Korea Open 2006 : Day 5

[Dreamzz]

MS - QF

HASHIM, M.roslin vs CHEN, Yu
i think roslin's run ends here, good effort though ...

SHON, Seung Mo vs PONSANA, Boonsak
SSM must be brimming with confidence after thrashing KJ, Boonsak will have a rough time especially with the home crowd against him ...

JANG, Young Soo vs BAO, Chunlai
BCL is cruising, should not be a problem ...

LEE, Hyun Il vs AYOB, Sairul Amar
LHI may be a bit tired from his match, but Sairul does not have enough quality to match him ...

[hcyong]

Predicted winners to the left

MS
Chen Yu v Roslin - but I will not underestimate the old dog
Boonsak v Shon SM (match of the day) - I still think Boonsak will prevail
Bao CL v Jang YS
Lee HI v Sairul

WS
Xu HW v Soratja - the Thai did well but Xu is a step too far for now
Lu Lan v Hwang HY - but Korean seems fired up at home
Zhu Lin v Eriko (match of the day)
Wong MC v Kanako - their previous matches were usually close
Quite uncertain with the last 3 matches; could go either way

MD
(R16 not completed yet)

WD
Yang/Zhang v Chin/Wong
Nurlita/Poluakan v Emms/Kellogg (match of the day) - predicting an upset
Chien/Cheng v Novita/Polii
Lee/Lee v Saralee/Sathinee

XD
Widianto/Natsir v Sudket/Saralee (match of the day)
Lee YD/Hwang YM v Laybourn/Juhl
Eriksen/Schjoldager v Clark/Kellogg
Lee/Lee v Blair/Munt

[hara^kazuko]

I dunno, my instinct told me that Roslin might have a chance and Sairul Amar isn't a no one without quality, Lee Hyun Il might be unexpected to lose

[taufik-ist]

any MD result ? :)

[Dreamzz]

any MD result ? :)

yeah, i'm confused, there doesn't appear to be any results.
i don't know where some of the other get their results from though, but the official website is still blank ...

[Jessica]

Taufik lose???He lose to who...

[Dreamzz]

ooo, i was wrong, this just got updated ...

HE / SHEN bt SAKAMOTO / IKEDA
LINDLEY / LANGRIDGE bt HAN / KANG
YOO / JEON bt MOHD TAZARI / LIN
LEE / HWANG bt CLARK / BLAIR
KIDO / SETIAWAN bt PAASKE / RASMUSSEN

[Dreamzz]

Taufik lose???He lose to who...

he lost to Lee Hyun Il

[blackrose]

Please don't said old dog to roslin... If you say old horse should be ok!:eek:

[Jessica]

What a close set...Mas Mohd Tazari/Lin Woon Fui lost to the korea pair in 14-21,21-19 and 22-24 Really a pity...It was so so so close...

[X Ball]

I dunno, my instinct told me that Roslin might have a chance and Sairul Amar isn't a no one without quality, Lee Hyun Il might be unexpected to lose

U mean your intuition:D

[Jessica]

I am happy to see Julia Wong Pei Xian performance...Although she is lose,but she was able to push Xu Huai Wen to 22-24 in the second set..So WELL DONE!!!

[Jessica]

As you all predict,the korean MD pairs beat Mas Ong/Tan easily in 21-13 and 21-10

[Dreamzz]

As you all predict,the korean MD pairs beat Mas Ong/Tan easily in 21-13 and 21-10

yeah, i won't be surprised to see the koreans doing very well, i think they can go all the way ...

[taufik-ist]

Please don't said old dog to roslin... If you say old horse should be ok!:eek:

old dog can still bite , old horse can't do anything :D

[Jessica]

deRose..where are you...KKK/CCM win over the Indo pairs with straight sets 21-15 and 21-8 and the china pairs lose to the indo pairs with 21-15 and 21-8 too..So tomorrow is the Mas vs Indo again..

[Dreamzz]

MD QF

HE / SHEN vs LINDLEY / LANGRIDGE
tough one, both relatively unknown, but i'm with the chinese here.

YOO / JEON vs LEE / HWANG
another tough one, i give the edge to yoo / jeon.

KIDO / SETIAWAN vs JUNG / LEE
doesn't get easier, does it? jung / lee to benefit from home support, though kido / setiawan have done very well to beat the danes.

GUNAWAN / WIJAYA vs KOO / CHAN
match of the round by far. i'm going with koo / chan based on their annihilation of sigit and flandy.

[elwin81]

Please don't said old dog to roslin... If you say old horse should be ok!:eek:

I agreed, need to show respect to people.

[Chu Liuxiang]

I am happy to see Julia Wong Pei Xian performance...Although she is lose,but she was able to push Xu Huai Wen to 22-24 in the second set..So WELL DONE!!!

Maybe she has the chance to have Zhou Mi as sparring partner too. I think Malaysia really improve a lot in WS. With WMC, Julia Wong or maybe Lydia Cheah and hopefully Zhou Mi if possible in WS, plus WPT/CYH in WD. Maybe Malaysia could get a medal in Women teams events in Doha Asian Games.:D Even though Malaysia is unlikely to beat China and S. Korea in Doha Asian Games but who knows they may surprise Hong Kong, Japan or Chinese Taipei.

[taufik-ist]

tony/gunawan still show their best form

[Jessica]

Ya..Chu LiuXiang...From what i observed...I am very surprised that Mas women players are progessing so much within a month...I can see some hope in Mas women players...

[Chu Liuxiang]

Ya..Chu LiuXiang...From what i observed...I am very surprised that Mas women players are progessing so much within a month...I can see some hope in Mas women players...

If BAM and Cheah Soon Kit can put in additional effort to train up a few pairs of WD which comparable to WPT/CYH ( would be even better if comparable to YW/ZJW or Gao Ling/Huang Sui), exactly as MD that Malaysia has six or seven pairs of world class MD, then, Mas should have an overall balance team in both Mens and Womens.:D

[TKG2609]

taufik lost again .... can he be the champion in hong kong open ?

[TKG2609]

chen yu vs shon, lee hyun il vs bao

[taufik-ist]

taufik lost again .... can he be the champion in hong kong open ?

yea... he must improve his stamina for playing rubber sets

[TKG2609]

taufik ... taufik ....always disappointed ....

[taufik-ist]

taufik ... taufik ....always disappointed ....


not always :D ........

he has made indonesia proud :D

[TKG2609]

yeah ...last time ... maybe now we must choose another hero .....

[taufik-ist]

yeah ...last time ... maybe now we must choose another hero .....

hhhmmmm another hero ? any ? nop.... :D

[Jessica]

Taufik is still Indo big hero and i think he is the forever hero no matter what...

[blackrose]

Elwin81,

I have same opinion with you.... need to show respect to people. For islamic people, not nice said roslin like dog or pig. That;s all.:cool:

[seawell]

Predicted winners to the left

MS
Chen Yu v Roslin
Boonsak v Shon SM
Bao CL v Jang YS
Lee HI v Sairul

WS
Xu HW v Soratja
Lu Lan v Hwang HY
Zhu Lin v Eriko
Wong MC v Kanako

MD
HE / SHEN vs LINDLEY / LANGRIDGE
LEE / HWANGvs YOO / JEON
JUNG / LEE vs KIDO / SETIAWAN
GUNAWAN / WIJAYA vs KOO / CHAN

WD
Yang/Zhang v Chin/Wong
Emms/Kellogg v Nurlita/Poluakan
Chien/Cheng v Novita/Polii
Lee/Lee v Saralee/Sathinee

XD
Widianto/Natsir v Sudket/Saralee
Lee YD/Hwang YM v Laybourn/Juhl
Eriksen/Schjoldager v Clark/Kellogg
Lee/Lee v Blair/Munt

[TKG2609]

agree with u ... ;)



Predicted winners to the left

MS
Chen Yu v Roslin
Boonsak v Shon SM
Bao CL v Jang YS
Lee HI v Sairul

WS
Xu HW v Soratja
Lu Lan v Hwang HY
Zhu Lin v Eriko
Wong MC v Kanako

MD
HE / SHEN vs LINDLEY / LANGRIDGE
LEE / HWANGvs YOO / JEON
JUNG / LEE vs KIDO / SETIAWAN
GUNAWAN / WIJAYA vs KOO / CHAN

WD
Yang/Zhang v Chin/Wong
Emms/Kellogg v Nurlita/Poluakan
Chien/Cheng v Novita/Polii
Lee/Lee v Saralee/Sathinee

XD
Widianto/Natsir v Sudket/Saralee
Lee YD/Hwang YM v Laybourn/Juhl
Eriksen/Schjoldager v Clark/Kellogg
Lee/Lee v Blair/Munt

[elwin81]

Elwin81,

I have same opinion with you.... need to show respect to people. For islamic people, not nice said roslin like dog or pig. That;s all.:cool:

Yes, anyway, we are off topic.
No matter what religion, respect make perfect.

[chibe_K]

My prediction, GUNAWAN/WIJAYA will bring home another title this year !!!

[hara^kazuko]

My prediction, GUNAWAN/WIJAYA will bring home another title this year !!!

My prediction, KKK/CCM will bring home another title this year !!!

[court_king]

My prediction, KKK/CCM will bring home another title this year !!!

They won't stand a chance against Tony.G/Chandra.W... when was the last time TG/CW were defeated? Like hardly ever!!!

KKK/CCM have a better chance in bringing another yellow or red card back home this year. :eek::p

[hara^kazuko]

They won't stand a chance against Tony.G/Chandra.W... when was the last time TG/CW were defeated? Like hardly ever!!!

KKK/CCM have a better chance in bringing another yellow or red card back home this year. :eek::p

the last time when TG/CW were defeated is likely to happen tomorrow ... :D

They won be celebrating victory everytime, just like what happened to LD, but hopefully the day they crumble once in a lifetime is likely to happen TOMORROW

[court_king]

the last time when TG/CW were defeated is likely to happen tomorrow ... :D

"Tomorrow" as in the future, but they will still kick little punks' butt before they retire.:p We also say LCW will win some more titles since MO tomorrow, but it has never happen yet... so no... TG/CW will not be defeated tomorrow to little punks.:D

[hara^kazuko]

"Tomorrow" as in the future, but they will still kick little punks' butt before they retire.:p We also say LCW will win some more titles since MO tomorrow, but it has never happen yet... so no... TG/CW will not be defeated tomorrow to little punks.:D

yeah right, look what happened to Jens Eriksen and Lungaard Hassen, that means miracle does happen

I do love little punks, especially Koo Kien Keat

[court_king]

yeah right, look what happened to Jens Eriksen and Lungaard Hassen, that means miracle does happen

I do love little punks, especially Koo Kien Keat
You compare olympic gold metalists' performance with Lungaard's performance whom just recovered from injury... and as far as miracles are concerned, they better pray all day and night hoping there will be some bad line calls against TG/CW.:cool:

[hara^kazuko]

You compare olympic gold metalists' performance with Lungaard's performance whom just recovered from injury... and as far as miracles are concerned, they better pray all day and night hoping there will be some bad line calls against TG/CW.:cool:

Well, it's not like KKK/CCM are totally useless against the top guns... They defeated Jens Eriksen and Lungaard Hassen, which are perfectly good in condition in this year's Thomas Cup. It's worth expecting a miracle tomorrow

[ctjcad]

MD QF
GUNAWAN / WIJAYA vs KOO / CHAN
match of the round by far. i'm going with koo / chan based on their annihilation of sigit and flandy.

Well, it's not like KKK/CCM are totally useless against the top guns... They defeated Jens Eriksen and Lungaard Hassen, which are perfectly good in condition in this year's Thomas Cup. It's worth expecting a miracle tomorrow
Hmm, Tony and Candra will not lose tomorrow(in the QF, 2 or 3 setters)..If they lose to their youngers opponents, then Candra should indeed use the name USA for the country he's playing from now on..;):p :D

[court_king]

Hmm, Tony and Candra will not lose tomorrow(2 or 3 setters)..If they lose to their youngers opponents, then Candra should indeed use the name USA for the country he's playing for now on..;):p :D

And it's not like they will lose to any older opponents either!!!:cool:

[ye333]

Beating Guo/Xie so easily should imply that they are in good form. Guo/Xie is not a great pair but definitely a good and able pair. They can beat all the current top pairs: Cai/Fu, E/L, Choong/Lee, etc. when in top form.

On the other hand, Malaysian MD performed badly in this tournament, so I guess they are not in top form. I guess Rexy has his plans.

If Tony/Candra can beat CCM/KKK, it seems they will for sure take the title. All the other 6 pairs are not as strong as CCM/KKK. Just remember how they comfortably beated Kido/Setiawan 2 months ago: the scores are kind of close sometimes, but K/S really had no chance to win.

Taufik seems to be going uphill. It's surprising to see that his stamina can last 70 mins. One or two months ago he would surely collapse in the 3rd game. If he keeps recovering, he would be formidable in the WC.

[ctjcad]

Predicted winners to the left
WD
Yang/Zhang v Chin/Wong
Nurlita/Poluakan v Emms/Kellogg (match of the day) - predicting an upset
Chien/Cheng v Novita/Polii
Lee/Lee v Saralee/Sathinee

hcyong, thanks again for doing the previews, in the absence of badMania..:cool:
Just want to make a comment on the 2 INA's WD pairs. They've been the "surprise" so far for the INA's squad. Seems to me that they indeed had practice and prepared well for this tourney, albeit the absence of CHN's top pairs. Personally, i feel what they've accomplished by reaching the QF is pretty good. A spot in the SF will "basically" be a success for them. Just hope both pairs still have enough juice left for next week's HK Open.:p

[byelnats]

Seems like Indonesian's men singles players are rolling down the hill real fast. Taufik is a HAS-BEEN. He certainly is a living legend now after he won Olympic and World Championship back to back, but that makes him "full". He is not hungry anymore so to speak. Worse still, PBSI still has not found the successor to Taufik. I am putting a lot of hopes on Simon, but it seems that he is not there yet. Hopefully he will become better and better soon. Indonesians and Taufik's fans, like me, will have to pray REAAAALLLLLYYYY HARD for the World Championship in Madrid.

Great news for Indonesian fans is the advance of two women doubles pair to the quarter-final. First time I have seen something like that happen in like, what, 5 years? Maybe more. Kido/Setiawan have done well too beating Laars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen. Hope they continue to do well in this tournament. They are one of our hopes in World Championship as well. I won't expect much from Luluk/Alven. They are a good pairs, but they lack something that gives fear to their opponent. I am really doubtful they are going to make it to the top ever.

[ctjcad]

And it's not like they will lose to any older opponents either!!!:cool:
actually Tony and his partner(former Pelatnas player Halim Haryanto), lost to another "senior" pair (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draw.aspx?id=11775&draw=6) just last month at the Thailand Open..although it wasn't with Candra...
Speaking of the MD's QF match, the Kido/Setiawan vs. Jung/Lee should be a very entertaining one as well..As a matter of fact, Jung/Lee actually beat Tony/Halim in straight sets in the Macau Open, just after the recent Indonesian Open..:p

[Han]

I think KKK/CCM will have good chance to win over veteran Chandra/Tony, two quite contrasting styles where Malaysian pair play with tremendous speed while Indonesia pair is more on net control and power smash. I think it's a 50-50 ball game.

[wirre]

Taufik is a HAS-BEEN. He certainly is a living legend now after he won Olympic and World Championship back to back, but that makes him "full". He is not hungry anymore so to speak.

Well only time will tell if he is a has-been.......I think he still is able to play at a level very few (if any) are/have been/will be capable of. The question is can he any longer do it at the right time as he did when winning his goldmedals?

Agree that he might not be that hungry anymore, but once again it is unkown how much he has "lost" in capacity. IMO few opponents will still be lucky to have 50/50 chance to beat him.

/mats

[cindie]

taufik lost again .... can he be the champion in hong kong open ?

Taufik doesn't seem to play well lately.. But I won't be surprised if he does win the HK open.

[hcyong]

Predicted winners first

MD
He/Shen v Lindley/Langridge
Lee/Hwang v Yoo/Jeon
Jung/Lee v Kido/Setiawan
Tony/Candra v Koo/Chan (match of the day)

My feeling is that the best 4 pairs are in the bottom half. The top half looks very light indeed and seems like easy picking for Lee/Hwang.
I underestimated Tony/Candra yesterday. Now that I have a hint of their level, I think their match against Koo/Chan will be a good one. I think it's finely balanced, depends on who wants to win more on the day.
But my feeling tells me it will be an all-Korean final.

[hcyong]

When I call someone an old dog, I don't mean it as an insult. An old dog is experienced and tenacious (another word for it is "dogged"). I can see how it can be perceived as an insult, with him being a muslim and all. If that is so, I take it back and let this be the last word on this matter.

[ctjcad]

I underestimated Tony/Candra yesterday. Now that I have a hint of their level, I think their match against Koo/Chan will be a good one.
:eek: , "underestimated" them??wow..well, i understand this is their 2nd tourney playing together after 5-6 yrs. of both not playing together, but by the looks of things, and what they've accomplished so far with winning the recent Indonesia Open, they are surely in sync..
Usually, the winner or the outcome of a closely or tightly contested and skilled players will lie on which player(s)/pair makes more self-errors(so it's all in the head and mindset)..And I doubt all four players will come unprepare and unmotivated, esp. not Tony and Candra..;)

[Jessica]

Wow...so many prediction between the Mas and Indo pairs...I think they both stand an equally chance...Any pair can win if they really play and perform well..So..Lets wait and see...But i really hope the Mas pair can win...

[pramilainc]

Well, it's not like KKK/CCM are totally useless against the top guns... They defeated Jens Eriksen and Lungaard Hassen, which are perfectly good in condition in this year's Thomas Cup. It's worth expecting a miracle tomorrow

They also brought home some red n yellow cards that time... :D

[deROSE]

deRose..where are you...KKK/CCM win over the Indo pairs with straight sets 21-15 and 21-8 and the china pairs lose to the indo pairs with 21-15 and 21-8 too..So tomorrow is the Mas vs Indo again..


Right here!!!:) thanx for the results!really happy to here that!!!

[cao ci dan]

sorry to ask ....is Cai/Fu there??

[pramilainc]

sorry to ask ....is Cai/Fu there??

No. No china mens top seed playing. Except for BCL, then again not many consider him a top seed these days...

[cao ci dan]

No. No china mens top seed playing. Except for BCL, then again not many consider him a top seed these days...
:cool: Indo or Mas???...i guess must be...EQUAL but the Indo's pair is GONNA WIN..:D sorry CCM...

[pramilainc]

Mix-doubles QFs concluded. 1st n 2nd seeds are through along with 2 Danish pairs.

[titaniumsp77]

MS - QF

HASHIM, M.roslin vs CHEN, Yu
i think roslin's run ends here, good effort though ...

SHON, Seung Mo vs PONSANA, Boonsak
SSM must be brimming with confidence after thrashing KJ, Boonsak will have a rough time especially with the home crowd against him ...

JANG, Young Soo vs BAO, Chunlai
BCL is cruising, should not be a problem ...

LEE, Hyun Il vs AYOB, Sairul Amar
LHI may be a bit tired from his match, but Sairul does not have enough quality to match him ...

CY,BP,BCL&LHI should advance

[abedeng]

XD results:-

Widianto/Natsir to meet Laybourne/Juhl
Eriksen/Scholdager to meet the 2 Lees

WS:

Xu beat Soratja
Zhu Lin beat Hirose

[abedeng]

MS:

LHI beat Sairul Amar Ayob

[hara^kazuko]

MS:

LHI beat Sairul Amar Ayob

Owhh, it's alright, not that I expect both of the Malaysian men's singles to grab the title.. It would be pretty shocking if Roslin emerged as the Korea Open winner..

Mew Choo Boleh! KKK/CCM Boleh!

[Jessica]

Ya...i am still waiting for the results...Huh...no choice..can't see the live broadcasting online...Hope they will bring some good news..

[peace]

HOpe that BCL win this title....
Let us wait for the surprise from the Indonesian WD. They have made progress.

[abedeng]

WS:

Lu Lan beat HwangHY
Wong Mew Choo beat Yonekura

[Jessica]

Yeah...WMC...go on...Hope you can win the KO title

[elwin81]

WS:

Lu Lan beat HwangHY
Wong Mew Choo beat Yonekura

Good job from WMC.
Previous head to head is 0 to 3.
Now is 1 to 3............ ;)

[zack82]

As can be seen here, Roslin has been predicted to lose..aiyaaa..dunno wut to say la..give him support la..
Do remember that..he was :
1) Ex world Number 1
2) Unbeatable 3rd single in Thomas Cup 1998
3) Able to beat higher ranks player than him.
E.x Sun Jun (1st rank at that time) 1997 i guess
Peter Gade..most of their encounters
4) Solid in defensive style

Therefore,give him support & let him prove himself..coz one thing for sure
he's much experience and better than Kuan Beng Hong (ultimate loser i guess)..if only la he plays in Thomas Cup as third single (semi against denmark)..maybe Malaysia will meet China in the finals. In addition, we might be able to bring back the precious cup to malaysia..who knows..!! :-)

[fifteen luv]

Yeah...WMC...go on...Hope you can win the KO title

Yes! yes! yes! WMC make Malaysian cheer for you.:D :D :D

[tehsham]

WMC all the way please....dont stop in the semi

[hcyong]

As can be seen here, Roslin has been predicted to lose..aiyaaa..dunno wut to say la..give him support la..
Do remember that..he was :
1) Ex world Number 1
2) Unbeatable 3rd single in Thomas Cup 1998
3) Able to beat higher ranks player than him.
E.x Sun Jun (1st rank at that time) 1997 i guess
Peter Gade..most of their encounters
4) Solid in defensive style

Therefore,give him support & let him prove himself..coz one thing for sure
he's much experience and better than Kuan Beng Hong (ultimate loser i guess)..if only la he plays in Thomas Cup as third single (semi against denmark)..maybe Malaysia will meet China in the finals. In addition, we might be able to bring back the precious cup to malaysia..who knows..!! :-)

Don't confuse prediction with support. I will always support Malaysians against other players, but prediction-wise we should try to be neutral. For Roslin, I will be happy if my prediction is wrong.

On this note, I also notice that some posters make predictions exclusively in favour of their fellow countrymen only. Technically, you cannot call them predictions, more like wishful thinking.

[abedeng]

MS:

Shon beat Boonsak. Already 2 Koreans in semis.

[Jessica]

Boonsak lose to Shon Seung Mo in 10-21 and 12-21

[hcyong]

Shon bt Boonsak ... I don't think Shon has had such a good run for a long time.

[elwin81]

How could Boonsak lost so easily?
I thought this would be a close match.

[elwin81]

Boonsak lose to Shon Seung Mo in 10-21 and 12-21

It should be 18-21, 13-21.

[Arun V]

i think the two chinese girls ZHU Lin and LU Lan will reach the final.

[abedeng]

MS:

Roslin to play Shon.

[hcyong]

Roslin bt Chen Yu. From the scoreline, an easy victory.

[tehsham]

Yes...Roslin thru to the semi with a 21-8, 21-17 over Chen Yu

[hcyong]

Who would have thought, at semifinal stage, the only singles players left for Malaysia are Wong MC and Roslin. Incredible. I think Roslin has an even chance against Shon, while for MC, I will give her a 40% chance against Zhu Lin.

[hcyong]

Maybe we should send all our players to Denmark.

[elwin81]

Wow, I can't believe Roslin beat ChenYu with that scoreline.
He haven't been that smooth for ages. When is he last win a title?

It is getting more interesting now.

[tehsham]

MS:

Roslin to play Shon.
KO will assured of an unseeded finalist. Will be have a unseeded as champion????

[abedeng]

KO will assured of an unseeded finalist. Will be have a unseeded as champion????

If Jang wins, there will be 3 unseeded MS players in last 4 ....

[Arun V]

HASHIM Roslin has beaten LEE Chong Wei(1*), PARK Sung Hwan (9/16*) & CHEN Yu(5/8*) to reach the semi of korea open.
Shon Seung Mo has beaten SMITH Andrew(9/16*), JONASSEN Kenneth
(3/4*) & PONSANA Boonsak(5/8*) to reach the semi of korea open.
So i think tommorows Semifinals between these two is going to be a triller.
Shon Seung Mo Vs HASHIM Roslin

[tbleong]

latest result,, Roslin bt CY.21-8,21-17
SSM bt Ponsak

LHI enter SF also...

[aiyuuw]

omg..roslin..maybe it is his time..
maybe he is tired of knowing that even the malaysians dont put high hopes (or any at all) on him, and he wants to prove his ability to win sumthin
best luck for him, no indons, i guess ill support "negeri jiran"

[wynn000]

wow happy happy malaysia boleh

[abedeng]

MS:

Bao checks in.

[hcyong]

Bao bt Jang 21-12, 21-17

[Ethan]

Good job by WMC and especially Roslin !! Everyone expected Chen Yu vs LCW in this match but he has now beaten them both, his best tournament in years

[Arun V]

So tommorows Mens Singles Semi-final Matches
HASHIM Roslin (Malaysia) Vs SHON Seung Mo (Korea)
BAO Chunlai (China) Vs LEE Hyun II (Korea)

[hcyong]

Yang/Zhang bt Chin/Wong 21-16, 21-11

[TKG2609]

good 4 roslin ... sm will be more interesting ... mas vs kor n chn vs kor .... final should be roslin vs lee hyun il

[Dreamzz]

wow, roslin hasn't played an unseeded player since the 1st round .... what an unexpected result. the rest of the MS went according to plan though ... well, for me at least!

[tehsham]

The MAS WD still had not get out of syndrome mentioned by their coach...mental strength and focus until the QF or SF stages only, though it is not expected to win but............at least give them a struggle

[Jessica]

It should be 18-21, 13-21.Opps...sorry but thank elwin81....Well done...Roslin and WMC...:) :)As a malaysian...we all proud of you..Continue with your good job...I am really happy..:)

[Jessica]

The MAS WD still had not get out of syndrome mentioned by their coach...mental strength and focus until the QF or SF stages only, though it is not expected to win but............at least give them a struggleHow about MD???

[hara^kazuko]

Omigosh, Roslin and Wong Mew Choo in the semifinals?? That is superb! Let's pray that we get to see them in the final on TV!

Amazing!

[tehsham]

How about MD???
I am still hoping for the best like u

[Jessica]

All the MS who entered the semi-finals beat their opponents in two straight set...

[hcyong]

The MAS WD still had not get out of syndrome mentioned by their coach...mental strength and focus until the QF or SF stages only, though it is not expected to win but............at least give them a struggle

I think it's not a matter of mental strength or focus, at least not yet. Basically, we're just physically not at the level of the top Chinese WD. Mental strength only matters when their opponents are their equals.

Even Chin/Wong is an anomaly. The second Malaysian WD does not even come near.

However, I do think Chin/Wong is a top ten pairing, and for that, I am glad enough. For now.

[peace]

Lita Nurlita/Natalia Poluakan beated Donna Kellogg/Gail Emms 21-12, 21-18
Woww..really a progress for Indonesian WD. They will meet Zhang Jiewen/Yang Wei tomorrow. It will be hard, but nothing is impossible. BUT SF in this 6 star KO is already a great achievement.

[Jessica]

Fully agree with hcyong opinion...

[pauline]

ahh,very happy!!!
cheer for WMC and Roslin!

[lecxy615]

May I know where did u guys get d latest result from? As what i know, d official website dun hav any result. Tx

[emms626]

http://img.igogo8.com/igoogle8/showimg/1/4/WMC%20CARRY%20ON.gif

[tino4]

amazing...!!! 2 WD from Indo in the semi....you are already the champions girls....

[pauline]

http://www.koreabadminton.org/back/f...3000562_wm.dv1 (http://www.koreabadminton.org/back/file_view/3000562_wm.dv1)

[taufik-ist]

amazing...!!! 2 WD from Indo in the semi....you are already the champions girls....


hendrawan must be proud :D

[Sandy]

hendrawan must be proud :D

WD coach is Richard Mainaky

[abedeng]

MD:

Kido/Setiawan check in. 3 setter.
He/Shen also progress.
As do Lee Jae Jin and new partner Hwang Ji Man.

[tehsham]

3 unseeded pair in the semi for MD

[shake]

How to install tvants can anybody tell me?

[abedeng]

Indonesians can take pride in their 2 WD pairs & Kido/Setiawan. They played very well to beat the top Korean pair Jung/Lee, who Malaysian pairs could never beat.

[hcyong]

I think Kido/Setiawan will before long be the best MD pair in Indonesia.

[abedeng]

Tony/Chandra complete the cast.

[Jessica]

Tony/Chandra complete the cast.:crying: :crying: :crying: KKK/CCM lost...So sad but hope Roslin and WMC can go on...

[emms626]

How to install tvants can anybody tell me?

:) it's so easy.....you go 2 tvants website...than intall the tvants sortware:D it can watching many tv already........:rolleyes:

[emms626]

:crying: :crying: :crying: KKK/CCM lost...So sad but hope Roslin and WMC can go on...


:crying: what........im so sad:crying: :crying: :crying:

[tehsham]

Tony/Chandra complete the cast.
They shud able to go all the way to the KO title

[Jessica]

:crying: what........im so sad:crying: :crying: :crying:Same feeling... I feel terrible..Hope to see them in the final

[hara^kazuko]

KKK and CCM lost?

Sigh

Anyway, hope they will do well in the WC when it matters the most

[tehsham]

Same feeling... I feel terrible..Hope to see them in the final
Relax....they lost after a tough 3 set fight

[tehsham]

KKK and CCM lost?

Sigh

Anyway, hope they will do well in the WC when it matters the most
Well this is their 1st tournament after 'resting' from the international scene.

[hara^kazuko]

But what surprised me the most is Jung/Lee suffered the same fate with KKK/CCM, they both lost to the indonesian pairs, which wasn't what I expected

[taufik-ist]

MAS pairs always find problems to meet INDO pairs :)

[tehsham]

MAS pairs always find problems to meet INDO pairs :)
Too much respect I supposed

[xijiayu]

MAS pairs always find problems to meet INDO pairs :)

Not only that, but also Korean pairs.

[deROSE]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
kkk-ccm lost??=(!!!
Well,i guess you win some and lose some.

[ctjcad]

But what surprised me the most is Jung/Lee suffered the same fate with KKK/CCM, they both lost to the indonesian pairs, which wasn't what I expected
hmm, i have mixed feeling of surprises..Wasn't surprise Tony/Candra pulled it out, albeit in a 3 setters..But somewhat surprise to see Markis/Hendra pulled it out vs. the KOR's #1 pair...The victory by the latter pair shows that perhaps they "have arrive" and become INA #1 MD pair to contend with..
On that note, tomorrow's match between the junior INA Pelatnas vs. their senior counterparts should be another interesting match; it could go 3 setters as well..Let's see if the juniors have learned anything from their recent defeat against their seniors at the Indonesia Open..:p :rolleyes: :cool:

[ctjcad]

amazing...!!! 2 WD from Indo in the semi....you are already the champions girls....

hendrawan must be proud

WD coach is Richard Mainaky
Yes, what a surprise to me..Yes, coach Richard is their coach, Hendrawan is the WS' coach..Seems to me that they've really prepared these 2 pairs well prior to them coming...Hope they can take 1 more step to the Final, if not, they've accomplished a pretty nice feat..;) :cool:

[jermaine]

i think bao chun lai got a gd chance to win this title.

[Malaysianfan]

MAS pairs always find problems to meet INDO pairs :)

not LWW/CTF anyway!

[Han]

Think on the positive side, KKK/CCM have gotten a valuable sparring lesson from two great players. Although the Malaysians lost to Chandra/Tony but they know they are within the same level as this great pair. I wish other younger Malaysia pairs have more exposure in playing against great pairs from other nations. It's not about winning and losing rather what knowledge/experience do you gain from those matches.
As for Wong Miew Choo, I am so happy for her as she has been such a hard worker with average results until now, I think have Zhou Mi as sparring partner has helped tremendously. Why not hire Zhou Mi as sparring coach as Malaysia does have pretty decent women team now with Wong Miew Choo, Julia Wong and Lydia Cheah(Junior), should be no problem advance to Group A in Uber cup with the help of Zhou Mi.(I am sure Li Yongbo will send another warning to Zhou Mi if this come thru but why even care about the conflict of interest express by coach Li as Zhou Mi also need to making a living like anyone else)
As for Roslin, well done and should include him in the Asian Games squad.

[Chu Liuxiang]

Think on the positive side, KKK/CCM have gotten a valuable sparring lesson from two great players. Although the Malaysians lost to Chandra/Tony but they know they are within the same level as this great pair. I wish other younger Malaysia pairs have more exposure in playing against great pairs from other nations. It's not about winning and losing rather what knowledge/experience do you gain from those matches.
As for Wong Miew Choo, I am so happy for her as she has been such a hard worker with average results until now, I think have Zhou Mi as sparring partner has helped tremendously. Why not hire Zhou Mi as sparring coach as Malaysia does have pretty decent women team now with Wong Miew Choo, Julia Wong and Lydia Cheah(Junior), should be no problem advance to Group A in Uber cup with the help of Zhou Mi.(I am sure Li Yongbo will send another warning to Zhou Mi if this come thru but why even care about the conflict of interest express by coach Li as Zhou Mi also need to making a living like anyone else)
As for Roslin, well done and should include him in the Asian Games squad.

Roslin should be included in the Asian Games squad. He beat Korean third singles Park Sung Hwan at his home ground prove that he is reliable as Malaysian third singles (or fourth singles if Wong CH is selected). With LCW and Hashim brothers in MS and KKK/CCM and LWW/CTF in MD, Malaysia should be a strong contender in Doha Asian Games Mens Team Events.:D

[Jessica]

Ya...but we also have beware of the china team...they are simply strong...All the top players there...

[cao ci dan]

i think bao chun lai got a gd chance to win this title.
:rolleyes: BCL....i guess he can....:eek: OH,TH lost to LHI...wow,unexpected...:cool:
:D good job for WMC...although someone says she play like rubbish that day...:p

[pauline]

:rolleyes: BCL....i guess he can....:eek: OH,TH lost to LHI...wow,unexpected...:cool:
:D good job for WMC...although someone says she play like rubbish that day...:p
how is to "play like rubbish"?:confused:

[cao ci dan]

lol,how is to "play like rubbish"?:confused:
:D why dont you ask Li Mao???he said so...:cool:

[byelnats]

Ahhh, what a HAPPYYY DAY!!! This turns out to be an excellent tournament. Two Indonesian pairs in MD and one pair in XD are not surprising, but 2 PAIRS IN WD!!!! Holy mother! I can sleep peacefully tonight. GO INDONESIA!!!

[hara^kazuko]

how is to "play like rubbish"?:confused:

The opponents must be pretty lame with WMC playing like rubbish but still could win the matches :rolleyes:

I think Mew Choo is just making use to some new tactics

[cao ci dan]

yup...Wang Chen is not LAME...