Darts Drama in Hildesheim: Cullen Edges Price in Thrilling Players Championship 27 Finale
Joe Cullen clinches a nerve-shredding 8-7 victory over Gerwyn Price in Players Championship 27, halting the Welshman's bid for consecutive German titles while delivering a career-defining performance.
High-Stakes Showdown in Lower Saxony
In a pulsating clash at Halle 39, Joe Cullen denied Gerwyn Price back-to-back PDC ProTour titles with a dramatic 8-7 deciding-leg victory at Players Championship 27. The triumph marks Cullen's first ranking title of 2025 and propels him into the world's top 20.
Match Highlights:
- 121 Checkout Climax: Cullen sealed victory with a clutch 121 checkout in the final leg
- Momentum Swings: Price fought back from 4-2 down to force a decider
- Averages: Both players maintained 100+ averages (Cullen 102.4 vs Price 101.7)
- Nine-Dart Alert: Price narrowly missed double 12 for a perfect leg in the 13th
Post-Match Reactions:
Cullen told PDC.tv: "Beating the world number one in a final leg? That's what we play for. This proves I can mix it with the elite."
Rankings Implications:
| Player | Ranking Points | Position Change |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £125,000 | Maintains #1 |
| Cullen | £72,500 | Jumps to #18 |
The victory sets up an intriguing subplot for October's European Championship, where both players now qualify as top seeds.
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