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Damon Heta sent out Alexandra Palace into crisis on Friday afternoon after he struck a spectacular nine-dart surface setting off a ₤ 60,000 payment to a random fan in the crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship.
The spectacular moment came throughout his second-round clash against English player Luke Woodhouse.
But the Australian couldn't ride his momentum, with British darts star, Woodhouse coming back from going 3-1 to clinch 9 straight legs of darts and advance to the last 16 at the World Darts Championships for the very first time in his career.
Despite the defeat, Heta will win ₤ 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 each nine-darter scored throughout the tournament, with the funds to be split three ways.
The gamer who throws the ideal leg will get ₤ 60k, a fortunate fan at Alexandra Palace will also be handed a ₤ 60k cheque, while the wagering company are likewise set to contribute ₤ 60k to Prostate Cancer UK, the official 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 huge prize money.
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Damon Heta hit 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 roofing at Alexandra Palace! #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/DW6rhvFqez
- PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024
The World No 9 won himself ₤ 60k with the best leg, with Paddy Power likewise now set to contribute another 60k to charity and to a random fan in the crowd at Ally Pally
Hilariously another fan had been seen holding a sign behind the guy that checked out Wayne Mardle's renowned 'I can't spake' line, which the famous darts analyst had actually said following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.
Paddy Power are likewise contributing ₤ 1,000 for every single 180 tossed throughout this Year's championship as part of their Bigger180 campaign.
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Heta's perfect leg was the second nine-dart finish at the competition. As of this early 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 first set, being broken by his challenger 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 style.
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The 37-year-old Australian, who hails from Perth, jumped around the stage in festivity and at one point even appeared to jump off the stage.
His challenger, Woodhouse, looked simply as delighted as Heta did, leaping up and down on the phase before showing his class, offering the Aussie star a hug and raising his hand in the air to commemorate the spectacular accomplishment.
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The Brit, 36, has actually been hailed for his reaction to the minute online, with one fan writing: 'Luke Woodhouse's celebration after Heta's nine-darter is class.'
Paddy Power later revealed the gentleman who had actually won the ₤ 60,000 prize pot
The minute among the audience discovered they were ₤ 60,000 richer pic.twitter.com/G0eYn9n2ln
- Sky sports betting Darts (@SkySportsDarts) December 27, 2024
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Heta (left) and Luke Woodhouse (ideal) accepted on stage after the legendary moment
After Heta had actually gone a set down in the first exchange, his nine-dart surface saw him recover versus 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 wrote 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 extraordinary. Just take a look at the method Luke Woodhouse, commemorated his challenger's nine-darter previously,' another said.
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After the match, Woodhouse assessed the spectacular moment that saw his buddy Heta stroll away with ₤ 60k.
'Me and Damo are excellent friends,' he told Sky sports betting. 'We play golf together a lot. We hang out and practice a lot ...
'I know 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 celebrate with him!'
Luke Woodhouse pic.twitter.com/Oza4ZK63yV
- Martin (@martin_kcr) December 27, 2024
Elated by the mind-blowing surface, the Australian, who comes from Perth, leapt off the stage in elation
Woodhouse was applauded for his response to his challenger's nine-dart finish, with some lauding his 'sportsmanship'
Heta would go on to control in the 3rd set, winning 3-2 and once again controling the fourth, breaking his challenger twice.
But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 worldwide, bounced back, winning all 3 final sets to turn things around on his challenger and development through to the next round.
A noticeably emotional Woodhouse said after the match: 'I'm over the moon.'
'It's not simply me it's my spouse, my and my kid. So [I'm doing] actually good.'
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