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Rob Cross vs. Luke Littler: Darts World Cup semi-final NOW in the live ticker
Littler misses a break chance
180 and 140 – this is how Cross starts his throwing leg. But in the same leg Littler is also there with a 180. The chance for a break is there, he has to make 52. This time he missed double 20 twice. Cross, on the other hand, hits the same field in his first attempt.
Littler makes short work of it
Littler begins the sixth set, starting a little slow but then picking up speed again with a 180. He is already at 40 remaining, Cross still has to get below 200. Littler has no pressure and so he clears the leg via tops.
Rob Cross vs. Luke Littler: Darts World Cup semi-final NOW in the live ticker – 6th set
Cross shortened the score to 2:3
Littler races down to 74, S14, S20, but then fails at tops. So Cross has the chance – S20 and D20 bring him the set win.
Cross leaves two set darts behind
Littler is quickly back in the finishing area, while Cross throws a 180. Littler has time and reduces the remaining 132 points to 32. But then he shows nerves at the checkout. In return, Cross gives away two set darts. Littler doesn’t make the same mistake again, the arrow hits double 8 for a checkout.
Cross meets High-Finish
Cross is now trying to take control again in this set. He does this quite well, the triples are hit, but Littler doesn’t let up. Cross can solve another high finish. He hits triple 18 twice, but fails on double 18. However, in the next attempt he does it better – the D4 sits.
Re-Break von Cross
And the next 180 is also thanks to the 16-year-old. He narrowly missed a 118 finish. There are 18 remaining while Cross is not yet in the finish area. Then Littler misses double 8, allowing Cross to make a high finish of 138 out of nowhere.
Littler still has strong nerves
It is the high precision in the double fields that gave Littler the lead here. It is 64% at the moment. And he also starts the fifth set with a 180, the nine for the nine-darter lights up next to his name. Then he’s gone again quickly, but he won’t care because he throws the next 180. He ends the leg with a double 8 for a break.
Rob Cross vs. Luke Littler: Darts World Cup semi-final NOW in the live ticker – 4th set
Littler wins the 180 duel
Littler starts the decider with a 140, Cross with a 180. Littler responds with his own 180, and then Rob Cross again with another. Incredible level. It continues with a 140 from Littler. Cross faces 78 remaining, but it is of no use as Littler keeps his nerve and clears everything with a double 16 and increases the lead to 3:1 in sets.
Cross equalizes
The next 180 of the game comes from “Voltage”, who pulls away a little in this leg. Single-18, double-16 – 2:2 in the fourth set.
Another high finish from Littler
Cross plays a strong game, but the doubles don’t quite want to land yet. Things are different for Littler, who once again achieves a high finish. He makes 149 with a D16.
Littler with 180 – Cross gets leg
Then he shoots another 180 when Cross throws it on. Cross is in the finish area and although it takes several attempts, he ultimately wins the leg with double eight.
Littler in a triple frenzy
And again Littler suddenly has 50 remaining. He can check it with a double 10. Crazy, that guy.
2:1 for Littler
The 16-year-old just keeps playing and adds another 180 to his impressive stats. But then he misses tops to win the leg. But he’s lucky because Cross can’t make it out either. In the next attempt, Littler ends the leg with an arrow into double 10.
Cross hits the double again
Cross can finally hit a double field. D14 to win the leg.
Littler solves high-finish
“The Nuke” then mixes in a 180 with his throw-off leg. Then he is the one who achieves the first high finish with 142 points. 2-0 for the 16-year-old.
Littler better at doubles
Cross throws the better average (108 to 100), but Littler has a better checkout rate (33% to 62%). It’s impressive that if you don’t hit a triple, you’re already running after them, that’s how high the pressure is that both players are maintaining. So Cross doesn’t quite get with Littler on his throw. He is still in the finish area, but he misses the double 7. Littler the double 5, however, does not. Another break from Littler.
Rob Cross vs. Luke Littler: Darts World Cup semi-final NOW in the live ticker – 3rd set
Littler equalizes in sets
Littler doesn’t let himself be upset and continues to hit the triple fields. Cross misses the opportunity to check 170. With a T18 and D10, Littler then wins the leg and the second set of the game.
Littler mit Re-Break
Of course, Cross now senses the chance to quickly increase to 2-0 in sets. Littler can’t keep up with Cross’ pace before throwing his fourth 180 of the game. This is followed by a 140 from Cross. Single 18 twice, but then Cross misses the bullseye. Then Littler is suddenly back and gets the re-break with a double 12.
Cross gets his first break
“Voltage” keeps the pressure on, overtaking Littler on the way to zero. The world champion plays down to 36 remaining, Littler shows small weaknesses for the first time, but Cross leaves the door open. He misses three checkout opportunities. That’s why he rebuilds on his next attempt and makes the first break of the game perfect with a double 4.
Cross wirft 115er Average
Who makes the first mistake? Don’t cross in this leg yet. While he’s at 81, Littler has to contend with 200. Or not anymore, since Cross can also subtract 81.
Both with 180s
108 to 103 – that’s how the average balance sheet reads in the first sentence. Pretty high level so can they repeat it in the second set? Both return from the break with a 180 each. Cross narrowly misses a checkout of 167. Littler then hits double six.
Rob Cross vs. Luke Littler: Darts World Cup semi-final NOW in the live ticker – 2nd set
Cross takes the first set
It feels like every shot by Cross contains at least one triple throw, which is quite strong what he shows. He faces 32 rest, Littler responds with a 180, but it comes too late. Cross checks with a double 16 to win the set.
Littler equalizes
Both throw high averages, but Littler can’t quite maintain his level in this leg. Cross stays on his heels, the chance for the first break is there. To do this, however, he has to make 54, but he misses the chance. Littler then does better and hits Tops to equalize.
Cross responds with a 180 of his own
Now Cross reports with his first 180, which is going pretty quickly here. Cross runs away from Littler, hits T20 and double eight to make it 2-1.
Littler throws first 180
The first 180 of the game then goes to Littler in his first throw leg. Both are focused and hit the triples with great precision. Then Littler has the chance to check 170, but he narrowly fails to do so. In the next attempt it will be enough to get the remaining 34 away.
Cross gets the throw through
It starts, Cross opens the first leg and starts with 100 points, followed by a 140 that Littler can also throw. Cross plays down to 40 remaining, so he only needs to hit tops, and he does that on the third attempt. 1-0 for the 33-year-old.
Rob Cross vs. Luke Littler: Darts World Cup semi-final NOW in the live ticker – 1st set
It’s about to start. The players are about to enter the stage.
before the start Luke “The Nuke” Littler is the surprise of the tournament, breaking new records from round to round. At just 16 years old, he is the youngest World Cup semi-finalist of all time. However, when you throw it you don’t notice its age at all. A legend like Raymond van Barneveld had to experience this firsthand when he despaired of his wonderful talent in the round of 16 and ultimately failed (1:4).
before the start The quarter-final games between the two opponents couldn’t have been more different yesterday. Cross, 2018 world champion, needed a historic comeback against Chris Dobey to win 5-4 in the end. In the meantime, Cross was already 0:4 behind in sets. Littler, on the other hand, was finished after just six sets against a weak Brendan Dolan.
before the start It is the first of two semi-final games this evening. It is also the first of two purely English duels, so it is already clear that the world champion tomorrow – like last year (Michael Smith) – will be an Englishman. Until then, however, there is still a lot of work ahead of the semi-finalists, as the round of the last four will be played longer than in the previous tournament. If five sets were enough for victory in the quarter-finals yesterday, today six are needed.
before the start It should start at 8.45 p.m. in London’s Ally Pally.
before the start Hello and welcome to the semi-final at the Darts World Championship between Rob Cross and Luke Littler.
