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PDC World Championship: Dutch duo to produce maximum checkout

Andrew McDermott | 01.01.2017
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Raymond van Barneveld faces fellow Dutchman Michael van Gerwen in the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship tonight in a repeat of last year’s third-round encounter.

‘Barney’, bidding for a sixth world title, produced a stunning display to knock out 16-time world champion Phil Taylor 5-3 and reach the last four for the third successive year.

Van Barneveld defeated Van Gerwen 4-3 at Alexandra Palace 12 months ago and is 15/4 to repeat the trick, with a tempting 9/1 on offer for him to go on to lift the trophy once again.

He told PDC.tv: “I’m very proud of what I’ve done here so far. I didn’t feel very comfortable at times but I was expecting more from Phil. I put him under pressure, though, especially in the last set.

“I’m going to play the greatest player in the world when I play Michael and I’m really excited. I can’t wait to play him.”

Van Gerwen made two 170 checkouts on his way to a crushing 5-1 victory over Northern Ireland’s Daryl Gurney. The world number one averaged 103.08, surpassing the 100 mark in all four matches on his way to the semi-finals.

He is the 3/5 favourite to clinch a second world title and 3/20 to beat Van Barneveld but he said: “I don’t have anything to celebrate yet. I’ve come here to do a job and I’m only a step closer.

“This World Championship is something special. I still get goose-bumps on the walk-on and I’m excited and ready for the semi-finals.”

The way the two Dutchmen are playing, expect fireworks and the 51/20 price for another 170 checkout is strongly recommended. Van Gerwen will be pushed but a 6-4 victory at 6/1 cannot be overlooked, with Van Barneveld 12/1 to secure victory in the deciding set.

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A nation also collides in the other semi-final as defending champion Gary Anderson meets fellow Scot Peter Wright. Anderson, aiming for a hat-trick of world titles, overcame Dave Chisnall 5-3 in his quarter-final to extend his winning streak at Ally Pally to a record 16 matches.

After averaging 106, Anderson said: “I’m still here, still fighting and I’m happy with how I’ve been playing. I’m looking forward to playing Peter.”

Anderson is 2/5 to win the match and 11/4 to become only the third player to clinch three world titles.

Wright, the 2014 runner-up, moved another step closer to a first televised title as he beat James Wade 5-3, averaging over 100 for the fourth match in a row.

The third seed, 17/10 to beat Anderson and 8/1 to be champion, said: “I’m quite happy with how I played. James is a top player and I’m pleased to get over this one. I’ll be up for the semi-final and if I keep playing like this, you never know what could happen.”

We are tipping a 6-3 win for Anderson at 5/1 although for Wright followers, he is 6/5 to take the first set.

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Andrew McDermott

Andrew works at the PA news agency as part of the sport betting editorial team, having previously worked on the Teletext Sport desk and been editor of the England cricket team’s website. A lifelong Huddersfield Town fan, his preferred way to unwind is to head for the hills on his bike. Meet our other bwin editors

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