Florian Hempel has a reputation as the favorite fright at the Darts World Cup. And in the second round it also looks like he could throw Daryl Gurney out. But shortly before the end, the Northern Irishman pulls up.
Florian Hempel was eliminated from the Darts World Cup despite a strong performance. The “Kölsche Jung” presented himself well in scoring and had a strong doubles rate, but his Northern Irish opponent Daryl Gurney was too strong in the end and won the second round match 3-2.
This makes Ricardo Pietreczko the only German in the third round of the World Cup in London.
Florian Hempel 2:3 (3:1, 1:3, 3:0, 2:3, 1:3) Daryl Gurney
5th set, 4th leg – Hempel has to get the break now, otherwise that’s it. But Gurney does a 180, that will be difficult for the “Kölsche Jung”. And exactly then he gets a 180. Gurney faces 96 remaining, Hempel 80. But Gurney misses his match dart, it’s Hempel’s turn. And millimeters are missing! Gurney gets three more match darts – and the second one is in place. That’s it! Hempel is out. That’s bitter because he played a strong match here. The Northern Irishman was just too good.
5th set, 3rd leg – Hempel has the throw and is now a little better on the move. The “Kölsche Jung” urgently needs a sense of achievement – and he gets it! 1:2
5th set, 2nd leg – Gurney is currently in control of the situation and is hardly struggling with himself, while Hempel is becoming less precise and is also showing his nerves. Gurney doesn’t allow a break chance. 0:2
5th set, 1st leg – Hempel has the throw-off, but Gurney throws five perfect darts and plays the leg from the front. Things aren’t going well at “Kölsche Jung” right now. Gurney gets the break. 0:1
4th set, 5th leg – Hempel has two triples in his first inning, keeping the pressure on Gurney. But the second shot fails, Gurney stays calm and gets 140. But Hempel also manages 140. But the Northern Irishman is confident in the finishing area. This is the leg and the set. 2:3
4th set, 4th leg – Hempel forces the deciding leg in this set. This will be a crime thriller! 2:2
4th set, 3rd leg – Gurney starts with a 180, Hempel too! Both are followed by a 100. Gurney then hits a 140 that Hempel can’t keep up with. Gurney misses the checkout with 81. But Hempel is still too far away. Gurney is here. 1:2
4th set, 2nd leg – Hempel does this well in his throwing leg, faces 68 rest and clears it too. 1:1
4th set, 1st leg – Gurney has the 80 finish and misses it, but Hempel misses the chance to break. The Northern Irishman leads in his throwing set. 0:1
3rd set, 3rd leg – respect to the “Kölsche Jung”, who conjures up another 180 here and puts the favorites in front of a real test. And Gurney wobbles. Hempel checks out the 82. This is the set! The surprise is getting closer and closer. 3-0
3rd set, 2nd leg – Hempel has the chance to break! Faces 74 rest. And he hits the bull’s eye! Wow. That’s it: 2-0
3rd set, 1st leg – Hempel starts like a fire engine, but Gurney can’t be shaken off. But the double rate remains good and Hempel takes the lead. 1:0
2nd set, 4th leg – Hempel has the throw again and does it well. His Northern Irish opponent is a little less clean. Hempel faces 36 rest. But then comes Gurney! He gets the high finish of 156. Wow! This is the compensation after sets. 1:3