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About WDF Europe Cup Men Teams 1978

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WDF Europe Cup Men Teams - 1978 Photographer: MasterCaller.com Eric MacLean Rab Smith Jocky Wilson George Nicoll

After the success of the first WDF World Cup in 1977 in London, it was decided to hold the first WDF Europe Cup darts a year later from 1 to 3 September in Copenhagen, Denmark. Eleven countries took part in this, including Belgium and the Netherlands. In 1978, there were only men's teams competing for four titles. Singles, pairs, teams and of course the overall title.

The first year was played with eleven teams in a knockout format, so there is little possibility to get comfortable in the game. In the team event, England’s top favourites John Lowe, Eric Bristow, Cliff Lazarenko and Doug McCarthy loose 9-8 in the semi-finals to the Scots Rab Smith, George Nicholl, Jocky Wilson and Eric MacLean. Wales with Alan Evans, Tony Ridler, Leighton Rees and John Assiratti win their semi-final over the Republic of Ireland represented by Charles Byrne, Shay O'Brien, Jim McQuillan and Sean Morris with 9-5.

England still wins the bronze medal beating the Irish 9-5. The Scots convincingly beat the Welshmen 9-3 and so they take the first ever gold in the team event at a WDF Europe Cup.

Competitors Of WDF Europe Cup Men Teams 1978

Callers Of WDF Europe Cup Men Teams 1978

Tony Green

WDF Europe Cup Men Teams 1978

Copenhagen in
Copenhagen, DNK
Organizer:
World Darts Federation
Participants:
44
Start Date:
1 Sep 1978
End Date:
3 Sep 1978
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