Raymond van Barneveld, despite battling a bout of flu, overcame Chris Dobey in a thrilling match, proving his enduring talent on the darts circuit. The Dutch legend nearly withdrew from the Dutch Darts Masters but ultimately showcased his competitive spirit, sending the Den Bosch crowd into a frenzy. His performance has sparked a surge in popularity, with fans clamoring for tickets to witness his next match against Stephen Bunting.
Raymond van Barneveld has admitted he almost withdrew from the Dutch Darts Masters. But the veteran legend claims his appearance proves he can still compete with the best and now he can't even secure tickets for tonight's match. Barney faces Stephen Bunting after a remarkable victory over Chris Dobey , reminiscent of his prime years. The Den Bosch crowd went wild for their hero, but the 57-year-old almost missed the tournament as he revealed: 'I have quite a flu to contend with.
I even considered not coming this weekend. So I'm really pleased, really proud of myself. 'Of course the belief is there, but if you look at the Lukes, you know, if you look at Michael van Gerwen, I'm telling myself I can beat them on a good day, I know and I'm going to work hard to do this. But if you struggle with health, it's tough. And even with health, if you still beat the semi-finalists of the Worlds, you can do more, why not? 'I'm playing Steven, he's a quality player, he's an amazing player, but if I play my game, if you play 100 average, you can beat everyone.' Thousands are now eagerly anticipating Barney's performance tonight, and he stated: 'I heard it's going to be packed, I can't even invite people to get in! I can't wait to play, I’m looking forward to it.'
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