Gerwyn Price and Daryl Gurney’s feud boiled over backstage at the World Matchplay.The pair were involved in a feisty first round match in Blackpool on Monday.GettyGurney had to be held back by backstage security after his clash with Price[/caption]The Iceman edged a feisty first round encounter at the World MatchplayGettyBoth players produced theatrical celebrations on stage, with Gurney even mocking his opponent at times.The friction continued with their handshake at the end of the match, which saw Price claim a 10-7 victory, who celebrates wildly following his win.It has now been revealed that Gurney attempted to confront his rival backstage at the Winter Gardens.However, security stepped in to hold the Northern Irishman back as tempers threatened to boil over.Discussing the incident on the Darts Draait Door podcast, recently retired PDC star Vincent van der Voort explained: “They hated each other a little more today.“Constantly provoking. There was a bit of mimicking, body language… you could feel the tension rising between them. I only spoke to Daryl afterwards.“All he said was, ‘I didn’t do anything wrong.’ He was angry – really angry. There was no calm conversation. He made it clear he’s not a fan of Price.”Co-host Damian Vlottes added: “Gurney was literally at the [interview room] door with his head round the corner.“Two security guards had to hold him back. He clearly wanted to confront Price again. He came in swearing.”Van der Voort then joked: “He was ready for a nice, friendly chat!Sky SportsBoth players were involved in heated on-stage exchanges during the match[/caption]GettyPrice’s post-match press conference was then interrupted by an enraged Gurney[/caption]“He was absolutely fuming. Still insisting he did nothing wrong, that it was all on Price. But I imagine Price would say the opposite.“There’s so much emotion involved. I don’t mind it though, (it) adds spice to the sport. As long as it doesn’t turn physical, this sort of tension has its place.“He was at it throughout, gesturing, little games. That’s fine. But to blow up like that straight after the match, clearly a lot of bottled-up frustration.“It’s unfortunate, but at least we’ve got something to talk about now.“What’s funny is how people get even more worked up the moment they’re held back. The angrier they get, the more dramatic it becomes.”The Dutch darts hero even revealed that Michael van Gerwen had to step in to calm the situation. Mighty Mike was set to face compatriot Raymond van Barneveld later in the evening.Van der Voort recalled: “He came out of the players’ room, he had to play next and said, ‘Come on lads, calm down in the corridor.”The PDC reportedly prevented reporters from asking Price about the incident during his press conference.However, Van der Voort is concerned about the message that move sends.He continued: “That’s where they fall short, in my opinion. It’s a shame. Sport is emotion, and this sort of thing happens in every sport.“Emotion is part of sport. There’s passion, sometimes it spills over. But this doesn’t bring darts into disrepute, it’s just part of the game.GettyVan Gerwen had to step in to calm the situation according to Van der Voort[/caption]“They’re absolutely allergic to anything negative. Scared stiff. Just let people talk about it, it’s part of the drama.”Price’s reward for beating Gurney is a second round tie against Chris Dobey on Wednesday night.The winner will face either Van Gerwen or Josh Rock in the quarter-finals later this week.