John Part
Darts Analyst & Columnist @DarthMaple180
Darting famous person Scott Williams takes on his observe associate Rob Cross on Friday afternoon from 12.30pm I Watch the 2023 PDC World Darts Championship – stay on Sky Sports Darts – throughout to the ultimate on January 3
Last Updated: 23/12/22 7:02am
John Part felt Williams’ efficiency was a degree above anybody else and backs the underdog to entertain for the rest of the match
John Part felt Williams’ efficiency was a degree above anybody else and backs the underdog to entertain for the rest of the match
Wayne Mardle and John Part hailed the efficiency of darting famous person Scott Williams with ‘Darth Maple’ anticipating his conflict with Rob Cross to be extremely entertaining.
Williams produced the efficiency of the match to date to beat Ryan Joyce in a first-round thriller at Alexandra Palace on Sunday.
The 32-year-old, nicknamed ‘Shaggy’ hit 10 180s, averaged over a ton and took out a 164 end on his method to a 3-1 success, regardless of Joyce averaging 103.04.
“I think Rob is really coming back into this game and I don’t want to lose either one of these. We’re going to lose one”
John Part on Williams vs Cross
Williams stated ‘there is no such thing as a level in feeling nervous’ after he got here via a humdinger in opposition to Joyce
‘Hawaii 501’ Mardle renamed Williams, who is thought for carrying vibrant yellow outfits on the stage, ‘The Entertainer’ following his exuberant celebrations and self-assertive persona.
Three-time former world champion Part was impressed by Williams’ efficiency and is already trying ahead to his conflict with observe associate Cross on Friday afternoon.
“The level of play was something we hadn’t seen yet. That was our first real high-octane darts match with 110 averages for a long time in that match,” stated Part.
“Ryan was enjoying it just as much as Scott but in the end Scott warmed down. He just had that little edge and that belief that he would finish the winner.
“He did not have the upper common, however he had a whole lot of different spectacular stats. He was 10 of 18 on doubles and an unimaginable quantity of 180s.
“The most important thing is hitting those doubles and the 164 to win the set. You can’t fault him and he’s got every right to be pretty confident going in against his pal Rob Cross. He’s just got to keep doing the same thing.
“Rob Cross has the identical thought course of though he is not as outgoing about it as perhaps Scott is however they’re constructed the identical approach, they assume the identical approach. It ought to be actually entertaining.
“I think Rob is really coming back into this game and I don’t want to lose either one of these. We’re going to lose one.”
‘This boy can play darts!’ Watch Williams pile in fifth most earlier than taking out 164 for a sensational 12-dart leg in opposition to Joyce
Williams and Joyce performed out one of many highest customary first spherical encounters seen on the Ally Pally stage.
Former quarter-finalist Joyce was not sufficient to defy 2022 breakout star Williams on his method to an impressive debut victory.
Williams introduced himself with a median simply shy of 116 to take the opening set, earlier than Joyce hit again in equally-impressive type.
Though Joyce continued to common over 112 for a lot of the competition, Williams crucially gained the set three decider to regain the lead.
Williams hits 10 180s and averaged over a ton on his method to a 3-1 success
Joyce took the lead within the fourth, however Williams responded with a trio of legs to arrange a gathering with former world champion Cross.
“I felt awesome today and that came out on the stage, I know what I’m capable of,” stated Williams.
“The first set I felt absolutely fantastic, then all of a sudden I started missing but then thankfully it came back.
“There’s no level being nervous as a result of it is only a job. It’s how I earn a dwelling and it is one thing that I’ve been doing for a few years and I’ve been actually good. I felt superior right now.
“I’ve been practicing with Rob [Cross] recently and he was different gravy. He’s been playing like he did when he won the Worlds but I’ve beat him before.
“We’re good mates behind the scenes however we’re each right here to do a job, it ought to be a very good sport.”
Watch the 2023 PDC World Darts Championship – stay on Sky Sports Darts – via to the ultimate on January 3.
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