PDC Betfred World Matchplay Darts 2022 semi-final matches will begin on 23rd July with a series of exciting matches, we take a look at the tournament format, latest results, Day 8 semi-final schedule, tickets, draw, fixtures, prize money, players
In one of the best games ever played at the Winter Gardens on Friday, Gerwyn Price held off an amazing comeback from Jose De Sousa to secure a berth in his first Betfred World Matchplay semi-final.
World Matchplay Darts 2022 Results Today, Day 8 Semi-Final Schedule, Date, Time, Quarter-Final Score, Draw, Tickets, Odds, Prediction, Fixtures, Seating Plan And Live Stream On TV
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Gerwyn Price wins an absolute THRILLER, averaging 104.64 in a 16-14 victory over Jose de Sousa to secure his first ever World Matchplay semi-final!
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Betfred World Matchplay Tournament Format
All of the games in the first round were played in a best-of-19 format, while all of the games in the second round were played over the course of 21 legs. A best-of-31-leg series was then adopted for each quarterfinal matchup after that. The semifinal games will be best-of-33-leg battles, while the final will be a best-of-35-legs contest.
2022 Betfred World Matchplay Latest Results, Day 8 Schedule, Venue, And Draw
Price turned in the tournament’s best performance so far to defeat De Sousa in a thrilling game, averaging 104.64 to finish with an astonishing 16-14 triumph and set up a matchup with Danny Noppert in the semifinals. In Friday night’s opening match, the winner of the UK Open eliminated fellow countryman Dirk van Duijvenbode 16-11 and progressed to the final four.
During the second session, the 37-year-old Price continued to comprehensively outperform the Portuguese superstar, but De Sousa’s two-dart 93 combination tied the score at five all despite a 12-point difference in averages. In leg 12, Price’s constant pressure paid off as he eventually gained some separation with a stylish 88 finish. However, De Sousa responded forcefully by winning a remarkable 90 finish with back-to-back double 18s. After De Sousa failed on the outer ring for the first time, the Welshman answered with a third successive break to set up a three-leg lead. Price did not budge, increasing his lead to 13-8.
Price appeared to be cruising through to the semi-finals, but De Sousa had other ideas, producing a remarkable five-leg burst to level up proceedings, featuring two 12-darters and a magnificent 100 checkout culminating with two double tops. The second seed stopped the rot with consecutive 14-darters to move one leg away from victory, only for the former Grand Slam champion to conjure up a sublime ten-dart skin saver to prolong the tussle.
Despite only missing seven darts at doubles the entire match, De Sousa blew five darts at a double to force a tie-break in the thrilling conclusion, which allowed Price to seal a renowned triumph. Thanks to the victory and at least £50,000 in prize money, Price will overtake Peter Wright as the number one player in the world following the competition, but he will still be concentrating on the fight for the Phil Taylor Trophy.
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2022 Betfred World Matchplay Quarterfinals Results
21st July (20:00 BST)
Dimitri Van den Bergh 16-14 Peter Wright
Michael van Gerwen 16-14 Nathan Aspinall
22nd July (20:00 BST)
Danny Noppert 16-11 Dirk van Duijvenbode
Gerwyn Price 16-14 Jose de Sousa
2022 Betfred World Matchplay Semi-final Schedule
23rd July (20:00 BST)
Gerwyn Price v Danny Noppert
Dimitri Van den Bergh v Michael van Gerwen
Betting Odds and Favorite to Win
Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price have qualified for the semi-finals of 2022 World Matchplay. Hence, bookmakers now see them as joint favorites and expect one of them to take home the trophy with van der Bergh close behind after his famous win against reigning champion Peter Wright.
Michael van Gerwen: 2/1
Gerwyn Price: 2/1
Dimitri van der Bergh: 3/1
Danny Nopert: 5/1
Prize Money Pool Distribution Of Betfred World Matchplay 2022
The net prize pool for the Betfred World Matchplay 2022 is £800,000. Winner will receive a prize worth £200,000, which is twice as much money as the runner-up, who will receive a maximum of $10,000 in total.
| Position | Prize Money (Total: £800,000) |
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|---|---|---|
| Winner | (1) | £200,000 |
| Runner-Up | (1) | £100,000 |
| Semi-finalists | (2) | £50,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | (4) | £30,000 |
| Second round | (8) | £15,000 |
| First round | (16) | £10,000 |
When And Where to Watch: Live Stream And TV Telecast Coverage
Fans can watch the action live on Sky Sports in the UK, via PDCTV for subscribers in the rest of the world, and through the PDC’s foreign broadcast partners, including DAZN and RTL7.
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