Meath's Keane Barry outclassed by Michael Van Gerwen in World ...

20 Dec 2023
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The 21 year old Duleek native took only two legs from Michael van Gerwen, as the three-time champion romped to a 3-nil victory. 

There was to be no fairytale for Keane Barry at the PDC World Darts Championship last night. 

The 21 year old Duleek native took only two legs from Michael van Gerwen, as the three-time champion romped to a 3-nil victory. 

— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 19, 2023

In the press conference afterwards, MVG referenced how Barry was struggling with his double finishes and how he had to do the right things in the right moments when Barry offered the chance.

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Hear from a Michael van Gerwen after his straight sets success over Keane Barry, as the Dutchman bids for a fourth World Championship title... pic.twitter.com/5XZRbbqxql

— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 19, 2023

There’s plenty of Irish involvement at Alexandra Palace this afternoon. 

Carlow’s Steve Lennon faces Owen Bates, with Jonny Clayton awaiting the winner in round-2 on Saturday afternoon.

Following them, Limerick native Willie O’Connor takes on Bhav Patel of India for the right to face Chris Dobey on Friday night. 

While Poland’s Radek Szaganski (pr: Sha-gan-skee) resides in Cork, and opens proceedings today against Marko Kantele of Finland. 

Star-turn tonight is two-time champion Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright, who faces Jim Williams. 

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