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Dave Chisnall And Michael Van Gerwen Play Out The Greatest Leg In World Championship Darts History
Dave Chisnall has whitewashed Michael van Gerwen 5-0 at the William Hill World Darts Championship - while also coming out on top in one of the greatest-ever legs.
Chisnall hadn't beaten world number one van Gerwen in 27 previous meetings but came out on top in a thrilling quarter-final encounter.
A highlight of the match came during the fourth set, when both men traded perfect darts on the Ally Pally stage.
Confidence radiated from both men, with 'Chizzy' first stepping up to produce a 180 to start.
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Showmanship, exhibition play and EIGHT PERFECT DARTS! Is that one of the best legs we've seen on the Ally Pally stage?
All that matters is, Chizzy leads FOUR NIL! pic.twitter.com/xiCNxgyr85
- PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) January 1, 2021
He then produced a second consecutive 180, while van Gerwen had 180 and 140 respectively.
Chisnell missed a nine-darter by inches and ver Gerwen replied by showing him exactly how the 141 works.
The commentators laughed along and stated: "I've seen everything, what a staggering leg of darts!"
Dave Chisnall produces the biggest win of his career WHITEWASHING the world number one Michael van Gerwen 5-0 to reach the semi-finals of the William Hill World Darts Championship!
Simply sensational. pic.twitter.com/Lpv91X0sMc
- PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) January 1, 2021
Fans have reacted to the contest and they think it was the perfect way to kick off the new year.
I am speechless, totally speechless. MVG has just been beaten 5-0 for the first time in the world darts championship in 12 years! Chizzy was a man possessed out there and just destroyed the world number one!
- Kevin Ticehurst (@Brightonfan) January 1, 2021
4 months agoOne of the best TV performances I have ever seen. Simply outstanding! pic.twitter.com/uAOq2apJHn
- Ross Pearce (@Ross__Pearce) January 1, 2021
He's not only beaten MVG he's absolute battered him for 5 sets. Well played Chizzy :clap:
- Manny Nijjar (@mannynijjar) January 1, 2021
"Chisnall played the way we would have expected van Gerwen to play" - @BastiSchwele - Props Dude, that quote was spot on.
- PlopDaIsser (@PlopDaIsser) January 1, 2021
Chisnall will face Gary Anderson in the last four, while the other semi-final will see Stephen Bunting play Gerwyn Price.
Where do you think Dave Chisnall's performance ranks in World Darts Championship history?
Featured Image Credit: Sky Sports
Topics: Michael Van Gerwen, reaction
