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Damon Heta sent Alexandra Palace into crisis on Friday afternoon after he struck an astonishing nine-dart finish activating a ₤ 60,000 payment to a random fan in the crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship.
The spectacular minute came throughout his second-round clash against English gamer Luke Woodhouse.
But the Australian could not ride his momentum, with British darts star, Woodhouse returning 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 leave with ₤ 60k in his pocket, following his impressive nine-dart task.
For this year's PDC World Darts Championship, Paddy Power are paying a total of ₤ 180k for every single nine-darter scored throughout the competition, with the funds to be divided 3 methods.
The gamer who tosses the best leg will receive ₤ 60k, a lucky fan at Alexandra Palace will likewise be handed a ₤ 60k cheque, while the wagering business are likewise set to contribute ₤ 60k to Prostate Cancer UK, the official Charity partner of the tournament.
A fan in the audience who was wearing a yellow trilby hat and a Christamas-themed blazer was selected as the fortunate winner of the huge prize money.
Damon Heta hit a spectacular nine-dart finish on Friday afternoon at Alexandra Palace
HEROIC HETA HITS THE NINE! UNBELIEVABLE SCENES! Damon Heta lands the second nine-darter of the tournament 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 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 read Wayne Mardle's iconic 'I can't spake' line, which the commentator had actually said following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.
Paddy Power are also contributing ₤ 1,000 for each 180 thrown during this Year's champion as part of their Bigger180 campaign.
Heta's perfect leg was the 2nd nine-dart surface at the competition. Since this early morning, Paddy Power had raised over ₤ 500,000 for charity with 462 180s having been struck at the competition prior to the start of this afternoon's session.
The Australian started inadequately against Woodhouse, with Heta conceding the very first set, being broken by his challenger in the final leg of the very first set.
He hit back in the 2nd term with an outstanding passage of play, racking off two 180s and the last 141 in design.
The 37-year-old Australian, who hails from Perth, leapt around the stage in festivity and at one point even appeared to leap off the phase.
His challenger, Woodhouse, looked just as delighted 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 marvelous accomplishment.
The Brit, 36, has been hailed for his response to the moment online, with one fan writing: 'Luke Woodhouse's celebration after Heta's nine-darter is class.'
Paddy Power later on exposed 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 (ideal) welcomed on phase after the impressive moment
After Heta had actually gone a set down in the first exchange, his nine-dart surface saw him recover versus his British challenger 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 way Luke Woodhousecelebrates Damon Heta's nine-darter and raises his hand later on is what makes this sport so fantastic,' one composed.
'The sociability in darts is incredible. Just take a look at the way Luke Woodhouse, celebrated his opponent's nine-darter previously,' another stated.
After the match, Woodhouse showed on the mind-blowing moment that saw his buddy Heta leave with ₤ 60k.
'Me and Damo are buddies,' he told 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 hit that nine-darter the crowd went wild.
'You couldn't not commemorate with him!'
Luke Woodhouse pic.twitter.com/Oza4ZK63yV
- Martin (@martin_kcr) December 27, 2024
Elated by the marvelous surface, the Australian, who comes from Perth, jumped off the stage in elation
Woodhouse was applauded for his response to his challenger'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 challenger two times.
But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 on the planet, recuperated, winning all three 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 partner, my household and my kid. So [I'm doing] really great.'
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