World Cup scoop for exuberant Niels Zonneveld after victory over former world champion: ‘Will be the best Christmas drink ever!’

For the first time in his life, Niels Zonneveld reached the third round of the Darts World Cup. With his pregnant girlfriend in the audience, the 27-year-old Dutchman from Uitgeest won 3-1 against former world champion Michael Smith. “I also had bad moments here, that’s why this is so satisfying.” Follow the remainder of the evening session in our live blog, below the report.

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