What a game! Michael Smith puts in a brilliant last leg to beat Rob Cross and reach the Quarter-Finals! He beats the former World Champion 10-9
Smith closes out deciding leg victory over Cross to reach Grand Slam Quarter-Finals
PDCSaturday, 21 November 2020 at 20:57
Michael Smith is into the Grand Slam of Darts Quarter-Finals after a closely fought victory over Rob Cross defeating his World Cup partner in a 10-9 victory.
A match that was close throughout albeit with Smith missing chances to end it early, he hit a 97.5 average and 11 180's to close it out and continue his form.
To begin the tie, Cross was punished for three missed darts at double and Smith took out 96 for an immediate break of throw and Smith doubled his lead from there but he struggled himself on the doubles with 2/9 and Cross took three legs on the spin to make it 3-2.
Smith hit a 90 checkout to make it parity for 3-3 and they continued to be level with Cross though edging back in front constantly before it was locked in at 5-5 at the interval.
Cross regained the lead with a 119 checkout to make it 6-5 and missed the chance to break and Smith pounced to make it 6-6 and keep himself well in proceedings.
Smith finally turned the match on it's head with the close nature of the tie meaning that a break to make it 8-7 was potentially pivotal. He held throw from there with an 86 checkout but three missed match darts allowed Cross to stay in it.
Cross from there broke throw to send it all the way, a close tie being sent the full distance. But it was Smith who got his reward leaving 24 which he pinned first time to win.
2020 Grand Slam of Darts Schedule
Saturday November 21 (19:00 GMT)
Michael Smith (97.46) 10-9 (95.18) Rob Cross
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- And this should be the end of it. He was playing like a w****r and gestured as such. End of.Mysstree25-12-2024
- Cross will likely be No. 4 in the world after the world's. He's been in the quarter's or higher in 7 out of the 14 ranked TV majors in the last 2 years. Neither Williams or Cross played close to what they're capable of in this match.Matilda6224-12-2024
- Was a great match and am a fan of Scott, don't see much of him on TV. How the hell is Cross 5 in the world, he goes out almost immediately in every competition.richieburnettrocks24-12-2024
- He has Guillerme Barre Syndrome. Nerve damage due to autoimmune response. Could take him months to recover if at all.medinabello23-12-2024
- I have a nickname for him Ni I man.medinabello23-12-2024
- C'MON HEMPS!!medinabello23-12-2024
- He looks very healthy. I doubt he can run or anything. You need carbs for that. Carbs fuel your brain also. It is the preferred energy source for the brain. Carbs get broken down into glycogen fuel for your muscles. As a rider I totally need carbs. However for a dart player who doesn't need a brain or be fit this diet is perfect.medinabello23-12-2024
- F the bettors. Mugs they are. Anyone could tell this is a 50 50 game or Hempel slight favourite going on form.medinabello23-12-2024
- Hard to play slow players. Does your head in.medinabello23-12-2024
- What do you mean again?medinabello23-12-2024