1 Aussie Darts Star Damon Heta Hits a NINE-DARTER At Alexandra Palaec
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Damon Heta sent Alexandra Palace into meltdown on Friday afternoon after he struck a mind-blowing nine-dart surface off a ₤ 60,000 payout to a random fan in the crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship.
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The spectacular minute came during his second-round clash against English player Luke Woodhouse.

But the Australian could not ride his momentum, with British darts star, Woodhouse coming back from going 3-1 down to clinch 9 straight legs of darts and advance to the last 16 at the World Darts Championships for the first time in his profession.

Despite the defeat, Heta will win ₤ 60k in his pocket, following his legendary nine-dart accomplishment.

For this year's PDC World Darts Championship, Paddy Power are paying out a total of ₤ 180k for each nine-darter scored throughout the tournament, with the funds to be split 3 methods.

The gamer who tosses the perfect leg will get ₤ 60k, a lucky fan at Alexandra Palace will also be handed a ₤ 60k cheque, while the wagering business are likewise set to contribute ₤ 60k to Prostate Cancer UK, the main Charity partner of the tournament.

A fan in the audience who was wearing a yellow trilby hat and a Christamas-themed sports betting jacket was selected as the fortunate winner of the substantial prize money.

Damon Heta hit a marvelous nine-dart surface on Friday afternoon at Alexandra Palace

HEROIC HETA HITS THE NINE! UNBELIEVABLE SCENES! Damon Heta lands the 2nd nine-darter of the competition to raise the roofing system at Alexandra Palace! #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/DW6rhvFqez

- PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024

The World No 9 won himself ₤ 60k with the ideal leg, with Paddy Power likewise now set to donate another 60k to charity and to a random fan in the crowd at Ally Pally

Hilariously another fan had actually been seen holding a sign behind the male that checked out Wayne Mardle's iconic 'I can't spake' line, which the famous darts commentator had actually said following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.

Paddy Power are also donating ₤ 1,000 for every single 180 thrown during this Year's championship as part of their Bigger180 campaign.

Heta's perfect leg was the second nine-dart finish at the tournament. As of this morning, Paddy Power had actually raised over ₤ 500,000 for charity with 462 180s having been struck at the tournament prior to the start of this afternoon's session.

The Australian began inadequately versus Woodhouse, with Heta yielding the very first set, being broken by his challenger in the final leg of the first set.

He hit back in the 2nd term with an impressive passage of play, racking off two 180s and the final 141 in design.

The 37-year-old Australian, who comes from Perth, leapt around the stage in festivity and at one point even appeared to jump off the phase.

His challenger, Woodhouse, looked just as excited as Heta did, leaping up and down on the stage before showing his class, offering the Aussie star a hug and raising his hand in the air to commemorate the astonishing accomplishment.

The Brit, 36, has actually been hailed for his reaction to the moment online, with one fan writing: 'Luke Woodhouse's event after Heta's nine-darter is class.'

Paddy Power later on revealed the gentleman who had won the ₤ 60,000 reward pot

The moment among the audience discovered out they were ₤ 60,000 richer pic.twitter.com/G0eYn9n2ln

- Sky sports betting Darts (@SkySportsDarts) December 27, 2024

Heta (left) and Luke Woodhouse (right) embraced on phase after the epic moment

After Heta had actually gone a set down in the very first exchange, his nine-dart surface saw him recuperate against his British opponent to draw level at 1-1

'Big props to Luke Woodhouse - he's truly buzzing for his mate! Love the sportsmanship and enjoyment!' another composed on X.

'The method Luke Woodhousecelebrates Damon Heta's nine-darter and raises his hand afterwards is what makes this sport so terrific,' one composed.

'The friendship in darts is incredible. Just take a look at the method Luke Woodhouse, celebrated his opponent's nine-darter earlier,' another said.

After the match, Woodhouse reviewed the mind-blowing moment that saw his buddy Heta leave with ₤ 60k.

'Me and Damo are buddies,' he informed Sky sports betting. 'We play golf together a lot. We hang out and practice a lot ...

'I understand he was gutted when he missed his double twelve in the first video game.

'So, yeah, when he struck that nine-darter the crowd went wild.

'You couldn't not celebrate with him!'

Luke Woodhouse pic.twitter.com/Oza4ZK63yV

- Martin (@martin_kcr) December 27, 2024

Elated by the sensational surface, the Australian, who hails from Perth, leapt off the stage in elation

Woodhouse was applauded for his response to his opponent's nine-dart surface, with some admiring his 'sportsmanship'

Heta would go on to dominate in the 3rd set, winning 3-2 and again dominating the 4th, breaking his opponent twice.

But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 in the world, recovered, winning all 3 last sets to turn things around on his opponent and development through to the next round.
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A noticeably psychological Woodhouse said after the match: 'I'm over the moon.'

'It's not just me it's my wife, my family and my boy. So [I'm doing] truly excellent.'