Nathan Aspinall incredibly stopped before the deciding leg of a World Darts Championship clash to watch a fan sink a pitcher.
Aspinall was taking on Andrew Gilding in his third round clash at Ally Pally, and raced into a 3-0 set lead.
Sky SportsAspinall halted the game, as a fan caused a scene in the crowd[/caption]
Sky SportsThe fan was eventually ejected from the arena according to Aspinall[/caption]
‘The Asp’ then continued his fine fettle in the fourth and final set by going 2-1 up in legs, with just 501 needed in a decider to secure his place in the round of 16.
But before stepping to the oche, Aspinall decided to halt the match and watch a fan down four pints of beer in the stands.
The fans chanted behind him as the spectator necked the jug, and the British star watched on with a wry smile.
Aspinall, who appeared to lose concentration, glanced in the fan’s direction during his penultimate visit as boos rang around Ally Pally, suggesting the spectator had been kicked out by security.
But fortunately, the Brit was still able to comfortably secure his whitewash victory 4-0.
He explained the moment in an interview with talkSPORT: “I was intrigued.
“Fair play, I only know one guy that can do that and that is Dave Chisnall.
“I watched it and couldn’t start as I wanted to watch it, but fair play to him, although he got kicked out.
“For party atmosphere, I love Ally Pally.”
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