Michael Smith (Picture: Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

Darts results: Michael Smith back on the bike with 6-4 win as Michael van Gerwen also progresses in Germany

By Sporting Life

Darts

Sat March 12, 2022 · 3y ago

The big names involved in the German Darts Championship all progressed through Saturday's second round but in-form Damon Heta suffered a surprise defeat.

Heta, a quarter-finalist at the recent UK Open, lost 6-5 to Martin Lukeman in the only major upset of the afternoon, before an engrossing evening session also went largely to the form book.

Jose de Sousa was made to sweat in a 6-5 victory over Kim Huybrechts, as was Dave Chisnall as he won a decider against Gabriel Clemens, but there were no such alarms for those towards the top of the betting.

In-form Michael Smith responded to Thursday's Premier League disappointment with a front-running, 6-4 win against Devon Petersen, before Michael van Gerwen saw off Jose Justicia 6-3 with an average north of 104.

Jonny Clayton, flying the flag for Wales following the withdrawal of Gerwyn Price, was a 6-2 winner against former BDO world champion Scott Waites, while Peter Wright got the better of home hope Martin Schindler 6-4.

After some close encounters throughout the day, it ended with the only two whitewashes courtesy of Mensur Suljovic and Karel Sedlacek, who saw off English duo Callan Rydz and Chris Dobey respectively.