Aussie Darts Star Damon Heta Hits a NINE-DARTER At Alexandra Palaec
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Damon Heta sent out Alexandra Palace into disaster on Friday afternoon after he struck a sensational nine-dart surface activating a ₤ 60,000 payout to a random fan in the crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship.

The stunning minute came throughout his second-round clash versus English player Luke Woodhouse.
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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 epic nine-dart task.

For this World Darts Championship, Paddy Power are paying out an overall of ₤ 180k for every nine-darter scored throughout the competition, with the funds to be divided 3 ways.

The player who throws the best leg will receive ₤ 60k, a lucky fan at Alexandra Palace will also be handed a ₤ 60k cheque, while the wagering company are also set to donate ₤ 60k to Prostate Cancer UK, the official Charity partner of the competition.

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

Damon Heta hit an astonishing nine-dart finish on Friday afternoon at Alexandra Palace
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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 actually been seen holding a sign behind the man that checked out Wayne Mardle's renowned 'I can't spake' line, which the legendary darts analyst had actually said following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.

Paddy Power are likewise contributing ₤ 1,000 for each 180 thrown throughout this Year's championship as part of their Bigger180 project.

Heta's ideal leg was the second nine-dart finish at the competition. Since today, Paddy Power had actually raised over ₤ 500,000 for charity with 462 180s having actually been struck at the tournament prior to the start of this afternoon's session.
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The Australian began badly versus Woodhouse, with Heta yielding the very first set, being broken by his challenger in the final leg of the first set.

He struck back in the second term with an exceptional passage of play, racking off two 180s and the last 141 in design.

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

His challenger, Woodhouse, looked just as thrilled as Heta did, jumping up and down on the phase before showing his class, giving the Aussie star a hug and raising his hand in the air to celebrate the mind-blowing task.

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

The moment one of 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 very first exchange, his nine-dart surface saw him bounce back versus his British challenger to draw level at 1-1

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

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

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

After the match, Woodhouse reflected on the spectacular 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 commemorate with him!'

Luke Woodhouse pic.twitter.com/Oza4ZK63yV

- Martin (@martin_kcr) December 27, 2024

Elated by the astonishing finish, the Australian, who hails from Perth, leapt off the phase in elation

Woodhouse was applauded for his reaction to his challenger's nine-dart surface, with some lauding his 'sportsmanship'
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Heta would go on to control in the third set, winning 3-2 and once again controling the 4th, breaking his opponent two times.

But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 worldwide, recuperated, winning all 3 last sets to turn things around on his challenger and progress through to the next round.
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A visibly psychological Woodhouse said after the match: 'I'm over the moon.'

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