Eagle-eyed fans spot Callan Rydz’s classy gesture while on brink of World Darts Championship exit to Michael van Gerwen
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MICHAEL VAN GERWEN denied Callan Rydz a Bedlington Super League reunion with Chris Dobey following a statement win on New Year’s Day. And Rydz – who has had an exceptional tournament – showed class by telling fans NOT to boo the match darts. MVG was the MVP as he won 5-3 in the second quarter-final of the PDC World Darts Championship in a brilliant game.
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There were thirty-one 180s across the eight sets – 17 by Englishman Rydz – and both players averaged over 103 and took more than 44 per cent of their doubles. Rydz, 26, played superbly and had two darts to take this into a ninth-set decider but blinked first in a contest of high stakes.
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It was a shame on him especially as he had become a crowd darling, who sang songs about his hairstyle. This result means the Dutchman, 35, remains on course to win a first world crown in six years – the longest barren spell of his career since he was first world champion in 2014.
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It also banishes memories of his shock New Year’s Day defeat to Scott Williams exactly a year ago. This was the first time he had appeared in an afternoon session at world level for a decade but he can now have a relaxing evening without any worries.
Rydz and Chris Dobey – who are distant relations – play each other in Wednesday Super League matches back home in the North East town of Bedlington. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. This was Box Office viewing and Rydz showed sportsmanship when he tried to stop the fans jeering the three-time world champion as he nailed double 16 to progress.
