WADE WINS! 2018 European Champion James Wade comes through a real scrap against a struggling Dirk van Duijvenbode, winning the last three legs to complete a 6-3 success! #ECDarts | R1 📺 bit.ly/2023ECLive
Luke Humphries demolishes Brendan Dolan as James Wade struggles past Dirk van Duijvenbode
PDCFriday, 27 October 2023 at 21:56
The first round is heading towards its conclusion with Luke Humphries and James Wade moving through to the second round of the 2023 European Championship.
Humphries continued his fine form after winning the World Grand Prix to set up a second-round showdown with Krzysztof Ratajski. He hit a 97 average, two 180s and 50% on the doubles in thrashing Brendan Dolan.
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While James Wade struggled past Dirk van Duijvenbode in a 6-3 win. He only averaged 80 with two 180's and 25% on the doubles. A 75 average from 'The Titan' saw his poor form continue.
Van Duijvenbode had already skipped some Pro Tour tournaments in recent weeks because of his shoulder injury. That this injury has not yet been resolved quickly became clear. Wade seemed to be sucked into Van Duijvenbode's level as a result.
As a result, Van Duijvenbode still had prospects of victory for some time, as the score was still 3-3 after six legs. A 21-darter by Wade gave the eleven-time major winner a 4-3 lead. Wade then easily cruised to a 6-3 victory.
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