THE 12th CHAMPION! 2023 Betfred World Matchplay Final Highlights

Highlights from the final of the 2023 Betfred World Matchplay, as we crown our 12th winner of the coveted Phil Taylor trophy.
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[@soccergamesnl8982]

The respect between these 2 is amazing to see

[@purje7]

If you love darts, you have to love these 2.

[@xtheamazingax]

@@purje7 damn right 🙂

[@claphands-pr2vt]

Yep gotta love the fact the Ferret knew he was getting slaughtered and never stopped smiling,darts how it should be played,we need more of this

[@niall3973]

Nice to see some animosity at times though right?

[@claphands-pr2vt]

​@niall3973 it's not animosity it's petulant children throwing their dummies outta of pram

[@cactuarnoob100]

You knew when the ASP hit that 170 in leg 16, it was his tournament. So sick

[@BlueHopi144]

yep dynamite finish

[@kylemc1729]

The two nicest guys in darts! Get in the asp

[@BruceLeanDarts]

Great performance from Nathan Aspinall throughout the whole tournament. Very strong third and fourth session in the final.

[@karlheinzhellmann8634]

yes the BEST of Globe💥👋

[@Ima-hoot]

Aspinall and Clayton are both great guys. Like and respect them both. So great to see the respect and true like for each other

[@samunus3067]

Deserved it! Congratulations, new number 5 of the world 🎉👏🏻

[@yusufluhar5881]

Well that was absolutely ridiculous, what a performance in the final in the biggest match of his career. First of all just wanna say this is the best tournament on the PDC calendar, I just love it so much and it gives us such exciting matches right from round 1. This tournament has been brilliant and was so open after the first few days. We not only had a new winner but 2 new finalists and 4 new semi finalists. I did say before anyone could have won the tournament from the quarters onwards and it’s just about whose better on the day and my word Nathan Aspinall played the match of his career in the biggest night of his career so far. After the first 2 sessions when it was locked at 5-5 with Nathan doing a Jonny by taking out some amazing ton+ checkouts but not scoring as well as he has been in the tournament and everyone thought it would be a close final after seeing the match level at 5-5 but Nathan had other ideas, from the moment he hit his first 180, it was an absolute onslaught. The scoring, the finishing and just the overall pressure he applied on Jonny was absolutely immense to win 13 out of 14 legs and 11 in a row. Jonny didn’t do much wrong except obviously missing a few doubles but when u get a limited amount of darts at a double, the pressure increases to hit it and the hand doesn’t react as normally as it would which makes it harder to hit it exactly where u want. The final leg showed that, with both players feeling what was happening in that situation and they were both thinking about it. It’s never easy to throw the darts when ur mind is all over the place. Credit to Jonny for reaching the final as well and with everything that is happening with his dad at home, he played absolutely brilliantly the whole week and even in the final he didn’t play poorly, it’s just that Nathan played his best match of the tournament where it mattered most and he deserved to win in the end. I did say whoever wins the tournament deserves it because in this long format there’s simply no flukes. I was rooting for Jonny but u have to tip ur hat off to Aspinall for that performance and after losing a few major finals recently he did say he won’t lose another one and he was absolutely right. His name goes down in the history of this wonderful tournament and for this being his home tournament, victory could not taste much sweeter. Nathan is a fantastic player and on his day he can be unplayable at times and he showed that tonight. Cant wait for next years Matchplay already.

[@JD-re3cj]

why do you feel the need to write a 2000 word essay on every video?

[@yusufluhar5881]

@@JD-re3cj to make u react to it

[@carlosdeno]

If you didn’t read WAR & PEACE please comment. (I didn’t read it, Christ on a bike you need to get a life!)

[@thomashaines767]

Do you type an essay on every pdc upload? You've got too much time on your hands pal 😂

[@CasaHuis]

MAND

[@vojtechdluhos6288]

Idk if it is just me, but I enjoyed this match so so so much, because there is no toxicity, no bullshit going on, just two great guys throwing darts, enjoying the occasion and appreciating each other. Sure, everyone expected and probably hoped for a closer match, but my heart is not only happy because my favourite player won a well deserved title, but also because Clayton - by showing huge respect and by being humble in defeat - made it a memorable darts night altogether. Two of the absolute greatest chads on the circuit. Amazing tournament for both of them, and congratulations to Nathan 🎯♥

[@MrSimonsonLifts]

That’s called being a snowflake mate, professional sport needs a bit of bite and drama. Unless you’re watching an absolute master like tiger woods, Taylor, Ronnie O’Sullivan etc

[@AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool]

@@MrSimonsonLifts There does not need to be toxicity for there to be drama. That ending was dramatic and it was a very entertaining match. If you'd prefer every match to have the cold feel that Mason v Taylor at the 2007 world championships had then that says a lot about you as a person. Perhaps you need to look inwards and examine how toxic a person you really are.

[@AJ-xv7oh]

@@MrSimonsonLifts I kind of agree. This fist pumping is getting too much. They're laughing and smiling almost like they don't care.

[@MrSimonsonLifts]

@@AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool when did I say I’d prefer that?

[@MrSimonsonLifts]

@@AJ-xv7oh there needs to be a balance is my point. I found that final very boring and a lot of fuss was being made for a 96 average. Those who prefer all the smiles and laughter are either a big aspinal fan or have never played sport at a decent level.

[@gary1961]

Darts is supposed to be a fun game to play. These two always look like they are having fun when they play. Like as if they are playing down their local on a Thursday night.

[@claphands-pr2vt]

Unfortunately next event well have all the pouty children back...again..DVD,DVDB, Noppert etc...

[@AJ-xv7oh]

Except they're not down the pub. They're on a world stage fist pumping and laughing like they don't care.

[@gary1961]

@@AJ-xv7oh Do you really think they 'don't care?' There was a £200,000 prize for the winner. They cared like fuck but with the right spirit.

[@brettcomstock1156]

From all the way over here on the West Coast of the US, I have enjoyed watching both of these players for a long time now. It’s good to see the way they play, and how incredibly well they play. The consistent high level of precision play on display is truly hard for a mere mortal player, like myself, to understand. It’s humbling to watch. All these professionals are incredible.

[@terencemeikle534]

Justice has been done. Nathan was terrific in the Premier League, and was extremely unlucky to miss out on the play-offs. To grab the 2nd biggest title in the game after such a disappointment speaks volumes for his bottle and tenacity. One of the most richly deserved title wins in recent years. 👏🏿

[@user-mu4lp7uk5d]

好きな選手同士が楽しそうにうってるの見てるとめちゃくちゃ楽しいww いい試合でした！！！

[@lb7304]

Great sportsmenship from both ❤️

[@trevortamboline279]

Agreed. Wonderful to see.

[@Dermot501]

A Barnstorming win👊Congratulations to the Champion 🏆 🎯 👍

[@philbond9816]

Made my heart warm. Such camaraderie, friendship and sportmanship.

[@olubukola107]

That 170 did something to Clayton and it's like he just accepted fate after that. Great match, I didn't expect that, a worthy winner

[@jeramy576]

Ecstatic for Nathan. Always plays with a smile on his face and lights out all tournament

[@lg_95]

he actively plays with a scowl on what are you talking about mate

[@yusufluhar5881]

And he wasnt lights out all tournament. He left his best performance for the final.

[@knappersmum758]

That smile from Asp melts your heart. A great tournament couldn’t be happier for Mr Brightside well done.xxx👏👏👏💙🎯🥰🎯

[@olavlaupsa490]

Not only 2 great players, but also 2 great entertainers!

[@provokegaming1755]

Love the ways they both play the match..respecting each other….salute to them…

[@NotoriousCB1997]

At 5-5 I genuinely thought we were going to have a tie break ending, then Nathan Aspinall just went God mode, absolutely phenomenal and not many players could have done anything about it, gutted for Jonny but equally as happy for The Asp, what a final and what a tournament!

[@Twitch377]

I absolutely love watching these two play each other, the respect and amount of laughs they share let you know that they have fun with each other 🤘🎯💪 WTG Nathan, so glad to see you achieve this milestone in your career

[@fjorri]

The respect between the two makes it even more beautiful !!! 🥰😍

[@anthonymatute6057]

That was one hell of a Matchplay final right there! I know how much it meant for Aspinall to win that title! I also know how much Clayton wanted to win that for his Dad but ultimately he will feel gutted about losing to the Aspinall cause he was just too good in that final! Finally we’ve got a new matchplay winner!

[@hfranke07]

Great so see the sportmenship they have.... this should be like this all the tine. Great dart.

[@Bambloozled]

Top quality darts from two tremendous humans. The Asp was awesome.

[@robbielawson4828]

Clayton wasn't really that good though was he.

[@Bambloozled]

@@robbielawson4828 Fair point, decent for the first 10, then faded.

[@edwardowen4488]

@@robbielawson4828 I'd like to see you play darts in an atmosphere like that! Sport is an easy game played when watching from the comfort of your own home

[@Nerex7]

That finale was great no matter who wins. Both are amazing players.

[@jonstevens7636]

I like these guys. Nice to see the game played in such a great spirit

[@swingham4020]

A career defining display from The Asp. What a time to step up and make a statement. This will give him so much belief for the future. Well played Johnny, will be more for you, but tonight there was a deserved winner 👌👌

[@Bennyboy2001]

What can I say? Nathan was on fire tonight. He played brilliant throughout the entire tournament. He deserved to win the title.

[@edwardowen4488]

What a game of darts! Congrats to the asp well deserved and to jonny commiserations you may have been on the wrong end of a hiding but your respect and sportsmanship youve shown is a true credit to darts and every otber sport out there!

[@ThomasDoubting5]

That 170 was electric , anyone else noticed the difference with how the players are interacting on stage seems more friendly now through the matches , I'm wondering if the hate that Gerwin price was subjected to has brought about this change , I think it's a good thing not necessarily for passion player like price crowd is way better behaved now and really into the darts , what a match worthy of the Taylor trophy the asp was lethal tonight.

[@DerBaum23]

SPOILERS Nathan was simply amazing today. Jonny had a good performance as well and kept up in the first 10 legs, but today was Nathan's day, no doubt about it! Hats off for both of them and the rest of the players in this tournament for putting on a fantastic show throughout the tournament, and congrats, Nathan, for a well deserved victory! 🏆👏

[@ThomasDoubting5]

I'd just like to say thanks for the way you wrote your comment , 100% respect .

[@krokodil9096]

like thumbnail wasn't spoiler at all..

[@BMW7series251]

Wow Nathan, well done M8. Well deserved to you and your lovely family.

[@davidmason895]

Awesome win ASP!!! Congratulations on a well deserved and overdue major title!!! Love the camaraderie and respect to each other! Great match!

[@example2844]

Ngl I was expecting this type of performance anyway, but from Clayton, not Aspinall. You wouldn't believe that his average was 96 in the end, cuz it feels like 105+ by the end, his game was just that good. I'm so thrilled he finally has his first TV major in 4 years

[@leveller3910]

His average wasn't the best partly because he was having to hit all the doubles. If Clayton pushed him a lot closer it would have been higher.

[@ryanstevens8387]

Such class. I love the sportsmanship. I wish they both could have won this tournament.

[@garysmith2845]

The asp was unstoppable tonight after 5 all!

[@Andyc515]

Absolutely awesome the Asp deserved the win he was so determined and on fire all week, well done congratulations nath 🎉👏👏👏👌

[@chrisphallheatlover9848]

Congratulations Nathan ❤ Amazing final 👏

[@olivesheridan1175]

Well done Nathan Aspinall. Great win. Congratulations 🎊👏🎊

[@nascarstopmotionguy]

This is what you want to see in darts, the respect, no animousity what-so-ever... players that just want up to play darts, no mind games or that

[@reggiebishop5398]

Just like Nathan in his UK open win he got his signature 170 finish. Just awesome darts and with the trimmed down darts he's scoring better.

[@TheKanuto23]

How beautifull and fun to watch that this player is complimenting each other when they finished a set good and check out a high score. Kudos to this kind of player. Game on..!!

[@harry2.01]

Everyone was expecting a close game.

[@xtheamazingax]

And for two sessions, it was…

[@LOLMAN9538]

And it was a close game... for the first 10 legs.

[@deaconrodgers5287]

Not me..watching Johnny's presser..he said he's dealing with serious issues back home. That was enough for me. Bet it all on Nathan.

[@silverreverence6176]

@@deaconrodgers5287rubbish, following that logic you would be betting against him and lost money the whole matchplay

[@Afr0D1zzyAct]

The amount of respect oozing from these guys makes me proud to be a darts fan. Both winners in my eyes.

[@bostjanhribersek1205]

170 out for Aspinall was amazing. 👍💪🇸🇮

[@pastmasters9591]

The ASP has been my favorite player for the last 2 years now! He's so entertaining to watch! Congrats man!!

[@thedadbodangler7784]

What an awesome watch. Two great guys. Two great players. Congrats to Nathan. A much deserved win.

[@urbanmaestro]

Great sportsmanship from both players

[@chris12as]

couple of new guys getting a chance for glory and good to see it

[@LOLMAN9538]

Goodness gracious me, what a thrilling finale to one of the best World Matchplay tournaments I can recall. By the second break at 5-5, it looked as though Jonny was going to run away with the title. But Nathan I think must have found a new gear at the start of the 3rd session, because from that point on, it was a slaughtering of epic proportions (13 of the next 14 legs won, including 11 legs on the spin and an amazing 170 finish). Jonny tried to pull back at the end, but he was just gassed. Very major congrats to Nathan, he is a truly deserved winner of this tournament.

[@pooley93]

About time the asp won a major he's a quality act jumps his ranking up now also well done nath up the Northern boys

[@ItsOConnor]

I'm so very proud of Nathan. He did a great job. Well deserved! Keep it up, lad! 🎯💪

[@Jc_cerebral]

Two of the best guys in darts

[@alanm6454]

My favourite player finally won a big one. Thoroughly deserved Nathan. Keep em coming.👍

[@RyanJacksonElectrical]

Good hell Asp. That was incredible!

[@SuperPushan]

Congratulation my HERO

[@xtheamazingax]

Well. Get in there, Nathan! I did not expect that at all. Was looking like a really close game… and then Nathan just takes off and gets 11 legs in a row to race away. Including a 170! So that’s both major wins of his that have included a 170. I feel for Jonny, he wanted this so badly for his father, and I really hope he pulls through whatever it is he’s going through. But he simply did not know what hit him tonight. Thanks for another great World Matchplay. 🎯

[@ceesvanderschoot9799]

Much respect for Aspinal , he had few though years but worked so hard for this victory .

[@nigelwilde2529]

Nice to see someone enjoying the game

[@KimRFC55Young]

What a match, they first 10 legs were amazing. I’m so glad the Nathan finally gets a big reward. I also hope that everything works out for Jonny back home. He’s a great player and a good guy, here’s to the next tournament for him.

[@jon_because]

Just awesome. Been such an aspinal fan for who he seems to be having fun winning or losing he loves seeing opponents hit great shots just as he loves hitting great shots. Happy for him!

[@slickmechanical]

Great job Asp! You earned it and played great darts. It was great to see how loose and good humoured both men were when competing. It's a big deal but it's also just a game. Good on Johnny for being a great sport.

[@carlosdeno]

A lot of respect for each other, great to see. Congratulations to the ASP.

[@josephventura2704]

Was rooting for the ASP since day 1. Well-deserved for one of the nicest players on the PDC Tour❤❤❤

[@TheRedhillwolf]

Two of the most sportsman like players in the game 💪

[@nikauoak]

What.a.performance! Great game vibe between those two

[@daveblevins3322]

Two incredible sportsmen 👏👏🇺🇸👍

[@prettypinkpidgeon866]

А я ещё лет 5 назад говорил, что этот парень будет преемником Фила!! Как-же я рад за него!!!✌✌✌

[@anthonysaracho0812]

What a match. I love darts. Best sport in the world.

[@alexmack6454]

I'm a ferret fan, but that stretch aspinall put on was just amazing. Congrats to him. Good tourney

[@juliantsenkov1585]

Jonny is fantastic player and bloke but last night was Nathan's night. I haven't seen so good Aspinall. Congrats to him. Very well deserved.

[@phrazee]

Two of the nicest guys in the sport, honestly couldn't decide who I was going for before I watched it. I always thought Aspinall was good enough to remain in the top 10 for the next 10 plus years, but what he displayed after the 10th leg was incredible and very few darts players can do what he just did, I now believe he has the potential of being compared to the likes of MVG and Taylor if he continues to find that consistency as he has a whole career ahead of him

[@gyslainbeauchamp9241]

Be proud ASP, congradulations 🎉

[@ireallyhatebraindeadsheep69420]

People can say there was no MvG, Smith and Price. But that is on them for crashing out early right 🤷🏻‍♂️. Nobody else deserves to seize this moment more than the ASP, with everything he went through, was on God mode after the tenth leg 🤩 and now at a new career high ranking 📈. Commiserations Jonny though still brilliant to reach the final 👏 despite personal problems, and we hope things better better soon 🤞.

[@xtheamazingax]

Well said.

[@claphands-pr2vt]

You can only beat what's put in front of you

[@philhardy6470]

Congratulations Nathan.

[@determiner1312]

Congrats ASP...you deserved the 🏆

[@BILLYBOY12ize]

2 of the games finest Gents, Showcasing the most Addictive Sport on the Planet.

[@jaerockchalk3216]

what a tournament , incredible !

[@aeoliaptolemaios588]

Both of them enjoying the game. Grats Asp

[@mattharrington7654]

Brilliant. Well done both.

[@jefflester4979]

Agree with everything. What a great call too.

[@simonhill9553]

Possibly the two most likeable players on the circuit.

[@tommisdaussannerw9627]

Ich gönne es ihm von Herzen, so ein sympathischer Kerl. Glückwunsch Nathan, verdient gewonnen

[@willhull1735]

Give it to him that was easily the best he has ever played as it was pure Duke nukem style destruction of the opponent. Deserves all the credit as he seems to be slowing down in periods then going faster to combat some dartitis. Kudos to the asp.

[@spookybizzle]

Asp really ran away with it after that 170!🏆

[@balwinderdosanjh1360]

The Finger of Ferret 😢 wasn't enough to the Asp away (2day) 🥳 ! Well played da pair o them 👍 . Nathan Aspinall Champ 2023 👑

[@mozfan]

Great darts and thoroughly top lad.

[@tazernuts5930]

This guy is the future of darts to keep the sport fresh as fk.. 👏👏! No drama.. Loves the fans.. The fans love him.. Has a laugh whilst up there.. Just sheer class 💯

[@evanroberts8963]

Well done buddy...long overdue!!!!!

[@pakutehofficial4381]

Congratulations Mr Aspinal for the first time Champion

[@user-db2vj2yi2l]

Congratulations to the asp much deserved, but 2 of the sportsmanship players in the game

[@Zika2309]

Bravooo!

[@brianhutchison1788]

Great final between two players who are a credit to the game & played in the right spirit. Don't think I've seen a competition where the comments have been so positive about the sportsmanship shown, especially in the latter stages where the usual suspects have been missing. What does that tell you?

[@raymundnatividad30]

Yes.. congratulations Nathan Aspinall I knew it ...👏👏👏

[@haplessseneca]

my man is burning 🔥❤

[@robertpage3195]

What an amazing game and sportsmanship by both players Shame they don't all act so well.

[@matchdarts142]

Crazy match that 🎉

[@sportnerd822]

That 170 was something else 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿