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FANS were left perplexed during Justin Hood’s match against Danny Noppert after a glitch occurred on Sky Sports.
Hood, currently ranked No. 86 in the world, faced off against the Dutch player in the second round of the tournament.
Sky Sports’ standard scoreboard graphic had to be substitutedCredit: Sky Sports
The Glastonbury-born player quickly took a 2-0 lead against his opponent.
However, during the second set, fans were left “confused” after Hood checked out on double eight.
The scoreboard indicated that the player, nicknamed Happy Feet, needed double four to win the leg.
In reality, it had miscalculated – though it didn’t affect Hood, as he made no errors with his throw.
This left bewildered fans questioning their arithmetic, with one commenting: “I am completely baffled.”
Another added: “What on earth is Sky doing with this scoreboard change for Noppert-Hood?”
Others humorously remarked: “Do the folks at Sky Sports not know how to count?”
The official PDC account also found humor in the situation, tweeting: “Even the scoreboard has gone home for the day.”
In an attempt to rectify the technical issue, the channel temporarily removed its scoreboard in the bottom right corner in favor of a green one provided by the PDC.
This graphic was replaced a couple of times before the usual Sky design reappeared.
Amidst the confusion, commentator Dan Dawson clarified that Hood was indeed correct to aim for double eight.
However, the scoreboard issue occurred again later in the match during the deciding set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the confusion during the match?
The confusion arose from a glitch in the Sky Sports scoreboard, which incorrectly displayed the scores and required throws for Justin Hood.
How did fans react to the scoreboard error?
Fans expressed their bewilderment on social media, questioning the accuracy of the scoreboard and joking about the situation.
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