Astonishing moment darts star Gary Anderson hits triple bullseye against Luke Littler… while trying to MISS
IF you’d heard the Flying Scotsman had hit three bulls in a row you’d fear it was a horror story.
But in fact it’s a fantasy tale come true – as Gary Anderson bagged three 50s in a row against Luke Littler… by accident!
Anderson was all smiles at that extraordinary feat in an epic Grand Slam of Darts semi-final.
But he wasn’t so happy minutes later when the Nuke nicked a 16-15 comeback win.
Nonetheless, Anderson – aka the Flying Scotsman – left fans raving fans with his “outrageous” triple in an “absolute classic” match.
And ironically it came after he exclusively told the Sun he couldn’t see treble top at the start of the week with a visit to Specsavers getting him back on track.
Anderson was 14-12 up but under heavy pressure on his own throw from Littler.
The Nuke, 17, got down to needing 74 with Anderson way out on 265.
The 53-year-old could only respond with a ton.
Littler pounced treble 17 to set himself a Double 10 finish – only to miss it twice.
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Back came Anderson – knowing couldn’t check out but somehow ended up hitting the ball three times, leaving himself an unwanted target of 15
He couldn’t resist a broad grin, albeit one that a stern-looking Littler soon wiped off his face as the Warrington whizkid took the leg with his next dart.
Within minutes Anderson went on to throw for the match at 15-14 up.
But Littler notched three 140-plus scores to break him, before the record-breaking teen booked a Sunday night final against Martin Lukeman in the next leg.
Nonetheless, fans loved the loser’s triple 50 moment.
“Outrageous stuff by Gary Anderson,” posted one.
Another said of the whole contest: “Without doubt this was an absolute classic…to see 2 players taking the match to a last leg decider and producing the quality and numbers that Gary and Luke just produced was amazing. Take a bow lads.”
A third added: “Wow that was brilliant!!!!!!!! Well played Gary & Luke.”
