Mike Schloesser (Netherlands) v Pablo Gomez (Colombia) | Match | 2026 Archery World Cup

This is for the stage win here in Madrid. Mike Schlosser of the Netherlands to shoot first. Straight into the 10. Is there going to be a day when we go, Mike Schlosser, eight? I mean, we've had that happen. It's not unprecedented. Typically, that's towards the end of the match. And I have to say, he's getting a bit better at the last couple of He's already got a huge advantage here, because not only has Pablo Gomez gone into the nine, but Schlosser is just hitting the dead center of the target, the X-ring. Still scores as a 10, but that's a measure of how accurate Schlosser is. Middle left. Pablo Gomez creeping closer to the middle as well with that last arrow. Be interesting to see how this one pans out. One point lead for Schlosser. Gomez to shoot first in end number two. He said he was getting closer. Even closer this time. Slightly longer hole, even for Mikey's standards. Doesn't matter. Yeah, I've learned not to get so uncomfortable in Schlosser holes a little bit longer. You just fall asleep as well. Well, not quite. Such a brilliant tone and standard is so high. I don't know. It's not that you're looking for the nine, but you're just looking for some tiny mistake when you're watching Mr. Perfect. Very impressive. He's under huge pressure, Pablo Gomez, and he shot a perfect 30 in the second end. A little bit of movement, another long hold, a little gust of wind, and we're all square. That's as angry as you'll ever see Mike Schlosser. All square, 59 apiece. It's end number three, and it's Mr. Perfect to shoot first. There is a reason why he's called Mr. Perfect, and for those new to archery, Chef, why? He was the first archer to ever shoot a perfect 600 out of 600 in competition of an indoor round, so that's why he was dubbed Mr. Perfect, and since then has been dubbed Sir Perfect because he got knighted by the king, and then now apparently he's called Daddy Perfect because he has become a dad in the meanwhile. It's a very versatile nickname. Yes. I think that first arrow was very clearly marked a 10 for Gomez. The reason that's hard to believe is because he drilled it into a hole that I think he shot three other arrows in so far in the match. Solid end there again by Mike. He's looking good for Gomez as well. For sure, yeah. This is a lot tighter than I thought it was going to be. Oh, he does drop a point, and you can see how disappointed he is. He wears it well, though, doesn't he? And that's impressive. Feedback from the graphics operator there from Chef Vandenberg. End number four, Gomez trailing by one, goes in to the ten ring, and Sara Lopez looking on, she's got the nerves of a first-timer look on her face. If I've learned anything from not being on the line anymore, but rather being on the sidelines, is that it's maybe just as nerve-wracking as if you're involved into the match. It's all out of your hands, so if you're approaching or spectating, there's nothing you can do about the results on the line. Whereas if you're on the line, you feel what's going on, you feel if you're comfortable or not, so it's a whole different experience. Oh, now there was a big judder there from Mike Schlosser. Yeah, you can see the wind again, kind of buffeting his stabilizer. But you see the wind blowing now on Gomez. He responds beautifully with another perfect. Yeah, and he did a really good job at holding on there just a little bit longer to deal with it. And Schlosser's got to shoot a ten to stay level here. A bit of pressure on the Dutch archer, but what pressure he says. He does shoot that ten. Well, it's all square in terms of the scoreline, but perhaps a slight advantage to Mike Schlosser. He's going to shoot first in end number five and go straight into the middle of the target for a ten. Pressure now switches over to Pablo Gomez. We have got a real gold medal dogfight here on our hands. Has that just clipped the line? Yeah, it's definitely a ten. Again, pressure moves over to Mike Schlosser. How do you know? You can see the way he operates. He's calling that ten before he's even let go of the arrow. Amazing stuff, the intricacies of this sport. Gomez into the ten, he's showing no signs of pressure here. Schlosser with his final arrow. Oh, that's drifted out into the nine. And look at this. This is an enormous opportunity for Pablo Gomez of Colombia. A ten for a stage win and a victory over Mike Schlosser. Amazing stuff from Pablo Gomez. What an opportunity that came to him there. And he took it with both hands. And look at Mantia, the coach, absolutely thrilled. Yeah, this was the only way for him to punch the stick. And look at Sara Lopez's reaction. Completely engulfed in emotion. Stunning, stunning win for Pablo Gomez of Colombia. A surprise of all surprises to end the action on the range on Compound Saturday here at the fourth and final stage. And Lopez is in tears. She is delighted by the performance of her teammate. Pablo Gomez, the champion of Madrid, has just booked his place at the World Cup final in Santiago. And he's beaten, well, a huge talent in Mike Schlosser. Dubbed Mr. Perfect, he dropped a nine with his last arrow, opened the door, and Pablo Gomez marched straight through it.