MS
Lin Dan v Lee Hyun Il
Wong Choong Hann v Shoji Sato
Bao Chunlai v Chen Hong
Lee Chong Wei v Mohd Roslin
No single match-of-the-day because they are all great matches.
This has to be Sato's most glorious run in his career. And among QFinalists opponents, he faces the most vulnerable in Wong Choong Hann. I don't know how to call it. There will definitely be one China v Malaysia SFinal. I think Bao will take the spot, but I don't know how to read into Roslin's defeat of Peter Gade. I will stick out my neck and stick with Lee Chong Wei. Lin Dan is clear favourite for the Final.

WS
Zhang Ning v Jun Jae-Youn
Xu Huaiwen v Eriko Hirose
Seo Yoon-Hee v Xie Xingfang
Mia Audina v Kaori Mori
No single match-of-the-day because they are all great matches.
It has been a long time since we see a balanced entry in the QFinals, 2 Chinese, 2 Korean, 2 Japanese (new Uber Cup challengers?), 2 Europeans. But the balance of power tips heavily to the Chinese. Xie should have little trouble while Zhang must overcome her tentative performance (according to her results) so far. Mori beat Mia a week ago, and she may do it again. It could very well be a Japan-China battle in both SFinals. Together with Sato, Japan features prominently in this tournament.

MD
Jens Eriksen/Martin Lundgaard v Ha Tae Kwon/Yim Bang Eun
Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng v Flandi Limpele/Eng Hian (match of the day)
Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen v Sang Yang/Zheng Bo
Luluk Hadiyanto/Alven Yulianto v Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen
The men's doubles, supposedly the event to throw the most shock and surprises, sees QFinals populated by the top 8 seeds (compare this to the WS event which often conform to the seedings right to the end). 3 Danes, 2 Chinese, 2 Indons and a Korean. How's that for MD? Malaysia is conspicuously missing. Chief coach (and MD coach) Yap Kim Hock must be furious. But I still think Malaysia has lots of potential in this department due to the high number of dependable players in the ranks. Back to this tournament. I think the top 4 seeds can make it to the semis. But Sang/Zheng can upset the proceedings because the Danes had been shaky for some time.

WD
Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen v Du Jing/Yu Yang
Gao Ling/Huang Sui v Lee Hyo-Jung/Lee Kyung-Won (match of the day)
Saralee/Sathinee v Jiang Yanmei/Li Yujia
Wei Yili/Zhao Tingting v Chin Eei Hui/Wong Pei Tty
I think Gao/Huang will beat the Lees again. Three South-East-Asians from three different countries (and none of them Indonesians) in the lower half, have we ever seen that before (especially in All-England)? It is very likely the top 4 seeds will contest the SFinals, but they mustn't look down on their QFinal opponents.

XD
Thomas Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter v Robert Blair/Natalie Munt
Chen Qiqiu/Zhao Tingting v Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir (match of the day)
Zhang Jun/Gao Ling v Sudket/Saralee
Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms v Anggun Nugroho/Yunita Tetty
Frankly I like to see a Zhang/Gao v Robertson/Emms SFinal, as do most of of you. And I think we shall see one. The other QFinals, I am not so sure. I have seen the English pair and they are steady altough not top-rate. I have never seen the Danes play, but they had consistently better Eriksen/Schjoldager. I predict victories for the Danes, the Indons, the Chinese and the English.

I hope Lin Dan will live up to his top billing. He has a silght edge over the rest with the exit of Peter Gade. Great matches awaiting in the MD, I dont see any clear favourite in this event. Chinese WS's domination did not take place this time surprisingly. I have expected them to take up half the spots in quarters. China should be worried about their sudden dip in performance or have they not recovered from the euphoria of winning the WS gold in Olympics? The up and coming youngters from Japan and Korea have shown their prowess in this department, but the youngsters from China have yet to spring a surprise or two in the recent tourneys. Malaysia has done remarkably well with three quaterfinalist in the MS. Although Wong CH and Roslin Hashim are considered elites, Lee Chong Wei has been quite consistent to at least reaching the quarter final stage and should be capable of advancing further. Kuan BH has shown potential to make waves in the future, not forgetting the revitalised Lee Tsuen Seng.
Can't wait for some good matches in the live telecast of the semifinals tomorrow!

MS
Lin Dan v Lee Hyun Il
Wong Choong Hann v Shoji Sato
Bao Chunlai v Chen Hong
Lee Chong Wei v Mohd Roslin
No single match-of-the-day because they are all great matches.
This has to be Sato's most glorious run in his career. And among QFinalists opponents, he faces the most vulnerable in Wong Choong Hann. I don't know how to call it. There will definitely be one China v Malaysia SFinal. I think Bao will take the spot, but I don't know how to read into Roslin's defeat of Peter Gade. I will stick out my neck and stick with Lee Chong Wei. Lin Dan is clear favourite for the Final.

WS
Zhang Ning v Jun Jae-Youn
Xu Huaiwen v Eriko Hirose
Seo Yoon-Hee v Xie Xingfang
Mia Audina v Kaori Mori
No single match-of-the-day because they are all great matches.
It has been a long time since we see a balanced entry in the QFinals, 2
Chinese, 2 Korean, 2 Japanese (new Uber Cup challengers?), 2 Europeans. But the balance of power tips heavily to the Chinese. Xie should have little trouble while Zhang must overcome her tentative performance (according to her results) so far. Mori beat Mia a week ago, and she may do it again. It could very well be a Japan-China battle in both SFinals. Together with Sato, Japan features prominently in this tournament.

MD
Jens Eriksen/Martin Lundgaard v Ha Tae Kwon/Yim Bang Eun
Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng v Flandi Limpele/Eng Hian (match of the day)
Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen v Sang Yang/Zheng Bo
Luluk Hadiyanto/Alven Yulianto v Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen
The men's doubles, supposedly the event to throw the most shock and surprises, sees QFinals populated by the top 8 seeds (compare this to the WS event which often conform to the seedings right to the end). 3 Danes, 2
Chinese, 2 Indons and a Korean. How's that for MD? Malaysia is conspicuously missing. Chief coach (and MD coach) Yap Kim Hock must be furious. But I still think Malaysia has lots of potential in this department due to the high number of dependable players in the ranks. Back to this tournament. I think the top 4 seeds can make it to the semis. But Sang/Zheng can upset the proceedings because the Danes had been shaky for some time.

WD
Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen v Du Jing/Yu Yang
Gao Ling/Huang Sui v Lee Hyo-Jung/Lee Kyung-Won (match of the day)
Saralee/Sathinee v Jiang Yanmei/Li Yujia
Wei Yili/Zhao Tingting v Chin Eei Hui/Wong Pei Tty
I think Gao/Huang will beat the Lees again. Three South-East-Asians from three different countries (and none of them Indonesians) in the lower half, have we ever seen that before (especially in All-England)? It is very likely the top 4 seeds will contest the SFinals, but they mustn't look down on their

QFinal opponents
XD
Thomas Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter v Robert Blair/Natalie Munt
Chen Qiqiu/Zhao Tingting v Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir (match of the day)
Zhang Jun/Gao Ling v Sudket/Saralee
Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms v Anggun Nugroho/Yunita Tetty
Frankly I like to see a Zhang/Gao v Robertson/Emms SFinal, as do most of of you. And I think we shall see one. The other QFinals, I am not so sure. I have seen the English pair and they are steady altough not top-rate. I have never seen the Danes play, but they had consistently better Eriksen/Schjoldager. I predict victories for the Danes, the Indons, the Chinese and the English.
Finals
MS I fancy a Lin Dan vs Lee Chong Wei Final. LCW is the only player apart from LD who has won a Grand Prix recently and the others look jaded or are too inconsistent. If Bao makes it to F he will lose to LD - again - his early wins against LD were 7 pointers including the WJC and Danish Open. The only win in 15's was the Japan Open, but he then lost to Susilo.

MD Cai/Fu vs Luluk/Alven with win for the Indos. The 2 top Danish pairs have not been consistent lately.All the others are either new or old or erratic.

WS Both Jun Jae Youn and Hirose look capable of toppling the World Champ in her current jittery state. Xie should win the other half and she could repeat the German Open result be crowned with her boyfriend.

WD The field is really crowded at the top. It will be 2 Chinese pairs but if Gao/Huang win the SF, they will win the F as Wei Yili/Zhao TT have never beaten them.

XD Open. Best track record Zhang/Gao and Robertson/Emms, but they'll at latest meet in the SF. The former have exhausted their 9 lives - the Worlds, AE and 1st Olypmics were won by a single point in the tie-break and at the 2nd Olympics to have their nemesis (lost 9 consecutive times) Kim/Ra removed for them. Robertson/Emms' F's temperament is suspect - Olympics, German Open. Chen/Zhao are good but not scinitllating. The others have done pretty nothing. Y

I am not sure who to root for the match between Roslin and LCW. Both are also malaysians. Real glad to see 3 malaysian players in the QF but very disappointing in the MD. Maybe Kim Hock should start a new training program? :p

I am not sure who to root for the match between Roslin and LCW. Both are also malaysians. Real glad to see 3 malaysian players in the QF but very disappointing in the MD. Maybe Kim Hock should start a new training program? :p

I salute Roslin who's done better than Hafiz. Who would have imagined that the 'veteran' Roslin could beat the hot Peter Gade, who should have wrapped up the match in straight games instead of allowing Roslin to crawl back and win the decider? To think that Roslin could outlast Gade seems out of question! What an upset!

Roslin might be able to do a Gade on LCW as well. Left to be seen. But at this stage of the AE, Li Mao's trainees seem to be doing better than Misbun's, unlike the German Open. To see Hafiz submitting so timidly in straight games to giant-killer Shoji, especially in the first game, is just unbearable!

Wow, Lee Hyun Il is on fire this week...but I think Lin Dan will put an end to his run.
I've never seen Sato play but he seems on *fire* too! I want Wong to win but my senses tell me the giant-killer will prevail.
I think Bao vs Chen is a really close call, but Bao seems to be doing better this time around so I think he will win.
I think Roslin will finally make a breakthrough and overcome his comrade after tiring him in a 2 hour+ game hehe

As far as I know Roslin is one of those players who, if allowed to, will stretch a game as long as possible, using his stamina to tire down the player and defending everything patiently until a chance appears.

Not many can match his stamina.

Still, in modern badminton, players of this era would normally do it fast and swift to avoid it.

too bad no lin dan vs taufik duel.

As far as I know Roslin is one of those players who, if allowed to, will stretch a game as long as possible, using his stamina to tire down the player and defending everything patiently until a chance appears.

Not many can match his stamina.

Still, in modern badminton, players of this era would normally do it fast and swift to avoid it.
not only that, but he is also able to complete frustrates his opponents by retrieving every shot and destroy their confidence as a result.

Gade is great when he can play his way in a game. but when things starts coming back all the time, he gets nervous and impatient. and frankly, i don't think he has the mental stability to continue attacking against strong defensive players like Roslin. he often crumbles and confused when he cannot penetrate through.

historically, including this encounter, Roslin is leading 5-3 head-to-head against Gade, with 4 wins in the last 5 encounters.

This quarter finals will be very exciting to watch

For Lin Dan vs Lee Hyun Ill Match..
Both have won 2 games from each other as Lee won the earlier part in Year 2003.

1st set will be a warmup set for Lin Dan.. but then i think Lee will go all out win this match. SPEED vs SPEED see who is faster. Lee may have an edge over Lin Dan on the 1st set. But if Lindan win the set.. most likely he will wrap up the match.

Whoever win the 1st set will dictate the outcome of the match.

My Prediction Lin Dan in 2 sets

Wong CH vs Shoji Sato

1 - 1 in their Head to head encounter , Their last meeting was in 2003 as Wong won in Spore Open.
Shoji has been on fire lately after his win over Boonsak , Kenneth and Hafiz. I'm sure he will want to win this match badly.
Wong Choon Han has been struggling lately. Even in this tournament his performance is still below par IMO. He has been aiming for this torney for a long time. Shoji is the man to watch.. however will Wong CH prevail? We will see.

My prediction Wong Ch in 3 sets.

Bao vs chen Hong

So far records has shown that Chen have more wins over the younger Bao Chunlai. For me this will be again another chess match. Bao have been very consistent lately. We will see how he will fare over big brother Chen Hong.

My prediction is Chen Hong in 3 sets


Lee CW vs Roslin Hashim

Can we say Misbun vs Li Mao? Both players would want to make their mark in this AE tourney. I've seen both play against each other in practice and local matches. Lee CW indeed has improved alot , he had gained alot of speed and mental toughness. However Roslin is does not lack in experience. He may be a tiny bit slower than the latter.. but he still have alot up his sleeves against LeeCw. This match can go the distance.
I will root for LEE for this match.

Mens singles chances
Lin Dan > Lee Chong Wei > Chen Hong> Bao > Wong CH > Lee Hyun Il> Roslin > Shoji Sato

The way I see it, only 2 players stand in the way of Lin Dan, Lee CW and Lee Hyun Il. Lin Dan has no real weakness other than his over confidence and slow start. In either case either of the Lees would have to play out of their skin and push from the start.

I like Bao but he just seems to be complacent where he is. Chen Hong is less dynamic but one can sense his hunger (or desperation). The only person not in the race is Shoji, who has had a magnificent run so far.


Women Single
Xie > Zhang N > Jun > Mia > Eriko > Xu > Kaori > Seo
With respect

Mens double
In my opinion the JR/LP and Sang/Zheng is the most interesting encounter today but the group is so open.

Too close to call for comfort, any of the 7 main pairs could win the title
Cai/Fu > Alven/Luluk > JR/LP > ML/JE > Flandi/Eng > Sang/Zheng > Ha/Yim > > Boe/Mogensen

Would love to see Sang/Zheng get their gear together. Yim Bang Eun is an interesting prospect..he seems to have partnered a few players already. More penetrating than the mysteriously absent Kim Yong Hyun but less ideas...Kim Dong Moon he is not.

Women Double
Zhang/Yang > Lee/Lee > Gao/Huang > Zhao/Wei > Du/Yu > Saralee/Sathinee > Wong/Chin > Jiang/Li

I only put Gao/Huang 3rd in prediction of a hard game. If pushed I think they will want to rest Gao for the MXD.

Mixed double
Zhang/Gao > Robertson/Emms > Nova/Lilyana > Chen/Zhao > Sudket/Saralee > Thomas/Kamilla> Blair/Munt > Anggun/Tetty

Robertson/Emms not my favourite couple but they are favourites for the title on paper. Like I said before there is a window of opportunity here...Zhang Jun and Gao Ling are starting to wane...maybe because no Kim/Ra to push them. The best chance for Emms/Robertson to take AE title. Not to say the others are pushovers..but if they can't take it this time..:rolleyes: Only Chinese to stand in the way ;)

Does anyone know what time the matches are beginning today??

MS
Lin Dan v Lee Hyun Il
Wong Choong Hann v Shoji Sato
Bao Chunlai v Chen Hong
Lee Chong Wei v Mohd Roslin

Lin Dan wins in two straight games.

WCH loses to Sato in three. WCH hasn't been convincing, while Sato is obviously in better form than ever and has had several huge ego boosters already in this tournament.

Bao beats Chen Hong. I think we've seen the best of Chen Hong, while Bao is still delveloping.

Roslin is a "Gade killer": his defensive style is perfect against Gade's attacks. Lee Choong Wei is more an "aggressive defender", very fast, almost a bit like Sun Jun was. I think it will be a long match, but Lee will win.

MD
Jens Eriksen/Martin Lundgaard v Ha Tae Kwon/Yim Bang Eun
Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng v Flandi Limpele/Eng Hian (match of the day)
Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen v Sang Yang/Zheng Bo
Luluk Hadiyanto/Alven Yulianto v Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen

Ha/Yim did not doo so well in the recent German Open. Sure, Ha doesn't have to prove anything to anyone, but Yim has yet to impress me as a doubles player. It seems the Danes found the ticket yesterday against Ong/Tan. Unless Jens ends up "in the pit", the Danes will win this in 2 straight games.

Sure, Eng/Flandi they don't have the same fierce attacks as Cai/Fu, but they have enough style, brains and coolness to beat the youngsters. The only hope for Cai/Fu is if they manage to keep Eng Hian away from the fourcourt and the net... but this Chinese pair has shown before that they are no tactical masterminds. Yet.

JR/Lars vs Zhang/Seng is a difficult call. I really don't know where JR/Lars are form-wise. Yesterday's match was a big win over poor opposition, so no real clues there. Zhang/Seng really failed to deliver in the German Open. I'm guessing that JR/Lars wins.

Luluk/Alven vs Mogensen/Boe is another difficult call for me, as I haven't seen these pairs enough to really "know" them. Carsten is the most talented MD player I have seen in years though, and this young Danish pair should not be taken lightly by the Indos. After having beaten Candra/Sigit convincingly, Luluk/Alven have shown that they are in great form. The Danes need to play their best and a good deal more in order to win this one. Luluk/Alven wins in two games.

XD
Thomas Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter v Robert Blair/Natalie Munt
Chen Qiqiu/Zhao Tingting v Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir
Zhang Jun/Gao Ling v Sudket/Saralee
Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms v Anggun Nugroho/Yunita Tetty

Denmark, China, China, England.

hmmm - all the mixed will be close matches - apart from maybe nathan and gails- i don't recognise the names of their opponents.

the other three matches will be good though.

while i'm on - does anybody know what time play is starting on saturday for the semi finals?

cheers

Neil

Roslin's win over Gade and Sato's outstanding performance really made the AE more exciting :rolleyes:
I hope we will have more surprises coming and not just monotonous combination of players in the end:D

Play starts at 5pm Birmingham time today.

12:30 tomorrow I think, and 12:30 again on Sunday.

Roslin's win over Gade and Sato's outstanding performance really made the AE more exciting :rolleyes:
I hope we will have more surprises coming and not just monotonous combination of players in the end:D
I have nothing to complain about for the moment, we've been having lots of surprises! :):p

Play starts at 5pm Birmingham time today.

12:30 tomorrow I think, and 12:30 again on Sunday.
wow - only 5pm today - might do a dash from manchester wheni finish work at 4..

hmmm...

Play starts at 5pm Birmingham time today.

12:30 tomorrow I think, and 12:30 again on Sunday.
Pity us in China having to wait till 1 am (local time) to see live scoring today. That is six and a half hours away. Considering how late the matches ended on the last 2 days I would have thought they would make a sensible change to the starting time which was not fixed (TBA).
At least on Saturday and Sunday the Hong Kong people can watch live TV after dinner.Y

I have nothing to complain about for the moment, we've been having lots of surprises! :):p
Let's hope that having some underdogs in the later stages would not result in anticlimax matches

Pity us in China having to wait till 1 am (local time) to see live scoring today. That is six and a half hours away. Considering how late the matches ended on the last 2 days I would have thought they would make a sensible change to the starting time which was not fixed (TBA).
At least on Saturday and Sunday the Hong Kong people can watch live TV after dinner.Y

The schedule overran in the past 2 days because of the sheer number of matches. Today, there will only be 20 matches in all.

MS:

Lin Dan looks likely winner, I hope Bao can win, but I feel best chance for Lin to lose is if LCW makes the final. Looking for good matches here. Lin Dan weakness is, aprt from overconfidence is his footwork under pressure. at the moment his speed is too great for anyone to put him under consistent pressure. If LCW speed has improved in recent months, then we could see a new champ. Go LCW!!! make lin have to work to win, then we will see how good he really is.


MD:

eriksen/lungaard look consistent to make final, Cai/Fu look thre likely stumbling blocks. I want JR to regain confidenc efor WC, but also I like sang/zheng as a pair, can we have another draw?! Never seen luluk/alven or mogensen/boe play, looking forward to that.


XD:

Gao/Zhang are for the big games, but i fear it may go to robertson/emms. hope widianto beat chen/zhao, they deserve it. Laybourn will have tough match but think he will make semi, then who knows. Good luck.

WD:

Gao Huang are the pair I would back to beat Lee/lee out of all the CHN pairs, they are unlucky. I think Lee/Lee is stronger than lee/ra because Ra useto make to many mistakes in WD (,aybe to focussed on XD?) good luck MAL against Zhao/wei hope you win.


WS:

No surpises here in QF, except that I epect hirose to beat Xu. moving to the final, i see an Olympic rematch . XXF has the weapons to beat mia, but I dont think she will have the patience this time.

The schedule overran in the past 2 days because of the sheer number of matches. Today, there will only be 20 matches in all.

It is the same number of matches as normal, the difference is there were many long matches in MS and WS (which are usually much shorter). Play should finsh about 2330 tonight I think.

and less courts as well - not 6 like yesterday?
probably down to 3 courts i would guess??

think thats what they did last year

Yes 3 courts today, and possibly 2 tomorrow.

anybody going down there today?

anybody going down there today?

about 2000 i think :)


I am!! and four friends.

wow, seriously, in all england anything can happen, everything seem to be so unpredictable! so cool! some who used to be good somehow stretched to 3 games (i.e. ln dan, gao/zhang), and players who doesnt usually play brilliant doing brilliant here, i guess the motivations for them are really big!
anyway, i checked the live scoring website and there are no matches yet, when will the first game start?
oh, and an article, gail seems to be really confident:
http://www.badders.com/news/item/670/-Gail-wants-Britain-in-big-league
tell me whadya think

about 2000 i think :)


I am!! and four friends.
cool - might see you there then. here's hoping i can get a good seat and that the traffic isn't too bad on the way there..

I'll be down from 5pm I hope, assuming the traffic isn't too bad. I wonder how busy the hall will be tonight.

Half day from work woohoo :D

wow, seriously, in all england anything can happen, everything seem to be so unpredictable! so cool! some who used to be good somehow stretched to 3 games (i.e. ln dan, gao/zhang), and players who doesnt usually play brilliant doing brilliant here, i guess the motivations for them are really big!
anyway, i checked the live scoring website and there are no matches yet, when will the first game start?
oh, and an article, gail seems to be really confident:
http://www.badders.com/news/item/670/-Gail-wants-Britain-in-big-league
tell me whadya think

A quote from the article

"It's just mad out there," said Emms. "The Indonesians are the worst. They're absolutely crazy. If you make a mistake they think nothing of laughing and pointing at you, and when 5,000 people are doing that it can be quite daunting.

Has she ever seen football matches in England? English football hooligans v Indonesian badminton fans? The Indons may be rowdy and at times unsporting, but at least they are not murderous.

Emms, already setting her sights on a gold medal in Beijing, insisted: "I know that when Nathan and I are on form and peaking, there's no-one who will beat us."

A bit of a boast there. But ultimately untrue. I can think of many who can beat them at their best.

Pretty damn busy I'd imagine. All tickets reportedly sold out for Saturday and Sunday...a lot of people are going to realise that they can make the late showing after work...I'm thinking of trotting up from London to catch some action :rolleyes:

I've got my tickets already.

I'm very curious to see if the final is really sold out, or will there be tickets kept for the door? I don't think its ever been sold out before though, so thats good.

As long as my seats are good though!

I will be wearing a Badminton central T-shirt, so talk to me if you see me!

I am sitting in Block 3 row L too.

I will be wearing a Badminton central T-shirt, so talk to me if you see me!

I am sitting in Block 3 row L too.
cool, i've got a bright red e-badminton 2005 nationals t-shirt - ebadminton on the front - and a big 05 on the back..

you can't miss me..

i'm in block two somewhere. reserved my seats, but need to collect my tickets from the box office..

reckon i'll only make it for 6 though.. :(

oh well - shoudl still see 5 hours of baddy :D

"It's just mad out there," said Emms. "The Indonesians are the worst. They're absolutely crazy. If you make a mistake they think nothing of laughing and pointing at you, and when 5,000 people are doing that it can be quite daunting.
Just don't blame anybody if you can't win.
It is beter to blame yourself that you can't play beter to win. :mad: :mad: :mad:
She hasn't learned from her(their) mistakes. Or she will never learn it. :rolleyes:
Emms, already setting her sights on a gold medal in Beijing, insisted: "I know that when Nathan and I are on form and peaking, there's no-one who will beat us."
So arrogance she is. :rolleyes:
I will see what they can do in this AE. :rolleyes:

A bit of a boast there. But ultimately untrue. I can think of many who can beat them at their best.
You are right hcyong, many pairs can beat them.
I will see what they can do. If they get the title in AE. Salute !!!!!

I'm praying hard for the 2nd XD pair from Indonesia to tear Nathan/Gail into pieces tonight!!!

I'm praying hard for the 2nd XD pair from Indonesia to tear Nathan/Gail into pieces tonight!!!
Me too! The English pair are becoming annoying.

I agree Gail Emms sounds quite arrogant.

Careful however when quoting to not just quote bits and pieces :
"It's just mad out there," said Emms. "The Indonesians are the worst. They're absolutely crazy. If you make a mistake they think nothing of laughing and pointing at you, and when 5,000 people are doing that it can be quite daunting.

"There's no reason why we can't have something like that atmosphere in a big league here. But the sport has got to be marketed right. They're doing it now in the United States, where they'll hold the world championships later this year. Badminton's becoming cool over there, so why not here?"

When reading the second paragraph, the first one isn't so negative, she actually says she would like to see that sort of atmosphere in England!


About them being "unbeatable" when on form and peaking, I must admit this is very cocky and still needs proving!

I'm praying hard for the 2nd XD pair from Indonesia to tear Nathan/Gail into pieces tonight!!!
A defeat would probably serve them right, however a victory in the All England would be great for badminton in general in the UK!!
Medias are only interested in victories! :rolleyes:

HaHaHa Gail is trying to invite attention and pressure. I hope Nathan can absorb them:p I agree Gail Emms sounds quite arrogant.

Careful however when quoting to not just quote bits and pieces :


When reading the second paragraph, the first one isn't so negative, she actually says she would like to see that sort of atmosphere in England!


About them being "unbeatable" when on form and peaking, I must admit this is very cocky and still needs proving!

lol - i'm sure she's not trying to be arrogant - she's probably just trying to show she's confident. a necessity with the british media - your not allowed to appear wet...

anybody know the order of play for tonight - the website lists the mens singles first but i'd hope they wouldn't be first - otherwise i'll miss lin dan playing his match :(

According to the AE website.
First MS then WS, MD, WD and the lastest is XD.


anybody know the order of play for tonight - the website lists the mens singles first but i'd hope they wouldn't be first - otherwise i'll miss lin dan playing his match :(

lol - i'm sure she's not trying to be arrogant - she's probably just trying to show she's confident. a necessity with the british media - your not allowed to appear wet...
Yes you're probably right. We must keep in mind these interviews were aimed to british medias and not to worldwide badminton fans! :p

anybody know the order of play for tonight - the website lists the mens singles first but i'd hope they wouldn't be first - otherwise i'll miss lin dan playing his match :(
The website only gives the "default order" but the real order apparently hasn't been published (defined?) yet...
I suppose Emms/Robertson match will be programmed at the best "mediatic" moment! ;)

Tomorrow, I really hope I can watch Widianto. He's my favourite player and I hate to see him lose to CQQ/ZTT. If he manages to pass through this round, he shld be able to get to to final.

Anggun and Yunita had reached so far and it's sad to see them lose to that English pair when Lee Jae-Jin and Lee Hyo-Jung is out of contention currently. I am really hoping Indonesia win the XD title, it's been ages since they last won.

In men singles, I got a feeling Sato Shoji can defeat Wong from Malaysia. It's like he can possibly be that lucky to pass through so many strong opponents. Especially when he defeated Hafiz, I feel like killing him. LOL

Lin Dan seems strong, I think only Lee Chong Wei could stop him now. Maybe, that Korean can get him out. Then, I can start praying for Chong Wei already.

In men doubles, where is Choong and Chew ? They have not been performing well. Anyway I am still rooting in for the two Indonesian pairs though I strongly feel either Jen Erkisen or Ha Tae-Kwon has the upper hand at the moment.

That's it, the order of matches seems to have been published.
http://www.horizon-sport.com/cli/bae/110897649405ibzz06sched.php

Though the three first matches are completely at the end of the list, so I don't know which way we are supposed to read (I would say these three first, then list order for the others...)

The first three matches are :
17:00 : Lee Chong Wei vs Roslin Hashim
17:10 : Gao/Huang vs Lee/Lee
17:20 : Jiang/Li vs Thungthongkam/Chankrachangwong

The schedule overran in the past 2 days because of the sheer number of matches. Today, there will only be 20 matches in all. Agree: there were many more matches and surprise 3 setters the last 2 days. But the last match was scheduled for 22.30 and Gade/Roslin's would have finished well past midnight if started on time - but few matches did.
This has happened in other majors (WC), so why not allow 40 minutes, not 30 per match?
Maybe spectator and TV considerations?
Fendi will need :cool: tomorrow after waiting for 3 am showtime tonight. Y

Does anyone know,whether ESPN will show the AE Final on this Sunday?

Here is the broadcast schedule in Malaysia:
(L) All England 2005 10:00:00 PM 12-Mar-2005 RTM2
(L) All England 2005 10:15:00 PM 13-Mar-2005 RTM1
I don't think ESPN will show AE2005

Here is the broadcast schedule in Malaysia:
(L) All England 2005 10:00:00 PM 12-Mar-2005 RTM2
(L) All England 2005 10:15:00 PM 13-Mar-2005 RTM1
I don't think ESPN will show AE2005
Thanks!Another 30minutes the QFs shall start.May the best win.....

matches have started.

Lee/Lee leading Gao/Huang 6-2
LeeCW slightly leads Roslin 9-7
Jiang/Li (SIN) leading Changrachanwong/ThungThongKam 2-0

Lee CW vs Roslin/Misbun... current score 11-7 in CW's favour :)

Thanks!Another 30minutes the QFs shall start.May the best win.....

That was an hour ago. LCW has pulled away to 14-7 after 5 changes of service at 6-6. Looks like the overheads are killing Roslin. Y

Go Chong Wei!!
Pity him though, his coach has to stay back home.

mmm...people are watching neighbours instead of ae...oh well, i'll jump in at 6pm:(

Go Chong Wei!!
Pity him though, his coach has to stay back home.
LCW took first game 15-7. leading 2nd game 4-0

Gao/Huang pulls back to lead Lee/Lee 11-8 in the first game

the singapore duo Jiang/Li is doing well against the Thais ChangkraChangwong/Thungthongkam (did i get it right this time?) 9-4.

Go Chong Wei!!
Pity him though, his coach has to stay back home.
I don't think he needs the coach. He's won 15 points after that ding-dong struggle at 6-6.y;)

Gao/Huang took first game 15-9

LeeCW leading 5-0 2nd game

Jiang/Li almost closing out first game 14-5. when was the last time a Singaporean pair advances to the semi-final of the AE?

perhaps Gade needs to learn from LCW what is the proper way to beat Roslin. he seems to have very little problem so far.

Lee CW leading 7-3...
Pretty independent chap.
Doing real well in this one-against-two encounter.

Roslin is recovering - 9-8 now!

Roslin/Misbun narrowed the gap.
Lee CW now leading 11-8

Lee CW leading 7-3...
Pretty independent chap.
Doing real well in this one-against-two encounter. LCW already near the finishing line 12-8.

Don't underrate Li/Jiang - they were in the national squad until 3 years ago. Certainly Li Yujia has represented China. Y

LCW 13-9 now.

so who are you Malaysians cheering for? LCW or Roslin?

Don't underrate Li/Jiang - they were in the national squad until 3 years ago. Certainly Li Yujia has played represented China. Y
Li Yujia certainly have a great name. i mean, who would think of such an awesome name for a badminton player?

14-9 for LCW now.

6-3 for Jiang/Li

Lee CW beat Roslin/Misbun
15-7, 15-9 :D

Lee Chong Wei beat Mohd Roslin Hashim 15-7 / 15-9

LCW , Yes go go go!:)

Lee CW leading 7-3...
Pretty independent chap.
Doing real well in this one-against-two encounter.
I saw Misbun's still giving 'tips' to his ex trainee yesterday :)

chong wei menang!! oioioioioi

15-7 15-9

I saw Misbun's still giving 'tips' to his ex trainee yesterday :)
i wonder whether Misbun would give any of them any tips today?

usually for the Chinese coaches, they don't interfere when the match is CHN vs. CHN.

Gao/Huang is crusing against Lee / Lee 10-2 2nd game. i think Gao/Huang will finish up soon.

Chankrachangwong/Thungthongkam is leading 13-8 2nd game. perhaps this will stretch to the 3rd set? certainly two of the best pairs from SEA.

i'm sure musbin gave tips to roslin! it was a match Misbun Vs Li Mao,

i'm glad Li Mao won!

i'm sure musbin gave tips to roslin! it was a match Misbun Vs Li Mao,

i'm glad Li Mao won!
a bit early to credit Li Mao though. he has only been there a couple of months. not sure if he can make much significance difference in such a short time. but he will certainly be making a difference for the WC.

Jens Eriksen / Martin Lungaard vs. Ha / Yim have started.

Jens/Martin 4-0 now.

Chankrachangwong/Thungthongkam took 2nd game 15-8. they will go into the 3rd deciding game...

Gao/Huang still leading 2nd at 11-4.. this is dragging on and on....

Gao/Huang beat Lee / Lee : 15-9 / 15-4

5-2 for the Thais in the third game...

next game:

mixed doubles

ChenQQ/ZhaoTT vs. Widianto/Natsir !

LCW 13-9 now.

so who are you Malaysians cheering for? LCW or Roslin?

I cheer for the person more likely to advance further.

6-2 thais.

what happened to all the Singaporean supporters? are they all asleep while their countrywomen are playing the best match of their lives?

Quote:
Originally Posted by candra W
i'm sure musbin gave tips to roslin! it was a match Misbun Vs Li Mao,

i'm glad Li Mao won!


a bit early to credit Li Mao though. he has only been there a couple of months. not sure if he can make much significance difference in such a short time. but he will certainly be making a difference for the WC.
Don't forget LCW started to shine under Misbun. Misbun released LCW to Li Mao after he felt that LCW is ready to take up a new lesson from other coaches.

Tomorrow I will be there again. Gooooo Malaysiaaaaaaa.

next game:

mixed doubles

ChenQQ/ZhaoTT vs. Widianto/Natsir !
That's an interesting match! :)

12-5 for the Thais now...

Lee CW beat Roslin/Misbun
15-7, 15-9 :D

Enough on the one vs two already. You sound like there's a whole lot of conspiracy against Lee CW. Roslin did very well taking Peter Gade out. Your glee at another person's defeat is frankly a little sickening, sorry to say that. I hope the Malaysian camp does not feel the same way as you.

Chankrachangwong/Thungthongkam beat Jiang/Li : 6-15 / 15-8 / 15-9

Lin Dan vs Lee HL is up now

So far all matches according to ranking.

No sweat for ChenQQ/ZhaoTT but Ericksen/Lundgaard are in deep trouble against Ha/Yim. Y

Jens and Martin lost the first game 15-11... whats wrong with them?:crying:

Chen/Shao had a bad start to 2nd set but recovering. Ericksen/Lundgaard too recovered and are now leading.
Lin Dan seems to have LeeHI licked in the first set 11-4

Y

live score stuck again or just a problem with my connection ?

What nr is the tv-court?

is there a problem with the live scoring again??

nova won 2nd set 17-16 go go go !!!!

jens and martin are OUT! they lost 15-8 in the second!

lee leads lin 13:12...excited game

where's everyone, hello hahanova won 2nd set 17-16 go go go !!!!

jens and martin are OUT! they lost 15-8 in the second!

lee leads lin 13:12...excited game
15:13...lee win second game

lee stretched lin to a rubber. exciting.. is this the "old" lee?

lee stretched lin to a rubber. exciting.. is this the "old" lee?
YES...he is back!!!!!!
and terrible!!!

what about indo/china XMD? Thanks15:13...lee win second game

Go lee.. I would like to see him back on top, he deserves it and in my opinion Lin Dan has to learn that he isnt invincible, he has to gain some manners on court and learn what sportsmanship is all about

chen/chang lost 15:6,16:17,11:15..well done widianto/natsir

third game:lee 1:0 lead

damn my livescore is stuck..again :mad: .. embarrising for such a big tournament

Good solid pair. They deserved itchen/chang lost 15:6,16:17,11:15..well done widianto/natsir

third game:lee 1:0 lead1:1 now
bao vs chen...coming soon

The live score seems to be stuck!?! lin-lee 9-9 in the second game!

Go lee.. I would like to see him back on top, he deserves it and in my opinion Lin Dan has to learn that he isnt invincible, he has to gain some manners on court and learn what sportsmanship is all about
I can't agree more Morten :)

1:1 now
bao vs chen...coming soon
robertson/emms win first game 15:10

robertson/emms win first game 15:10
bao 2:1 leads chen...

Yup too many folks logged in to the servers. This is great:o damn my livescore is stuck..again :mad: .. embarrising for such a big tournament

I can't agree more Morten :)

In my opinion, LCW will be the fav to win the ms title if lee manages to knock lin dan out. So keep going lee!!!!!:)

Bao - Chen : 3-1
Nugroho/Tetty - Robertson/Emms : 10-15
Lin Dan / Lee Hyun-Il : 15-10 / 13-15 / 1-1

I just think that its embarresing for badminton in general that a top player and world number one runs around acting like he was a young unmature teenager. It isnt healthy for badminton, Lin should look at Roger Federer and learn how to handle when you are a mile in front of your opponents

bao leads 3:1..can chen defend bao??

In my opinion, LCW will be the fav to win the ms title if lee manages to knock lin dan out. So keep going lee!!!!!:)Whats the score between Lin and Lee rigth now?

hehe i think badminton needs a player like lin dan,
dont be jealous coz he won every tourney morten!

bao 4:1 lead

mx:R/E..1:0 LEAD

Lin Dan leads 4-1.

Super Dan is a good guy. Perhaps it is the Li Yong Bo's "sub-culture" :eek: I just think that its embarresing for badminton in general that a top player and world number one runs around acting like he was a young unmature teenager. It isnt healthy for badminton, Lin should look at Roger Federer and learn how to handle when you are a mile in front of your opponents

Bao...8:2
R/e..9:3
Lin..4:1

robertson/emms lead 11-3
bao lead chen 9-3
lin dan lead LeeHI 5-1

Lin..7:1...lee No Energy???

6-1 in favor of super danI just think that its embarresing for badminton in general that a top player and world number one runs around acting like he was a young unmature teenager. It isnt healthy for badminton, Lin should look at Roger Federer and learn how to handle when you are a mile in front of your opponents

robertson/emms lead 11-3
bao lead chen 9-3
lin dan lead LeeHI 5-17-1 come on lee!

R/e:12:3..i Thought Their Will Won This Game

I dont know but still I dont like his attitude on court. Is it me or has Bao improven these last months. he doesnt lack consistency as much as before

R/e:14:3
Bao:9:4

R/e:15:3
Lin:8:1

Bao:11:4
Lin:9:1

Bao..11:6
Lin Still 9:1 Leads

Lin 9:2..long Game

Lin 10:2..LEADS TOO MUCH

Lee is a true fighter but he still lacks stamina i guess and Lin Dan is tremendous. The only one who can trouble him is Lee Chong Wei and I also think that Gade could, but he met his nemesis in Roslin.. he never learns to play that defensive guy

Super dan will not be denied 11-4

Lin is to good but still he got a run for his money

Super dan will not be denied 11-4
i do agree that it wil be tough to beat Lin Dan when one is 4-11 down.

bao took the 1st set

This game is as good as the last one between Roslin and Peter. This game has lasted more than 90 mins. 13-8 with lin serving......

match point for lin.. thomas/rytter is leading. Go Denmark

Lin Won 15:8 Third Game

Game, set and match to Super dan.

congrats to him.. but this indicates that lee will be one to look out for in a month or two.. Thomas and kamilla has started on fire

8-2 good to see some young danes. We need some talents as Gade mentioned some days ago

Another upset is on its way:D congrats to him.. but this indicates that lee will be one to look out for in a month or two.. Thomas and kamilla has started on fire

Go THOMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Chunlai!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

Go Chunlai!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!
it is spring, afterall... ;)

yes spring fever bao's way. i can fee it. 10 all :D

Come on Chen, let Bao and Lee duke it out tomorrow. This is great man:D

Bao - Chen : 15-13 / 11-13 so far
Laybourn / Rutter Juhl - Blair Munt : 15-5 / 3-13

Bao is inching back. 12-13

I cheer for Chen Hong I think he's a real sportsman

damn set point for chen:(

CHEN takes the 2nd game, 15-12.

does anyone know what nr the tv-court is? (court nr1, court nr 2, court nr 3???)

Bao is as good as Super dan except his mental strength. I mean every bit as good. If he makes the final, he would be Super dan's biggest enemy

Super Dan is a good guy. Perhaps it is the Li Yong Bo's "sub-culture" :eek:

yah, i think a guy who salutes isn't that bad of a person ;)

yup Li yong bo is too cocky and egoistic:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Chen Hong beat Bao Chunlai : 13-15 / 15-12 / 15-4

Chen over Bao, 13-15,15-12,15-4.

I just realized that Mia Audina is not seeded!

Koooooooom SÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ Thomas!!!

Koooooooom SÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅ Thomas!!!
Thomas WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

15-5 / 7-15 / 15-10

does anyone know what nr the tv-court is? (court nr1, court nr 2, court nr 3???) court 2 the middle one centre court

unless they change......

the giant killer is in a coma....Wong is owning him 7-1..

the giant killer is in a coma....Wong is owning him 7-1.. the other one is wide awake
11-6 to hirose, 2-1 up in second

make that 6-1

the other one is wide awake
11-6 to hirose, 2-1 up in second

make that 6-1
whoa... considering that Xu beat Zhou the day before. this is an amazing run of performance by Hirose!

our giant killer is awake!!!!!

Eriko Hirose beat Xu Huaiwen 11-6 / 11-7

Limpele/Hian took first game from Fu/Cai score right now: 15-11 / 3-9

Shoji Sato took first game from WongCH 15-11 !!

JPN continue their great run in this edition of the AE.

hirose wins in 2 sets 6 and 7
sato is 15-11 up takes the first set
fu cai come back from 1 set down to lead the second set 10-3

Fu/Cai is leading 13-3 on the 2nd game. the match is leaning toward the rubber game.

wow. i cannot believe my eyes. Limpele/Hian went from 3-14 to 14-14 in the 2nd game!!

WongCH took 2nd game from SATO rather easily 15-2

live score stuck?????

oh my god, what's happening to the score!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

ooo....can't see the live score...what happened?

I wait for cai/fu vs hian/limpele....:confused:

does anyone know whats the score between boe/mogesen and yulianto/hadiyanto???

does anyone know whats the score between boe/mogesen and yulianto/hadiyanto??? den 8-9 ina

but that was from before the score was stuck

cai/fu took the sencond one 17/14.

ooo....can't see the live score...what happened?

I wait for cai/fu vs hian/limpele....:confused:

last score before getting stuck is 6-9 for alven/luluk.....

last score before getting stuck is 6-9 for alven/luluk.....
i was seeing 11-8 before the server died *again*...

GO CAI/FU !!!!!

Can see the live score again?
HOw about Shoji Sato?

Denmark's Kamilla Rytter Juhl celebrates beating England's Robert Blair and Natalie Munt with Thomas Laybourn during their quarter-final All England Open Badminton Championships mixed doubles match at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, central England, March 11, 2005


yonex should consider making the grip 8+ inches long :D

Orh... Mogensen and Boe lost the first game 15-11! Talked to Mogensens litle sister!

I got a pair of "panda" eyes:o Can someone please update if you get one? Thanks

nice pic....anyone have pics for Lin Dan after he won against Lee Hyun-Il? I am curious what he acted after it...

OMG, live score can't be seen..what a pity...

Oo...i got a glimpse. must be my lucky day... ;)

WongCH leading 3rd game 10-3

Luluk/Alven leading 2nd game 5-1 (won 1st game 15-11)

Fu/Cai 2-0 on 3rd game.

Thanks Kwun for the info....

I wait for those matches....hope Sato can make next surprised even seems getting difficult since Wong has leaded far in the 3rd set

Oo...i got a glimpse. must be my lucky day... ;)

WongCH leading 3rd game 10-3

Luluk/Alven leading 2nd game 5-1 (won 1st game 15-11)

Fu/Cai 2-0 on 3rd game.Thanks, Kwun...

WongCh leads 13-3
Fu/cai leads 6-2

Thanks Kwun for the info....

I wait for those matches....hope Sato can make next surprised even seems getting difficult since Wong has leaded far in the 3rd set
yes. it looked like Wong has found the way to play again SATO. he won 2nd game quite easily and he has a very comfortable lead in the 3rd. still a good performance by the Japanese. must take things step-by-step i guess.

thanks kwun,
go WCH, Go luluk/alvent, Go flandy/eng hian !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WongCh leads 13-3
Fu/cai leads 6-2 thanks mtakako.

so the server isn't dead, just dead slow and 99% of the time nobody can get in. luckily we have enough ppl here to cover that 1%... ;)

everybody, please post score if you manage to load the page. thanks.

Hmmm seems WCH will win..I guess....

OO...wonderful match between Eng Hian/Flandy Limpele against Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng....I guess...hmmm hard to predict who will win...

I guess Luluk/Alven will win the match against the Danes...

thanks to those who post update

my thanks also. i want to sleep omg:crying: :crying:

Good morning, Asia!
I'm back again.
But can't load the live score page!! :mad:

Anyway, happy to hear that Wong CH is on his way to victory. :)

Jia1You2 Choonhann!

Hope to see him playing well at Anaheim this summer. :-)
WongCh leads 13-3
Fu/cai leads 6-2

How about CAI/FU against HIAN/LIMPELE..does anyone know the score now?

How true! What time is ti in Malaysia? In Central Eurpoe it's now 11:30 pm.



my thanks also. i want to sleep omg:crying: :crying:

Enough on the one vs two already. You sound like there's a whole lot of conspiracy against Lee CW. Roslin did very well taking Peter Gade out. Your glee at another person's defeat is frankly a little sickening, sorry to say that. I hope the Malaysian camp does not feel the same way as you.

Sorry... :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:

How true! What time is ti in Malaysia? In Central Eurpoe it's now 11:30 pm.

Sat 12 Mar 2005, 6.30am

How about CAI/FU against HIAN/LIMPELE..does anyone know the score now? Cai/Fu seems to be playing better than 2004... Hope they can beat Flandy/Hian.

WCH won 11-15 15-2 15-3

Cai/ Fu leading 6-5

Alvent leading 9-5
but i guess this is from a long time ago

Fu/Cai vs Hian/Lim 12-5, ?? now it shows 6-5?

WCH vs Sato , WCH won. 15-3

i manage to load again..

Luluk/Alven - Boe/Mogensen : 15-11 / 9-4

Wong - Sato : 11/15 - 15/2 - 15/3

Fu/Cai - Limpele/Hian : 11-15 / 17-14 / 6-5

wongch won 15-3
cai/fu is leading 6-5
HADIYANTO/YULIANTO leads 9-4

WCH won third set 15-3

I hope so...Go Cai/Fu......Zhong Guo go go go...

How about the score? Hmm...:mad: can't see the live score

luluk alvent won 15-4 in 2nd

WowW, WCH back at his form? He could cause serious trouble to Lin dan if so...

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MOGENSEN (http://www.worldbadminton.net/portal/desktopmodules/biography.asp?pnumber=51304)DENhttp://216.92.131.143/horizonw/live/flags/denmark.jpg01142* HADIYANTO (http://www.worldbadminton.net/portal/desktopmodules/biography.asp?pnumber=9050)
YULIANTO (http://www.worldbadminton.net/portal/desktopmodules/biography.asp?pnumber=11354)INAhttp://216.92.131.143/horizonw/live/flags/indones1.jpg21515

Luluk/Alven beat Boe/Mogensen : 15-11 / 15-4

JR!!!!! / LP vs. SangYang/Zhengbo : 4-4

Xie vs. Seo Yoon-Hee : 2-1

they must have resetted the server. seems to load OK now.

fu/cai won aswell 15-5 in 3rd

Wow....nice....yeah I can see that now from the live score again...

Finally Cai/Fu win...hope that they can win this AE 2005..especially against the danes....

Yes! Go Fu/Cai !
fu/cai won aswell 15-5 in 3rd

mixed double
Chen/Zhao lost to Windiato/Nasir 15-6, 16-17, 11-15

so, I guess China is left with Zhang and Gao in mixed double.

Xie vs Seo, Xie takes first set 11-3.

Zhang Ning vs Jun Jae-Youn 8-2

Wong CH has been playng int he match against shoji, I think he have the real desire to win the tourney.

Is Sato injure? Doesn't make sense lost game 2 and 3 by such a large margin.

Widianto/Natsir are great players and have the potential to reign in XD event this year.
I'm glad that they advanced because this pair stand a better chance of stopping Nathan/Gail (assuming they could beat Zhang/Gao again) in final compared to the erratic Chen/Zhao.

Is Sato injure? Doesn't make sense lost game 2 and 3 by such a large margin.I think he was tired! :o

Xie vs Seo, 2nd set 6-2

Sang/Zheng vs Paaske/Rassmusen 13-8

Zhang vs Jun 11-4, 1-0

Sang/Zeng vs Paaske/Rasmussen 14-13

Both Chinese women may win (9-2) (4-0) on second set.

Paske/Rasmussen won the first set by 15:14. Seemingly Sang/Zheng didn't set.

Xie Xingfang won 11-3, 11-3
Rather easy victory!

Next match on Court 1

Wei Yili/Zhao Tingting vs Wong Pei Tty/Chin Eei Hui
:cool:

Paske/Rasmussen won the first set by 15:14. Seemingly Sang/Zheng didn't set.
gutsy, but what a bad move!! :)

Zhang Ning beat Jun Jae Youn 11-4 / 11-2

Sang/Zheng - JR/LP : 3-3 on 2nd game.

Paske/Rasmussen won the first set by 15:14. Seemingly Sang/Zheng didn't set.

What were the chinese thinking...

I totally agree. Don't know what they are thinking.

Yes! Go Fu/Cai !

Good stuff...Last 2 matches has been rubber setter, is going to be tough for them in the semi's if they meet Jonas/Lars.

gutsy, but what a bad move!! :)

So crazy!! How dare they take such a risk?

Good stuff...Last 2 matches has been rubber setter, is going to be tough for them in the semi's if they meet Jonas/Lars.
still not sure who has the momentum in the JR/LP vs. Sang/Zheng match. the Chinese are leading 7-4 on 2nd game. but i am sure they are whacking themselves in their head for not setting against the reigning world champions!

Wei/Zhao raced to a 3-0 lead in first set!
Go, Wong/Chin!!

Is it a strategy? Sang/Zheng is now 8-4 leading.

Wei/Zhao raced to a 3-0 lead in first set!
Go, Wong/Chin!!
Wong/Chin came back to lead 4-3. even though Wei/Zhao isn't the strongest pair in the Chinese stable. it will still be quite an achievement and milestone if the MAS ladies manage to beat them.

Is it a strategy? Sang/Zheng is now 8-4 leading.
9-4 now. you mean JR/LP might have lost their concentration because they were laughing too hard? ;)

Wong/Chin came back to lead 4-3. even though Wei/Zhao isn't the strongest pair in the Chinese stable. it will still be quite an achievement and milestone if the MAS ladies manage to beat them.

They have beaten the Chinese once in SO last year. Did you watch the match when you were there that time? ;)
This time, they should try to prove that the earlier victory was no fluke.

Wow... nice lead.
10-4 in Wong/Chin's favour :D

Is Malaysia making history having 2 men's singles players in the semi final of All England? Really proud and feel fortunate for Chong Wei and Choon Hann, both have quite an good draw and help fom other players in this tournament. Choon Hann would have found it difficult to overcome Hafiz and Chong Wei would have to face Peter without the help of Sato and Roslin respectively. Now it's their true tests as Lin Dan and Chen Hong have been beating the Malaysians on previous meeting. No more external help, no more luck and it's all true strength now ... Good luck and Malaysia Boleh!

9-4 now. you mean JR/LP might have lost their concentration because they were laughing too hard? ;) Yeah, may be :> 12-7 now.

Wahaha :D 14-8.

Sorry... :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:

I apologize for my minor outburst earlier / last night. I have seen too many unjustified negative remarks on Misbun and the Hashim brothers from fellow Malaysians when they have seemingly done little wrong.

Anyway, I am glad LCW advanced. He has a fair chance (50-50) against Chen Hong. Meanwhile, what happened to WCH (or Sato) in the second and third set? But I think he has little chance against Lin Dan. I don't know which match will be on tv, but I hope it will be LCW-CH because it is on paper, a closer match.

Perhaps Chin/Wong can give Wei/Zhao a little bit more fight than they did in Germany.

Li Mao must be happy now. :-)
Is Malaysia making history having 2 men's singles players in the semi final of All England? Really proud and feel fortunate for Chong Wei and Choon Hann, both have quite an good draw and help fom other players in this tournament. Choon Hann would have found it difficult to overcome Hafiz and Chong Wei would have to face Peter without the help of Sato and Roslin respectively. Now it's their true tests as Lin Dan and Chen Hong have been beating the Malaysians on previous meeting. No more external help, no more luck and it's all true strength now ... Good luck and Malaysia Boleh!

Is Malaysia making history having 2 men's singles players in the semi final of All England? Really proud and feel fortunate for Chong Wei and Choon Hann, both have quite an good draw and help fom other players in this tournament. Choon Hann would have found it difficult to overcome Hafiz and Chong Wei would have to face Peter without the help of Sato and Roslin respectively. Now it's their true tests as Lin Dan and Chen Hong have been beating the Malaysians on previous meeting. No more external help, no more luck and it's all true strength now ... Good luck and Malaysia Boleh!

The Hashim brothers made it to the semis in year 2003 as well.

Is Malaysia making history having 2 men's singles players in the semi final of All England? Really proud and feel fortunate for Chong Wei and Choon Hann, both have quite an good draw and help fom other players in this tournament. Choon Hann would have found it difficult to overcome Hafiz and Chong Wei would have to face Peter without the help of Sato and Roslin respectively. Now it's their true tests as Lin Dan and Chen Hong have been beating the Malaysians on previous meeting. No more external help, no more luck and it's all true strength now ... Good luck and Malaysia Boleh!
i am going to add a middle name, Chong or Choon. Kwun Chong Han.. doesn't sound too bad. too bad i can't change my last name to Zhang. ;)

one time Malaysia was pretty close with Hafiz and Roslin. but too bad they were stuck to the same quarter.

we seem to be seeing a revival of Wong Choon Hann, who has been having a slump lately.

Is Malaysia making history having 2 men's singles players in the semi final of All England? Really proud and feel fortunate for Chong Wei and Choon Hann, both have quite an good draw and help fom other players in this tournament. Choon Hann would have found it difficult to overcome Hafiz and Chong Wei would have to face Peter without the help of Sato and Roslin respectively. Now it's their true tests as Lin Dan and Chen Hong have been beating the Malaysians on previous meeting. No more external help, no more luck and it's all true strength now ... Good luck and Malaysia Boleh!

Malaysia will make history if both men qualified for the final and Wong/Chin make it to the semis. :D

Sang/Zheng leads 13-8. come on Jonas!!!!

Chin/Wong leading Wei/Zhao. a Malaysian WD pair advancing to the semi-final of the AE will also be a first.

Sang/Zheng took 2nd game 15-9

Wong/Chin leading 13-6.

[QUOTE=hcyong]I apologize for my minor outburst earlier / last night. [QUOTE]

It's Ok.. :)

gutsy, but what a bad move!! :)

I assume they refuse to set on JR/LP's second serve. Therefore, whether it is a bad move or a good one is about 50-50. Perhaps the second server was a bit inconsistent in his serves, so pile the pressure on him. The rest of us have the benefit of hindsight. We will go 180 degrees and say it is a good move if it worked.

Sang/Zheng leads 13-8. come on Jonas!!!!

Chin/Wong leading Wei/Zhao. a Malaysian WD pair advancing to the semi-final of the AE will also be a first. 15-9, China won second set.

The Malaysian WD is kicking ass, but I bet on the Chinese will win at the end.