The 2022/23 Cazoo PDC World Darts Championship

sligeach

Van Gerwyn is rattled. What a missed opportunity by Smith.

sligeach

That would have been class by Smith. Definitely, MVG is shook. Smith needs to keep his foot on MVG's neck though.

PsychoPete

That triple 20 is getting an awful doing

mdwexford

Top notch game.

If this keeps up it could be the greatest final of all time.

MVG will keep it up, Smith cannot afford to dip for a couple of sets.

sligeach

I'm trying to remember what Smith said last night when asked after his match about doing a 9 darter in the final. I think he said he couldn't care less if he went on to lose. But that's a piece of history, regardless what happens.

And MVG post match was saying there's no way he loses the final.

waynescales1

“I caaan’t spake, I caaan’t spake!”

mdwexford

Bad leg from Smith there in the decider.

Was the biggest leg of the match so far and he threw a stinker.

squidgainz

Insane smith still losing. What can ya do haha

sligeach

That was a good final dart from Smith on the double after the first 2 wobblers. I still feel like he's hanging on, despite the score. Maybe MVG will wilt.

sligeach

Good stuff from Smith. 3-3.

sligeach

The 3 lads predictions in the studio before the final look like they're up in the smoke unless Smith capitulates.

sligeach

Brilliant 130 take out from Smith after MVG's posturing. Sure he had that set in the bag.

sydthebeat

Absolute incredible final so far

sligeach

This is crucial. And Smith makes it. This is an amazing final. 4-3 Smith leads.

ctrl-alt-delete

Cannot believe MVG thought that set was over, shows where his head is at right now. Smith making hay.

Officer999

This is brilliant entertainment.

Although I do fear for Smith going forward if he ends up losing this

mfceiling

As good a game, nevermind final, as you'd watch.

mdwexford

MVG won the first set

Then 2 for Smith.

Then 2 for MVG.

Then 2 for Smith.

Strange dynamic, think it is going all the way from here.

Final set decider for all the money!! 🤤

PTH2009

Sick of those sky Documenteries ads 'I had nothing to do with her death'

sligeach

The 3 lads all went with 7-4/7-3 to MVG beforehand. And some were being generous. That's out the window.

Jd310

Great final but finding it hard to listen to Wayne Mardle on MVG’s loose darts when Smith is throwing very similar the past set and a half, some sloppy ones through it.

Rooting for Smith to take it hopefully.

Degag

Would they ever stop proclaiming it the best final ever. Very premature.

sligeach

We'll see what MVG is made of now. Smith leads 5-3 and has been class.

retalivity

MVG dipping badly, no such problems for smith

Officer999

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120062227#Comment_120062227

In fairness I couldn’t see MVG losing this.

But Smith has really upped it big time since last night

mfceiling

Has any other player hit as many 180's in a final as Smith?

mdwexford

Mighty Mike up against it now.

Next set is a must win for MVG and it’s on the Smith throw.

boomdocker

Jesus please give us Part and Webster for the concluding sets, I can't listen to wardle and yer man any more

Bully boy bringing his A game and in touching distance now......

washman3

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120062284#Comment_120062284

Did he hit a record amount in last years final V Wright.??

ctrl-alt-delete

There is surely no way back for MVG here now.

6-3 Smith, and it has been easy this set.

sligeach

This looks all over. XX I don't want to hex Smith.

siblers

Your man Pyke would want to shut up. Saying MVG has been magnificent, he's been **** muck for the last 4 sets

mdwexford

Did not foresee MVG dipping like this.

Averaged 80 in that last set.

Smith has been much more consistent.

Jd310

I’d never count MVG down and out till it’s over, it’s unlikely I think tonight but he has that character too.

sligeach

What was this commentary? Paraphrasing, "Forget all your movies. All your Marvel movies. Forget all your comedies. This should win an Oscar." 🤔

sydthebeat

Breaking mvgs throw would be a lovely way to finish

siblers

Awful leg there by Smith

sydthebeat

Some balls to stay in here by mvg

PTH2009

Who won Quarter 2 ??

That Set by MVG is really making things interesting

wolfyboy555

the minute the fans start singing 'darts is coming home ' MVG wins a set! They never learn.

boomdocker

Reminds me of Prices winning final

Took a major wobble when in touching distance and fell over the line

Hopefully bully boy can do the same

mdwexford

Standard has gone through the floor, pressure is really getting to both of them.

MVG averaged 91 in that set and it was enough to keep him in the match.

Anything could happen from here.

LowOdour

If MVG wins next set, then the championship is his. Smith can be so careless when he throws a bad first dart. Nerves could really be at him

waynescales1

Smith is rattled, MvG starting to throw good darts, Smith might blow this.

edit: 4 minutes later and he’s won it, haha!

sligeach

Thoroughly deserved win for Michael Smith. And he won it in style. Congratulations!

unkel

Delighted for Smith, proper champion, 100% deserved

sligeach

Nice from MVG, applauding Smith. I think he knows he's been part of an amazing final.

Dillonb3

What a 12 months for Smith. After the way he lost the final last year and the uk open he's come back amazingly

Tauriel

Delighted for Smith. Thoroughly deserves this.

ShamoBuc

Fantastic final. Delighted for Smith- thoroughly deserved!!