The MODUS Super Series saw a thrilling Friday of darts action, with five players securing their spots in Saturday’s highly anticipated finale. Paul Hogan, James Richardson, Matthew Dennant, Steve Beaton, and Ted Evetts fought their way through their respective groups, joining earlier qualifier John Henderson. These players will now battle for a coveted spot in Champions Week, promising an exciting conclusion to Week Four.
MODUS Super Series: Friday’s Fierce Battles Set Stage for Grand Finale
The MODUS Super Series continued its exciting Week Four action on Friday, delivering intense darts and determining five more contenders for Saturday’s grand finale. With spots in the prestigious Champions Week on the line, players pushed their limits, leading to some nail-biting finishes and crucial tie-breakers.
Group B: Hogan Leads the Charge
- Paul Hogan emerged as the top performer in Group B, securing his place in Saturday’s final. Hogan won two of his four matches, earning an impressive 12 points. His victories came against Colin Osborne and Ted Evetts, despite defeats to Adam Hunt and Steve Beaton.
- Joining Hogan in the finale are darts veterans Steve Beaton and Ted Evetts. Both players finished with 8 points, securing second and third place respectively.
- The competition was incredibly tight, as Adam Hunt also finished on 8 points but narrowly missed out on qualification due to “leg difference.” This tie-breaking rule means that when players have the same number of points, the player who has won more individual legs of darts compared to those they’ve lost progresses.
- Colin Osborne finished at the bottom of Group B with 4 points.
Group C: Richardson’s Perfect Run
- James Richardson delivered a flawless performance in Group C, sweeping all five of his matches to top the group with a maximum of 16 points. His dominant run included victories over Josh Richardson, Danny Van Trijp, Matthew Dennant, Jurgen Nuijten, and Jack Smith.
- Matthew Dennant also successfully navigated Group C to qualify for Saturday’s finale, finishing second overall with 12 points.
- Similar to Group B, the battle for qualification was fierce. Josh Richardson also ended with 12 points but was eliminated due to “leg difference,” highlighting the razor-thin margins in professional darts.
- Danny Van Trijp and Jack Smith finished fourth and fifth with 8 points each, while Jurgen Nuijten concluded the group in last place with 4 points.
The Road to Champions Week
These five qualifiers – Paul Hogan, James Richardson, Matthew Dennant, Steve Beaton, and Ted Evetts – now join Group A winner John Henderson in Saturday’s finale. The stakes are incredibly high: the six players will compete for just one coveted spot in Champions Week. Champions Week is the ultimate showdown where the winners from each week of the Super Series battle it out for the overall title and a significant prize.
The action continues on Saturday, promising more high-stakes darts as the Week Four champion is crowned and secures their place among the elite.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
