Chris Dobey recovers from missing FIVE match darts to dump out former champion Gerwyn Price and reach his first World Championship semi-final
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Chris Dobey booked his place in a first World Championship semi-final by beating Gerwyn Price after bouncing back from missing five match darts. Dobey had led 4-2 at Alexandra Palace in the first quarter-final of the tournament. He faltered despite having five match darts, with Price taking advantage by claiming the set to reduce the deficit to 4-3.
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Dobey eventually held off a comeback from Price by producing a double double finish to clinch the next set and seal a 5-3 victory. The 15th seed appeared visibly relieved to have sealed victory over Price, the 2021 champion. 'It's definitely at the top (of my achievements),' Dobey told Sky Sports.
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Chris Dobey booked his place in the World Championship semi-finals for the first time. Dobey missed five match darts before earning a 5-3 win over Gerwyn Price, pictured. Dobey appeared relieved after bouncing back to break through his quarter-final barrier.
'Getting over the line. It means a lot, once again the fans have been fantastic and I've never been so nervous throwing at a winning double like today. 'And I'm just pleased I grinded it out and got the win. 'Honestly, it reminded us of exactly the same as last year. I thought just keep going, you will get another chance and luckily I got over the line.
'Honestly I'm overwhelmed.'. The result saw Dobey clear the quarter-final hurdle for the first time having been beaten in the last eight in both 2023 and 2024. Dobey had suffered an agonising 5-4 loss to Rob Cross last year, while he had been thrashed 5-0 by Michael van Gerwen in 2023.
