It is only the seventh game of this year’s Darts world championship: Paul Nicholson against Kevin Burness. Australians against the Northern Irishman. World number 65 against the world number 151. Not exactly a duel, which electrifies the masses. And yet we can say already now that this lot is missing in the world Cup review.

Because what happens after a few minutes of the game in the first Leg, is curious. Nicholson tries to get the throw of the arrow, then it is suddenly dark. Light delete at London’s Alexandra Palace. Everything is half as wild. Players and Fans with a sense of humour. A little later the power failure is resolved. The arrows fly again. (cst)

Created: 14.12.2018, 17:24 PM