William O’Connor left Gian van Veen stunned in more ways than one during their clash in Munich.
Not only did the Irishman storm to a dominant 6-2 victory over the World Darts Championship finalist at the German Darts Grand Prix, but he also sparked a hilarious moment by accidentally drinking his opponent’s water mid-match.
O’Connor appeared to forget which table was his near the oche and casually took a sip from Van Veen’s bottle — before stepping up and firing in a 180.
While Van Veen likely wasn’t too bothered about the mix-up itself, the defeat will sting far more, especially after heading into the tournament as one of the favourites.
Despite averaging just 89 in the closing stages, O’Connor held his nerve to seal the win and send the Dutchman crashing out.
The bizarre moment left commentators in fits of laughter, joking that O’Connor had turned into a “water thief” after losing track of his own table. They also pointed out the generational difference — with O’Connor coming from an era where players often shared tables, unlike today’s setup where each player has their own space.
Fans were just as amused, flooding social media with reactions. Some joked about how other players might have reacted, while others pointed out it wasn’t the first time O’Connor had mixed things up mid-match.
In the end, it was a night to remember for O’Connor — not just for the upset victory, but for one of the most unintentionally funny moments of the tournament.
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