Despite a brave effort, Gary Anderson narrowly failed to win the thirteenth Players Championship of the year. 'The Flying Scotsman' went down 8-7 against Michael Smith in the final.
A remarkable moment played out in the 13th leg of the match. With the scoreline finely poised at 6-6, Smith was waiting on 32 when Anderson stepped to the oche without a checkout, on the bogey number of 162.
Anderson then proceeded to unorthodoxly throw three bullseyes in a row! His tactics worked as a perplexed Smith then missed three darts to take the leg to himself, allowing Anderson to return and snatch it via double 6.
In the end, however, it was to no avail for Anderson as Smith reigned supreme, winning the thrilling final 8-7.
Check out Anderson's amazing 150 shot in the video below.
THREE BULLS FROM ANDO! 🤯
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) June 12, 2023
With Smith sat on 64 to go within one of the match, Ando hits THREE BULLSEYES to leave 12 and he's ruffled the feathers of the World Champion!
Anderson comes back to pin D6 and move to the brink of the title!#PC13 | Final
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