Gerwyn Price accuses Australian crowd of 'ruining' final after loss to Michael van Gerwen
dailystar.co.ukGerwyn Price hit out at the Australian crowd after losing to Michael van Gerwen in the final of the Queensland Darts Masters.In a repeat of the recent World Matchplay final, which Van Gerwen also won, Price led 4-1 and looked in control, with his opponent struggling on his doubles, missing 10 in a row on the outer ring.But MVG eventually found his touch to clinch three legs in a row, including a 140 finish in leg seven, to level at 4-4.
Price again moved a leg in front at 5-4 before Van Gerwen hit checkouts of 112 and 77 on the way to move 7-5 ahead. He finished the match in style, hitting 140, 180 and 123 before taking out a 58 finish for an 11-dart leg. READ MORE: Darts pundits appear to broadcast from Australian toilet after taking hand dryer apart Price appeared unhappy at times, delaying his throw on several occasions and looking in frustration at the audience.On commentary, Dan Dawson said: “I’m not sure what’s rattled the Iceman’s cage but he’s not happy about something” before pondering whether there was a draught on stage.After the match, not for the first time in his career, Price, who didn't stick around for the post-match presentation, hit out at the conduct of the crowd.“Crowd ruined what could have been a great final, glad they [have] seen two players averaging 85 most of the game.
Oh well their loss,” he posted on Instagram. Did Gerwyn Price have a point about the crowd? Have your say in the comments section below.There were no such complaints from Van Gerwen, who secured his 17th World Series crown and 60th TV title to continue a wonderful 2022 after a difficult few years for the 33-year-old.
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