TIE-BREAK DRAMA! Day Five Evening Highlights - 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship

[@lukaevelo8441]

That last set was amazing, match of the tournament so far

[@Maramsp]

I so much agree here! I mean, I like Smith very much, and I hope he comes back stronger then ever, but still. Doets.. This is amazing... One of the greatest matches of darts I've watched in a long time.. But.. Doets will not be the champ, we all know that and he, himself especially. But for now, this is why watching/playing darts is so great. It reminds me of the likes of the 9 darter of kist, or that crazy match of Michael vs Michael. Thése moments, that is why we

[@RestlessMind0479]

Man Springer/Williams was an absolute banger too

[@Maramsp]

@@RestlessMind0479 True that! I mean, we saw quite some stuff already this wc. And while I do love the lakeside wc, cause you see players you normally never see, this pdc wc can sometimes be an absolute blast to watch. Speaking and remembring back that Michael vs Michael game. And then Wayne's commentary.. Still give me goosebumps all over the place when thinking about that. But as well tonights commentary team. I really like the voices of them both. And as well the chemistry between them. Shame that I'm forced here to watch the matches live with either dutch commentary or belgian commentary. But at least I have these long recap videos that are posted by the pdc, which still makes it nice :)

[@skifullydone8165]

@@Maramsp them Dutchies ey ;-) The best! Great match Smith vs. Doets.

[@skifullydone8165]

@@RestlessMind0479 Springer was good, and I love Williams. Such a showboat haha.

[@gijskastein620]

Doets vs smith best match of the tournament

[@misterwardy1972]

Williams vs Springer was even better for me, but without doubt both are all time classics genuinely.

[@Maxxx568]

@@misterwardy1972 yup, after last two legs' shootouts from Williams and Springer I thought it can't be any better. But somehow last set of Smith-Doets was just as fabolous. 🔥🔥

[@YUNGFlLLY]

Has to be de graaf vs sweeting surely?

[@enlightened-1111]

All bs

[@RestlessMind0479]

​@@misterwardy1972100%

[@LucifenaQuinn]

The last two matches were absolute banger, enjoyed every minute of them

[@nowthennowthen-ys4ck]

Smith V Doets is why we love the darts..

[@enlightened-1111]

Bs

[@oisinmaccumhaill7037]

@@enlightened-1111 Someone had money on Smith…

[@enlightened-1111]

@@oisinmaccumhaill7037 I didn't

[@marcvandersnoek2642]

@@enlightened-1111 if you cant appreciate that match, you mighjt be better of watching football

[@henrythompson5224]

🎯✊

[@AjaxChelsea1]

Kevin Doets has ensured that many partners in the Netherlands woke up to a lot of cheering

[@DeDe-eq8qj]

And what will Happen now? ❤

[@FBFJDKOEUEURJFJDJ]

Wat een held

[@velourkungen]

i actually think us swedes are happier

[@andybarry5315]

I use a set of his darts. Unfortunately I don't throw as well 😂

[@AngelEyes_55]

That was an outstanding match, certainly the best so far and probably far more entertaining than the final will be. What a thrill thriller and did didn’t he play bloody well???

[@johnnyryan83]

The last 2 games were absolutely incredible tonight. Springer is going to do some damage on tour this year

[@Footystickersuk]

He’s not focused enough,plays up to the crowd at the wrong times, a better player will tear him apart

[@morganafata5664]

@@Footystickersukhe will learn fast

[@oohello1234]

@@johnnyryan83 nah

[@flipsideaddict3247]

No chance he got bummed like Jimmy saville

[@memeose]

​@@Footystickersuk not focused enough? Dude was just unlucky.

[@warumliestdudas2884]

Niko played absolut brillant, potential to be the one of the very best

[@enlightened-1111]

I doubt it lol

[@ironknobsteelworks4063]

Calm down son

[@Buzzsaw-Bullseye]

Springer vs Williams . Best match of the Tournament so far

[@lordyeetus6317]

Yep Springer forced Williams to bring out his A game, and what an A game he has!

[@JoeBloggz-x2j]

Brilliant, both deserved to go through.

[@Zootvfan]

Computer says no

[@Erictheking07]

Williams bit of a bute. 😂

[@gijskastein620]

DOETS WHAT A MAN❤

[@micoo113]

The difference in quality between some games is crazy. The gap might get even bigger next year with 128 players in the field.

[@markbellew4194]

There's a lot of brilliant players that didn't make the draw though

[@r.i.p.monopolyeasystreet5358]

Yeah, Was the same in 1993 and even 2007 . Even mardle said we had a Handful of good players and a pile of crap and journeymen . Now theres 50 great players and 150 not so great. 2007 pdc world championship 1st round, 64 players, 2 threw a 60 average, 16 players threw a 70 , 37 players threw a 80 average and only 9 threw a 90 average. Strange as everyone says the pdc overtook the b.d.o that year ,when in reality the B.d.o first round had only 1 average under 80 , a hundred average and 11 in the 90s out of 32 players. Barneys win is lauded as the bigger1 averaging 88 in the first round an going on to beat clegg vonck and tabern on the way.And adams win is dismissed.If barney had been in the b.d.o that year he'd of likely lost first round . Just as m.v.g. anderson and others found out, with all averaging higher and losing first round.

[@Bene21382]

@@r.i.p.monopolyeasystreet5358Yeah but pdc is f…. Sky so they have the biggest lobby and a huge amount of cash. Plus 07/08 there were some critical financial times

[@gustaaf1892]

128 is too many, even with the greater depth in darts these days.

[@Maxxx568]

What a night of darts! Wow! Nico Springer! He will definetely be back. And Kevin.. boy, how fierce he was in 8th leg of 5th set. 44:48 look at him, he's about to whoop someone 😄 45:45 and whoop someone he did! Bloody gorgeous!

[@Dartist501]

Couldn’t agree more, amazing. 🔥

[@kevanmitchinsonmitchinson6981]

Williams and Springer what a game. Better than a final. Really exciting stuff.

[@Maxxx568]

@@kevanmitchinsonmitchinson6981 it was too short. Nico should step up and get his Tour Card so we would see him more often. And Scott with his fancy way of playing is also very entertaining. That no-look 180 again! Ha! Loved it!

[@EuropeanQualifiersHub]

@@Maxxx568 He has a Tour Card secured via Development Tour. We‘re sure to see more of him next year :)

[@Raziel_HHL]

final two games of the session were amazing, sucks that it had to be Rounds 1 and 2

[@enlightened-1111]

Not that great tbh noob darts fans

[@whoknows8225]

@@enlightened-1111 "noob" hahahaha stuck in the 2000's?

[@enlightened-1111]

@whoknows8225 yea, for another 75 years mate

[@Marichino]

Such a crazy game. That last match was AT LEAST semi-final level

[@Johnnycash753]

Not all the way, but the last set was final level 🎉

[@enlightened-1111]

Are you guys faking dumb?

[@oohello1234]

@@Marichino maybe in the WDF

[@Conslaught]

2025 Springer is levelling up

[@DeDe-eq8qj]

Nico Springer great.

[@idi0tdetectioninprogress]

Shame he didn't knock the biggest knob in the tournament out.

[@misterwardy1972]

I have to admire Scott Williams to an extent, I agree he does come across as a bit of a knob, but he put on an incredible showing tonight, both Williams and Springer have bottle.

[@brainless105]

@@misterwardy1972 Williams should leave the no look 180s to Gezzy

[@BlueHopi144]

​@@idi0tdetectioninprogressWade is a complete Nob . Williams puts on a show & wins . Very different level . Maybe u need a therapist 😅😅😅😅

[@morganafata5664]

Kudos to Williams, but to me his showmanship is disgusting, very dislikeable

[@r.i.p.monopolyeasystreet5358]

38.47 well worth the edit , give the editor a raise .😂

[@Liasos88]

The last two games were amazing. I really like how the crowd got so into it. So much tension. The last set between Smith and Doets was like a final.

[@enlightened-1111]

How was it like a final? Like you know how many sick darts players there are in this tournament lol????????

[@Liasos88]

@@enlightened-1111 I meant the atmosphere was like it was a final.

[@enlightened-1111]

@Liasos88 I doubt it

[@vtownjester]

After a few days of dodgy matches, this WC is finally kicking off. What an amazing two last games! Springer has got ice water running through his veins.

[@BlueHopi144]

Agreed 👍

[@Lalalamine]

Kevin Doets, some player ✨️🔥

[@janole654]

Doets was really impressing, staying calm and delivering when others would have cracke dunder pressure. I thought at every moment that nerves would kick in, but he just kept going on and on. A huge victory for the young man, hope he gets far in the tournament

[@rhein-sieg-kreis]

Williams holt mit seinem Timing immer das Maximum an gewonnen Legs raus. Jedes mal wenn man auf einem 1-Dart-Finish steht, checkt der mit dem dritten Dart aus. Es ist so brutal frustrierend. Außer vielleicht Scutt und Rydz hätte man mit der Leistung jeden geschlagen.

[@EuropeanQualifiersHub]

Wattimena?

[@rhein-sieg-kreis]

@EuropeanQualifiersHub Vergessen

[@EuropeanQualifiersHub]

@@rhein-sieg-kreis Der spielt aber auch wie ein Gesetzter und wird es nächstes Jahr wohl auch sein

[@rossg7483]

I love the highlights and appreciate PDC putting them up. But I wish they wouldnt give clues away in the thumbnails and headlines, some of us dont want to know the results when watching the highlights. Superb by Doets, that was a match worthy of a semi final.

[@ironknobsteelworks4063]

Ask yourself why they do that. The answer is within the PDC subscription channel

[@sarahwelty9223]

I subscribe to PDC TV here in the UK and I can't even watch any live matches because of Sky Sports covering the tournament it sucks!😂😂

[@bobb6342]

Michael Smith has 1 of the most natural throws going and when he’s on his game he’s 1 of the best

[@FPLIQ]

What a night of darts that was. You just have to enjoy a Scott Williams match, and then to finish with the Doets/Smith game. Top arrows!

[@seanlinesteammvg4967]

I’m not surprised smith went out now 15th in the world never been the same since he won the worlds in 2022 but take nothing away from doets what a performance and nerves of steel 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@BlueHopi144]

just wait ....MVG will go the same route soon ....too many Dutch Players are over passing him now

[@whoknows8225]

@@BlueHopi144 i honestly dont know whats wrong with MVG, you are probably right..

[@BlueHopi144]

@@whoknows8225 we will see this week-end where he is at .

[@goalstriker1136]

The World Championship is great. I only miss one thing compared to the previous one. It's Russ Bray and his 180s 😁

[@hermanbekkema1582]

No Russians invited.

[@evilsmurf2k8]

Incredible last set from both players. Well done Doets.

[@KieranSutton-fg1jf]

Doets got his revenge!!

[@dxfineo]

that 170 checkout from kenny was hotttt

[@michaelhudson5009]

I’m not really a fan of Scott Williams, I like a bit of showmanship but not too much, however that match with springer was one of my favourite matches of the year this year. Top class

[@DeniPršo]

Doets has no nerves, what a player!

[@squashmeee]

Last 3 darts vas a bit nervy

[@JacobZlotty]

mate this finished 15 minutes ago you lot are quick

[@hugo-cp1jx]

What a game that last one

[@antwan.]

Bully boy seriously needs to stop apologising for winning legs 30:45 it's a major flaw

[@Cheximus]

Well, he won't be apologising for another one until at least 2025.

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Damn that was an insane tiebreaker. Glad we finally got to see one, thought it was going all the way! It gets real very quick…

[@xtheamazingax]

Thoughts below: What a match between Smith and Doets THAT turned out to be. I honestly thought Kevin was gonna blow it like he did against Rob Cross in the World Series Finals... but he eventually got over the line! The number 2 seed gone... and now he's down to 15th in the OOM as it stands. And thank you Nick Kenny for that 170. To win it as well! We love to see it.

[@lastfewtokes]

Go on Kevin Doets! Way to go out and there get some redemption in one of the all time great Ally Pally matches!

[@teejay6063]

14:55 Campbell with some quality darts.

[@gargoyleblaster786]

thats the beauty of sport you cant know what is going to happend and anything is possible , what a thriller and fantastic show of both and specially doets , he deserved a lot of credit for the way he managed to hold up his nerves he could reach far

[@ThisSideOfTheDoor]

44:10 45:25

[@SuperCrash1998]

26:55 gave us vibes from Bunting vs Hempel just last year

[@carlosdeno]

The last game live was superb! Respect to Doets held his nerve. 🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@outlawboy88]

Peter Wright 2022 World Champion, 2024 out after 1 Round vs. Jim Wiliams Michael Smith 2023 World Champion, 2025 out after 1 Round vs. Kevin Doets

[@anthonymatute6057]

25:17 Percentage Shot

[@emanuel7215]

Kevin Doets is such a talented player! I hope he goes way more far in that tournament. Michael Smith should be out of the Premier League after these 2 years tbf.

[@oohello1234]

Smith should be out of the PDC. He admitted to taking a year off after winning the worlds and that's terrible behavior for a new world champion.

[@Maxxx568]

He won't be in any Premier League this year lol He dropped out of top-4 and he haven't won any tournament. Smith-24 performed way worse than Wright-23, and Snakebite's invitation this year was very questionable itself

[@Maxxx568]

This year alone he's ranked 21st, below folks like Wattimena, Josh Rock and James Wade. Only extremely deep run (SF-ish) would get him in conversation. None less.

[@oohello1234]

@ 100%

[@hermanbekkema1582]

@@Maxxx568 Smith is the new Adrian Lewis.

[@VisnetStuart]

The amount of 180'S in the springler v s.williams match was insane this is why I love the darts so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jjanevski]

Finally! What a treat! Brilliant and entertaining darts!

[@juans3728]

Smith vs Doets amazing .

[@ShaunMurphy-d9d]

One of the best tourneys in all of sports . We are witnessing all this year

[@adrianmarrinan7707]

Doets seemed to go into a trance in the last set. Just throwing not thinking....probably throwing faster than Smith which isnt easy. The fact Smith beat him last year this was always likely to happen. Brilliant last set.

[@Craig-g8r]

Got to say, the commentator for the final match has to be the best in the business.

[@boom4301]

With the odds highly in favour of Smith dropping down to at least 18th in the rankings (could be more if others have good runs) and not winning any majors for 2 years is Smiths current premier league streak of 7 appearances in a row in doubt?

[@BlueHopi144]

He will be replaced for sure in the PL

[@tnsharpshooter8517]

He and snakebite need to be replaced in PL.

[@teejay6063]

11:14 Nice one from The Gentle.

[@spookybizzle]

Kenny cooked with that big fish.. Shaggy and Springer served up a treat.. and Bully Boy vs Deadly Doets was the icing on the cake! 🎯

[@VisnetStuart]

A fantastic day of darts at the ally pally for the 2025 world darts championship Paddy power ❤❤❤❤ love the darts ❤❤❤❤

[@whoknows8225]

Watched the last match live, what a thriller

[@benmawson3157]

Scott Williams is a great player to watch. Fair play to springer who was a worthy opponent. Doets could be a dark horse. He just needs to get those doubles.

[@DebbieHole]

Back to geography lessons for the Americans. Cymru am byth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@peterlustiger6361]

Winning with 170 is MAD 😮

[@leeswinburn-c4b]

Well done Kevin Doets to KO the 2023 world champion the bully boy Michael Smith and what a game at the Alexandra Palace London wow 👏👏👏❤❤❤🤍🤍🤍💙💙💙🎯🎯🎯

[@tenfourproductionsllc]

The downward fall you hear is Michael Smith's ranking in the Order of Merit

[@leeswinburn-c4b]

I love last year's world championship semi finalist shaggy Scott Williams celebration and to KO Nico Springer and well done Scott mate Gwaaaaannnn ❤❤❤🤍🤍🤍❤❤❤🎯🎯🎯

[@CoreyPeters]

From Champion to falling out the top 16 what happen to Smith

[@paulikens6443]

love the worlds but it's a strange set up when some players are already playing their 2nd round match but some players are still playing their first round match. Surely it should be scheduled that the first round matches are all played before the 2nd round games start.

[@GLMZpwnedU]

S. Williams and campbell are the next generation of top 5 pro players

[@marcelvanherck1607]

Waw the 2 last matches ❤

[@Rleatfitness]

What a match that last one was

[@peterlustiger6361]

Springer Williams was insane!

[@BigVuVu]

not gonna lie but Doets's gamble for a bull is the best moment so far

[@Pete-go9wl]

What a beautiful drama.🎉.hats off to smith and doets.best drama filled match so far🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😂

[@anthonymatute6057]

24:32 Blind 180!!!

[@memeose]

wasnt blind at all

[@dappydep]

Michael Smith has made such a huge tumble in the rankings,it is rumoured he's now a WDF player...😂

[@MegaBagera]

Wow what a tournament already

[@Venividivici55555]

Why do the Dutch have so many great dart players?

[@jasonwest2297]

I believe they play it in schools over there, as a way to help the children learn basic maths.

[@adomniapericula]

@@jasonwest2297 no they don't

[@adomniapericula]

It all started with Raymond van Barneveld in the 90s (even though he wasn't the first Dutchman to appear in a world Championship). Back then the Netherlands was basically the only country outside of the UK to compete seriously. besides Canada. Correct my if I'm wrong.

[@Robkinggozer]

😂​@@jasonwest2297

[@Robkinggozer]

​@adomniapericula Yes he was the first European player to be world champion, I think second non British player after John Part. He caused a huge darts hype that later got reaffirmed by the rise of MvG.

[@Hometruths29]

The last two matches have brought, what has been up to now a bit of a snooze fest, some quality and excitement to this tournament.

[@geegoudge9965]

Jesus that was a mental game Smith vs Doets……😳😜👍

[@robertlangmuir86]

Lost a fortune on the Smith game.

[@BricktopsPigs]

Smith now world 15. Imagine MvG lost next-hed drop to around 24.But its a big if.

[@dazuk1969]

Didn't know that, world 2 down to 15 is some drop. I suppose it highlights how competitive top level darts is these days, there are so many great players.

[@SimonRobdrup]

i dont think ive ever seen anyone locked in as hard as doets was in that game. excuse my language but WHAT A FUCKING GAME. I watched this live and i was literally on my feet at home for the last 3 legs. Love where darts is at the moment. Long may it live.

[@AngelEyes_55]

Gutted for Springer not able to knock out the ginger beard Williams. Damn.

[@an04ker]

Doets is cool as you like.

[@jayvibing7395]

what a game from Doets

[@JesusIstheNameTakenInVain]

Wow wee awesome darts at the ally pally!

[@lawrencelimburger9160]

What a battle!!!

[@ironknobsteelworks4063]

Scott williams is pure entertainment

[@SideQuest3]

5:53 Buntz trying to kill Kenny? 😅

[@barrybarrinsonjr4879]

Damn Michael Smith u were my man now I have to support Kevin

[@NevenKuzat-hb4xn]

This is must see tv, it really is, brillant stuff...

[@bibhushanrajthala]

What a game.. doets vs smith

[@taofanarchy96-renzomaracas14]

Nico Springer - I remember that name. It was in a WDC qualifier last year, when he and another player re-enacted “The Leg” (if you know you know), but Nico started the process, and instead of missing the double, he hits it. I have the receipts on the PDC channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3S3XolpeLipnbs

[@cactuarnoob100]

I’m here for the chaos of the world championship!!

[@maxstorm486]

35:44 please can someone explain me why the finish changed and he was obliged to go for treble 14?

[@roland1372]

It's less risky with two darts at hand: if you hit single 14 instead of treble 14, he leaves 50 and could still throw at a double (Bulls eye). While if he hit a single 16 instead of a treble, he would have had 48 remaining which means no chance at double at all with only 2 darts at hand.

[@Koumpa123]

Lol not obliged, but with 2 darts on hand your best chance is to go 14-bull !

[@maxstorm486]

​@@roland1372 oh yeah you're right, i always forget to consider the bull, thanks🫶🏻

[@andrewreid749]

Bit of John part about Matt Campbell! Well played

[@mahinth-on-everything]

Amazing match

[@silverreverence6176]

Doets there it is baby!

[@BlueHopi144]

Williams is a real entertainer 😊😊😊😅

[@morganafata5664]

But a dislikeable one

[@phillipbottrell]

doets shoots .....what a game!

[@brandonrowley7552]

Played nick keeny in royal exchange good player go and see at round robin to go and see him.

[@dejauu1048]

top match of the year 2024

[@WilliamStewart-j7s]

Frank doets 😂 was like bloodsport🤣🤣🤣

[@Timesend]

I love Scott Williams

[@morganafata5664]

I don‘t🙂

[@BlueHopi144]

me too