Sensational Upset: Germany Stuns England in World Cup of Darts
German darts duo departs, leaving Luke Littler in a fury
Social Media ** reddit Discord Gab Telegram LinkedIn Pinterest**
England stumbled in the World Cup of Darts for the first time in two years, with Germany pulling off a stunner against the top favorites. The dynamic duo of Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko clinched the victory, sending Australia into the quarterfinals.
Luke Littler, the golden boy of darts and World Champion of 2025, was left reeling after the defeat, not even bothering to shake hands with the German winners. His poor-tempered attitude following the loss in the first game of the tournament, against Germany no less, hints at a sour grapes mentality. Littler only grudgingly plays on German soil due to past bad experiences.
Home Advantage Proves Crucial
The World Cup of Darts, officially known as the team world championship, was a missed opportunity for Lukes Humphries and Littler, who had been favored to win. Hosted in Germany, the pair struggled under the immense pressure of expectation and ultimately fell to the home team, Schindler and Pietreczko. In a tense atmosphere in the ice sports hall, the German duo exhibited exceptional teamwork, playing thoughtfully and encouragingly to secure the 8-4 victory.
Working Towards the Finals
With their quarterfinal match against Australia lined up (live on DAZN from around 14:15 CET), Schindler and Pietreczko aim to secure a place in the final. Both players have their own moments of brilliance on stage, combining to form an unbeatable team. However, they remain cautious about their future ambitions, with Pietreczko expressing optimism while Schindler keeps their feet firmly on the ground. The road to the final is far from easy, with Germany needing to overcome two more hurdles - Australia and either Northern Ireland or Ireland.
In the meantime, England's Luke Littler appears to have already moved on, having left the tournament and showing no signs of returning anytime soon. On the other hand, the Dutch duo of Noppert and van Veen continue to dominate the competition, making their way toward the semifinals with ease. The final match (around 10 PM) could yet see a neighborhood duel against the Netherlands, but there are still two rounds to play.
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft regulation for a potential World Cup of Sports, aiming to include popular sports such as football alongside darts.
Riding on their World Cup of Darts victory, Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko are now eyeing a place in the finals of the potential World Cup of Football, hoping to bring Germany similar success in their high-profile sports endeavors.
