Van Gerwen produces incredible display to down Gurney with 113 average, Price also through opening tie at European Darts Open

Sunday, 08 May 2022 at 11:21

Michael van Gerwen has began his quest for a trio of European Tour titles producing an epic display to down Daryl Gurney at the European Darts Open in Leverkusen.

Van Gerwen saw off Gurney 6-3 with an average of 113.79 with five 180's and 55% on the doubles missing double 12 for a nine-dart finish.

He was broken in the early stages of the match, but made up for this with a 14-darter and a 104 finish. Moments later, he threw an 11-darter in the sixth leg for 3-3.

While in the requisite leg, Van Gerwen missed double 12 for a nine-darter but made up for it with a 10-darter. Van Gerwen then scored a 76 finish and a 12-darter to end the match in style.

On Sunday afternoon, Van Gerwen will play in the last sixteen against the winner of the game between Jonny Clayton and Rowby-John Rodriguez.

Clayton's compatriot Gerwyn Price already made it to the last sixteen by beating Luke Woodhouse 6-4.

While it wasn't a sterling display from 'The Iceman', he produced on the doubles with 6/12 to win through. While Woodhouse couldn't reproduce after his opening display with a 109.98 average to see off Mickey Mansell.

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THAT IS RIDICULOUS FROM MvG! 🤯🔥 Michael van Gerwen averaging over 113!!! He absolutely dominates Daryl Gurney to a sensational 6-3 victory! Unplayable. Up next 👉 Peter Wright v Scott Williams Watch 👉 bit.ly/PDCTVLive