CULLEN INTO THE FINAL! It's a hard-fought victory for Joe Cullen as he squeezes past a resilient Stephen Bunting 7-5 to secure his spot in the final in Graz. He will face either Luke Littler or Ross Smith, up next! 📺 bit.ly/PDCTVLive
Joe Cullen victorious over Stephen Bunting to reach Austrian Darts Open final
PDCSunday, 28 April 2024 at 21:40
Joe Cullen has become the first player to secure a spot in the final match of the 2024 Austrian Darts Open. 'The Rockstar' saw off Stephen Bunting 7-5 in the first semi-final.
With that, the darter from Bradford again underlined his strong form in Graz. In his three previous matches he had an average of over the 100-mark each time. This time he did not quite reach that level with an average of 98.53, but his game was again very good.
The former Masters champion quickly made up for an early 0-2 deficit against the reigning Masters champion. Thanks to a 15-darter and an 11-darter, the score was level after four legs. Cullen then rushed to a 5-2 lead with a 16-darter, 71 finish and a 13-darter.
After a 64 finish in the ninth leg, Cullen needed just one more leg for a final place. Bunting still closed to 6-5 via a 15-darter and a 14-darter, before Cullen decided the match with a fine 80 finish.
In the final, Cullen will face the winner of the match between Luke Littler and Ross Smith. For 'The Rockstar' it will be his fourth Euro Tour final. A positive omen for Cullen is that he has won all three of his previous Euro Tour finals.
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- Cullen is a nothing player going out to Pric(k)e next round anyhow. Winners earn respect not those taking part.richieburnettrocks22-12-2024
- Probably had money on Cullen to win.richieburnettrocks22-12-2024
- Gingers....I guess these Gingers have something about ugly fatties......richieburnettrocks22-12-2024
- A shill..... People are so naive, where is this supposed grandad etc etc etcrichieburnettrocks22-12-2024
- Barney should completely stop playing darts, his legacy has long long gone. Maybe the new wife insists on an expensive lifestyle, if so, take up commentating or presenting. Forget playing.richieburnettrocks22-12-2024
- Assume the meat and eggs are cooked in the butter? Ketogenic diet seems to work if you’re well overweight though need to keep an eye on cholesterol. Add some fish like salmon.Mysstree21-12-2024
- Just curious, why clearly a plant?Matilda6220-12-2024
- Kris...whatever is name is, is clearly a plant. Completely bogus.richieburnettrocks20-12-2024
- Pay a sizeable chunk off the mortgage for sure and buy Grandad something nice for Christmas.Mysstree19-12-2024
- No chance. His throw is all staccato. It is forced. Not natural.medinabello19-12-2024