"This one is for you": Paolo Nebrida dedicates shock Ross Smith win to Sandro Eric Sosing after sudden withdrawal

Paolo Nebrida produced an seismic shock at the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship and for some time was the biggest win of the tournament so far as he dumped out Ross Smith.

Albeit it was shortly usurped by Jeffrey de Graaf seeing off Gary Anderson who he now faces, a big chance awaits the player known as 'Pow'. He spoke post match and dedicated it to his compatriot Sandro Eric Sosing who was taken ill before he managed to get onto the stage to face Ian White.

He is in hospital and Nebrida said he will go and visit him as he navigates spending Christmas in London thousands of miles away from his family. He has a big chance but also at the same time, it is all for his compatriot.

"It means a lot to me. It's what I've said in the first interview, it's special to me," said Nebrida post match.

"When I'm on the stage, I'm focused. I feel great. This is for my family and to my countryman and to my co-player Sandro Eric Sosing, this is for you."

"Hopefully he is ok, this one is for you. I will visit him. He is my friend, we arrive here and I have to visit him. It's emotional when you're on the stage it's tough."

"It's tough to be here and on the stage. I'm going to stay focused, play my darts and that's it."

"Winning on the stage against Ross Smith, he is different. He is a big fish, I'm happy that I won the match. You have to think positive."

"Now spending Christmas in London, this is my first time. I'm happy with that even though my family is far. This is my job, this is what I do."