A MATCHPLAY CLASSIC! 🔥 Lewis v Van Gerwen | 2013 World Matchplay Semi-Final

A World Matchplay CLASSIC 🤩🔥
Enjoy some Friday night viewing and get ready for their first round clash on Sunday, by reliving Adrian Lewis and Michael van Gerwen's EPIC semi-final encounter at the 2013 World Matchplay 🍿
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[@SV_11]

the audio of the games from like a decade ago sound so much better than nowadays. both the sound of the darts and the caller. i dont know whats up with that lately but i hope it can get fixed.

[@MrDavidp180]

When these two played at their best, always classics, as two natural throwers, no mind games needed…let’s just go toe to toe…

[@MrDavidp180]

Great commentary by the now late..John Gywnne. RIP

[@schokotorte8953]

Have a close look in their eyes.. the unbreakable will to win but having a huge amount of respect to their opponent - This is darts.

[@cazzab7661]

Has to be said the chemistry between John Gwynne and Stuart Pyke commentating in this game has to go down as one of the best in darts commentary history

[@daan6643]

You serious? They were cheering for Lewis all the time. I can understand that they support the player out of their country, but don’t make it that obvious….

[@oliverhaughan9830]

Rip 🙏

[@thecatsarse6542]

@@daan6643 Why not?If they were Dutch commentators they would be surely cheering on Van Gerwen init!

[@lbreindl6]

​@@thecatsarse6542because england is dominating darts anyway...

[@sas6498]

That 146 would of been one of best skin savers of all time

[@bassacoustic1549]

Your comment made me think back to Wright hitting the 140 C/O in the worlds with Noel Malicdem waiting on an easy finish to knock him out in round one..... Wright went on to win the entire thing! Amazing looking back. I think Malicdem had about 9 darts from 181 to win it and only got one dart at the bull. Sorry.... you just got me thinking of skin savers!!!!

[@Simon_pls]

These matches are absolutely brilliant. Never stop publishing these!!👍🏻

[@brendanjordan6780]

The pace of this game is gorgeous to watch. God I love this game.

[@Ben_Price]

And 9 years later this will be a 1st round match. Cant wait 🔥

[@bassacoustic1549]

Loved the mid 2010s era in darts. It’s a weird time right now where there’s barely a gap between the top guys and the mid range guys. Makes it fun and unpredictable.... but it somehow doesn’t seem right without the 1-2 dominant forces!! Not necessarily complaining, more adjusting!

[@jackforrester7153]

This is true, 100% makes the winner less predictable which itself should bring more intrigue but it doesn't feel like there are any superstars right now, everyone feels even, I enjoyed the lewis mvg Taylor era more than any other I think

[@owenbent1307]

Love it when MVG raises Aidys arm showing he respects that he deserved the win

[@ireallyhatebraindeadsheep69420]

Almost a decade later, they are both facing each other in the first round 🤯.

[@irishhorrormaster6697]

Id give anything to see that game tomorrow even being half as good as this was and we’re in for a belter !!

[@glennramsey7982]

Lewis was so good to watch. Just natural ability. Hope he gets back.

[@chrishaddow5644]

He has just ran into mvg first round and narrowly lost

[@doctorjeep86]

He gone, move on.

[@75jonesy]

​@@doctorjeep86 any need to be rude? I played against him last year and he was so good. Quit the negativity, if we don't see him again, he was great to watch in general

[@og786.]

@@doctorjeep86not really he’s still young asf

[@kel3177]

@@doctorjeep86 Except hes literally said hes coming back you mong

[@juliantsenkov1585]

I can't be more excited for the Matchplay.

[@realrandom6249]

As MvG, Taylor, Lewis and Wade were the top 4

[@rafaromero3525]

MvG, taylor, lewis, withlock for me

[@rafaromero3525]

Or peter is good to

[@tomventro6734]

@@rafaromero3525 peter wasn't near the top 4 then

[@Koumpa123]

@@rafaromero3525 he's talking about the best players back then not your preferences!

[@muchiosgracias4]

@@tomventro6734 Peter Whitlock lmao

[@gijskastein620]

Man what a match

[@midniteee]

Lewis on his day is just absolutely amazing to watch. What a player man!

[@joebly5641]

Neither are my favorite darters but sure would be fun to see them back in this type of form.😮

[@leecollison7527]

Even Ady to MvG at the end: "What a game"! Says it all there

[@ilusion69]

No words... The best match EVER !!!

[@laurinwelk357]

WTF 😂

[@AJJx1307]

MvG’s 112 C/O covered the fact that Russ Bray somehow managed to get 42 from a 5-19-1 🤣🤣 27:24

[@Jeremy--ot4ve]

Russ thought that this dart in the 1 was in the 18 I guess

[@erlandwoods9616]

A month or two ago it would've been easy to pick the winner of MvG v Lewis, but now I have no idea since MvG has only played once since his surgery and was poor, and Lewis was in good form at the latest Player Championships. Very excited for this match in a few days

[@CrazyPanda688]

Lewis will bottle it Not the same jackpot anymore

[@liamanderson6191]

That 146 would’ve been ridiculous

[@alexanderwislocki2119]

I completly agree that those were absolute classics between them, Taylor & one or 2 others. The fact that you have to love as a darts fans nowaday is, that you can really expect that quality by 32 or more players week in week out. Darts was never this unpredictable and well balanced as in the last months. So hyped for the Matchplay to begin where you can not really predict a top 4 or something like it. There are like 12-14 players i would not be suprised seeing winning this one. For my part fingers crossed for Smith, Luke or Dimi. Let's get it started ;)

[@samfaul6133]

RIP John Gwynne

[@brianellis1257]

If I could wish for one player to win a major this year it would be Lewis,

[@voltage2412]

I hope we see this on Sunday again!

[@Costa180]

the first reaction of lewis says it all ‘what a game’

[@jonny6202]

wish i got to watch this Lewis

[@richardboss3358]

He was my favourite to watch during this period. He just flowed. Relentless 180 hitter.

[@anastashsklettas5628]

what a game.happy to see my favorite player to win it.

[@meepigen]

Jackpot is back❤️🎯

[@miroo1916]

Thanks for bringing back these memories

[@wesleyvanrooijen7551]

That D13 🤯

[@steylior8994]

Adrian Lewis on his A-game is a joy to behold.

[@tago69mago671]

What a game! Unbelievable set of balls on both these guys. To play darts of that standard under that kind of pressue for that long is incredible!

[@jamiekneebone5463]

Can’t wait for the game this weekend

[@willhull1735]

One of the best matches ever. What happened to Lewis though he has fallen off a cliff. His action has never been as smooth as what it used to here.

[@chrisphallheatlover9848]

I remember watching this, What a game, And now they have each other in the first round, let's hope for fireworks

[@Simon_pls]

Brilliant stuff

[@derankweert]

Prachtige wedstrijd. Heerlijk om te kijken.

[@Taschenzuch01]

Execellent fight at the oche. No screaming towards the other Player or the audience.

[@seanlinesteammvg4967]

Team MVG allways for me the goat especially playing in this era the green machine 💚💚💚

[@lucaelias]

Insane. Love it

[@semmie5016]

This is an insane match🔥🔥

[@LWGibbard]

Finally they posted it

[@willyp893]

Jackpot 🎰 🐐

[@ravens2089]

Might be one off the best matched ever played - loved when lewis was on top

[@elimoose1186]

Holy mackerel what a game man

[@stevefoley1021]

Man that was some game👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MrDavidp180]

I will add….I always thought Ade’s downturn started when Phil retired….Phil is playing again, obviously not at his previous level, but I bet Phil has practiced with Ade & refocused him. ? Thoughts

[@hghsnper3995]

Yep and we has defending a final place in 2018 wc's and that's where he dropped down the rankings

[@MrDavidp180]

@@hghsnper3995 in Ades own words, ‘without a shadow of doubt’….very true Sir.

[@jregulatori4672]

I think the MVG and Lewis matches were the most enjoyable to watch. Both match each other on tempo and seem to feed off each other. Those Unicorn boards back then were sooo hard. So many bounce-outs. Even when Lewis' darts stuck in the board, you could see the tail slightly droop because the point is just barely hanging in. I used to complain about that era of Unicorn boards in league play because the Winmau Blade series was such a huge improvement (softer, rarely get bounce-outs, quieter, etc..)

[@Tonym2211]

One hell of a match 🙂🙂

[@TheSean7564]

Best match I've ever seen ...

[@kennethmunro7480]

Brilliant game 👏👏🎯🎯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@zxhj8738]

Nice sweater russ!

[@bassacoustic1549]

Good spot. Don’t often see that in July!

[@antonymutunga8224]

Sensational

[@chrishaddow5644]

These 2 Taylor bristow Barney Anderson price and Wright darts at its best

[@joebly5641]

Russ Bray looks like a British cowboy . All he’s missing is a sweet hat 🤠

[@stevefoley1021]

Best game everrrrr,

[@jamesdoyle3885]

Phenomenal standard of darts. I wonder if I can reach the canal with my darts mmm🤔

[@gnarlyflies180]

What a match!

[@josihd6918]

27:24 lol

[@bryanmarshall3508]

what a match this was!

[@seanlinesteammvg4967]

Team MVG but these 2 dont mess about they just get on with it but they have had some belting games over the years mainly dominated by gerwen but great to watch

[@bloodandsweat111]

Aidy at his best fast flowing rhythmic dartition

[@loci2552]

What a match, geil

[@laste1073]

Love you

[@xxroosti929]

A friend don't understand the fascination of darts? Show him this match!!

[@markusraab7998]

I only can say that I don't like both players, but there sensational darts let me back with a 🤤!!! I'm really happy to see them at the World Matchplay 2022 Round 1!!!! Let's go JACKPOT, you can do it! One 🍒 for MVG, and 🎰 the Jackpot for you! Good luck and very well thrown darts!!!

[@markholroyde9412]

Wonderful to see "Jr" Homer Simpson getting flattened back then, happens the same today...Marge Simpson was well pissed off🤣

[@ellengeudens5207]

40:20

[@bibhushanrajthala]

These classic matches were best.. With Phil Lewis mvg

[@chrishaddow5644]

Along with Barney and Gary Anderson imo watching these 5 at there very best was the best darts has probably ever been I’d add price and peter Wright to the list too 2 modern greats

[@ahoyitsmeduckling3737]

In the 24th leg at the end russ Bray called 42 for Lewis in fact it was 25

[@KingBatiatus]

Wow, Mikey wasn't switching to the T19 as frequently then. These days when that first dart goes anywhere below T20, he switches right away.

[@thecelt4807]

this was the semi final ...holy shit get ready to melt in the final

[@geraldstabenteiner337]

I really hope that Adrian Lewis comes back to his best 🙏

[@jamescoupland131]

Stopped now

[@keeslissenberg2781]

As a dutchy i like the Players Championship from 2013 more, good game though.

[@electus0067]

Back when Lewis was an absolute beast

[@boybossewinkel]

Lewis makes the game look so easy and natural

[@Induna123]

One of the best darts matches I've ever seen. Unrelenting

[@Lexngton]

Were these constant quick camera switches standard back then or is it edited?

[@ResiSchmelz.Original-yi7jb]

First one.

[@Coentje44]

Can you believe this was 10 years ago?..

[@LOLMAN9538]

I can tell that Aidy and MVG are very good friends

[@daveparletti5442]

Adrian Lewis…. One of the greatest of all time 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@lucascameron7962]

Prime lewis was a joy to watch

[@jmavlogs0729]

That double 8 killed him 😱

[@wadiyatalknabeet1086]

Can see why PDC doesn't use unicorn boards anymore hey!

[@jeffreymurtagh3702]

Lewis Lewis Lewis

[@kieronknox1757]

John Gwynne at his best

[@2brokeguys734]

Back then when lewis was one of the best players

[@juniorhomeentertainment1602]

Why Do They Join The Match After The Match Starts, Is It A Copyright Issue Or Something?

[@audioman6007]

If this adrain Lewis turns up at the matchplay it's standby pdc.

[@JackSmith-kp2vs]

Van Gerwin looks a lot shorter here strangely

[@neil2385]

the old grind. and only a semi. different now

[@ellengeudens5207]

25:58

[@jeramy576]

It'd be nice if they'd hire a spotter that can handle Smith's speed and maths

[@shauncorless8965]

When Lewis is on it nobody better but he's just as likely to throw 26 as 180 🤔

[@jasonjones5357]

I'm not a Lewis fan as his temperament is shite, but when he was in his pomp, the darts were special. He just won a players championship last week, so you never know. It would be good for them all to back on form. Doesn't seem right he's not in the mix when the other still are like Anderson and Wade.

[@snipertime2390]

When Lewis is happy he play's well... But when he's angry he is not himself, and that's the main reason he lost form over the last couple of years.

[@riyazahmed6313]

Look at Lewis confidence here..... He clearly knew that he is a better player then him.... now he is just losing because of his fear to lose.....

[@trapgod9690]

Adrian Lewis haunts Michael Van Gerwen's dreams... He needs to COME BACK and show BOTH those LUKES who the real boss is... Adrian... if you are out there , if you read this PLEASE COME BACK! YOU GOT THE POWER, TO GET THE JACKPOT!