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07.03.2022 / 11:53
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Michael Smith brands himself "garbage" after losing eighth major final out of eight
It was another heartbreaking night of darts for Michael Smith as he lost his eighth consecutive final, this time to Danny Noppert in the UK Open.The match came down to a deciding leg, and all Smith had to do was hold his throw to end his cruel losing run and win his first major tournament.However, Smith went on to lose his eighth final in a row, just months after he lost the World Championship at the last hurdle to Peter Wright.And the 'Bully Boy' has branded himself as "garbage" after losing his cool right when it mattered most, which has been the tale of his career so far.After beating Gerwyn Price in the quarter-final, Smith was the heavy favourite to go on and finally win his first major, but Noppert held his own and took his opportunity when it was presented to him.But Smith only had himself to blame, as he said following his 11-10 defeat: "I was absolute garbage. I could have walked away with that 11-3.
