1 Aussie Darts Star Damon Heta Hits a NINE-DARTER At Alexandra Palaec
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Damon Heta sent out Alexandra Palace into meltdown on Friday afternoon after he struck a spectacular nine-dart finish activating a ₤ 60,000 payment 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 versus English player Luke Woodhouse.

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

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

For this year's PDC World Darts Championship, Paddy Power are paying a total of ₤ 180k for each nine-darter scored during the competition, with the funds to be split three ways.

The gamer who throws the best leg will receive ₤ 60k, a fortunate fan at Alexandra Palace will likewise be handed a ₤ 60k cheque, while the wagering business are likewise set to donate ₤ 60k to Prostate Cancer UK, the main Charity partner of the competition.

A fan in the audience who was using a yellow trilby hat and a Christamas-themed blazer was chosen as the fortunate winner of the big money prize.

Damon Heta struck a mind-blowing nine-dart finish 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 roof 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 also now set to contribute 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 legendary darts commentator had actually stated following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.
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Paddy Power are likewise ₤ 1,000 for every 180 tossed throughout this Year's championship as part of their Bigger180 project.
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Heta's best leg was the second nine-dart surface at the tournament. As of today, Paddy Power had 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 badly against Woodhouse, with Heta conceding the very first set, being broken by his opponent in the final leg of the very first set.

He countered in the second 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, jumped around the phase in jubilation and at one point even appeared to jump off the phase.

His challenger, Woodhouse, looked just as excited as Heta did, jumping 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 mind-blowing feat.

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 revealed the gentleman who had actually won the ₤ 60,000 reward pot

The moment one of the audience learnt they were ₤ 60,000 richer pic.twitter.com/G0eYn9n2ln

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

Heta (left) and Luke Woodhouse (best) welcomed on phase after the legendary minute

After Heta had gone a set down in the first exchange, his nine-dart finish saw him get better 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 excitement!' another composed on X.

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

'The camaraderie in darts is incredible. Just take a look at the method Luke Woodhouse, commemorated his challenger's nine-darter previously,' another stated.

After the match, Woodhouse showed on the sensational minute that saw his excellent friend 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.
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'You couldn't not celebrate with him!'

Luke Woodhouse pic.twitter.com/Oza4ZK63yV

- Martin (@martin_kcr) December 27, 2024

Elated by the marvelous finish, the Australian, who hails from Perth, jumped off the phase in elation

Woodhouse was praised for his response to his opponent's nine-dart finish, with some admiring his 'sportsmanship'
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Heta would go on to control in the 3rd set, winning 3-2 and again dominating the fourth, breaking his opponent twice.

But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 in the world, recuperated, winning all three last sets to turn things around on his opponent and development through to the next round.

A visibly emotional Woodhouse stated after the match: 'I'm over the moon.'

'It's not simply me it's my better half, my household and my boy. So [I'm doing] truly good.'
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