Phil Taylor was topped world champion for the eleventh time on today in 2004 after he edged one of many best finals ever witnessed in sudden dying.
‘The Energy’ held his nerve beneath excessive strain to nail double 5 for a well-known win over Kevin Painter.
Taylor was on the receiving finish 12 months earlier when John Half edged an outstanding contest 7-6 – however he hit again in a last which even eclipsed that nice occasion.
Phil Taylor consoles Kevin Painter after their epic contest (Sean Dempsey/PA)
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With the rating tied at 6-6 in units and 5-5 in legs, Taylor punched the air with delight when the profitable dart landed.
“I’m a really fortunate man to be sincere,” mirrored Taylor. “Kevin out-played me on doubles, however he ultimately let me in. I believed Kevin was the higher participant.
“Final 12 months was a superb last, however this is among the finest. I used to be not firing on all cylinders and he frightened the life out of me. He’ll decide his chin up and are available again from this.”
Painter led 4-1 however was overwhelmed in sudden dying (Sean Dempsey/PA)
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A distraught Painter, who was 4-1 forward at one level, added: “I simply didn’t fairly get there in the long run – however what are you able to say? I gave it my finest shot.
“I used to be enjoying nicely, however not getting carried away. When enjoying Phil you by no means actually really feel comfy.
“I gave it my finest go and perhaps I’ll come again subsequent 12 months.”
It was to be the one world last Painter reached. Taylor went on to assert the title 16 instances.
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