Gabriel Clemens delivered an outstanding performance on Day Two of the Flanders Darts Trophy, knocking out Michael van Gerwen in an exciting second-round match. The German number two averaged 107.27 and hit eight 180s, earning his first career win over van Gerwen.
Clemens nearly hit a perfect nine-dart finish, missing double 18 in the second-to-last leg. However, he finished the match in style with a 104 checkout, securing a 6-4 victory. “This is my first win over Michael, and it’s amazing for me,” said Clemens. “Michael is a legend, and I hope I can play like this more often.”
Humphries and Wright Also Shine
The second round featured 16 matches at the Antwerp Expo on Saturday. World number one Luke Humphries returned to the European Tour with a 6-3 win over Ritchie Edhouse, including a ton-plus average. “It was a tough game, but I’m happy with my performance,” said Humphries. “Now, I’m looking forward to the next match.”
Peter Wright continued his strong form, defeating Martin Schindler 6-2 with a 100+ average. Wright is aiming for back-to-back European Tour titles after winning the German Darts Championship last weekend. Wright will now face Stephen Bunting, who also impressed with a 104 average and seven 180s in his 6-3 win over Scott Williams.
Woodhouse Shocks Price, Searle’s Finishing Masterclass
Luke Woodhouse secured a dramatic 6-5 victory over Gerwyn Price. Woodhouse finished the match with a 76 checkout after Price missed a match dart at the bull. Woodhouse’s victory boosts his hopes of qualifying for the World Grand Prix.
Meanwhile, Ryan Searle produced a finishing masterclass, hitting checkouts of 100, 160, 161, and a match-winning 164 to defeat Joe Cullen 6-4. Searle will now meet Ross Smith, who came from 4-0 down to defeat Mike De Decker 6-5.
Other Notable Results
Danny Noppert triumphed 6-2 in an all-Dutch match against Raymond van Barneveld. He will face Ricardo Pietreczko, who won a close 6-5 contest against Andrew Gilding. Dirk van Duijvenbode edged out Damon Heta 6-5, and Gian van Veen defeated Robert Owen 6-3.
In the afternoon’s opening match, Ryan Joyce ended a run of five straight European Tour defeats by beating Alan Soutar 6-5. Chris Dobey cruised to a 6-2 victory over Kevin Doets, thanks to a brilliant 158 checkout.
Luke Littler continued his impressive form with a dominant 6-1 victory over Jermaine Wattimena in the evening session. The young star showed no signs of slowing down as he cruised past Wattimena, securing his spot in the third round with ease. Littler’s consistent scoring and sharp finishing made it a straightforward win, adding to his growing reputation as one of the top emerging talents on the European Tour.
Next Round on Sunday
The third round will take place on Sunday afternoon, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final in the evening.
Full Saturday Results:
Afternoon Session:
- Ryan Joyce 6-5 Alan Soutar
- Gian van Veen 6-3 Robert Owen
- Josh Rock 6-0 Jitse Van der Wal
- Chris Dobey 6-2 Kevin Doets
- Dirk van Duijvenbode 6-5 Damon Heta
- Dave Chisnall 6-2 James Wade
- Ross Smith 6-5 Mike De Decker
- Ryan Searle 6-4 Joe Cullen
Evening Session:
- Stephen Bunting 6-3 Scott Williams
- Luke Woodhouse 6-5 Gerwyn Price
- Danny Noppert 6-2 Raymond van Barneveld
- Gabriel Clemens 6-4 Michael van Gerwen
- Peter Wright 6-2 Martin Schindler
- Luke Humphries 6-3 Ritchie Edhouse
- Ricardo Pietreczko 6-5 Andrew Gilding
- Luke Littler v Jermaine Wattimena
Sunday Schedule:
Afternoon Session (1300 local time, 1200 BST):
- Josh Rock vs. Chris Dobey
- Luke Woodhouse vs. Gian van Veen
- Stephen Bunting vs. Peter Wright
- Dave Chisnall vs. Gabriel Clemens
- Danny Noppert vs. Ricardo Pietreczko
- Dirk van Duijvenbode vs. Littler
- Ryan Searle vs. Ross Smith
- Luke Humphries vs. Ryan Joyce
Evening Session (1900 local time, 1800 BST):
- Quarter-Finals
- Semi-Finals
- Final
The evening session will feature matches in draw bracket order.
Catch all the live action on Viaplay and DAZN (for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), or PDCTV for the rest of the world.
