IT WAS A day to remember for Limerickβs Willie OβConnor, as he edged out USAβs Danny Lauby at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.
OβConnor went 2-0 up in sets before Lauby threatened a remarkable comeback, levelling the match, only for the Irishman to prevail amid a thrilling sudden-death finale that you can watch below.
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— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 16, 2021
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Danny Lauby Jnr wires D18 for a 121 finish and a famous victory, but 'The Magpie' pins tops to snatch a deciding leg victory!
Incredible. pic.twitter.com/r3pWd8lLhG
It was a good day in general for Irish competitors.
Carlow native Steve Lennon overcameΒ Madars Razma 3-1, while Derryβs Daryl Gurney beat Ricky Evans by the same scoreline.
You can watch both climaxes below.
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— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 16, 2021
Steve Lennon comes through a hard-fought battle with Madars Razma, closing out a 3-1 set victory!
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— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 16, 2021
Daryl Gurney comes from 1-0 down to defeat Ricky Evans 3-1 to close out this afternoon's action!
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