In a thrilling turn of events, former world champion Rob Cross has secured a spot in the final on Night 14 of the Premier League Darts in Aberdeen. The veteran player managed to overcome a spirited challenge from Luke Humphries, setting up an intriguing matchup against the teenage sensation Luke Littler in the weekly title decider.
Earlier in the evening, Cross had demonstrated his prowess by defeating the formidable Michael van Gerwen in a close-fought 6-5 encounter. This victory paved the way for his second consecutive weekly final appearance, having narrowly lost to Littler in the previous week’s showdown.
The match against Humphries proved to be a closely contested affair, with Cross breaking his opponent’s throw twice early on to establish a 5-3 lead. However, Humphries refused to go down without a fight, leveling the scores at 5-5 to force a nail-biting final leg. Despite Humphries’ best efforts, a missed double 16 was ruthlessly punished by Cross, who sealed the victory with a clinical 72 finish.
“As the darts world turns its attention to the Scottish city of Aberdeen, all eyes will be on the captivating final between the experienced Cross and the rising talent Littler. The former world champion will be seeking redemption after his narrow defeat last week, while the young Englishman will look to continue his impressive run and claim another weekly title.”
Fans of the sport can expect an electrifying clash as these two formidable players battle it out for the coveted prize. With the stakes high and the atmosphere electric, the final is sure to provide a thrilling conclusion to a night of high-quality darts in Aberdeen.
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