Darts Fans Witness Thrilling Start to World Cup of Darts
The opening day of the prestigious World Cup of Darts saw some gripping matchups, as national teams took to the oche in pursuit of the coveted title. Belgium’s Dimitri van den Bergh and Kim Huybrechts kicked off their campaign with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over the Singaporean pair of Paul Lim and Harith Lim.
Belgium Prevails in Tense Clash
Despite the pre-match speculation about the duo’s relationship, Van den Bergh and Huybrechts showcased a united front, enthusiastically cheering each other on throughout the contest. Singapore took an early lead, with Paul Lim’s impressive 151 checkout in the first leg and a 110 finish in the third leg. However, the Belgians fought back, leveling the match with a 120 finish and a 76 checkout.
“Determined to claim the win, Belgium seized the lead in the fifth leg with a 19-darter and sealed the victory with a 77 finish.”
The Belgian team will next face the Filipino duo of Christian Perez and Alexis Toylo on Friday evening.
Other Notable Results
- Ireland’s William O’Connor and Keane Barry recorded a 4-2 triumph over Lithuania’s Darius Labanauskas and Mindaugas Barauskas. The Irish pair will take on Taiwan on Friday night, while Lithuania faces off against Taiwan earlier in the afternoon.
- In a low-scoring affair, Portugal’s Jose de Sousa and David Gomes emerged victorious over the American duo of Jules van Dongen and Danny Lauby, winning 4-2. The United States will have another chance to make their mark when they face Italy on Friday afternoon.
- Poland’s Krzysztof Ratajski and Radek Szaganski secured the first points for their nation, defeating the Norwegian pairing of Cor Dekker and Håkon Bjørge Helling 4-2. Poland will later face Hungary on Friday evening, while Dekker and Helling take on the Hungarians earlier in the day.
As the World Cup of Darts continues, fans can look forward to more thrilling matches and the chance to witness the dramatic pursuit of the prestigious title.
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