With a crime thriller victory over Joe Cullen, Michael van Gerwen gets an important darts record. The Dutchman is enthusiastic about the German audience. Now he has to take an involuntary break.
Everything broke out from Michael van Gerwen immediately. The “green giant”, as the Dutchman is also known, threw his remaining darts to the ground and roared loudly several times at the euphoric darts audience in Berlin.
The 11:10 victory over Joe Cullen from England not only brought him his sixth title in the important Premier League, but also huge emotions. Winner van Gerwen and loser Cullen fought back tears on the huge stage. On Monday evening in the 21st and all-important leg, the debutant missed double 16 and thus the title by just a millimeter.
“Germany is ready for these final evenings,” said van Gerwen, who won the important league competition again after 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, about the atmosphere in the arena. “No one left early, everyone stayed. That’s stunning. To have done that here in Berlin is great. The audience was sensational.” The final of the competition took place in Germany for the first time.
Forced break due to hand surgery
The Dutchman drew level with the English record winner Phil Taylor and can say goodbye to his mandatory break with some relaxation. Van Gerwen will have an operation on his hand on Tuesday and will be out of action at the World Team Championships on Thursday.
The more than 10,000 spectators in the arena at Berlin’s Ostbahnhof experienced the greatest possible drama at the end of a long season. First van Gerwen led, then Cullen passed, later it went back and forth until the showdown was due at 10:10.
«I had to play excellently today. My focus was completely on this event. It wasn’t easy, but what a day. I’m overjoyed with this victory, »commented van Gerwen, who had hugged his defeated opponent on stage. “I can’t believe I lost. Michael should enjoy his night, »said Cullen, who crept into the corner after his brief statement with his head down.
Source: Stern
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