Luke Littler: Fans ‘sick to the stomach’ as Michael van Gerwen breaks unwanted record after ‘silly darts’
FANS couldn’t believe what they were watching during Luke Littler’s victory over Michael van Gerwen in the Czech Darts Open.
Littler, 17, won SIX successive legs to breeze past Van Gerwen 6-1 and book a spot in the semi-finals.
However, it was nothing to do with MVG’s efforts at the oche with the Dutchman playing some superb darts himself.
In fact, Van Gerwen‘s 112.19 average is the highest losing average in the history of the PDC European Tour.
The pair traded 11 maximums between them and put on a show for the fans in Prague.
Although some fans watching on seemed sickened by the incredible display of darts, scratching their heads at how MVG could put in such a solid performance and still get smashed.
Taking to social media, one wrote: “Silly darts and to be quite honest it makes me feel sick to the stomach.”
While another added: “Getting pumped 6-1 with a 112 average is criminal.”
A third posted: “Probably the best Euro Tour game of the year. Unreal standard from both. 112 average to lose 6-1 is some effort.”
And a fourth asked: “Can someone explain how MVG lost 6-1 with a 112 average?”.
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Even MVG and Littler were aware of just how insane their match was with the pair sharing a lighthearted snap on social media of The Green Machine strangling the teen sensation.
Van Gerwen posted the snap alongside the caption: “This is not gonna happen again. Fantastic game by @LukeTheNuke180 what a talent. All the best.”
While Littler reacted to the clash in his post-match interview.
He said: “The first leg was very slow, Michael obviously won that leg. But after it I just switched the gears and I’ve done another 110-plus average.
“I had to pick my shots everything I could because I know Michael was right behind me.
“If I had finished it he would have punished me. I think that’s the most (180s) I’ve ever been involved with. People can obviously check my past games. I think that was the most.”
Littler’s efforts in the Czech Darts Open saw him string together three consecutive 110 averages.
However, after reaching the semi-final he was unable to go all the way – ultimately losing to Luke Humphries in his final-four matchup.
The Nuke lost 7-4 in the semi-final, before Humphries stormed his way to his TENTH title in just over a year with a 8-1 trashing of Kim Huybrechts in the final.