Premier League Darts: Michael van Gerwen wins sixth crown, equal to Phil Taylor’s title count | News about darts
Michael van Gerwen joins legendary Phil Taylor as six-time Premier League champions after winning the title for the first time since 2019; the Dutchman next to Joe Cullen in a night of incredible action at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin to take home £275,000
Last Updated: 06/14/22 12:29 am
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Michael van Gerwen won his sixth Premier League title in Berlin on Monday. Here are the best checks from a night of dramatic action…
Michael van Gerwen won his sixth Premier League title in Berlin on Monday. Here are the best checks from a night of dramatic action…
Michael van Gerwen won a record sixth Premier League title after winning a dramatic final-leg decisive match against debutant Joe Cullen on a dull Monday night in Berlin.
The Dutchman overcame a heartbreaking 11-10 past Cullen in an all-time Premier League classic, after the Yorkshireman missed an in-game dart at 16 in a thrilling match.
Van Gerwen kept his composure to reclaim the crown he last won in 2019 and equalize Phil Taylor with six Premier League titles.
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Van Gerwen beats debutant Joe Cullen to win sixth Premier League title
Premier League – Berlin play-off matches results
| Semifinal | Jonny Clayton | 4-10 | Joe Cullen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael van Gerwen | 10-4 | James Wade | |
| Final | Jonny Clayton / Joe Cullen | 10-11 | Michael van Gerwen / James Wade |
“I’ve been going through a really tough time, so to win this title it means a lot to me,” said Van Gerwen, who celebrated his first major TV title in more than 18 years. month, said.
“I’m a happy man. Joe Cullen was phenomenal in that final. What a day. I’m on the moon.
“Of course now I will win more titles. To win this trophy in Berlin is amazing.
“The last 18 months have hurt me. I know what I’m capable of, but the crowds in Germany today, they’re absolutely sensational. I think they’re a credit to the sport.”
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MVG says he crossed the moon after going through a ‘tough time’
Van Gerwen soon took the initiative with a straight three-legged streak but ‘The Rockstar’ reduced the debt with a spectacular 141 finish on stage nine, and a clinical test of 114 on stage 11 kick-started the champ. Masters opponent, straight three-legged run, 7-6 lead.
The next five innings followed with a throw, before Van Gerwen showed up to deliver the decisive blow on turn 19, turning a sensational 92 throw-in into a 12-dart throw and far behind the one-footed glory.
The movie continues as Cullen throws 13 darts to force a decider, but it is the Dutchman who secures a monumental victory thanks to a 14-double, after surviving the darts throw. at double 16 in the previous hit.
MVG has played six televised finals deciders in its career and won all six.
“Michael is a great player and a great champion, but I am completely screwed,” admits Cullen, who is bidding to become a third player in a row to be crowned Premier League champions.
“I can’t believe I lost, but credit with Michael, he’s a great guy and a great champion.
“I think the second leg cost me, having missed three goals in the 32nd minute because of a throw-in. I was completely devastated.”
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Cullen was ‘totally devastated’ after missing darts to win Premier League
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Earlier in the evening, Cullen averaged close to 101 and missed out on a maximum of 11 – equaling the league’s record – as he dethroned Jonny Clayton to win the Premier League in a row with a 10th success. -4.
In the second semi-final, Van Gerwen beat 2009 champion James Wade by a similar margin – winning seven of the last eight to win by averaging 99 and six 180.
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