In a very close match, Germany, which will be represented at the 2024 World Darts Championship by Martin Schindler and Gabriel Clemens, managed to defeat New Zealand (Haupai Puha and Ben Robb). The match reached the final, where Germany had the advantage.
With a break in 16 darts, Germany took the lead in the match, but New Zealand rallied in 14 darts to draw 1-1. Another break came in as many darts after Clemens attacked the opposing team's leg with a 180 in the second frame. It was Schindler who lost 40 points to make it 2-1.
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But there was still no respite, it continued in quick succession. A final of 104 from Ben Robb drew New Zealand level, and within 15 darts the New Zealanders confirmed the break. This gave them the lead for the first time in this match. Schindler and Clemens kept the ball and within 16 darts managed to level the match at 3-3 and send the match to the decider.
Here it was New Zealand who had the first pitch. A timely 180 from Clemens in the second innings allowed Germany to play the match from the front and it was also the German Giant who cleared 124 in the fourth innings to win the match.
By Sylke Puck