The most important country tournament in darts will start on Thursday with the World Cup of Darts. The Belgian duo Dimitri Van den Bergh and Kim Huybrechts seem to be in shape just in time to shine in Frankfurt. Will they ensure a first Belgian triumph? Follow the news closely here.
- 11 pm 01. Belgian duo defeats Japan in 1st round. Japan was on paper a bite-sized chunk for the Belgians. And that soon became apparent. Kim Huybrechts immediately shook a 180 out of his sleeve, a leg later Dimitri Van den Bergh followed his example. Huybrechts and Van den Bergh ran out to 4-1, Japan then took a second leg. Van den Bergh ended the game with a double 20. Our 2 Belgians recorded an average of 91.71, while the Japanese did not go further than 75.03. In the next round, Huybrechts and Van den Bergh will face a tougher chunk with Poland tomorrow. †
Belgian duo defeats Japan in 1st round
Japan was on paper a bite-sized chunk for the Belgians. And that soon became apparent. Kim Huybrechts immediately shook a 180 out of his sleeve, a leg later Dimitri Van den Bergh followed his example.
Huybrechts and Van den Bergh ran out to 4-1, Japan then took a second leg. Van den Bergh ended the game with a double 20.
Our 2 Belgians recorded an average of 91.71, while the Japanese did not go further than 75.03.
In the next round, Huybrechts and Van den Bergh will face a tougher chunk with Poland tomorrow.
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- 11 o’clock 40. Van den Bergh: “It’s about time we got this trophy”. “Every time I can put on my country’s shirt, I feel proud”, Van den Bergh looks ahead at the PDC. “You feel special because you have been chosen for your country and you get the chance to give your country a trophy.” “Kim and I have a lot of faith in each other. We’ve known each other for a long time and we’ve been saying for a long time that it’s time we got this trophy. It’s a dream for us. Maybe this will be our year.” †
Van den Bergh: “It’s time we took this trophy”
“Every time I can put on my country’s shirt, I feel proud”, Van den Bergh looks ahead at the PDC. “You feel special because you have been chosen for your country and you get the chance to give your country a trophy.”
“Kim and I have a lot of faith in each other. We’ve known each other for a long time and we’ve been saying for a long time that it’s time we got this trophy. It’s a dream for us. Maybe this will be our year.”
- 11 am 35. Being allowed to represent your country is always special. Winning the world title is a dream for Kim and me. Dimitri Van den Bergh.
Being able to represent your country is always special. Winning the world title is a dream for Kim and me.
Dimitri Van den Bergh
- 11:30 am. Belgians in shape just in time. The Belgians start their tournament against Japan on Friday. A match that should not pose any problem for Van den Bergh and Huybrechts, who both have the right form just in time. Van den Bergh shone last week at the Nordic Masters in Denmark. He beat world champions Price, Smith and Anderson on his way to his first title in the World Series. Huybrechts can also travel to Frankfurt with confidence. “The Hurricane” narrowly missed the final at Players Championship 17 on Wednesday after humiliating world champion Peter Wright 6-0 in the quarter-final. A good omen for what is to come? †
Belgians in shape just in time
The Belgians start their tournament against Japan on Friday. A match that should not pose any problem for Van den Bergh and Huybrechts, who both have the right form just in time. Van den Bergh shone last week at the Nordic Masters in Denmark. He beat world champions Price, Smith and Anderson on his way to his first title in the World Series.
Huybrechts can also travel to Frankfurt with confidence. “The Hurricane” narrowly missed the final at Players Championship 17 on Wednesday after humiliating world champion Peter Wright 6-0 in the quarter-final. A good omen for what is to come?
- 10 years ago the World Cup ended on a “sudden death” leg:. 11 am 25.
10 years ago the World Cup ended on a “sudden death” leg:
- 11 am 20. Who are the favorites? Belgium starts the tournament as fourth seed, thus avoiding the best three countries at least until the semi-finals. England is again one of the favorites as the first seed. The English, with Michael Smith and James Wade, hold the record for the number of overall victories: 4. They share that record with another top country, the Netherlands. Our northern neighbors will have to do without standard bearer Michael van Gerwen this year. The Dutch wrecking ball won the Premier League on Monday, but is now taking a break because he needs surgery on his wrist. Danny Noppert and Dirk van Duijvenbode are rather outsiders. The top favorite this year may be Wales again. Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton go in search of a second world title after their triumph two years ago. Price may be having a lesser season, but Jonny Clayton confirmed his status as the absolute world top this year. Looking for a dark horse? Australia, with Damon Heta and Simon Whitlock, scores excellently with the bookmakers. Scotland, with defending champions Peter Wright and John Henderson, should also not be written off. †
Who are the favourites?
Belgium starts the tournament as fourth seed, thus avoiding the best three countries at least until the semi-finals. England is again one of the favorites as the first seed. The English, with Michael Smith and James Wade, hold the record for the number of overall victories: 4.
They do share that record with another top country, the Netherlands. Our northern neighbors will have to do without standard bearer Michael van Gerwen this year. The Dutch wrecking ball won the Premier League on Monday, but is now taking a break because he needs surgery on his wrist. Danny Noppert and Dirk van Duijvenbode are rather outsiders.
The top favorite this year may be Wales again. Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton go in search of a second world title after their triumph two years ago. Price may be having a lesser season, but Jonny Clayton confirmed his status as the absolute world top this year.
Looking for a dark horse? Australia, with Damon Heta and Simon Whitlock, scores excellently with the bookmakers. Scotland, with defending champions Peter Wright and John Henderson, should also not be written off.
- The 32 participating countries:. 11 am 15.
The 32 participating countries:
- 11 hours . The “Mundial” of darts. The World Cup of Darts starts in Frankfurt on Thursday. The tournament, which is in its 12th edition and played in pairs, is the most prestigious country tournament in darts. Each country may send two players to compete for the trophy in Frankfurt, for Belgium these are the two highest placed in the world ranking: Dimitri Van den Bergh (PDC-9) and Kim Huybrechts (PDC-34). In 2013, Belgium achieved its best result to date: brothers Kim and Ronny Huybrechts made it to the final, but had to recognize their superiority in the England of Adrian Lewis and Phil Taylor. Can Van den Bergh and Huybrechts write a piece of history this year? †
The “Mundial” of darts
The World Cup of Darts starts in Frankfurt on Thursday. The tournament, which is in its 12th edition and played in pairs, is the most prestigious country tournament in darts. Each country may send two players to compete for the trophy in Frankfurt, for Belgium these are the two highest placed in the world ranking: Dimitri Van den Bergh (PDC-9) and Kim Huybrechts (PDC-34).
In 2013, Belgium achieved its best result to date: brothers Kim and Ronny Huybrechts made it to the final, but had to recognize their superiority in the England of Adrian Lewis and Phil Taylor. Can Van den Bergh and Huybrechts write a piece of history this year?
