STUNNING FROM HUMPHRIES 💪 Luke Humphries has been dominant so far in Group C, as he makes it back-to-back wins to move on the brink of qualification! 📺 bit.ly/GSODLive #GSOD | Group C
Luke Humphries hammers Gary Anderson as Michael Smith defies superb display from Krzysztof Ratajski
PDCMonday, 13 November 2023 at 00:07
Luke Humphries and Michael Smith have moved to the brink of qualification for the knockout stage of the Grand Slam of Darts as the opening weekend of action concludes in Wolverhampton.
Humphries ended the night by hammering Gary Anderson 5-1 in a match that on paper between the two opening victors could've delivered a really darting spectacle.
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But it was safe to say that Anderson was not at the races against 'Cool Hand Luke' who has been utterly dominant in Group C over the last two days and continues his romp towards the Last 16.
This featured a 100.8 average, three 180's and 56% on the doubles as Humphries won at a canter. A tournament in which Michael Smith won last year which really kick started a superb end to the season, he will look to do the same albeit with the World Grand Prix already in his locker.
Smith on the other hand will look to retain and had to come through an interesting tie with Krzysztof Ratajski. At times 'The Polish Eagle' soared but despite hitting a 101 average compared to just 89 from Smith, it was 'Bully Boy' who won 5-4.
Ratajski had a real flourish to begin the tie and also break the throw as he hit a 170 checkout to go 3-2 up. But Smith himself albeit a lesser flourish hit a 106 checkout to seal the win with Ratajski ready and waiting after not being able to pin 170 again.
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- @UndartedWaters I totally agree with your thoughts! I totally respect Kirk but in this instance I was disappointed with his lack of crowd control. I even turned to my husband and said "Could you imagine this happening if Russ Bray was the referee tonight? At least there would have been a crowd admonishment- Ladies and Gentleman please." I so felt for Mike DeDecker...MamaVenus15-11-2024
- Many fans had a sour taste in their mouth by the end of this match. Mike was cruising to victory, playing beautiful darts, when the whistling started in earnest, particularly on his doubles. You could see in Mike's face that it was really affecting his concentration. The referee should have asked for order, just to show that the whistling is unacceptable, and Luke Littler could also have done his part to quieten down the crowd instead of "taking full advantage.:" I put that down to his age though. He needs some good advice on this from his management team and/or more seasoned players. It's got to be about who's best on the night, not who is being harassed by the crowd. Luke Littler played well to get back into the game and win, but it was a hollow victory. If he goes on to win the tournament, that triumph too will be tainted because of this match.
UndartedWaters15-11-2024 - Agree. Van der voort will be the one taking a break when he loses his tour card. Everyone saying about how bad Wright's last 18 months have been, and in that time he's won several Euro tours and the European Championships.Matilda6215-11-2024
- 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