The MODUS Super Series Week Seven saw thrilling darts action on Friday, as Neil Duff, Ciaran Forde, Patrick Dekker, Dylan Slevin, and James Buckby battled their way into Saturday’s highly anticipated finale. They join Adam Mould, who qualified earlier in the week, to compete for a coveted single spot in Champions Week. This intense competition showcases the best of darts, with razor-thin margins deciding who progresses and who goes home.
Friday’s Darts Drama: A Path to Glory
The MODUS Super Series, a premier darts event, continued its seventh week with two crucial groups battling it out on Friday. Players vied not only for group supremacy but also for a chance to compete in Saturday’s grand finale, where the ultimate prize — a single spot in Champions Week — awaits.
Group C Showdown: Forde Dominates, Dekker Squeezes Through
Group C delivered high-stakes drama, with players fighting fiercely for every leg.
- Ciaran Forde emerged as the group topper, building on his strong start from Thursday. Forde secured three vital wins against Patrick Dekker, Colin McCaughern, and Scott Mitchell, despite defeats to Kevin Painter and Martin Thomas. He finished with an impressive 12 points out of a possible 20.
- Patrick Dekker also secured his place in the final, finishing second with 12 points. His progression was hard-fought, narrowly beating out Scott Mitchell.
- Scott Mitchell, despite also finishing on 12 points, missed out on qualification due to leg difference – a stark reminder of how every single leg counts in professional darts.
- Martin Thomas finished 4th with 10 points, Colin McCaughern 5th with 8 points, and Kevin Painter 6th with 6 points.
The tension was palpable as players battled for every point, demonstrating the fine margins that define success in competitive darts.
Group B Battle: Duff Leads the Charge, Slevin and Buckby Join In
Group B provided equally compelling action, with seasoned pros and rising stars clashing on the oche.
- Neil Duff showcased his class, topping Group B with two crucial victories on Friday evening against darts legends Andy Hamilton and Fallon Sherrock. Despite losses to James Buckby and Dylan Slevin, Duff accumulated 10 points out of a possible 16, securing his spot.
- Dylan Slevin and James Buckby also advanced to the finale, finishing second and third respectively. Slevin matched Duff’s 10 points, while Buckby secured 8 points.
- Andy Hamilton, also on 8 points, narrowly missed out on a spot in the final due to leg difference, highlighting the intense competition.
- Fallon Sherrock, a prominent figure in darts, finished at the bottom of Group B with 4 points.
The performances in Group B underscored the depth of talent in the MODUS Super Series, with every match proving to be a critical step towards the final.
What’s Next: The Grand Finale and Champions Week Dream
With the qualifiers now confirmed, the stage is set for an electrifying conclusion to Week Seven on Saturday. The six qualified players – Adam Mould, Ciaran Forde, Patrick Dekker, Neil Duff, Dylan Slevin, and James Buckby – will compete in a winner-takes-all showdown. Only one player will claim the ultimate prize: a coveted spot in Champions Week.
This final day promises high drama, precision throwing, and intense strategic play as each dart thrown moves a player closer to glory or further from the dream. The MODUS Super Series continues to deliver thrilling darts entertainment, with the stakes higher than ever for the remaining competitors.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
