Singapore Open 2006: QUARTER-FINAL (09/06)

[badMania]

The matches will start from 3:00pm.

MEN'S SINGLES
Peter Gade vs Ronald Susilo -- both players struggled to beat their opponents today, esp Peter. He was pushed all the way to deuce in the rubber set. The home crowd will be cheering for their local favorite, Ronald. Can he topple the top seed?

Bao Chunlai vs Saman Ismail -- should be an easy workout for the Chinese.

Mohd Hafiz Hashim vs Chen Hong (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- should be an interesting match to watch. Both players have impressed so far. The Chinese has an edge.

Anup Sridhar vs Kenneth Jonassen -- a tricky tie for the Danes, but, he was impressive in his victory against Shoji Sato tonight.

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Mia Audina vs Chen Li -- experience vs youth. I hope Mia can win.

Kaori Mori vs Lu Lan -- an interesting tie, with the young Chinese player holding an edge.

Petya Nedeltcheva vs Kanako Yonekura -- shouldn't be a problem for the Jap girl.

Zhu Lin vs Pi Hongyan (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- again, youth vs experience. This time, I think youth will prevail.

MEN'S DOUBLES
Jens Eriksen/Martin Lundgaard Hansen vs Anthony Clark/Robert Blair -- the World no 1 should be too strong, although the English pair has shown improvements over the past year.

Chan Choong Ming/Koo Kien Keat vs Flandy Limpele/Sigit Budiarto (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- both pairs are erratic and have not impressed so far. It could be a thriller if both plays to their best level. The Malaysian pair has an edge.

Hoon Thien How/Tan Boon Heong vs Jonas Rasmussen/Peter Steffensen -- can youth prevail?

Lars Paaske/Thomas Laybourn vs Hendry Saputra Kurniawan/Hendra Wijaya -- it will be a miracle if the local pair can create yet another upset. The Danes should be too strong for them.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES
Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen vs Jo Novita/Greysia Polii -- the Indonesian pair has fulfilled their expectation by reaching the quarter-final. It will be a bonus if they can get a set out of the world champion.

Chien Yu-Chin/Cheng Wen-Hsing vs Britta Andersen/Mette Schjoldager -- shouldn't be a problem for the Chinese Taipei pair.

Wei Yili/Zhang Yawen vs Wong Pei Tty/Chin Ee Hui (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- no question, the Chinese to win.

Zhang Dan/Zhao Tingting vs Gail Emms/Donna Kellogg -- again, similar to the above.

MIXED DOUBLES
Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms vs Zheng Bo/Zhao Tingting (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- the first match for tomorrow and what a thriller it's gonna be. The English pair holds an edge.

He Hanbin/Zhang Dan vs Robert Blair/Natalie Munt -- the young Chinese pair can create yet another shock by beating the more experienced English pair tomorrow.

Anthony Clark/Donna Kellogg vs Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir -- the road to the title is made easier since Xie Zhongbo/Zhang Yawen is out of the equation now. The World Champion should not have a problem reaching the final.

Tsai Chia-Hsin/Cheng Wen-Hsing vs Mohd Rizal/Greysia Polii -- the young Indonesian pair is performing pretty well. They crawl all the way from the qualifying round and could win again tomorrow to meet their senior in the semi-final. A bright future beckons for Rizal/Greysia.

[ctjcad]

as usual, thanks for the preview again badMania...:cool:
hmm, looking at the QF round, here are my 2 cents for the upcoming QF, SF and Finals rounds:) :
For the MS, it looks like it's gonna be an all CHN-affair in the Final...
Same with the WS, eventhough all the QF matches look quite appetizing, probably the most interesting event with 2 up-and-comers and 2 veterans, could be a repeat of the IO Final(Lu Lan vs. Zhu Lin); with probably Lu Lan being the winner this time(you know, taking turns, sharing the wealth around;)..although both Kanako and Mia could give CHN's players a run for their money, esp. Kanako who has been on a hot streak recently..
As for MD, hmm, looks like it's gonna be an all DEN-affair in the Final..
WD, hmm, what else is new...but this time i have a feeling YW/ZJW will *lose again* to WYL/ZYW, to give them a back-to-back victory after the IO(just to prop up their world ranking)..Probably ZJW is on this tour leg just to kill time whilst spending some time with CTF...and continuing also next week @ the MO..hehe;) :rolleyes: :)
And probably the 2nd most interesting event is the XD...As i'm looking at 3 ENG pairs in the mix..:rolleyes:

Anyways, enjoy the QF and the rest of the final rounds..:)..and your BC get-together event, it's coming is it??..:rolleyes:;)

[elwin81]

thanks for the review badMania.

Just got something to mention here,

I think Anthony Clark/Robert Blair will struggle to beat the danes.They played badly in CG at Melbourne against MAS pair in SF. Blair is so negative.........I hope he can perform better this time.

Tough match for Ismail Saman, hope he can produce something special.

For Hafiz, he is still a bit inconsistent, I hope he can perform his best tomorrow.

[jiayou]

Hi Yo ... BadMania :-)

are these all QF Matches already in correct order ?

Eg :MEN'S SINGLES

1. Peter Gade vs Ronald Susilo
2. Bao Chunlai vs Saman Ismail
3. Mohd Hafiz Hashim vs Chen Hong
4. Anup Sridhar vs Kenneth Jonassen

What I meant... the 1st will meet the 2nd in Semi Final and the 3rd will meet the 4th also in Semi Final ?

Just want to know, I will hope Ronald Susilo vs Chen Hong in Final.
Although head to head for Chen Hong 9-0 :-p

http://www.internationalbadminton.org/headtoheaddetails.asp?txtId1=&txtId2=&txtFname1=chen&txtFname2=susilo&txtName1=hong&txtName2=ronald&imageField.x=41&imageField.y=9

[ctjcad]

are these all QF Matches already in correct order ?

Eg :MEN'S SINGLES

1. Peter Gade vs Ronald Susilo
2. Bao Chunlai vs Saman Ismail
3. Mohd Hafiz Hashim vs Chen Hong
4. Anup Sridhar vs Kenneth Jonassen

What I meant... the 1st will meet the 2nd in Semi Final and the 3rd will meet the 4th also in Semi Final ?

I believe it is...see the following link for the MS draw..:)
http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draw.aspx?id=11066&draw=9

[kokcheng]

I just cant wait for Hafiz to redeem himself from his lost to KJ at the recent Thomas cup.No matter how much brickbats he has received,I still believe he is an avesome player.A player not to be taken lightly.So watch out Chen Hong.I feel he has the skill to go all the way to take this year SO.Dream BIG,man.Go for it,Hafiz.

[Jessica]

:p :o :o
The matches will start from 3:00pm.

MEN'S SINGLES
Peter Gade vs Ronald Susilo -- both players struggled to beat their opponents today, esp Peter. He was pushed all the way to deuce in the rubber set. The home crowd will be cheering for their local favorite, Ronald. Can he topple the top seed?

Bao Chunlai vs Saman Ismail -- should be an easy workout for the Chinese.

Mohd Hafiz Hashim vs Chen Hong (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- should be an interesting match to watch. Both players have impressed so far. The Chinese has an edge.

Anup Sridhar vs Kenneth Jonassen -- a tricky tie for the Danes, but, he was impressive in his victory against Shoji Sato tonight.

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Mia Audina vs Chen Li -- experience vs youth. I hope Mia can win.

Kaori Mori vs Lu Lan -- an interesting tie, with the young Chinese player holding an edge.

Petya Nedeltcheva vs Kanako Yonekura -- shouldn't be a problem for the Jap girl.

Zhu Lin vs Pi Hongyan (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- again, youth vs experience. This time, I think youth will prevail.

MEN'S DOUBLES
Jens Eriksen/Martin Lundgaard Hansen vs Anthony Clark/Robert Blair -- the World no 1 should be too strong, although the English pair has shown improvements over the past year.

Chan Choong Ming/Koo Kien Keat vs Flandy Limpele/Sigit Budiarto (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- both pairs are erratic and have not impressed so far. It could be a thriller if both plays to their best level. The Malaysian pair has an edge.

Hoon Thien How/Tan Boon Heong vs Jonas Rasmussen/Peter Steffensen -- can youth prevail?

Lars Paaske/Thomas Laybourn vs Hendry Saputra Kurniawan/Hendra Wijaya -- it will be a miracle if the local pair can create yet another upset. The Danes should be too strong for them.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES
Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen vs Jo Novita/Greysia Polii -- the Indonesian pair has fulfilled their expectation by reaching the quarter-final. It will be a bonus if they can get a set out of the world champion.

Chien Yu-Chin/Cheng Wen-Hsing vs Britta Andersen/Mette Schjoldager -- shouldn't be a problem for the Chinese Taipei pair.

Wei Yili/Zhang Yawen vs Wong Pei Tty/Chin Ee Hui (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- no question, the Chinese to win.

Zhang Dan/Zhao Tingting vs Gail Emms/Donna Kellogg -- again, similar to the above.

MIXED DOUBLES
Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms vs Zheng Bo/Zhao Tingting (MATCH OF THE ROUND) -- the first match for tomorrow and what a thriller it's gonna be. The English pair holds an edge.

He Hanbin/Zhang Dan vs Robert Blair/Natalie Munt -- the young Chinese pair can create yet another shock by beating the more experienced English pair tomorrow.

Anthony Clark/Donna Kellogg vs Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir -- the road to the title is made easier since Xie Zhongbo/Zhang Yawen is out of the equation now. The World Champion should not have a problem reaching the final.

Tsai Chia-Hsin/Cheng Wen-Hsing vs Mohd Rizal/Greysia Polii -- the young Indonesian pair is performing pretty well. They crawl all the way from the qualifying round and could win again tomorrow to meet their senior in the semi-final. A bright future beckons for Rizal/Greysia.Again thank for your precious information.Now i am very nervous.Who do you all think can be the final top 4?For the MD, i hope KKK andCCM to win.As for the MS, i really can't predict.Hope you can continue get us the latest news.

[pauline]

I just cant wait for Hafiz to redeem himself from his lost to KJ at the recent Thomas cup.No matter how much brickbats he has received,I still believe he is an avesome player.A player not to be taken lightly.So watch out Chen Hong.I feel he has the skill to go all the way to take this year SO.Dream BIG,man.Go for it,Hafiz.
yeah,hope Hafiz will try his best...looking forward the match between Hafiz and KJ....but he must go through CH 1st.:o

[Simp84]

if I am not mistaken... hafiz sent chen hong out in 2004 SO.....:)

[sugar_free]

if I am not mistaken... hafiz sent chen hong out in 2004 SO.....:)
Yes, i remember that one... He beat chen hong in straight during the quarter final... Interesting... They meet again 2 yrs later in the quarter final of the same event too...

[**KZ**]

yea....i remember that....and he was also the one that beat chen hong in the 2003 all england final....

[X Ball]

Chen Hong is a dangerous player --- at his peak, he was unbeatable. But unfortunately, the Chen Hong today is not the same person. Like Tsuen Seng and Roslin......good but not good enough against younger players.

[**KZ**]

matches are starting .....in a few minutes

[X Ball]

matches are starting .....in a few minutes

Any Astro broadcast today on the SO ?

[**KZ**]

only the finals i think...maybe semis....

[**KZ**]

y the live score still not working?

[CLELY]

Possible casts in SF's matches :
-MS:Duel between Danish and Chinese shuttlers --> PG vs BCL and CH vs KJ.
-WS:As usual CHN will secure 2 places in last four.
-MD: Three Dane's pairs, why not?
-WD: CHN again (3 pairs in SF)! Poor Jo/Greysia to meet the Top Seed.
-XD: Fat chance for two INA's pairs to reach in big-4 round.Hope it realize!
Anyway,I guess all sport-events will affected by Fussball-Fest'06 during this 1 month including badminton.How about SIN-Open?Still not impact?

[**KZ**]

finally live score is on

[**KZ**]

nathan and gail bt zheng bo / zhao tingting 21-19 21-19
he hanbin/zhang dan bt robert blair/natalie munt 21-16 21-18

[nugroho]

indonesia booked one sit on XD final on sunday since the world champion and the new pair won their matches this evening,
nova/natsir beat clark/kellog 21-15 / 21-18
polli / rizal beat tsai / cheng 16-21 /21-15 /21-12
:cool:

[elwin81]

go go go Ismail Saman.
Can he produce something special?

[nugroho]

mia audina impressively won her match againts the young chinese in straight set 21-17 / 21-12:)

[elwin81]

ROUND OF MATCH

CCM/KKK vs Sigit/Flandy next.............

[Mag]

KKK/CCM vs Sigit/Flandy soon on... IMHO, Sigit/Flandy are more skilled players individually, but KKK/CCM are the better pair. If the Indons play like a team this should be an even match...

[habujoji]

Petya Nedelcheva beat Yonekura Kanako 21-16 21-19
Kenneth Jonassen beat Anup Sridhar 21-15 21-15
Pi Hongyan vs Zhou Lin 1st for Pi 21-18 2-1 in the 2nd
Go Hongyaaaaannn!!!!!!!

[tehsham]

ROUND OF MATCH

CCM/KKK vs Sigit/Flandy next.............

Don't look good for CCM/KKK the score for 1st set very tame 12-21

[eling]

koo kien keat n chong ming must bounce back!!!!

[elwin81]

very tight now............

[rhinovinda]

what happened stucked at 20:19 long rally?

[elwin81]

no idea......is it some calls from referee?

[eling]

yeah wat happen?is it bcoz somebody injured or wat?

[**KZ**]

it's stuck....damn

[elwin81]

still, anyone watching this match can update us?
very worrying. I think someone injured since it took so long.

[rhinovinda]

still, anyone watching this match can update us?
very worrying. I think someone injured since it took so long.

i guess its over either KKMCCM won by retired or FLSG won straight set.

[**KZ**]

it isnt on sing tv? if anyone is watching the match live pls tell us...

[elwin81]

OK, MAS pair lost.......
2nd set 21-19

[indra]

it isnt on sing tv? if anyone is watching the match live pls tell us...

Sigit/Flandy won 21-19

[**KZ**]

man......they lost...so disappointing...they're our best chance for a representative in the semis.....doesnt look good for m'sia unless hafiz is on good form

[nugroho]

pi yonghan won straight set :) very nice... only one chinese on top 4:)

[nugroho]

hope there will be some surprise from WD too.... ;) hehehe
it will be very interesting for us to wonder who will take the title on this :cool:

[Jessica]

OK, MAS pair lost.......
2nd set 21-19So sad,:crying: :crying: :crying: they lose to the indonesia pairs.Who are watching in the stadium?can tell me what happen .Really sad but i will continue to support them.Hope them can perform well in coming soon Malaysia Open2006.

[xijiayu]

KKK and CCM are quite inconsistent. They played good one day and lost easily the next day. Hope the young pair can give us surprise!

[elwin81]

So sad,:crying: :crying: :crying: they lose to the indonesia pairs.Who are watching in the stadium?can tell me what happen .Really sad but i will continue to support them.Hope them can perform well in coming soon Malaysia Open2006.

i have no idea, anyone know if they play badly or the opponents are in good form? Our hope in MD is now on HTH/TBH.........hope they can produce something special.

[erin_hakkinen]

TBH/HTH vs STEFFENSEN/RASMUSSEN

Hmm..can TBH/HTH make it? Fat chance.
But anyway, i'm still supporting the young pair :D:D:D

[**KZ**]

they're losing so easily

[elwin81]

good start in second set for MAS pair.

[**KZ**]

ya....they're doing good....for now...

[taufik-ist]

he.. he

old cracks sting ccm/KKK :)

[**KZ**]

den leading m'sia now....14-13

[shuzzack]

ya....they're doing good....for now...

yeah for now....let c wat gonna happen

[**KZ**]

man....they're losing again....

[tehsham]

i have no idea, anyone know if they play badly or the opponents are in good form? Our hope in MD is now on HTH/TBH.........hope they can produce something special.
Well this pair also dont look good lost the first set 10-21 and trailing 13-17...looks like going to be a white wash in this Sinagpore Open

[**KZ**]

they wasted their chance.....leading 13-11....then let the danish lead ....until 19-15...then they only started to catch up...too late

[hcyong]

As usual, Malaysians bite the dust in the quarterfinals. Now, only Hafiz left, if he can beat Chen Hong. Big "if".

[**KZ**]

y does it hav to be a big "if"? he was the one who bt chen hong in the all england final 2003 and he was the one who sent chen hong out of the singapore open 2004 or 2005?

[luyi80]

hai... we only left hafiz.... hafiz go go go! Hopefully...

[elwin81]

y does it hav to be a big "if"? he was the one who bt chen hong in the all england final 2003 and he was the one who sent chen hong out of the singapore open 2004 or 2005?

yes, I beleive Hafiz can produce something.
Don't forget our WD, CEH/WPT. I think they got a chance too.
;)

[luyi80]

o...yaya, CEH/WPT jiayou! Hafiz jiayou!

[elwin81]

o...yaya, CEH/WPT jiayou! Hafiz jiayou!

I will give them FULL TANK.

:D

[elwin81]

what happenned to Lundgaard/Eriksen match?
Which pair retired in 2nd set?

[**KZ**]

den vs eng score 3rd match stopped at 11-9....anybody injured?

[luyi80]

guess is the danes who retired, live score showed that blair n clark won with 2 - 1

[taufik-ist]

I will give them FULL TANK.

:D

full tank of tears :D

[elwin81]

full tank of tears :D

:D is this tears?

[taufik-ist]

:D is this tears?

:D :D,

btw

i will support hafidz :p

[erin_hakkinen]

:D :D,

btw

i will support hafidz :p

me too :D:D:D btw, it's Hafiz :p

[**KZ**]

hafiz leading chen hong 8-4

[hcyong]

y does it hav to be a big "if"? he was the one who bt chen hong in the all england final 2003 and he was the one who sent chen hong out of the singapore open 2004 or 2005?

Big "if" because Chen Hong is still Chen Hong, and furthermore, Hafiz is Hafiz. :) ... if you know what I mean

[**KZ**]

looks like hafiz is doing well now....15-7

[hcyong]

but he's showing positive signs in the first game though ...

[shuzzack]

he always losing his consentration after he'z leading

[**KZ**]

20-11 now....c'mon...
CEH/WPT draw 4-4

[hcyong]

hopefully, second game will not be a meltdown like in Thomas Cup against KJ.

[**KZ**]

oh no....2nd game chen hong leading 7-1..another repeat of TC?

[hcyong]

well, it looks like a meltdown

[taufik-ist]

me too :D:D:D btw, it's Hafiz :p

according to arabic word,

z = dz

hafiz = hafidz :D

[shuzzack]

hopefully, second game will not be a meltdown like in Thomas Cup against KJ.

yeah..i wish;););)

[hcyong]

well, hafiz is hafiz ....

[shuzzack]

c'mon hafiz!!!!!!

[taufik-ist]

well, it looks like a meltdown

misbun should to shout at him, to remind him to fire up, not melting down :D

[hcyong]

gade wrapping up against ronald. Chin/Wong hanging tough against Wei/Zhang, question is how long?

[hcyong]

misbun should to shout at him, to remind him to fire up, not melting down :D

Hafiz is in his own dream world, shout also no use.

[taufik-ist]

gade is going to win so 2006

[eling]

hafiz n wong/chin add oil!!

[taufik-ist]

hafiz is freezing ........ some body should splash his face with water :)

[virusvoodoo]

gade is going to win so 2006

Well he still has to go through Bao and then the winner of the other semifinal bracket. But yeah, this is a good opportunity for Gade as he hasn't gotten many titles lately.

[luyi80]

aiyo, dunno what happen to my computer, the live score page stuck! Hey guys, keep on update, thks a lot! Chin/ Wong JIAYOU! Hafiz WAKE UP!

[**KZ**]

CEH/WPT
17-all....looks good
hafiz...11-19

[shuzzack]

hafiz........:(

[taufik-ist]

ch win secon set by 21:12

[shuzzack]

both of them seem gonna lose eventually:(

[hcyong]

looks like the hafiz meltdown in continuing in the 3rd game. chin/wong lost first game closely 22-20. at least, they hung tough, unlike meltdown hafiz.

[**KZ**]

looks bad for m'sia

[hara^kazuko]

Im so disappointed bout koo kien keat n chan chong ming... I actually yelled at the screen... twice.... I dun wanna think bout it now..


How bout Hafiz third set? can someone tell me that????

[hcyong]

Im so disappointed bout koo kien keat n chan chong ming... I actually yelled at the screen... twice.... I dun wanna think bout it now..


How bout Hafiz third set? can someone tell me that????

yelled at the screen? let me tell you. from my experience, that won't work even a bit.

[**KZ**]

now only fight back.....

[hcyong]

wah, the singaporean sibling pair (from indonesia) won the first set against laybourn/paaske. no fluke.

[taufik-ist]

looks like the hafiz meltdown in continuing in the 3rd game. chin/wong lost first game closely 22-20. at least, they hung tough, unlike meltdown hafiz.

15 - 10 chen hong's leading... it seem hafiz is sinking :o

[hara^kazuko]

yelled at the screen? let me tell you. from my experience, that won't work even a bit.

Nop, I yelled at the computer screen when i checked out the singapore live score... I guess I'll be smashing the tv if I watched it live

[luyi80]

looks like M'sia team can go back 2nite & prepare for MO next week ~sigh~

[hcyong]

hafiz being hafiz, he could have thrashed ch, but he could also lose in the way he is losing now.

[taufik-ist]

mas comes home with empty hands :(

[**KZ**]

haixx....hafiz hafiz...

[virusvoodoo]

15 - 10 chen hong's leading... it seem hafiz is sinking :o

Chen takes the 3rd set at 21-15

[**KZ**]

lost liao....hafiz lostr!!

[hara^kazuko]

hafiz being hafiz, he could have thrashed ch, but he could also lose in the way he is losing now.
I thought both hafiz n kkk/ccm could have won, like with no difficulties u know? ... but I was turned down...

[shuzzack]

i'm gonna close my pc now...very frust lorr:(

[taufik-ist]

hafiz's motto:

i have a dream

[**KZ**]

bad tournament for m'sia.....

[taufik-ist]

mas players play well only in their home soil :)

[hara^kazuko]

i'm gonna close my pc now...very frust lorr:(

that's a well-controlled emotion... I would have bang on the wall.. N crush my computer.... N crush the television so i wouldnt heard of badminton anymore... N .... :(

joking..

Actually I expected to see Malaysians in the final after what had happened in 1O 2006, i thought KKK would be marching in, n Hafiz could have get into semi after a win in Phillipines open...

But I was all turned down.. Terribly...

[luyi80]

no comment... disappointed!

[xijiayu]

This is just another consistent bad performance from Msia. I am not surprise and I dont want to listen to a lot of excuses for the lost. With this uninspiring performance from senior team and junior team, I cannot see bright future for Msia. Please don't give me excuse like win or lose is normal case for any badminton players.

[xijiayu]

mas players play well only in their home soil :)

Sorry to say that I hope they DONT win in MO next week (especially LCW), otherwise, this would validate the words 'Jaguh Kampung'.

[Slugs]

...even the "Jaguh Kampung" tag now lies in jeopardy.

[taufik-ist]

Sorry to say that I hope they DONT win in MO next week (especially LCW), otherwise, this would validate the words 'Jaguh Kampung'.

lcw is very strong when playing in malaysia :D

[hara^kazuko]

well... if we are not giving our high hopes.. Malaysia is still considered alrite... if we are not asking for a win in SO, actually they have been OKAY...

I dunno what I'm talking... not in order...

Anyway I love my country... Malaysia boleh! :crying:

[Jessica]

KKK and CCM are quite inconsistent. They played good one day and lost easily the next day. Hope the young pair can give us surprise!Really agree with you.I will waiting for their next coming soon Malasyia Open 2006 performance.Really really hope they can bring us a big suprise.

[xijiayu]

lcw is very strong when playing in malaysia :D

He is, but I want to see him strong outside Malaysia too.

[xijiayu]

I think it is better for me to switch my attention more to Msia young players. In that case, you wont expect too much from them and they might give some surprise too. Our hope is still on juniors as they are our future.

[taufik-ist]

Really agree with you.I will waiting for their next coming soon Malasyia Open 2006 performance.Really really hope they can bring us a big suprise.

it's not a suprise if they can win in mo 2006 :D

[xijiayu]

what about WD? Does Msia lost already?

[Jessica]

Nop, I yelled at the computer screen when i checked out the singapore live score... I guess I'll be smashing the tv if I watched it liveMe too,now i feel so down.All the Malaysian players had lose:crying: :crying: .I am really sad.Can someone tell me what happened?Especially KKK and CCM.I really hope to see them tomorow coz channel 5 got the live.But now no mood.:crying: :crying:

[hara^kazuko]

I have been taught not to give high hopes... It's better when you thought they couldnt but they could... It has been a terrible feeling when you thought they could, but they couldnt

[hcyong]

I think the other players pity us so much that they "let us" win in Malaysian Open, just like what Taufik did last year.

[Jessica]

it's not a suprise if they can win in mo 2006 :DYou think so too?but its seem hard.All the top players coming to MO2006.Lets us wait and see together!

[elwin81]

what about WD? Does Msia lost already?

Yes..........They lost :crying:

I love MALAYSIA too.............

[hcyong]

Singapore may have a representative in the semis. The bros are up 16-15 in the rubber game, but Danes are looking strong, too. The crowd must be at the edge of their seats.

[xijiayu]

I think the other players pity us so much that they "let us" win in Malaysian Open, just like what Taufik did last year.

Same thing for TH in IO this year. People pity him when watching him lost miserably in TC to Japanese, they let him won IO.

[elwin81]

Even Singapore may have a representative in the semis. The bros are up 16-15 in the rubber game, but Danes are looking strong, too. The crowd must be at the edge of their seats.

I hope Saputra and Wijaya can made it.

[Jessica]

Yes..........They lost :crying:

I love MALAYSIA too.............Me too,all the Malaysian players already lose.:crying: :crying: But no matter what, i will support Malaysia team forever.Hope them don't give up easily.

[hcyong]

oh, man. point for point. 19-18 singapore leading

[Jessica]

Sorry to say that I hope they DONT win in MO next week (especially LCW), otherwise, this would validate the words 'Jaguh Kampung'.Why?its nothing wrong to win in own country!As a Malaysian ,i hope they to win in anywhere.:mad:

[hcyong]

danes took two points. 20-19

[hcyong]

oh, man. 20-20.

[hcyong]

21-21 what a climax for the crowd there

[hcyong]

The Danes take the 3rd game 23-21. Singaporeans bite the dust, too, but in fact, it's been a good tournament for them. For us Malaysians, it's a sinking feeling.

[hara^kazuko]

Gosh Singapore lost.. That was a really close match... I really hoped dat singapore would have won

[hcyong]

But since we are in the loving mood ...

ok, I love Malaysia too ...

(sounds corny, man, but it's still true)

"Jaguh Kampung" better than nothing. Other people, want to win at home also cannot. Hopefully, can see an improved performance next week.

Julia Wong did well this tournament. Next Uber Cup, we will kick some ass.

[hara^kazuko]

YEAH! even singaporeans fought to the end... What with the fighting spirit of Malaysian players?? Got Whacked off??

[elwin81]

YEAH! even singaporeans fought to the end... What with the fighting spirit of Malaysian players?? Got Whacked off??

CEH/WPT did give some tough time to opponent.
Check the match duration.

Unlike CCM/KKK, lost within 30 mins.
Still very inconsistent.

[hcyong]

For this tournament, I am disappointed with:
Hafiz, CCM/KKK, CTF/LWW (losing tamely to Singaporeans?).

Positive:
Julia Wong

Neutral:
Chin/Wong and most of the rest.

[Jessica]

For this tournament, I am disappointed with:
Hafiz, CCM/KKK, CTF/LWW (losing tamely to Singaporeans?).

Positive:
Julia Wong

Neutral:
Chin/Wong and most of the rest.Do know what happens to them.Their losing really make me heart broken.Now Singapore open is no longer interested me.(coz no Malaysian in the competition)Well,we are not them,we do know what really happen to them.But i still think KKK and CCM will have a bright future.I will still support them.Gan ba teh!Guys,you all can do it!who you all predict will win the title of MS and MD?I do no!!!!!!!!!!1

[habujoji]

Can anyone tell me what "Jaguh Kampung" means?

[maa2003]

Can anyone tell me what "Jaguh Kampung" means?

jaguh = jago = hero
kampung = village

that's a Malay/Indonesia language to determine people who play their best on their small community only .........

[Jessica]

Can anyone tell me what "Jaguh Kampung" means?Jaguh Kampung means someone that can only win and be hero in his own country but lose in others place.Do you understands now?

[elwin81]

Jaguh Kampung means someone that can only win and be hero in his own country but lose in others place.Do you understands now?

Easy........ Jessica. I know how u feel now.
I am very sad too as a MAS badminton super fans.
We hope they can perform better in MO next week.

Anyway, there still got some good matches to watch tomorrow.

[Jessica]

Easy........ Jessica. I know how u feel now.
I am very sad too as a MAS badminton super fans.
We hope they can perform better in MO next week.

Anyway, there still got some good matches to watch tomorrow.Ya,thanks for that.:) :) Thanks for your advice.I am not losing hope towards them.As,you say ,MAS badminton supre fans won't give up so easily.By the way, can you tell me why Denmark no1 MD can lose and why they retired in third game.Anyone know this?Tell me please!Thanks:)

[elwin81]

Ya,thanks for that.:) :) Thanks for your advice.I am not losing hope towards them.As,you say ,MAS badminton supre fans won't give up so easily.By the way, can you tell me why Denmark no1 MD can lose and why they retired in third game.Anyone know this?Tell me please!Thanks:)

sorry, i have no idea.
waiting for news from others.............

I think probably one of the danes injured, if not they will not retired.

[x50926x]

Ya,thanks for that.:) :) Thanks for your advice.I am not losing hope towards them.As,you say ,MAS badminton supre fans won't give up so easily.By the way, can you tell me why Denmark no1 MD can lose and why they retired in third game.Anyone know this?Tell me please!Thanks:)

One of the danes had a knee injury [if i'm not wrong]. Coz' i saw him limping and holding his knee.

[elwin81]

One of the danes had a knee injury [if i'm not wrong]. Coz' i saw him limping and holding his knee.

who is it?
LUNDGAARD? ERIKSEN?

[shah88]

lungaard was injured... i think it has to do with his ankle..

[elwin81]

lungaard was injured... i think it has to do with his ankle..

thanks for the info shah88.
it's sad to hear that.

[hara^kazuko]

can anyone tell me is astro showing Singapore Open semifinal tomorrow? I checked the book n according to that, astro is only showing the finals... But if there's any channel showing semifinals... pls tell me bout dat.. terima kasih...

[Jessica]

One of the danes had a knee injury [if i'm not wrong]. Coz' i saw him limping and holding his knee.Really ,that too bad. Recently they seem to be keep losing.Maybe is their age factor.I think they should retired and let the younger one play.Really an unfortunate to them.Actually they have a higher chance to win.

[Jessica]

can anyone tell me is astro showing Singapore Open semifinal tomorrow? I checked the book n according to that, astro is only showing the finals... But if there's any channel showing semifinals... pls tell me bout dat.. terima kasih...I do know.But i know Singapore channel 5 will show the semifinal tomorow.JB people can watch.But you still can knew the result towards live scoring.

[hara^kazuko]

I do know.But i know Singapore channel 5 will show the semifinal tomorow.JB people can watch.But you still can knew the result towards live scoring.

Oh, it's okay, anyway thanks...

[shah88]

do you guys have any picccssss?? haha. I'm looking forward to some pics =)

[Mag]

/.../ Recently they seem to be keep losing.Maybe is their age factor.I think they should retired and let the younger one play.Really an unfortunate to them.Actually they have a higher chance to win.

I find those comments lack perspective for two reasons: Firstly, you are talking about perhaps the most consistent MD pairs since Kim/Ha. The TC aside, there is nothing in their track record that says they should quit. They consistently beat younger pairs. Secondly, "let the younger one play" is an invalid argument -- Denmark simply hasn't got that much to choose from.

Martin's injury is terrible news. I hope it's not too serious and that he recovers quickly.

[badMania]

The day started with drizzles in Singapore (and a black rainstorm back in Hong Kong). I left my home after I had my brunch at around 11:30am and went to Orchard to settle some banking stuffs and do some shopping. Bought a jeans that was discounted from S$189 to only S$40 :eek: Grabbed it without hesitation...hehehe :p

The indoor stadium was not that packed when I arrived there at around 2:55pm. The announcer just made the announcement for the first and second match of the day: the mixed doubles. I settled into my seat right at the back of Court 3 (the centre court). The matches started at 3:00pm.

The first match was Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms vs Zheng Bo/Zhao Tingting. It was pretty tight from the start and the pairs were separated by at most 2 points. However, the Chinese pair made some crucial mistakes at the ending stage and they yielded the set to the England pair. The England pair had control of the second set until they began to make mistakes and let the Chinese caught up. However, they proved to be the more dominant pair and won in 2 close sets 21-19, 21-19.

Then, the Indonesian pairs began to arrive in Court 2 and 4 as their matches started at 3:20pm. I switched my attention to watching the World Champions, Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir. They were dominant from the very beginning and wrapped up the first set quite comfortably at 21-15. The second set was much closer but they were never troubled. It ended 21-18.

In between pts, I also watched the new pairing of Mohd Rizal/Greysia Polii playing against the Chinese Taipei pair. The Indonesian pair made many silly mistakes in the first set (esp Rizal) and they let the opponents (esp the guy) take control of the match. The Chinese Taipei pair took the first set 21-16. However, things were different in the second set. The Indonesian pair started to play their game and once they established a healthy gap, they were never in trouble. It was the same story in the rubber game. The Indonesian pair grabbed the second and third set 21-15, 21-12. I think this pair can go far and they are certainly better than either Devin/Vita or Anggun/Yunita. They will be in the top 20 in no time.

After the XD matches, I also watched some part of Mia Audina's match against Chen Li. There was no question, Mia was in control of the entire game from the start to the finish. A good win for her.

I took a break from watching the matches and went outside to shop around at the Yonex booth. At that time, there was a group of Chinese young players shopping for souveniers. I saw Zheng Bo, Zhao Tingting, and a couple of other unfamiliar faces. Then, I took a walk outside the stadium and was quite suprised to see that there were a number of restaurants surrounding it. I would probably try the Jumbo Seafood restaurant tomorrow night. While walking around, I bumped into Gail Emms and Donna Kellogg. They were searching for a cafeteria that sells sandwich. As I was not familiar with the area, I couldn't direct them to the right shop :cool:

At around 4:45pm, I bought some snacks and tucked into them while watching Jens Eriksen/Martin Lundgaard Hansen playing against Anthony Clark/Robert Blair. I only watched the first set and it was a close encounter. The English pair was no pushover and they won the first set 21-18. Subsequently, the Danes had to retire because one of the player was injured. So, the England pair progressed to the semi-final.

The next match I watch was Flandy Limpele/Sigit Budiarto against Chan Choong Ming/Koo Kien Keat. The Indonesian pair was simply awesome and they were almost flawless in the first set. They won the first set convincingly at 21-12. The second set was a close one. The Indonesian established an early lead at 11-5, however, they started to make mistakes which led to the Malaysian pair gaining some quick pts. The Malaysians eventually caught up and the score was tied at 19-19. However, the Indonesian veteran pair proved that they still had something to show as they won the second set 21-19. Congrats to them!

After the match, there was another break as the next one will only begin at 6:30pm. Again, I wandered around the stadium and saw some fans asking for Sigit and Flandy's signatures. A group of primary school kids also had their wishes when Sigit gave them his. I also saw Rashid Sidek mingling with a group of Malaysian; Yap Kim Hock, Sigit, and Flandy sharing some friendly banter, with Flandy sending his regards to Rexy; and finally Yap Kim Hock giving his ever-erratic boys (CCM and KKK) a lecture.

When the break was over, the last matches of the day began. First, the Malaysian young pair, Hoon Thien How/Tan Boon Heong vs Jonas Rasmussen/Peter Steffensen. It was more like a mis-match in the first set as the Danes were completely in control (esp JR). JR was very dominant and there was nothing the young Malaysian pair could do as they lost 10-21. They put up a gallant fight in the second set, however, it was not enough and they lost closely 21-18.

The same scenario was followed in the WD match between Jo Novita/Greysia Polii vs Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen. The Indonesian pair was still a class below the World Champion and they could not kill off the Chinese pair even when they had a few chances to do so. They ended up yielding the pts to the opponent. The second set was better as they could keep up all the way till 18-18. However, the World Champion still won quite convincingly 21-13, 21-18.

The local favorite, Ronald Susilo had a few good moments when he led Peter Gade 18-16 in the first set. However, his over-defensive strategy was simply too conservative and could not withstand Peter's constant attack. Peter won 21-19 in the first set. The second set was worse for Ronald as Peter raced ahead quicky to reach game point at 20-13. It was at this point that Ronald started to play some nice attacking game which yielded him a few more pts. However, it was not enough and Peter won 21-16.

The last match of the day was the local doubles pairing of Hendry Saputra Kurniawan/Hendra Wijaya against Thomas Laybourn/Lars Paaske. The first set was similar to yesterday's match. The Singaporean pair was quick to establish a huge lead as they won the first set 21-13. The second set was opposite of the first set. This time, the Danes took the initiative from the start and took the set without difficulty at 21-12. The real show began in the third. It was close from the start as both pairs played under the constant cheering from the local crowd. Hendry/Hendra was the first to reach 11. They had a few good pts to lead at 19-18. However, at this point, the Danes staged a comeback and they managed to reach match point at 20-19. The match was not over and there were indeed a few dramas which really increased the temperature inside the stadium. Crowds were loudly cheering every shot as the Singapore pair managed to equalize at 20-20 and then 21-21. At this point, it was a pity that they made the crucial mistakes and eventually lost 21-23. What a game....

Overall, it was another fantastic day. Hopefully, Team Indonesia will have 2 finalists on Sunday.

[shah88]

In my opinion, I think Indo's XD and MD can go through the finals.. they look quite strong. I have a feeling that Indo's XD buntet/widianto will meet Emms/Nathan. tough fight man!

[hara^kazuko]

CCM n Koo Kien Keat were lectured by Yap Kim Hock?

Poor guys... but they had been performing badly.. Hope they will do well in the next tournament..

[habujoji]

jaguh = jago = hero
kampung = village

that's a Malay/Indonesia language to determine people who play their best on their small community only .........

Thanks, previous post make more sense to me now.
My knowledge of malay is increasing :)

[hara^kazuko]

Thanks, previous post make more sense to me now.
My knowledge of malay is increasing :)

U are learning Malay?

[shah88]

I thought the MD's match ..KKK n CCM was really exhilirating! tought fight la.

[winex8888]

I watched the match and KKK/CCM made a lot of mistakes. They could not break down the defense of Sigit/Flandy, neither could they defend against the Indonesian attacks. If KKK/CCM had forced the rubber game, maybe they could have won the match as the older Indonesians were getting tired.

Saw Lunguard landing badly on his feet and limping off the court. Ouch...

[EastDevil]

I watched the match and KKK/CCM made a lot of mistakes. They could not break down the defense of Sigit/Flandy, neither could they defend against the Indonesian attacks. If KKK/CCM had forced the rubber game, maybe they could have won the match as the older Indonesians were getting tired.

Saw Lunguard landing badly on his feet and limping off the court. Ouch...

Yeah, because they were injured, they didn't get to walk past my seat... no chance to get autograph. :( :crying:

[yannie]

me too :D:D:D btw, it's Hafiz :p

The other day a reporter wrote his name as MUH HASIM :o

[elwin81]

CCM n Koo Kien Keat were lectured by Yap Kim Hock?

Poor guys... but they had been performing badly.. Hope they will do well in the next tournament..

why not lecture by Rexy, their coach?
is Rexy very disappointed already?

many thanks to badMania for the lovely details........
:)

[Mag]

I watched the match and KKK/CCM made a lot of mistakes. They could not break down the defense of Sigit/Flandy, neither could they defend against the Indonesian attacks. If KKK/CCM had forced the rubber game, maybe they could have won the match as the older Indonesians were getting tired.

Saw Lunguard landing badly on his feet and limping off the court. Ouch...

The DBF site says it was Jens Eriksen who was injured, not Lundgaard.

[elwin81]

I watched the match and KKK/CCM made a lot of mistakes. They could not break down the defense of Sigit/Flandy, neither could they defend against the Indonesian attacks. If KKK/CCM had forced the rubber game, maybe they could have won the match as the older Indonesians were getting tired.

Saw Lunguard landing badly on his feet and limping off the court. Ouch...

oh....pity Lundgaard.
Not sure if he can play in MO or Chinese Taipei Open or not?

[yannie]

"I det afgørende sæt pådrog Jens Eriksen sig en skade, der gjorde ham ude af stand til at spille færdig."

http://www.badminton.dk/default.asp?pageid=3243

As Mag said, it should be Jens Eriksen who's injured.

[ctjcad]

Rest of badMania's post, snipped for brevity..

I took a break from watching the matches and went outside to shop around at the Yonex booth. At that time, there was a group of Chinese young players shopping for souveniers. I saw Zheng Bo, Zhao Tingting, and a couple of other unfamiliar faces. Then, I took a walk outside the stadium and was quite suprised to see that there were a number of restaurants surrounding it. I would probably try the Jumbo Seafood restaurant tomorrow night. While walking around, I bumped into Gail Emms and Donna Kellogg. They were searching for a cafeteria that sells sandwich. As I was not familiar with the area, I couldn't direct them to the right shop :cool:
wow, must be a long day-thanks again for sharing your report and experiences during the QF, badMania..Regarding your comment of "seeing a number of restaurants surrounding it", hmm, sorry, are they new restaurants?? I thought you went to SIS before?? Cos i remember there were a commercial complex w/restaurants already on the left side of the stadium(if you are exiting the stadium). Yah, for sandwiches, i remember last yr. i couldn't find one nearby(i had to buy and bring some foods/drinks from near my hotel, prior to coming to SIS and put them on a makeshift table in front near the entrance door, as they wouldn't allow outside food to be brought in. I guess that's why the Japanese players who tried to eat McD, were told they couldn't do so)..:p:rolleyes:

[badMania]

Regarding your comment of "seeing a number of restaurants surrounding it", hmm, sorry, are they new restaurants?? I thought you went to SIS before?? Cos i remember there were a commercial complex w/restaurants already on the left side of the stadium(if you are exiting the stadium). Yah, for sandwiches, i remember last yr. i couldn't find one nearby(i had to buy and bring some foods/drinks from near my hotel, prior to coming to SIS and put them on a makeshift table in front near the entrance door, as they wouldn't allow outside food to be brought in. I guess that's why the Japanese players who tried to eat McD, were told they couldn't do so)..:p:rolleyes:

Well...I have not been to the SIS for a number of years and with the developments surrounding it (many new condominiums, etc), its no suprise that I was "lost"...hehehe :D Yup, no outside food was allowed. Only food from the Cheers stores inside the SIS was allowed inside the stadium. The food was okay....I bought a couple of bakpao ($1.40)...nasi lemak ($2.20) and an ice milo ($2). Altogether, it was S$5.60...rather expensive (esp the ice milo)...but I can understand.

[Jessica]

I find those comments lack perspective for two reasons: Firstly, you are talking about perhaps the most consistent MD pairs since Kim/Ha. The TC aside, there is nothing in their track record that says they should quit. They consistently beat younger pairs. Secondly, "let the younger one play" is an invalid argument -- Denmark simply hasn't got that much to choose from.

Martin's injury is terrible news. I hope it's not too serious and that he recovers quickly.Well.don't be angry. i just tell my opinion.For me,theycan be the world no1, they are still very skillful and good players.Just hope them can recover soon.

[Jessica]

CCM n Koo Kien Keat were lectured by Yap Kim Hock?

Poor guys... but they had been performing badly.. Hope they will do well in the next tournament..Really,how you know this.Really poor guys.:crying: :crying: .Hope the lectur can let them perform better in MO 2006.Its coming next week .I am very exciting.However, i still waiting and surpport them.

[kyiyu]

Badmia,
Buildings around SIS was developed quite some times (perhaps, 4-5 year old at least.) Construction nearby cause you confusion. Even for me involving in that particular project, used to lost of the way sometime as road / area are often diverted or change.

Price of Food in SIS is NOT rather expensive. It is indeed very expensive charging like 6* hotel rate. You can get the same thing with half of the price that you paid outside. But outside food is NOT allowed. So the rules make us either eating expensive stuff or not eating at all.

BTW, what time will you be in SIS? I am at office (5-minute drive) and counting the time for gate opening.


Well...I have not been to the SIS for a number of years and with the developments surrounding it (many new condominiums, etc), its no suprise that I was "lost"...hehehe :D Yup, no outside food was allowed. Only food from the Cheers stores inside the SIS was allowed inside the stadium. The food was okay....I bought a couple of bakpao ($1.40)...nasi lemak ($2.20) and an ice milo ($2). Altogether, it was S$5.60...rather expensive (esp the ice milo)...but I can understand.

[EastDevil]

"I det afgørende sæt pådrog Jens Eriksen sig en skade, der gjorde ham ude af stand til at spille færdig."

http://www.badminton.dk/default.asp?pageid=3243

As Mag said, it should be Jens Eriksen who's injured.

They got it wrong, its not Eriksen.

[EastDevil]

Rest of badMania's post, snipped for brevity..

wow, must be a long day-thanks again for sharing your report and experiences during the QF, badMania..Regarding your comment of "seeing a number of restaurants surrounding it", hmm, sorry, are they new restaurants?? I thought you went to SIS before?? Cos i remember there were a commercial complex w/restaurants already on the left side of the stadium(if you are exiting the stadium). Yah, for sandwiches, i remember last yr. i couldn't find one nearby(i had to buy and bring some foods/drinks from near my hotel, prior to coming to SIS and put them on a makeshift table in front near the entrance door, as they wouldn't allow outside food to be brought in. I guess that's why the Japanese players who tried to eat McD, were told they couldn't do so)..:p:rolleyes:

The commercial complex with eating places were demolished. We thought of going there for lunch on the first day and found empty land. :D

[ctjcad]

The commercial complex with eating places were demolished. We thought of going there for lunch on the first day and found empty land. :D
:eek: :confused: :rolleyes: ...really??..wow, so in 1 yr since i've been there, quite a lot has changed heh..:rolleyes:
Anyways, thanks for your further info..:)

[ctjcad]

Badmia,
Buildings around SIS was developed quite some times (perhaps, 4-5 year old at least.) Construction nearby cause you confusion. Even for me involving in that particular project, used to lost of the way sometime as road / area are often diverted or change.
hmm, i'm guessing you are working as an engineer?? or in a construction field??..:rolleyes:

Price of Food in SIS is NOT rather expensive. It is indeed very expensive charging like 6* hotel rate. You can get the same thing with half of the price that you paid outside. But outside food is NOT allowed. So the rules make us either eating expensive stuff or not eating at all.
Yah, it's typical for food prices here in the U.S., if you go to sports arenas..In some instances, even if you bring your own reg. bottled water, it can't be brought in..:p :rolleyes:

[Sealman]

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I wish I had zoom lens.... and too bad the good corporate seats were all taken up and I couldn't get closer... Hope these photos are good enough for you... Cheers

[yannie]

Sealman... so many pics! Thanks a lot!!! =)

[EastDevil]

hmm, i'm guessing you are working as an engineer?? or in a construction field??..:rolleyes:

Yah, it's typical for food prices here in the U.S., if you go to sports arenas..In some instances, even if you bring your own reg. bottled water, it can't be brought in..:p :rolleyes:

I can understand the reasons behind forbidding outside food as it protects the food vendors in the stadium. However, the food available is hardly for human consumption. Its simply terrible. Furthermore, during the later days, there's such a crowd that it too difficult to buy anything and the food are all gone in no time. Its almost like starving the spectators...

[EastDevil]

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Oops, you got me in all the pictures. haha

[ctjcad]

Sealman, thanks for all the wonderful pics...yah, i know how you felt, sitting up there and couldn't get any closer in the reg. seats, as i was there also last yr..:p :rolleyes:

[Sealman]

Oops, you got me in all the pictures. haha

Hi Michael, we met very briefly when Loh introduced. Believe you're the one in white? Your $50 ticket was well worth it :D

[kemana]

Sealman, thanks for all the wonderful pics...yah, i know how you felt, sitting up there and couldn't get any closer in the reg. seats, as i was there also last yr..:p :rolleyes:
I know that feeling too....

[Sealman]

ctjcad and yannie, you're most welcome :)

[EastDevil]

Hi Michael, we met very briefly when Loh introduced. Believe you're the one in white? Your $50 ticket was well worth it :D

Wah, you've got sharp eyes. No wonder you can take such nice photos. :D