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THE KRONENBOURG
1664
‘GIBRALTAR OPEN 2007’
sponsored by
”Kronenbourg
1664”
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In
its 4th edition the recent Kronenbourg 1664 ‘Gibraltar
Open’ managed to attract a wider range of players from around
the globe, included in the mix where UK
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players
(England,
Scotland, Ireland & Wales),
Spanish (including Catalan players) and Dutch players.
In light that the Gibraltar Open itself is growing in its
reputation as one of the competitions to offer more than
others globally, it is fast becoming very attractive for
darts players to travel to Gibraltar to reap the rewards.
The Gibraltar Open offers substantial prize monies, world
ranking points and a place for both winners (ladies &
men) into the Winmau World Masters. |
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The
Men’s singles title went to 4 times Electronic Darts World
Champion, Carlos Rodriquez Sequera from Cataluña. A well
deserved win and he achieved a |
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personal
ambition of his; to be able to participate in the World
Championships. Just before his final match he said the following
“Where
do I sign to trade the winners place & prize money if
you can book my place right now for the World Masters”.
This highlights the importance and the fantastic opportunity
of the invite that winning the Gibraltar Open offers to
overseas players and which we in Gibraltar sometimes take
for granted.
The
Ladies winner was Scottish International, Margaret Ferguson.
She had a well-fought final against UK opponent Wendy Wanstall.
The final went 3-3 until Margaret managed to outscore Wendy
to take the title 4-3. |
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Our local contingency could
not do better than last 8 (Dylan Duo) with close
on his heals, Justin Broton, who fell at the last 16 hurdle
to a Catalan player just losing 3-2.
The stage finals where rather quite impressive (those that
left early missed out) with players hitting 180’s
in all the games including legs of up to a 39 average
per dart.
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All
in all it was a good competition with very few setbacks.
Lots of top quality darts where thrown and we are hoping
the event just continues to grow which is always a good
thing for the progression of the sport of darts in Gibraltar.
As
of writing this article, interest has already been shown
from various other federations globally who will be making
arrangements to attend next year! So the future is indeed
looking bright for the Gibraltar Darts Association biggest
event:
The
Kronenbourg 1664
‘Gibraltar
Open’
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thanks must go to everyone involved as without them events
of such magnitude are simply not possible. Starting with
our sports Minister, Honorary Fabian Vinet (for his prompt
involvement), our main sponsor: Kronenbourg 1664 (Saccone
& Speed) for providing everything required and Gache
Ltd for the lovely |
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trophies;
the Gibraltar Sports Authority with whom
it would just not have been possible; the St Joseph’s 1st
School staff (before, during & after the event),
the constant continued support from those GDA, friends &
family members who without word help every time they are
needed and of course the players themselves who make it
the event it has so eloquently grown into.
Finally
of course thank you to the committee itself for all their
hard work.
See below the last 16 places….
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| MENS'
SINGLES LAST 16
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QUARTERFINALS |
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SEMIFINALS |
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FINAL |
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| Remco
van Eijden (Netherlands) |
2 |
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| Kevin
Weir
(UK) |
3 |
Kevin
Weir
(UK) |
1 |
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| Carlos
S. Rodriquez (Cataluña) |
3 |
Carlos
S. Rodriquez (Cataluña) |
3 |
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| Gary
Thompson
(UK) |
2 |
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Carlos
S. Rodriquez (Cataluña) |
4 |
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| Ray
Heppinstau
(UK) |
0 |
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Mark
Jodrill
(UK) |
3 |
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| John
Watson
(UK) |
3 |
Ray
Heppinstau
(UK) |
1 |
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| Mark
Jodrill
(UK) |
3 |
Mark
Jodrill
(UK) |
3 |
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| Alan
Carrington
(UK) |
1 |
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Carlos
S. Rodriquez (Cataluña) |
4 |
| Gavin
Forsthye
(UK) |
3 |
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Gavin
Forsthye
(UK) |
1 |
| Les
Delderfield
(UK) |
1 |
Gavin
Forsthye
(UK) |
3 |
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| Dylan
Duo
(Gibraltar) |
3 |
Dylan
Duo
(Gibraltar) |
0 |
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| Chris
Grannel
(UK) |
1 |
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Gavin
Forsthye
(UK) |
4 |
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| Ben
Walford
(UK) |
3 |
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Jose
E. Maldonado
(Cataluña) |
2 |
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| Dave
Stokell
(UK) |
0 |
Ben
Walford
(UK) |
1 |
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| Jose
E. Maldonado
(Cataluña) |
3 |
Jose
E. Maldonado
(Cataluña) |
3 |
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| Justin
Broton
(Gibraltar) |
2 |
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LADIES' SINGLES LAST 16
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QUARTERFINALS |
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SEMIFINALS |
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FINAL |
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| Susan
Buis
(Netherlands) |
3 |
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| Juani
Romo Santander
(Cataluña) |
0 |
Susan
Buis
(Netherlands) |
3 |
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| Mandy
McKenzie
(UK) |
3 |
Mandy
McKenzie
(UK) |
2 |
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| Anna
Mack
(UK) |
1 |
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Susan
Buis
(Netherlands) |
0 |
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| Wendy
Wanstall
(UK) |
3 |
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Wendy
Wanstall
(UK) |
3 |
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| Patsy
Allen
(UK) |
0 |
Wendy
Wanstall
(UK) |
3 |
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| Claire
Muldoon
(UK) |
3 |
Claire
Muldoon
(UK) |
1 |
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| Kate
Drake
(UK) |
2 |
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Wendy
Wanstall
(UK) |
3 |
| Margaret
Ferguson
(Scotland) |
3 |
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Margaret
Ferguson
(Scotland) |
4 |
| BYE
(-) |
0 |
Margaret
Ferguson
(Scotland) |
3 |
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| Tracey
Midgley
(UK) |
1 |
Louise
Simmonds
(UK) |
1 |
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| Louise
Simmonds
(UK) |
3 |
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Margaret
Ferguson
(Scotland) |
3 |
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| Jean
Stanley
(UK) |
0 |
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Pat
Smith
(UK) |
0 |
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| Maureen
Purvis
(UK) |
3 |
Maureen
Purvis
(UK) |
2 |
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| Pat
Smith
(UK) |
3 |
Pat
Smith
(UK) |
3 |
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| Vera
Younger
(UK) |
1 |
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THE KRONENBOURG ‘GIBRALTAR
OPEN 2007’ WINNERS
MEN: Carlos Sequera Rodriquez (Cataluña) / LADIES: Margaret
Ferguson (Scotland)
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