Ashley Coleman and Robbie Martin have made a stunning start to their campaigns at the MODUS Super Series, seizing the early lead in their respective groups (Group C and Group B) after a thrilling Day One. Both players are now in prime position to battle for a coveted spot in Saturday’s grand finale, where Derek Coulson awaits.
Group C: Coleman Dominates Early
Ashley Coleman, making a return to the Super Series after his last appearance in October, immediately showed his class in Group C. He secured four victories out of five matches, demonstrating strong form against Martyn Turner, Nico Plovier, Jonathan Platt, and Tom Lonsdale. His only defeat came at the hands of Jamie Hughes. This impressive performance places him top of Group C with 8 points from a possible 10.
Group C Standings (End of Day One):
- 1st: Ashley Coleman (8 points)
- 2nd: Tom Lonsdale (8 points – behind Coleman on leg difference)
- 3rd: Jamie Hughes (6 points)
- 4th: Martyn Turner (4 points)
- 5th: Nico Plovier (2 points)
- 6th: Jonathan Platt (2 points)
Group B: Martin Takes Control
In Group B, Robbie Martin also made a significant impact, taking the early lead. He achieved three wins from his four matches on Thursday evening, overcoming Colin Osborne, Darren Webster, and Jim Widmayer. His sole loss was against Jamie Owens. Martin’s strong showing puts him at the top of Group B with 6 points from a possible 8.
Group B Standings (End of Day One):
- 1st: Robbie Martin (6 points)
- 2nd: Jamie Owens (6 points – behind Martin on leg difference)
- 3rd: Darren Webster (4 points)
- 4th: Colin Osborne (2 points)
- 5th: Jim Widmayer (2 points)
Understanding the Tie-Breaker
It’s important to note that when players are tied on points, such as Tom Lonsdale with Ashley Coleman, and Jamie Owens with Robbie Martin, the tie-breaker is typically determined by the ‘legs won’ difference. This means the player who has won more individual legs (rounds) throughout their matches holds the higher position, ensuring a clear ranking even with identical points totals.
What’s Next: The Road to the Finale
The MODUS Super Series action continues on Friday, with players battling it out to secure their places in Saturday’s grand finale. The stakes are high as they aim to join Derek Coulson in the ultimate showdown.
Friday’s Schedule:
- Group C matches commence from 1:00 PM GMT.
- Group B matches commence from 10:00 PM GMT.
Fans can follow all the intense darts action and keep up with the latest scores and highlights through official tournament channels and sports news outlets, ensuring they don’t miss a single throw.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
