European Tour 2018

[PVDarts501]

Nice win for Noppert against Suljovic, which secures a World Grand Prix debut for him. Impressive performance in first PDC year.

Already guaranteed about £50-55k - a very serviceable 12 months.

But, PDC was only good for top-8?

[WizardofozFan]

Lots of nervy darts being chucked, with some moments of brilliance thrown in.

The bull for the 65 finish for Whitlock with Richardson waiting on D5 was quite simply sensational and a killer for poor old Ruthless. The deciding leg was as tight as you'll see, Richardson's 3x T1s were unfortunate, even one of them in the T20 would have been the match for him realistically. When he eventually got to the double, Simon with no mistake once again on D8. James unlucky, up until those final pair of legs he was averaging 93 and looking good.

Another long run for the Wizard, wahoo! Noppert a dangerous opponent waiting next, if he can get his darts to stay in the board...

[WizardofozFan]

Very interesting on-stage behaviour from Adrian Lewis here, extremely laid back and dancing around left, right & centre. Strange!

[WizardofozFan]

Great win for Steve West, remained calm and a lovely player to watch. Seems a nice, down-to-earth guy too. Made an interesting point about experience after the game - only useful if you've won, take Ian White last week, was his point.

[ssjsa]

Sunday September 16
Afternoon Session (1pm local time, 12pm BST)
Third Round

Ian White (100.06) 4 (11) 6 (96.61) James Richardson
Simon Whitlock (102.41) 6 (11) 3 (99.93) Steve Beaton
Joe Cullen (93.83) 5 (11) 6 (99.14) Darren Webster
Mensur Suljovic (86.72) 4 (11) 6 (89.38) Danny Noppert
Jonny Clayton (101.47) 5 (11) 6 (95.37) Steve West
Adrian Lewis (90.89) 6 (11) 2 (86.06) Stephen Bunting
Daryl Gurney (93.30) 5 (11) 6 (92.70) Gerwyn Price
Ryan Searle (95.88) 6 (11) 3 (96.58) Martin Schindler

Evening Session (7.15pm local time, 6.15pm BST)
Quarter-Finals

James Richardson (89.47) 5 (11) 6 (88.11) Simon Whitlock
Darren Webster (87.27) 5 (11) 6 (87.96) Danny Noppert
Steve West (97.18) 6 (11) 4 (98.13) Adrian Lewis
Gerwyn Price v Ryan Searle

Semi-Finals

Simon Whitlock v Danny Noppert
Steve West v Gerwyn Price v Ryan Searle

Final

[Dannyboy]

This could go either way. Fancy Steve West to win it.

[phil davies]

Brilliant 156 from Price in a great match so far nothing over 15

[Paddy McGinty]

Fresh from the BDO........

We take no prisoners.....

[ssjsa]

Sunday September 16
Afternoon Session (1pm local time, 12pm BST)
Third Round

Ian White (100.06) 4 (11) 6 (96.61) James Richardson
Simon Whitlock (102.41) 6 (11) 3 (99.93) Steve Beaton
Joe Cullen (93.83) 5 (11) 6 (99.14) Darren Webster
Mensur Suljovic (86.72) 4 (11) 6 (89.38) Danny Noppert
Jonny Clayton (101.47) 5 (11) 6 (95.37) Steve West
Adrian Lewis (90.89) 6 (11) 2 (86.06) Stephen Bunting
Daryl Gurney (93.30) 5 (11) 6 (92.70) Gerwyn Price
Ryan Searle (95.88) 6 (11) 3 (96.58) Martin Schindler

Evening Session (7.15pm local time, 6.15pm BST)
Quarter-Finals

James Richardson (89.47) 5 (11) 6 (88.11) Simon Whitlock
Darren Webster (87.27) 5 (11) 6 (87.96) Danny Noppert
Steve West (97.18) 6 (11) 4 (98.13) Adrian Lewis
Gerwyn Price (101.63) 6 (11) 2 (90.11) Ryan Searle

Semi-Finals

Simon Whitlock (94.72) 7 (13) 2 (87.88) Danny Noppert
Steve West v Gerwyn Price v Ryan Searle

Final

Simon Whitlock vs

[ChrisW]

Noppy needs to realise you need to be reaching that 90 barrier more than once to win these ET events.

[WizardofozFan]

Wizard with a much improved semi-final performance, averaged 96/97 up until the end, ending with 94.72. Noppert playing to the level he did all day just not enough on this occasion, great weekend for him though, for many reasons.

[ChrisW]

Whitlock v Price.......Oooh I think I'll be supporting the Wiz.

[ssjsa]

Thought that West vs Price was a great match.

Hoping Gezzy beats Simon in the final.

[WizardofozFan]

Am sure most darts fans will be routing for the Wizard in this final, both have been up-and-down all weekend but with crucial darts at crucial moments.

[phil davies]

I think Price will win he has been timing big out shots and 180s brilliantly today.

[ChrisW]

Unibet got Whitlock at 4/5 Price at Evens.

[ssjsa]

Sunday September 16
Afternoon Session (1pm local time, 12pm BST)
Third Round

Ian White (100.06) 4 (11) 6 (96.61) James Richardson
Simon Whitlock (102.41) 6 (11) 3 (99.93) Steve Beaton
Joe Cullen (93.83) 5 (11) 6 (99.14) Darren Webster
Mensur Suljovic (86.72) 4 (11) 6 (89.38) Danny Noppert
Jonny Clayton (101.47) 5 (11) 6 (95.37) Steve West
Adrian Lewis (90.89) 6 (11) 2 (86.06) Stephen Bunting
Daryl Gurney (93.30) 5 (11) 6 (92.70) Gerwyn Price
Ryan Searle (95.88) 6 (11) 3 (96.58) Martin Schindler

Evening Session (7.15pm local time, 6.15pm BST)
Quarter-Finals

James Richardson (89.47) 5 (11) 6 (88.11) Simon Whitlock
Darren Webster (87.27) 5 (11) 6 (87.96) Danny Noppert
Steve West (97.18) 6 (11) 4 (98.13) Adrian Lewis
Gerwyn Price (101.63) 6 (11) 2 (90.11) Ryan Searle

Semi-Finals

Simon Whitlock (94.72) 7 (13) 2 (87.88) Danny Noppert
Steve West (95.56) 6 (13) 7 (92.81) Gerwyn Price

Final

Simon Whitlock vs Gerwyn Price

[WizardofozFan]

Never mind, a great effort all weekend long, ran out of steam here against a Welshman who isn't missing at all.

[ChrisW]

Well that was easy for Price. But he deserved it. Played pretty clinical darts throughout.
Well done Pricey! First ET title.

[phil davies]

Qualifies him for the GSOD too which is good however means that Mansell joins the list of winners who could/will miss out this year simply idiotic.

Also Price Moves above Barney on the OOM