Darts World Championship match turns ugly as star ‘pushes’ rival and fans say ‘they’re about to have a scrap’
DARTS stars Jarno Bottenberg and Ryan Hogarth were involved in a heated exchange of words – which threatened to turn ugly.
The two came up against each other in the Last 32 at the 2024 WDF Lakeside World Championship.
Dutchman Bottenberg beat the Scot 3-1 in sets but they clashed as the game came to a close.
There was a lengthy exchange of words before Hogarth appeared to raise his voice at Bottenberg.
Hogarth then put his hands on Bottenberg’s back and appeared to give him a push – leaving fans online fuming.
One said: “No need to be pushing or even touching your opponent other than to shake hands.”
Another added: “Ryan Hogarth and Jarno Bottenberg about to have a scrap backstage.”
One commented: “Clear push. Action needs to be taken against Hogarth.”
Another said: “No need to put his hands on someone bad loser.”
Hogarth survived set darts in the opener to go 1-0 up with finishes of 114 and 111.
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But Bottenberg levelled up to win the second set 3-0 with a brace of 16 darters.
Bottenberg hit further 16-darters and double 14 to take the third set 3-1 and wrap up the win.