Michael van Gerwen and Corey Cadby will meet for the first time in the Players Championship 2 final.
The pair have never played each other in a competitive fixture. But van Gerwen's 6-2 win over Simon Stevenson and Cadby's 6-3 defeat of Ian White in Barnsley have set up a huge clash. The winner will take the Players Championship 2 title and the £10,000 top prize.
World number one van Gerwen was far below his normal standard against Stevenson, averaging a mere 85.3. None of the eight legs were won in fewer than 15 darts, as the pair struggled to get going. Mighty Mike broke throw in the third leg, and was rarely threatened by the Mirror Man after that. A pair of 180s were enough to seal the deal. Cadby was much more impressive in his win over White, averaging 104.8. The King struck a 180, a 177 and a 171 across the nine legs. Three 12-darters were the highlight, but a nervy 21-darter was the all-important leg. White averaged 109.8 but was punished for some important missed doubles. The Diamond struck five maximums during a high-quality tie.
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World number one van Gerwen was far below his normal standard against Stevenson, averaging a mere 85.3. None of the eight legs were won in fewer than 15 darts, as the pair struggled to get going. Mighty Mike broke throw in the third leg, and was rarely threatened by the Mirror Man after that. A pair of 180s were enough to seal the deal. Cadby was much more impressive in his win over White, averaging 104.8. The King struck a 180, a 177 and a 171 across the nine legs. Three 12-darters were the highlight, but a nervy 21-darter was the all-important leg. White averaged 109.8 but was punished for some important missed doubles. The Diamond struck five maximums during a high-quality tie.
Click here for the full Players Championship calendar and the prize fund breakdown.
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- The pundits glossing over the other factor at play in that match. They appear to be somewhat constrained in what they can say publicly.
UndartedWaters16-11-2024 - So, you don't like Littler, then? I was cheering him on, being a fellow Englishman. Honestly, some of us get far too offended nowadays. If you want to see crowd passion... watch a match when German and Dutch players face off... that can be just as bad if not worse for crowd noises. It happens, I have watched and heard Littler being jeered - Dirk van Duijvenbode in Holland, January this year. Where was your outrage then? Yes, I can clearly see what is going on here.MrYnyslas197116-11-2024
- It happens. Remember, anyone who has watched German and Dutch players in matches - their respective countries will have seen/heard just as bad jeering (if not worse). Taylor and MVG are two prime examples of professionals who are able to cope with the crowds mentally and not take it personally. This is not just an English crowd problem, FFS.MrYnyslas197116-11-2024
- Was watching an old World Masters final the other day between Eric Bristow and John Lowe, the crowd respect for both players on throw was first class, not a sound. You can imagine now the idiots who were whistling on De Deckers throw proudly boasting about it on social media. I blame the PDC to a certain extent though doubt they really care as they win regardless of which player wins or loses.Mysstree16-11-2024
- @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