Michael van Gerwen edges Raymond van Barneveld in last leg decider, set to face Gian Van Veen in Dutch Darts Masters semifinals

Michael van Gerwen took his side of the Dutch classic in Den Bosch against Raymond van Barneveld. With a 6-5 win over his compatriot, 'Mighty Mike' qualified for the semifinals at his home tournament.

Van Barneveld was unable to take a 5-2 lead. Thanks to two 13-darters, 'Barney' managed to take a 3-2 lead, after which the Dutchman managed to extend the lead with a 131 finish and a 96 check-out.

Van Gerwen then managed to close to 3-5 with a 15-darter. A 12-darter in Van Barneveld's leg then made it 4-5. Van Barneveld then got his first match darts in the tenth leg, but missed the bullseye from 121. Van Gerwen then managed to force a final leg with his last dart.

After a shaky last leg from both sides, Van Barneveld had another shot to win the match. From 112 the five-time world champion had a matchdart, but he could not hit the tops. Meanwhile Van Gerwen was waiting on 124 and via single 20, triple 18 and bullseye this finish was thrown out.

In the semi-final Van Gerwen will take on another compatriot, namely Gian van Veen. The Dutch prodigy triumphed 6-3 against Danny Noppert. Van Veen easily took a 5-0 lead before Noppert managed to take three more legs with a 136 finish. Van Veen then finished it off with a 103 finish.