German darts professionals Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko have advanced to the Round of 16 at the World Darts Team Championship held in Frankfurt. The German team secured a 4-2 victory against New Zealand’s Jonny Tata and Ben Robb.
Following their initial 4-0 triumph over the Philippines on Thursday, the German duo, seeded fifth, only needed to win one leg to secure group victory and progression. Prior to the tournament, Schindler had described his season as «not a good one.»
As one of twelve group winners, Schindler and Pietreczko will begin their challenge in the last 16 stage on Saturday, facing the underdog Czech Republic. This was determined by the draw conducted after the final group stage matches. A potential quarter-final clash could see them face the formidable Dutch team, featuring top players Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen.
Only the top four seeded nations – England, Netherlands, Scotland, and Northern Ireland – had automatic berths into the Round of 16 from the outset. In 2025, the German pairing reached the semi-finals, notably defeating the top English team of Luke Littler and Luke Humphries.
English Translation:
German darts professionals Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko have advanced to the Round of 16 at the World Darts Team Championship in Frankfurt. The German team secured a 4-2 victory against Jonny Tata and Ben Robb from New Zealand.
After their initial 4-0 success against the Philippines on Thursday, the fifth-seeded German duo only needed to win one leg to secure group victory and advance. Prior to the tournament, Schindler had spoken of «not a good season.»
As one of twelve group winners, Schindler and Pietreczko will play against outsiders Czech Republic in the Round of 16 starting Saturday. This was determined by the draw following the final group stage matches. In the quarter-finals, a showdown with the Netherlands, featuring top players Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen, could occur.
Only the top four seeded nations – England, Netherlands, Scotland, and Northern Ireland – were automatically qualified for the Round of 16 from the start. In 2025, the German duo reached the semi-finals, defeating the top English team of Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, among others.