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Littler Survives Amsterdam Crowd, Sakai Stuns in Darts Finals

By Sports Desk · · Updated 2026-09-20 20:42 UTC
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Illustration: Tradingbird, based on a photo published by dartn.de

Luke Littler survived a spirited Dutch crowd and a first-round scare to beat Danny Noppert 6-4, setting up a clash with Nathan Aspinall. Meanwhile, Motomu Sakai and Jim Long secured dramatic decider victories, and Gerwyn Price advanced after a tense battle with Brody Klinge in Amsterdam.

  • BBC Darts confirms Luke Littler advances to the quarter-finals after defeating Danny Noppert, with the 19-year-old set to face Nathan Aspinall next. Meanwhile, Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney have also progressed in their respective first-round matches.

    Source: BBC Darts

  • Luke Littler silenced the Dutch home crowd with a 6:4 win, while Motomu Sakai and Jim Long secured dramatic decider victories in Amsterdam.

    Source: dartn.de
Based on reporting by dartn.de and BBC Darts, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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