Damon Heta eliminates Michael van Gerwen from Flanders Darts Trophy
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Damon Heta eliminated Michael van Gerwen from the Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp on Saturday, securing a 6-5 victory in a second-round match. Neither player lost a leg against their own throw during the tight encounter, which was settled in a deciding eleventh leg. Heta, who previously defeated Beau Greaves in a similar 6-5 scoreline on Friday, advances to the tournament's finals day. Elsewhere in the competition, Nathan Aspinall recorded a 6-1 win over Niko Springer with an average of nearly 106. Gian van Veen also moved forward, defeating Gabriel Clemens 6-3, a result that eliminated the German player from World Grand Prix qualification. Tournament play concludes on Sunday in Antwerp.
- •Damon Heta beat Michael van Gerwen 6-5 in a second-round deciding leg.
- •Nathan Aspinall moved into the next round after a 6-1 victory against Niko Springer.
- •Gian van Veen ended Gabriel Clemens' hopes of qualifying for the World Grand Prix.
- •Stephen Bunting eliminated Brendan Dolan 6-5, while Rob Cross defeated Martin Schindler 6-4.
- •The Flanders Darts Trophy concludes with the final stages taking place on Sunday.
"Michael van Gerwen is out of the Flanders Darts Trophy after Damon Heta edged a tight second-round clash in Antwerp, with neither player losing a leg against the throw.
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