Last weekend Michael van Gerwen and Phil Taylor played their last battle against each other. This time we like to show you their first match which they played at the Masters of Darts back in 2007. They played a thrilling game in best of 5 sets and we bring you the highlights of this amazing battle with the 17-year-old Dutchman.
Michael van Gerwen’s 170 checkout
Michael van Gerwen’s 10-darter
Michael van Gerwen’s 164 checkout
Michael van Gerwen did beat Phil Taylor 3-0 (3-2, 3-2, 3-2) and went on playing Raymond van Barneveld in the semi final. During this match he hit a historical perfect leg making him the youngest player to throw a televised nine-darter.
BONUS: Michael van Gerwen’s 9-darter
In the end it was Raymond van Barneveld who won this match and played against Peter Manley in the final. ‘One Dart’ achieved a 100% record en route to the final against Barney, but Van Barneveld clinched the title with a whitewash 7-0 set victory.