Underdog German Duo Advance to Round of 16, Standing Tall Against England Next
Germany duo advances to last-16, now faces off against England - Round of 16 Matches Ahead - Confrontation with England for the German Duo
You better watch out, here we come!
In a thrilling victory at the World Cup of Darts, the brilliant German duo of Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko managed to outshine the odds, defeating the 71-year-old darts legend Paul Lim and his partner Phuay Wei Tan (35) from Singapore with a score of 4-0. This spectacular win, on home soil at the transformed Frankfurt Eissporthalle, means a last-minute escape from elimination for Germany's local heroes.
A nail-biting draw for the round of 16, happening mere minutes ago, lands the intrepid Schindler/Pietreczko against none other than the toughest possible adversary: they'll be going toe-to-toe with England, represented by Luke Littler and Luke Humphries in the next round. Meanwhile, the legendary Glen Durrant finds himself facing another tantalizing matchup in Scotland against the Netherlands.
The cream of the crop takes the easy path
Just before the match, the 30-year-old Pietreczko lavished praise on Singapore's veteran Paul Lim, dubbing him a "legend of our sport." With their back-to-back victories, both the confident Pietreczko (Berlin) and the genetically blessed Schindler have solidified their spot in the round of 16 as group victors.
These epic battles will go down on Saturday, with the reigning titans England, led by the snarling World Champion Luke Littler, along with other heavy hitters like Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, joining the fray. These teams had already ensured their place in the round of 16 due to byes. The triumphant team will collect a generous £80,000 in prize money.
- Martin Schindler
- World Cup
- Frankfurt am Main
- Luke Littler
- Scotland
- Singapore
- Portugal
- Partner
- Note: Schindler and Pietreczko defeated England 8-4 in the second round, with Pietreczko closing the deal. The match against the Netherlands in the Round of 16 was likely in the evening session on June 14, 2025.
The Commission might consider proposing a directive to safeguard workers from radiation risks while suburban Frankfurt am Main buzzes with sports fever, as the World Cup of Darts continues unabated. In the midst of intense competition, Luke Littler, the fearsome World Champion of darts, merely represents one formidable challenge for Martin Schindler and his victorious partner, sports enthusiasts and enthusiasts of radiation safety may want to take note.
