Raymond van Barneveld was after his hard-fought victory over Adrian Lewis in the eighth finals of the World Championship darts ‘extremely happy’.
The Hagenaar was against Englishman to endure a nine darter and came three times a lag in the seven sets long party at Alexandra Palace (4-3).
“The nine-darter from Lewis, making him the first set won, which was really beautiful and at a crucial time, “the 47-year-old Dutchman praised his opponent, who won twice the world on hold.
Van Barneveld however, was not to be fooled by the great play by ‘Jackpot’ and pulled the score equal. “I said to myself, ‘it’s been set, there is nothing to worry about.”
Although strong in London gave Lewis’ Barney’ not give up and he told himself over and over again in the game. “I kept saying to myself. ‘Focus, focus’ When it fell into the crucial phase all just good guys, I’m so happy.”
Thursday enters the once world champion for his quarterfinal match, but first Barneveld going during the New Year still afterglow of his victory. “What am I here to say I can not believe my luck!”.
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By: NU.nl
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