Gerwyn Price revels in rare fans favourite status as Wales eye World Cup of Darts glory
dailystar.co.ukGerwyn Price received a big boost on and off the oche as Wales made a winning start to their World Cup of Darts campaign.Price, in tandem with Jonny Clayton, claimed Wales’ maiden World Cup crown in 2020, and they reaffirmed their title credentials with a dominant display against Philippines duo Lourence Ilagan and RJ Escaros.
The second seeds produced the performance of the night at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt, averaging just over 99 in a 5-2 victory to set up an intriguing last 16 showdown against 2021 finalists Austria.While Clayton has impressed so far this year, topping the Premier League table, it has been a tough season for Price, who has struggled for form and fitness.
But the end of the Premier League, which he finished second-bottom of, has given The Iceman a chance to recharge the batteries and he looked refreshed playing alongside his great mate Clayton. “I’ve been doubting myself recently, so today was a big confidence boost,” Price told Online Darts TV.
Price is often subjected to booing when competing in the UK, but not in Frankfurt, where the predominantly German crowd were even chanting his name.“Over the last couple of months, especially in Germany, I’ve had a good reception.
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