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He tried it at the 2018 World Cup, as well as in 2019 and 2020. Each time Diogo Portela was eliminated in the first round of the Darts World Cup.

Even against old master Steve Beaton hardly anyone believed him to win the first World Cup of his life - apparently least of all, as it turned out later.

But the Brazilian managed the first surprise of the tournament at the start of the Darts World Cup.

He beat his English opponent 3-0, and after the victory, Portela, who was a representative of South America with a wildcard, was overcome with emotions.

The 30th World Cup was a short one: Steve Beaton is out

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The 32-year-old burst into tears right after his arrow to victory, cried for minutes on stage.

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“My private life was a nightmare this year.

The lockdown time wasn't good for me.

I lost so many people around me, ”Portela said later.

Portela dedicates the victory to his daughter

"It was a win for myself and proof that I can still take on the best players in the world," he said and began to cry again: "That will always stay in my head and my heart."

Everything has to go: Diogo Portela after his victory over Steve Beaton

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Portela dedicated the victory to his daughter, who was six months old the day before and who had to stay in hospital for a long time after the birth: “I do not wish my worst enemy what I had to go through.

It was gray.

That would actually have been my last game. ”Now it will continue on Wednesday - and probably beyond.

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In the second round, which, like the entire tournament, will be broadcast live by streaming service DAZN *, Portela will meet number twelve seeded Glen Durrant.

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