Saturday’s evening session at the Flanders Darts Trophy delivered the biggest story of the day as Damon Heta produced a major upset, knocking out Michael van Gerwen in a last-leg thriller.
Heta, who had already edged Beau Greaves the previous night, held his nerve in a high-quality, unbroken 6-5 win over the three-time world champion. Neither player lost a leg on throw until the deciding leg, where the Australian prevailed.
Elsewhere the seeds largely delivered. Ryan Joyce caused another surprise by defeating Josh Rock 6-3. Gerwyn Price was in dominant form, averaging over 103 in a 6-3 win over Bradley Brooks.
James Wade returned to winning ways with a comfortable 6-2 success against Jim Long, while top seed Gian van Veen looked sharp in a 6-3 victory over Gabriel Clemens.
Nathan Aspinall produced the standout performance of the night, averaging just under 106 in a clinical 6-1 demolition of Niko Springer.
Stephen Bunting came through a tough last-leg battle against Brendan Dolan (6-5), and Wessel Nijman closed the session with a 6-4 win over Sebastian Bialecki, highlighted by an early 170 checkout.
All eight winners join the afternoon qualifiers in Sunday’s last-16 line-up.
Flanders Darts Trophy 2026
Evening Session Results (Round Two)
Ryan Joyce 6–3 Josh Rock
Gerwyn Price 6–3 Bradley Brooks
James Wade 6–2 Jim Long
Gian van Veen 6–3 Gabriel Clemens
Damon Heta 6–5 Michael van Gerwen
Nathan Aspinall 6–1 Niko Springer
Stephen Bunting 6–5 Brendan Dolan
Wessel Nijman 6–4 Sebastian Bialecki
The field is now down to 16 for Finals Day in Antwerp.
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