Melderis and Razma reach World Cup quarter-finals for first time
Latvian darts duo Madars Razma and Valters Melderis advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals by defeating France 8-7.
Historic achievement
Latvian darts players Madars Razma and Valters Melderis have reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in their careers. The 14th-seeded Latvian team edged out France in a thrilling match, winning 8-7 in legs.
Deciding leg
In the final leg, Razma had a chance to finish with 36 points remaining. He first missed double 18, hitting double 4 instead, but then hit double 14 to secure the victory for Latvia.
Statistics
The Latvian duo averaged 79.53 points per visit and had a checkout percentage of 44.44%. Razma also recorded one 180. The French team averaged 77.80 points, hit four 180s, and had a checkout percentage of 26.92%.
Road to the quarter-finals
In the group stage, Latvia defeated Italy 4-2 and lost to Trinidad and Tobago 3-4. All three teams finished with one win, but Latvia advanced due to a better leg difference. Only group winners from the 12 groups moved to the second round.
Next opponents
In the quarter-finals, the Latvian duo will face either Northern Ireland or Belgium. The World Cup runs until the end of this week, with a total prize fund of £500,000.
Last year, Latvia failed to advance from the group stage, losing both matches. The champions were Northern Ireland's Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney.
