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The quarter-finals are on the program at the Darts World Cup in London for the New Year, with at least £ 100,000 for the winner.

DAZN commentator Elmar Paulke will sit at the microphone as always.

He is the German voice of darts and has been commenting on the sport for over 15 years.

“Now we're getting into the phase when the prize money is really high.

The World Cup can change whole lives with it, ”says the 50-year-old, who illuminates the individual matches.

The voice of darts in Germany: Elmar Paulke

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Krzysztof Ratajski - Stephen Bunting

Paulke about Krzysztof Ratajski (43 / Nr.15 der Welt): “He will have nothing to do with the outcome of this World Cup.

After the third round match against Whitlock, Ratajski also passed Gaga Clemens without playing his best darts.

Always dangerous and can win another lap too.

But then it gets tight. "

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Paulke about Stephen Bunting (35 / No.26 in the world): “He has a really good A-Game, so it can be dangerous.

He showed that against James Wade in the round of 16.

But if he loses the thread and only brings his B-Game, then it doesn't work for him.

We won't see him in the semi-finals. "

Gary Anderson - Dirk van Duijvenbode

Paulke about Gary Anderson (50 / No.13 in the world): “I can't understand at all that he was so upset after the match against Mensur Suljovic.

Just because Mensur stands at the other table and slowly shapes the game ... We have all known that for years.

We're with the pros here.

That is a means that is allowed.

Anyone who is so emotionally unstable cannot survive in a mental sport.

He won't win the World Cup, nor will he be in the final. "

Paulke about Dirk van Duijvenbode (28 / No.43 in the world): “He can go far, has incredible energy on stage.

But Dirk dances on the razor blade.

When he ran aground with his aubergine on the first lap it was possibly a little too much that he lost focus.

He revealed that Gary was his great hero.

Hopefully it won't be a bit much for him on the big stage.

But we're in 2020, we've had so many surprises in darts.

I don't want to rule out the possibility that this World Cup will end with a surprise.

I trust him to pack the big ones.

The guy is crazy, I enjoy that. "

Extroverted guy: Dirk van Duijvenbode mixes up the Darts World Cup

Source: AP / Kieran Cleeves

Gerwyn Price - Daryl Gurney

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Paulke about Gerwyn Price (35 / No.3 in the world): “Van Gerwen shouted into the tournament and needed it because he probably still had doubts.

Price, on the other hand, plays a World Cup that gets better with every round.

That was a bumpy start against compatriot Lewis.

He survived tight moments against Dolan.

For me he is someone who can take the win.

And then he's the new number one in the world. "

"In Germany something will now move in darts"

Together with Dragutin Horvat, host Lutz Wöckener analyzes Gabriel Clemens' World Cup in the board show.

The top player reports how difficult it is to find sponsors, but expects the success of Clemens to have a positive effect on German darts.

In any case, there is no shortage of ideas on how ambitious players could be better supported.

Source: WELT / DAZN

Paulke about Daryl Gurney (34 / No.11 in the world): “Gurney had a really bad 2020 and suddenly turned up at the World Cup.

He has the chance to correct the whole year.

Gurney can do harm. "

Michael van Gerwen - Dave Chisnall

Paulke about Michael van Gerwen (31 / No. 1 in the world): “Van Gerwen won me over with the last 16 thriller against Cullen!

I was really skeptical.

We have seen time and again this year that he plays good games.

But whenever you thought he was out of the mess, he performed badly again.

It really seems like he's back this time.

If you want to beat Michael van Gerwen, you have to be extremely good. "

Also wants to defend his top position in the world rankings: Michael van Gerwen

Source: dpa / Kieran Cleeves

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Paulke about Dave Chisnall (40 / No.8 in the world): “He's still a top 10 player.

Chizzy played brilliantly against van den Bergh.

But he often plays three or four good matches.

He lacks the consistency to play that through an entire tournament.

He's someone who, because he's scoring well, can impress players.

But he's a tad too weak for Prices and van Gerwens.

He has not won against MvG in 25 games.

His rhythm suits the Dutchman ... "

Conclusion

“If you want to beat Michael van Gerwen, you have to be extremely good.

It's hard to crack.

For me, Price is someone who can get the win.

Possible surprise: Dirk van Dujvenbode. "