Premier League Darts: Luke Humphries defeats Michael van Gerwen to win in Leeds as Luke Littler is beaten in semi-finals
Luke Humphries had a fantastic night as he narrowly beat Michael van Gerwen to win Night 15 of the Premier League Darts that took place in Leeds. Unfortunately, Luke Littler was knocked out in the semi-finals.
Humphries, a big fan of Leeds United, brought joy to the audience at home by confidently defeating Van Gerwen with a score of 6-5, thereby securing a win in his grand evening.
"Results Of Premier League Darts Night 15"
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"I have to admit, I did feel some pressure when I entered this place," Humphries stated during his interview on Sky Sports.
I was aware that I had a lot of pressure on me. It was a fantastic opportunity for me to showcase my talents in front of an unfamiliar audience, something that doesn't happen often for me.
"The night was awesome. Emerging victorious was one of the most memorable moments I have had playing darts."
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Humphries wore a shirt with the colors and logo of Leeds United to show his support, and the audience at First Direct Arena cheered him on as he delivered a series of impressive performances. He eventually won against Van Gerwen in a final round that came down to the last leg.
In the first leg of the final, Van Gerwen from the Netherlands, who had defeated the Premier League leader Luke Littler, managed to take a 3-1 lead. However, Humphries made an impressive comeback and leveled the score to 3-3.
The two men were quite evenly matched in their game until a series of unsuccessful throws led to a missed shot on 32, ultimately giving Humphries the opportunity to win with his first set of match darts.
Despite being the top-ranked player in the world, the No. 1 was unable to finish with a score of 78, causing Van Gerwen to tie the game at 5-5.
After failing to secure a victory, both men had further opportunities to do so. However, 'Cool Hand' Humphries eventually emerged victorious by hitting double top with his final dart, resulting in his fourth win overall.
Luke Humphries has been outstanding tonight. He's been deemed the top player globally for some time now and has received recognition from his peers. He undoubtedly earned the victory this evening. While he may have stumbled a bit, the greatest athletes are able to overcome obstacles and he did just that. Winning this particular match was particularly significant to him, and he succeeded. This will forever be a memorable night for Luke Humphries.
Humphries, who entered to the tune of 'I Predict A Riot' by Kaiser Chiefs, remarked: "The assembled throng were absolutely incredible. This experience is the stuff of one's wildest fantasies."
"I performed exceptionally tonight, however, the ultimate test is on night 17 when one needs to be at their best to become the Premier League champion - winning this title would hold significant value for me."
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At the moment, Littler is still in the lead by five points in the standings. Even though Humphries and Van Gerwen have qualified for the O2, there is still a competition for the fourth play-off spot in Sheffield between Nathan Aspinall and Michael Smith.
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Van Gerwen almost scored a perfect nine-dart round in his semi-final victory. He gained the lead 3-1 on Littler and proceeded to miss his final shot on double one. Despite this, both players were unable to hit the target in the following round.
The man from the Netherlands used his advantage to his advantage by finishing with a 74-point score, which helped him secure a spot in the final. He hit four maximum scores and finished off his opponent by hitting double six. Littler had an average score of 86.89 throughout the match, which ultimately contributed to his loss.
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Humphries achieved an impressive feat by hitting four 180s while defeating Michael Smith 6-1, who was aiming for a place in the play-offs. His match average was almost 103, which adds to the remarkable performance.
Littler smoothly outplayed previous world champion Peter Wright, achieving a 6-1 victory during their quarter-final match.
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During the first Premier League match on Thursday evening, Van Gerwen made a tremendous comeback by securing five consecutive legs to win 6-3 against Gerwyn Price. Price, a Welshman who didn't compete in the previous week due to a pinched nerve in his back, returned to the league this week.
In the recent match between Humphries and Rob Cross, Humphries emerged victorious with a score of 6-1. He managed to score two perfect 180s and had a match average of 109.48. In another match, Smith was able to defeat his opponent Aspinall with a score of 6-3. Aspinall's failure to land his doubles cost him dearly in the game.
What's Next For The Premier League?
Catch Night 16 of the Premier League at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on Thursday, May 16. The quarter-final matchup is set to be a thrilling and intense battle between Michael Smith and Nathan Aspinall where only one will come out victorious.
The current titleholder of the World Championship, Luke Humphries, will be competing against Gerwyn Price in an exciting match. A young chap named Luke Littler will be taking on Peter Wright for the opportunity to reach the semi-finals. Additionally, both Michael van Gerwen and Rob Cross will be participating in games on the same day.
Night 16 At Sheffield's Utilita Arena: Fixtures On Thursday, May 16
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