Van Gerwen surges past Van Barneveld in Double Dutch duel, Price averages 106 in Schindler rout
PDCSaturday, 27 November 2021 at 17:00
The second round continues to head towards its conclusion in Minehead at the Players Championship Finals with Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price among those through to the Last 16.
Van Gerwen faced off against Raymond van Barneveld in a highly anticipated Double Dutch duel between two of the greatest exports of the Netherlands.
It was Mighty Mike who got the better of his compatriot in a 6-3 victory in a high quality affair which saw a 95.6 average from MVG and 95.5 from Barney.
But it was 60% on the doubles which proved pivotal as he won through to a tie with Gary Anderson with Van Barneveld only hitting 3/7 en route to defeat.
While Price wasted no time in easing past Martin Schindler 6-1 averaging 106.6 with five 180's en route as 'The Iceman' laid down a marker.
A title he has never won but can he claim it this weekend to make it back to back majors ahead of his World Championship defence.
Over on Stage Two, Luke Humphries edged past Ross Smith 6-5 with a 96.7 average and a high checkout of 146. As well as Damon Heta easing through past a poor Gabriel Clemens 6-2 to book his spot.
claps 0visitors 0
Just in
Popular news
Latest comments
- Saying Littler failed at lakeside is a little harsh. He lost to Veenstra with a record 104 average.BandB05-12-2025
- Sophie v Paige warranted a final and deserved a longer format, despite the completely shambolic start to the match regarding the scoring which I think unnerved both players, it was an excellent game. Both are outstanding players with great futures in darts. It was a shame such talented players had to meet so early and that Paige is out, she is brilliant and blitzed Sophie in that first set. Fantastic comeback from Sophie, so calm and nonchalant, survived a real scare but hope she becomes World Champion.richieburnettrocks04-12-2025
- I'll play,I can average about 40!rick6701-12-2025
- I'll play,I can average about 40!rick6701-12-2025
- Oh fudge off. Who the hell decided Mardull was preferred choice. Just look as its idiotic face. What a talentless waste of space What a travesty when you compare what ITV had. He comes across as a jokey person but it's a class A piece of sheet, miserable as hell and completely full of himself. I don't know anyone who can say anything positive about this goof. Hopefully he'll meet Chris Mason in a dark alley. It really is paving over paradise.richieburnettrocks26-11-2025
- Needs to get the dart tip up when he pulls the dart back and his game will come back.BandB25-11-2025
- Absolutely disgraceful, really I've said many times that ITV coverage is superior to SKY and SKY know that. Jacqui was absolutely fantastic and extremely knowledgeable. Emma from SKY is more interested in what to wear than learning about darts. Chris Mason is absolutely the best and greatest commentator on TV, even better than Alex Jacques on F1 and Alex is absolutely brilliant. It is criminal that Chris and Alan will probably never be on TV again, what an amazing waste of talent. Poor Ned, who is just as excellent and knowledgeable on darts as the Tour de France has lost both gigs this year. The whole ITV team from presentation, commentary, production the whole team will definitely be missed and I have enjoyed every minute of their coverage. Thank you so much. John Part is the ONLY decent and knowledgeable person on SKY. I liked Glenn Durrant the player but he is awkward and dreadful on commentary all the rest are utterly useless.richieburnettrocks24-11-2025
- Gurney is off form and will completely crack and have a meltdown as the crowd will be relentless, although I think Beau will beat him anyway. I also think Fallon will beat the Helium voiced Chisnall. Poor Gemma has a toughie Peter Wright is also completely off the boil but will probably squeeze past Lisa. Ian White v Mervyn King is an old school classic.richieburnettrocks24-11-2025
- I thought itv coverage was great,shame to see it goingrick6724-11-2025
- Put the balls back in and have another go!rick6724-11-2025
Loading
