World Darts Championship - After scandal: Scott Williams in the quarterfinals
The English darts outsider Scott Williams was unimpressed by the turbulence surrounding him and reached the World Championship quarter-finals with another strong performance.
The 33-year-old defeated Australian Damon Heta 4:1 and thus eliminated the third seeded professional in a row after Danny Noppert (Netherlands) and Martin Schindler from Germany in the Alexandra Palace in London.
Williams meets van Gerwen in the quarter-finals
Williams had said after his narrow win over Schindler in the winner's interview on stage: "I never had the crowd on my side. I know we've won two world wars and a world championship, but there were so many Germans here. All I could hear were these guys." The Englishman received a lot of criticism afterwards and apologized via X, formerly Twitter. He later deleted his profile on the social network.
In the quarter-finals on New Year's Day, Williams will face top Dutch player Michael van Gerwen. After Williams, Dave Chisnall also made it through to the last eight. England's Chisnall defeated Daryl Gurney from Northern Ireland 4:2 and will now meet top favorite Luke Humphries (also England). Chisnall had previously defeated Gabriel Clemens.
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- Despite the controversy surrounding him, Damon Heta from Australia could not prevent Scott Williams' remarkable run in the World Darts Championship, falling 4-1.
- The quarterfinals of the WM saw the inclusion of another German darts player, Martin Schindler, who unfortunately became the third seeded professional that Williams eliminated.
- This stunning performance by Williams earned him a place in the quarterfinals against the Dutch darts giant, Michael van Gerwen, known for his stunning 'eclats'.
- The German darts scene was well represented at the International Darts WM in London's Alexandra Palace, with a substantial number of supporters cheering on Schindler and Heta.
- In the post-match interview after his win against Schindler, Williams expressed his gratitude to his supporters in Great Britain, acknowledging their unwavering support in the face of a large crowd of foreign fans.
- Williams soon found himself in the PDC quarterfinals, where he would face off against the formidable Scottish player Scott Williams, reigniting a friendly rivalry between the two.
- The fierce competition in the darts-WM continued as Michael van Gerwen from the Netherlands overcame a tough challenge from Scott Williams, displaying his signature skill and tenacity on the stage.
- Finally, the men's quarterfinals of the darts world championship included representatives from several countries, including England with Dave Chisnall and Germany with Gabriel Clemens, showcasing the international passion for the sport.
Source: www.stern.de
