for 2-1 down but Cullen sent it the distance.
Dobey missed 60 for the opening leg of the decider, but Cullen couldn’t take advantage and Dobey hit double 10. Cullen missed 130 to level up, but with Dobey way back, he took aim and made it 1-1.
Dobey failed to get in straight away and Cullen took a break to go one away. Dobey was sat on double 20 and Cullen thumped in 121 on the bull.
Just in
Popular news
Latest comments
- When Littler has at least five ranking Majors he’s in the discussion, until then, forget it.Mysstree14-11-2024
- This is the difference between other players and Phil Taylor. Phil would be completely motivated even before his walk on and didn't need anything else to do so.richieburnettrocks14-11-2024
- Still impressive though. Also literally everyone cares about averages that's what makes darts fascinating.medinabello14-11-2024
- BS he won a Euro Tour during this down period something that not many players can say. Dobey, Noppy, DvD, Ross Smith to name just a few.medinabello14-11-2024
- Maybe the supposed top players are burnt out from the endless travelling and tournaments, I just don't think they have the dedication or outright desire to win. I think they are more interested in the money and being popular, just keeping their rankings steady. The only thing that mattered to Phil Taylor was winning, not winning a few games to top up the money pot and seeking the fans attention. Maybe there is too many tournaments now and the enthusiasm is gone. This year especially has seen so many different winners and unexpected draws and line ups.richieburnettrocks14-11-2024