Gerwyn Price complains his way through win over Michael Smith with 102 average
Gerwyn Price cut a grumpy and distracted figure despite continuing his excellent form against world champion Michael Smith.
Two of darts’ heavyweights collided in the quarter-finals as Rotterdam took its turn to host a Premier League night. The match went to form with Price winning 6-3 after recovering from 3-1 down by winning five straight legs.
To mark his visit to the Netherlands, the Iceman ditched his usual attire and wore an orange shirt, which went down well with the 11,000-strong crowd, who were wearing similar outfits.
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However, Price’s mood during the match was much darker than his shirt as he could be seen grumbling throughout. At one point he exchanged words with Smith after winning a leg and regularly shook his head, even after successful visits.
Commentators Dan Dawson and Wayne Mardle were mystified by Price’s behaviour, suggesting a draft on stage or distractions in the crowd may have upset the Welshman.
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At one point, after Price had hit a maximum, Mardle said: “Don’t know what he’s shaking his head about, you can’t get more than 180.”
At another point, just after Price had won a leg, the popular commentator added: “Well I wouldn’t be unhappy taking out 76.” Dawson later said: “How can you go 60, 60 and shake your head?”
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Fans were also left scratching their heads, with one tweeting: “Gerwyn price averaging 102.. and is fuming all game [laughing face emoji].”
Another wondered: “What was up with Price then? Very p***** off.” A third added: “Thought the fans didn’t get to Gerwyn Price any more.”
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