Postpublished at 21:19 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-3 Van Veen (2-1)
Better from Luke Humphries.
He makes sure to check out 32, taking two darts to do so, and not let Gian van Veen get back into it on 56.
Summary
Evening results: Luke Littler 5-0 Krzysztof Ratajski, Luke Humphries 1-5 Gian van Veen
Defending champion Littler receives positive response from crowd in straight-set win
Van Veen averages more than 105 to knock out 2024 world champion Humphries
Afternoon results: Ryan Searle 5-2 Jonny Clayton, Gary Anderson 5-2 Justin Hood
England's Searle into his first World Championship semi-final and will play Littler next
Scotland's two-time champion Anderson into last four for first time since 2022
Semi-finals to be played on Friday, with final scheduled for Saturday
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Postpublished at 21:19 GMT 1 January
Postpublished at 21:18 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-3 Van Veen (1-1)
That's 17 darts at double missed for Luke Humphries compared to Van Veen's nine.
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Humphries is uncharacteristically losing his nerve at crucial moments.
Darren, Ross-on-Wye
Postpublished at 21:18 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-3 Van Veen (1-1)
Gian van Veen levels. Luke Humphries probably wasn't expecting that.
Humphries sets up double 16 with Van Veen back on 225.
Humphries can't check it out successfully. Van Veen hits a 180 and then takes out 45.
Postpublished at 21:15 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-3 Van Veen (1-0)
Image source, Getty ImagesBig darts from Luke Humphries. He checks out 78. Gian van Veen is waiting on 16.
Humphries holds his throw and gets the first leg in this set.
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I don't think Anderson will mind which of these two he plays, I think he stands a great chance of getting in to the final.
Gary, Andover
Postpublished at 21:11 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-3 Van Veen
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky SportsGian van Veen's in control of himself and his game, and he's in control of this match.
Van Veen goes two sets aheadpublished at 21:10 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-3 Van Veen
The Ally Pally crowd thought they were in for a nine-darter. Two 180s but Gian van Veen can't check out 141.
It doesn't matter, though, as he takes it out in four darts to win the set with a 10-dart leg.
Postpublished at 21:08 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-2 Van Veen (2-1)
How crucial could that finish be? Gian van Veen looked like he had the set wrapped up but misses his chance to check out.
Luke Humphries sees off 158 to keep up the pressure.
Postpublished at 21:07 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-2 Van Veen (0-2)
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky SportsBig moments for Gian van Veen.
Luke Humphries needs to reset, and quickly.
Postpublished at 21:07 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-2 Van Veen (0-2)
A solid few throws from Luke Humphries after beginning with 60, but he can't make up for his poor start.
Gian van Veen eventually finds himself on 40 after Humphries fails to see off 25 and he makes the Englishman pay.
Postpublished at 21:05 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-2 Van Veen (0-1)
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky SportsBrilliant finish from Van Veen.
He's capitalised on all the mistakes from Luke Humphries.
Postpublished at 21:05 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-2 Van Veen (0-1)
What a start! Gian van Veen holds his throw and does so in stylish fashion.
He checks out 170 - treble 20, treble 20, bullseye.
The fans enjoyed that one.
Postpublished at 21:04 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-2 Van Veen
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky SportsLuke Humphries will be thinking 'what on earth happened there?'
That was uncharacteristic from the 2024 champion.
Image source, PA MediaVan Veen goes back in frontpublished at 21:04 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-2 Van Veen
A let-off for Gian van Veen.
He misses his chance to win the leg, failing to check out tops in two darts.
Luke Humphries requires 80 but starts by hitting treble five and doesn't get a dart at a double.
Van Veen returns and checks out the remaining 20.
Postpublished at 21:01 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-1 Van Veen (2-2)
Time for another final-leg decider for this set!
Luke Humphries breaks Gian van Veen, finding double eight with his last dart to see off 25 and prevent Van Veen returning to the oche requiring tops.
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Re: Danny at 20:54: Boring, boring Danny.
James, West Midlands
Postpublished at 21:00 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-1 Van Veen (1-2)
Image source, Getty ImagesGian van Veen with an 11-darter to go ahead in the set.
He checks out 85 to finish.
Postpublished at 20:59 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-1 Van Veen (1-1)
Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky SportsCredit to Gian van Veen for taking that out, because with the way he was throwing that wasn't easy.
Postpublished at 20:58 GMT 1 January
Humphries 1-1 Van Veen (1-1)
Double five can catch out anybody.
Luke Humphries needs 10. He strays into the single five, then goes for a three, then hits single one.
Gian van Veen checks out 80 to hold his throw and level the set.