2023 World Matchplay

roosterman71

Draw has taken place today

This is one of my favourite tournaments. I can see Peter Wright being beaten in the first round. Dirk vD should do well in this; his form is good. I think I'll tip him for the win actually

US3

Jesus that quarter with MVG, Heta, Rock, Humphries and Dirk is mental.

US3

James Wade at 50/1 to win a tournament is something I never thought I'd see. He's played his best darts in years last week and has the nicer side of the draw. Think I'll have a 10r each way on him

sc86

Anybody any tips on where to get tickets for this? forgot all about it

Kingp35

It's fully sold-out.

Betfred World Matchplay Tickets | PDC

sc86

Yes i know that

Just looking at resale sites and prices are off the charts

Dillonb3

Comfortable for Cullen so far. Can't see too many upsets with the seeds

KevIRL

Cracking atmosphere there as always

Dillonb3

Cross in trouble

KevIRL

That was some enjoyable match.

Sultan of Bling

What's the story with the fans.

They seem to be actually watching the darts.

ThebitterLemon

Cross is terribly inconsistent, pulls some great scores and co’s outta the bag and then a pile of crap handing the advantage back to his opponent. Last night was a typical example

TbL

Dillonb3

How was Rock 16/1 with the bookies. Well beaten

US3

That's why wade was 50/1

PTH2009

Steve Beaton is some man to be still playing at the top level

This first match could be over quickly if Ratajski doesn't sort himself out lively.

Great 127 checkout from Rata to make it 3-2.

roosterman71

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120858631#Comment_120858631

Rock is promoted to the nines. Even earlier today it was all Rock Rock Rock and not a word really about Heta who has actually won some stuff

Swaine

Aspinall imploding here?

The woman commentator is truly woeful, adds zero to it.

ThebitterLemon

Luke H playing extremely well

Definitely a danger in this tournament

TbL

Serious annihilation here from Cool Hand Luke.

Sadly it's Jose on the receiving end as I quite like him.

ThebitterLemon

Dolan has the perpetual demeanour of a man just about to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

TbL

Hopefully he can keep the head.

Sultan of Bling

5-4, should be 7-2

Dillonb3

Dolan letting MVG off the hook

Brutal finishing from Dolan in that ninth leg.

Dillonb3

Get in Dolan

https://giphy.com/gifs/dazn-usa-darts-dazn-northern-ireland-Ai4K0qQp5kV7K8fTMK

SOME F*CKING DARTS!!!

PTH2009

Wow didn't expect that

Sultan of Bling

Brilliant from Dolan.

Thought he was gone when MVG got it back to 5 all.

KevIRL

Yuge performance that from dolan

shockframe

Get in Brendan.

Twirly finger celebration ahoy!

Matchplay is interesting as its almost close to the most in-form 32 players around.

Also that its really the only event or venue of the early years of the PDC formation still left.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120860650#Comment_120860650

Especially when the leg before he had, what, three(?) visits to make it 6-3 and didn't.

When MvG got that 5-4 I thought it was goodnight.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120860787#Comment_120860787

Humphries wasn't wrong when he says he thinks it's the second best tournament in darts.

A good old fashioned shootout.

I fancy Van Den Bergh, Barney, Wright and The Ferret tonight.

Should be a smashing evening in front of the tele.

shockframe

Barney's back.

The most grim catchphrase in all of modern day darts.

ThebitterLemon

Hopefully Ryan knocks RvB

TbL

Dillonb3

Sky sound disappointed Barney lost

Swaine

Some sh1te this from Clayton and he still wins. Piss poor.

Clemens has no balls.

Swaine

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120864742#Comment_120864742

I take this back. Seems like Clayton's Dad is dying or very ill.

Dillonb3

Gurney too good for Gando

PTH2009

Wonder are we seeing the end of Gary Anderson on the PDC circuit ?

He could make few bob in the Seniors

Dillonb3

What a game with Cullen and Price

ThebitterLemon

What a 112 Co by Cullen to knockout Price.

Was very good

Lovely throw has Joe

TbL

KevIRL

Great game that

Dillonb3

Tournament has really opened up with Price and Smith out

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120869097#Comment_120869097

not to mention MVG too

Great tournament

Swaine

Would like to see Humphries win it now. He was been excellent on the tour over the last 2 years. Would be nice to see him win a major.

roosterman71

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120869238#Comment_120869238

Can't take to him at all myself.

Kingp35

Great night of darts last night with both Price and Smith losing. I've never liked Smith so delighted he got knocked out.

Tournament is wide open now which always makes for great viewing. Every player left is thinking they can win it now.

ArmaniJeanss

Fairly unique betting market with the Big 3 gone. All the 'tier 2' players who are usually 16/1 20/1 shots are now single figures. 10 of the 12 remaining players are 14/1 or less. Tightest/most open event ever?

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