Gerwyn Price survived blowing a three-set lead to Joe Cullen to reach the last 16 of the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship.
In the first game of Friday’s evening session, Price looked to be cruising into the next round of the World Championships at the Alexandra Palace. However, the script was flipped when Cullen went on to win the next three sets in incredible fashion, setting up a stunning finale.
While Price eventually came out on top from the clash against Cullen 4-3, it was the latter who produced arguably the leg of the evening, reeling in a big fish by hitting a two treble 20’s and a bullseye to tie things up at 5-5 a leg in the deciding set.
It was an exhilarating contest between two of the most outspoken figures in darts, with Price now set to take on Jonny Clayton in the round of 16.
Speaking to Sky Sports following the conclusion of his wild win over Cullen, Price said: “That was tough. I just wanted to get over the wining line, every single set he kept coming back into it.
“The crowd were behind him. I actually thought I was going to lose it but I stayed in it and got over the line.
“He played some good darts at the right times. I don’t know honestly, I was missing doubles and I’m just looking round thinking ‘wow, how am I in this position?’. I put myself in them positions but I got myself out of it and thankfully got the win.
“I kept breaking in the final set and couldn’t hold on my throw. I probably wanted it too much and was trying too hard.
“I’ve got a lot more in the tank. I can play a lot better than I have tonight. I didn’t play brilliantly but I did enough to win in the end. Alexandra Palace is not the best of places for me but to get a win any day of the week means a lot to me.”