Darts professional Martin Schindler missed the World Cup round of 16 after an emotional roller coaster ride. The man from Strausberg lost in the third round to the Englishman Scott Williams.
After a dramatic game, Schindler lost 3:4 and failed to make it into the round of 16 at London’s Alexandra Palace, becoming the second German ever to do so.
Against Williams, Schindler initially continued his convincing second-round performance against the Dutchman Jermaine Wattimena (3:1), but then lost the thread with five lost legs in a row. It was only after the third break that Schindler played well again, but had to admit defeat in a match with constant changes of direction.
Schlotterbeck and Co. celebrate Schindler
Before he won the first set after a break, the numerous German fans – including BVB professional Nico Schlotterbeck – celebrated the 27-year-old with chants of “Martin Schindler Ole”. After winning the second set, Schindler was no longer able to score, but Williams played two high finishes and had the momentum on his side.
The last of three short interruptions after the fourth set apparently suited Schindler: Schindler played as if he had been briefly transformed and checked a 161 over the bull’s eye to win the set. Williams tried to win over the audience with loud gestures of celebration and almost always found an answer. The decision was made in the sentence extension.
Clemens wants to get back to the semi-finals
On Wednesday (3:15 p.m.) Gabriel Clemens (Saarwellingen) still has the chance to reach the round of 16 for the third time in his career against Englishman Dave Chisnall. Last year’s World Cup semi-finalist was the first German darts professional to make it to the round of 16 in 2021. On Thursday, Florian Hempel and World Cup debutant Ricardo Pietreczko will also be fighting against two other Englishmen to advance.
The games on Thursday at a glance:
3rd round (afternoon from 1:45 p.m.):
Florian Hempel (Germany) -Stephen Bunting (England)
Joe Cullen (England) – Ryan Searle (England)
Ross Smith (England) – Chris Dobey (England)
3rd round (evening from 8:15 p.m.):
Gerwyn Price (Wales) – Brendan Dolan (Northern Ireland)
Luke Humphries (England) – Ricardo Pietreczko (Germany)
Ricky Evans (England) – Daryl Gurney (Northern Ireland)