Luke Littler crashes out of Flanders Darts Trophy in 6-2 mauling by cult hero Dirk ‘Aubergenius’ van Dijvenbode
LUKE LTTLER has crashed out of the Flanders Darts Trophy after a crushing 6-2 defeat by Dirk van Dijvenbode.
The teen sensation faced the mauling from the Dutch cult hero in the third round of the tournament.
PDC EUROPELuke Littler has crashed out of the Flanders Darts Trophy after a crushing 6-2 defeat by Dirk van Dijvenbode[/caption]
Dijvenbode known as the ‘Aubergenius’ powered past the 17-year-old to secure his spot in the quarterfinals in Belgium
Littler breezed past Dutchman Jermaine Wattimena 6-1 in the second round with a spectacular 111.13 average.
World champion Humphries’ record stood at 110.65, while Littler’s previous best was 110.06.
Littler‘s display set the standards for the rest of those in the Flanders Open draw.
But Dijvenbode known as the “Aubergenius” powered past the 17-year-old to secure his spot in the quarterfinals in Belgium.
Despite missing a match point, Littler couldn’t take advantage, leaving him to watch on as Dirk van Duijvenbode celebrates.
The Dutchman averaged 101.38 and threw five 180s during the match against the Nuke.
Following victory over Luke Littler Van Dijvenbode said: “I was so focused.
“I said, ‘Dirk, if you want to win this game, you need to be at your best.
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“We’ve never seen a kid like this; he has so much more to improve and he’s already unbeatable.
“I’m still not 100%, and I won’t be this year. But winning these games gives a confidence boost.”
The 32-year-old will now play Ricardo Pietreczko in the last eight with the hopes of winning the £30,000 jackpot in Antwerp on Sunday.
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