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About WDF Europe Cup Men Teams 1986

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WDF Europe Cup Men Teams Photographer: MasterCaller.com Eric Bristow-MBE Cliff Lazarenko John Lowe Dave Whitcombe

From 24 to October 25, 1986 the fifth European Cup was held in Turku, Finland. Thirteen countries participated. Switzerland is participating in this tournament for the first time in history. The WDF Europe Cup was sponsored by Scandinavia's oldest brewery Sinetrychoff the makers of "KOFF" beer.

In the team event, Finland, England, Scotland and surprisingly Belgium qualified for the semi-finals. Belgium with Freddy Laebens, Felix Smout, Willy Logie & Frans De Vooght win after a difficult start, they are 0-3 behind, 9-8 against Northern Ireland in the quarterfinals. Scotland beats Norway 9-4 and England beats a tough Swedish squad 9-6. The Finnish quartet Kexi Heinaharju, Kari Saukkonen, Tapani Uitos & Harry Heino beat to many people’s surprise Wales. This of course brings great pleasure of the home crowd.

In the semi-finals, joy turns into grief for the Finns. The Belgians kick Finland out of the tournament with crushing numbers, it is 9-2. In the other semi-final, the highly experienced foursome from England John Lowe, Eric Bristow, Dave Whitcombe & Cliff Lazarenko also easily beat Scotland (Jocky Wilson, Peter Masson, Robert MacKenzie & Les Muirhead) 9-3.

In the final, the English top team of John Lowe, Eric Bristow, Dave Whitcombe & Cliff Lazarenko is also too strong for the Belgians. Belgium loses 3-9 but wins a medal at a men's WDF European Cup for the first time. A piece of history for Freddy Laebens, Felix Smout, Willy Logie & Frans De Vooght. England wins the men's team event for the fourth time in a row.

Competitors Of WDF Europe Cup Men Teams 1986

Callers Of WDF Europe Cup Men Teams 1986

Ove Karlsson

Timo Korpela

Svante Jacobs

WDF Europe Cup Men Teams 1986

Rantasipi Ikituuri Hotel in
Turku, FIN
Organizer:
World Darts Federation
Sponsor:
Koff
Participants:
52
Start Date:
24 Oct 1986
End Date:
25 Oct 1986
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