Van Gerwen defeats Price after stunning display and meets Wade in semi-finals in Aberdeen

Thursday, 21 April 2022 at 22:15

Michael van Gerwen advanced to the semi-finals in the eleventh week of the Premier League Darts with a strong victory over Gerwyn Price (6-3).

When trailing 3-2, Van Gerwen managed to set an inimitable acceleration. He hit a 11-darter to make 3-3, followed by a 13-dart leg and a 82 checkout. Price had chances to halve the deficit in the ninth leg, but missed his two chances. Van Gerwen then threw out 48 for a place in the last four.

In the semi-finals the Dutchman will play James Wade. The Machine got off to a late start against Michael Smith, but managed to beat his English compatriot 6-5.

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MAGICAL MvG! 🟢 What a performance from Michael van Gerwen, coming from 3-2 down to defeat Gerwyn Price 6-3! He completes our semi-final lineup here in Aberdeen! 📺 Up next | Semi-Final 1 👉 Jonny Clayton v Peter Wright #CazooPL