Darts Thrills: Unpacking the MODUS Super Series Finale Qualifiers
The MODUS Super Series is heating up! Josh McCarthy, George Killington, Archie Self, Kurt Parry, and James Buckby have all secured their places in Saturday’s highly anticipated weekly finale. They join earlier qualifier Jelle Klaasen to compete for the winner’s prize and a coveted spot in Champions Week. Expect fierce competition as these top players battle it out on the oche.
McCarthy’s Dominance in Group C
Friday saw some incredible performances, none more so than from Josh McCarthy in Group C. Coming into the day with 6 points, McCarthy unleashed a truly dominant display, achieving a perfect clean sweep with five wins from five matches. His victims included Arne Spee, Peter Jacques, Lloyd Walker, George Killington, and Danny Trueman. This impeccable run propelled him to a total of 16 points out of a possible 20, confidently topping his group.
Joining McCarthy in the Saturday Finale from Group C was George Killington, who finished a strong 2nd overall with 12 points. The competition was tight, with Danny Trueman and Lloyd Walker both securing 10 points to finish 3rd and 4th respectively. Peter Jacques and Arne Spee rounded out the group in 5th and 6th place, each with 6 points.
Self Leads the Charge in Group B
Over in Group B, it was Archie Self who stole the show, mirroring McCarthy’s impressive feat with a flawless clean sweep of four wins from four matches on Friday evening. Self conquered William Borland, James Buckby, Richie Howson, and Kurt Parry, accumulating a maximum 16 points out of a possible 16 to secure the top spot.
The battle for the remaining qualification spots in Group B was intense. Kurt Parry and James Buckby both successfully advanced to Saturday’s Finale, finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively, each with 10 points. William Borland finished 4th with 4 points, while Richie Howson had a tough run, finishing bottom with 0 points after suffering eight consecutive defeats.
The Grand Finale Awaits
With the group stages concluded, Saturday’s weekly finale promises to be a thrilling showdown. The six qualifiers will now face off in a high-stakes battle:
- Jelle Klaasen (Winner of Group A)
- Josh McCarthy (Winner of Group C)
- George Killington (2nd in Group C)
- Archie Self (Winner of Group B)
- Kurt Parry (2nd in Group B)
- James Buckby (3rd in Group B)
The ultimate prize is not just the winner’s cheque, but also a crucial spot in the prestigious Champions Week, where the best of the best compete for even greater glory and a substantial prize fund. This single coveted spot adds immense pressure and excitement to what is sure to be an unforgettable evening of darts.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
