Michael van Gerwen has won the Dutch darts classic against Raymond van Barneveld. The two multiple, but also struggling world champions stood opposite each other in the first round of the World Matchplay. Vlijmenaar van Gerwen won the party in Blackpool, England with 10-6.
‘Mighty Mike’ was after a series of moderate legs On time at the lesson against Van Barneveld. Van Gerwen lost a 3-1 lead and then looked at a 3-4 deficit. Then he won five legs In a row and that lead, Van Gerwen was no longer in danger.
Both did not come to their best game. Van Gerwen finished with an average of almost 93 points. Van Barneveld achieved an average score of 87 points with three arrows.
“I made it far too difficult for myself,” said Van Gerwen during an interview on stage just after the game. “I had to win with a much bigger margin. But I have not played so many matches in recent months. That will also have to do with it. I am at 85 percent of my top level. The most important thing is that I have won this party. This gives me so much energy, pleasure and confidence for the upcoming competitions. I look forward to it.”
The 58-year-old Van Barneveld announced the Dartsport in the Netherlands. His honors list has stagnated over the years, while 36-year-old Van Gerwen won the PDC three times, among others, won the Premier League seven times and won the World Matchplay three times.
Van Gerwen made his return to the US Darts Masters last month after a one -month break. He had taken a break through the relationship break with his wife Daphne and was eliminated in the quarterfinals.