IO2007 - Malaysian doubles will all go to final.

[snasirin]

I believe all Malaysian douubles will go to final :). All the very best to them.

[yuqiu]

I think most likely will be TBH/KKK vs TG/CW.

[shyeling]

I believe all Malaysian douubles will go to final :). All the very best to them.

good topic, i like it!!!:)
and hopefully ur prediction is true...
but the most important thing is KKK/TBH must beat cai/fu, so that the head-2-head report remain x-0..:D :D :D

[Louisia_th]

:eek: :eek:
I don't think so,snasirin.:D
I agree with you that all malaysian can play very well but not easy to beat chinese and indonesian(USA) pairs.

Although Koo/Tan can beat Cai/Fu many times but tomorrow is different, now Cai/Fu have a great power and I think in semifinal match tomorrow, it is a good chance for them to break Koo/Tan.

For second match, I'm not sure who will win but I believe in Chandra/Tony. They have more experience than malaysian pair, I think they can beat malaysian.

:D :D

Maybe, in final Cai/Fu will meet Chandra/Tony again.

[yuqiu]

It will be a tough fight for TBH/KKK. China will most likely have no representative in MS so FHF/CY will ensure they are in MD final. I am also sure they want to show the world and people of China they are world #1 and world champion. And most importantly, they don't want the head to head to remain N-0. Anyway my bet is on TBH/KKK. Jia You TBH/KKK. :D :D :D

[smart_civet]

I think the final will be between CHN and MAS players.

[huangkwokhau]

I prefer to see FH/CY against TG/CW....TG/CW has a better chance to beat CHN than KKK/TBH.....:D :D :D better no all MAS final...it is boring...same things goes to WD CHN..but I think there wil be all CHINA WD in Final..

[maIRa]

aih..i prefer kkk n tbh beat cy n fhf..i wanna see mas n indo-usa in MD..jia you!!

[kenny7_2006]

KKK-TBH might edge this, they're fresh and fit after their 1st round exit in Singapore, and CY-FHF's 3-set final marathon against CTF-LWW just Sunday....

[Inky2000]

Fairuzizuan/Zakry looks like a "lesser version" of KKK/TBH - they are only in their third international tournaments since they forged partnership but they are already in 2 semi-finals and 1 quarterfinal. The catch is that they have only beat two pairs among current world top-10 to date - KKK/TBH and JE/MLH, which means that they haven't been thoroughly tested. However, it seems that they are in the right direction to become the third Mas pair to break into the world top-10.

[jeyel]

Hoping for an all M'sian final too... But it will be pretty tough. Tho' I think KKK/TBH have a better chance of getting in than F/Z.

[JPPPHIL]

:eek: :eek:
I don't think so,snasirin.:D
I agree with you that all malaysian can play very well but not easy to beat chinese and indonesian(USA) pairs.

Although Koo/Tan can beat Cai/Fu many times but tomorrow is different, now Cai/Fu have a great power and I think in semifinal match tomorrow, it is a good chance for them to break Koo/Tan.

For second match, I'm not sure who will win but I believe in Chandra/Tony. They have more experience than malaysian pair, I think they can beat malaysian.

:D :D

Maybe, in final Cai/Fu will meet Chandra/Tony again.

I agree with you, china vs Ind-USA final. stay tuned.:D

[ants]

I also hope for an All Msian Final.. then it will be a Kill Joy for the Indos. hehehe

[alfa-2]

Hoping for an all M'sian final too... But it will be pretty tough. Tho' I think KKK/TBH have a better chance of getting in than F/Z.

all msian final??? boring la......

[ricksakti]

all msian final??? boring la......


Agree...agree... boring lang, better watch boxing in solar sport:confused: :rolleyes:

[Inky2000]

all msian final??? boring la......

Not necessary. Would be interesting to see whether KKK/TBH beaten in their teammates' hands, AGAIN! If that's the case, F/Z will become KKK/TBH's first (and perhaps only) nemesis.

[JPPPHIL]

Agree...agree... boring lang, better watch boxing in solar sport:confused: :rolleyes:

Hey, I heard that before, you are learning fast.
Hope we will see Candra/Gunawan game today. pray hard. JJP.:confused: :D

[Felicia_txh]

Not necessary. Would be interesting to see whether KKK/TBH beaten in their teammates' hands, AGAIN! If that's the case, F/Z will become KKK/TBH's first (and perhaps only) nemesis.
However,Zakry/Fairuz still not reach the stage tat can defeat TG/CW..they are still weak!!Hope they can learn something new!!I wont balme them if they lost!!
Mas vs Mas in final..:rolleyes: I will turn to another channel when their match start then turn back after the match finish..:D :D :p
Go KKK n TBH...

[aheng]

I think most likely will be TBH/KKK vs TG/CW.

SHIOK~~ THIS IS THE MATCH I am LOOKING FORWARD!
BOTH ARE MY FAVOURITE DOUBLE!
Malaysia BOLEH~~~ :) :D :p

[yuqiu]

Indonesia Open: Koo-Tan, Fairuzizuan-Zakry alive



12/05/07, 12:17:49


By : K.M. Boopathy (boopathy@nst.com.my)

http://www.nst.com.my/Saturday/Sport/20070512084423/insidepix1
Malaysia's Koo Kien Keat (front) returns a shot as teammate Tan Boon Heong looks on in their men's doubles match against Indonesia's Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan in the quarter-finals of the Indonesia Open in Jakarta yesterday. The Malaysian pair won 21-15, 21-16.
THE Indonesia Open is considered the toughest grand prix tournament on the international circuit but Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong and Fairuzizuan Tazari-Zakry Latif played as if they were playing at home when they stormed into the semi-finals at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta yesterday.
In fact, four Malaysians pairs including Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah and Chan Chong Ming-Hoon Thien How had made the quarter-finals but the latter two pairs fell out yesterday while their two compatriots remain solid.

Kien Keat-Boon Heong beat local favourites Markis Kido-Hendra Setiawan, the 2005 champions, 21-15, 21-16 in just 24 minutes.

Fairuzizuan-Zakry, ma-king a strong impact in just their third tournament as a pair, beat compatriots Chong Ming-Thien How 17-21, 21-15, 21-12. It was Kien Keat-Boon Heong’s third win over Markis-Hendra in as many meetings and the manner in which the Malaysian pai won makes one wonder who had home advantage.

Veteran pair Tan Fook-Wan Wah failed to avenge their Singapore Open title defeat to world champions Fu Haifeng-Cai Yun of China when they lost 21-15, 21-18. The China pair next meet Kien Keat-Boon Heong today.

Kien Keat, speaking by telephone from Jakarta yesterday, said he realises how tough it is to win the Indonesia Open but his immediate task is to clear the semi-finals. "I have regained my focus and strokes but we still have a long way to go to reach the form which helped us win the All England," said Kien Keat.

"We have beaten Haifeng-Cai Yun twice but this is a new battle and we have to keep fighting. We are looking forward to reaching the final.

"It is a long time since a Malaysian pair has won the Indonesia Open but we do not want to think about that and put additional pressure on us. I would rather stay focused on the semi-final first."

Razif and Jalani Sidek were the only Malaysians to win the Indonesia Open and did so twice — in 1988 and 1990 — and if Kien Keat-Boon Heong’s performance is anything to go by, they can end a 17-year dry spell. Fairuzizuan-Zakry Latif, who upset two-time All England champions Jens Eriksen-Martin Lundgaard Hansen of Denmark in the quarter-finals, next face a formidable task against the Indonesian-US combination of Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan, the defending champions, for a spot in the last four. The former Olympic champions will be Indonesia’s last hope of keeping the title at home but Fairuzizuan-Zakry, still novices as a pair on the circuit, have every chance of pulling off an upset.

Meanwhile, Wong Pei Tty-Chin Eei Hui’s run in the women’s doubles came to an end when they lost 21-15, 21-17 to China’s Zhao Tingting-Yang Wei.


Courtesy of New Straits Times

[Inky2000]

Razif and Jalani Sidek were the only Malaysians to win the Indonesia Open and did so twice — in 1988 and 1990 — and if Kien Keat-Boon Heong’s performance is anything to go by, they can end a 17-year dry spell.

Yong Hock Kin won the MS crown back in 1998. But Sidek brothers were the only Mas MD pair who achieved that.

[Pemuda]

KKK/TBH fell tamely to Cai/Fu. Now our hopes are down to MZ/MF. This new pair has more potential and talent. I hope they can beat TG/CW and enter the final. Hidup Melayu! Hidup Malaysia! :)

[ants]

HEhehhe hope at least a Msia doubles will go final... not easy..

[Pemuda]

The only thing MZ/MF is missing is the experience. And it is showing in their game now against TG/CW, but their attacking play is stronger than KKK/TBH. I like the look of this new pair. Rexy made the right choice in teaming them up.

Goooooo Malaysiaaa!

[smart_civet]

I think the final will be between CHN and MAS players.

LOL,I'm right!

And I think CAI/FU will win tomorrow.

[snasirin]

:D[quote=Felicia_txh]However,Zakry/Fairuz still not reach the stage tat can defeat TG/CW..they are still weak!!Hope they can learn something new!!I wont balme them if they lost!!


Felicia ... I think you are wrong :crying:

[snasirin]

Experience can make you over-confident :crying:

[JPPPHIL]

Indonesia Open: Koo-Tan, Fairuzizuan-Zakry alive



12/05/07, 12:17:49


By : K.M. Boopathy (boopathy@nst.com.my)

http://www.nst.com.my/Saturday/Sport/20070512084423/insidepix1
Malaysia's Koo Kien Keat (front) returns a shot as teammate Tan Boon Heong looks on in their men's doubles match against Indonesia's Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan in the quarter-finals of the Indonesia Open in Jakarta yesterday. The Malaysian pair won 21-15, 21-16.
THE Indonesia Open is considered the toughest grand prix tournament on the international circuit but Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong and Fairuzizuan Tazari-Zakry Latif played as if they were playing at home when they stormed into the semi-finals at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta yesterday.
In fact, four Malaysians pairs including Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah and Chan Chong Ming-Hoon Thien How had made the quarter-finals but the latter two pairs fell out yesterday while their two compatriots remain solid.

Kien Keat-Boon Heong beat local favourites Markis Kido-Hendra Setiawan, the 2005 champions, 21-15, 21-16 in just 24 minutes.

Fairuzizuan-Zakry, ma-king a strong impact in just their third tournament as a pair, beat compatriots Chong Ming-Thien How 17-21, 21-15, 21-12. It was Kien Keat-Boon Heong’s third win over Markis-Hendra in as many meetings and the manner in which the Malaysian pai won makes one wonder who had home advantage.

Veteran pair Tan Fook-Wan Wah failed to avenge their Singapore Open title defeat to world champions Fu Haifeng-Cai Yun of China when they lost 21-15, 21-18. The China pair next meet Kien Keat-Boon Heong today.

Kien Keat, speaking by telephone from Jakarta yesterday, said he realises how tough it is to win the Indonesia Open but his immediate task is to clear the semi-finals. "I have regained my focus and strokes but we still have a long way to go to reach the form which helped us win the All England," said Kien Keat.

"We have beaten Haifeng-Cai Yun twice but this is a new battle and we have to keep fighting. We are looking forward to reaching the final.

"It is a long time since a Malaysian pair has won the Indonesia Open but we do not want to think about that and put additional pressure on us. I would rather stay focused on the semi-final first."

Razif and Jalani Sidek were the only Malaysians to win the Indonesia Open and did so twice — in 1988 and 1990 — and if Kien Keat-Boon Heong’s performance is anything to go by, they can end a 17-year dry spell. Fairuzizuan-Zakry Latif, who upset two-time All England champions Jens Eriksen-Martin Lundgaard Hansen of Denmark in the quarter-finals, next face a formidable task against the Indonesian-US combination of Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan, the defending champions, for a spot in the last four. The former Olympic champions will be Indonesia’s last hope of keeping the title at home but Fairuzizuan-Zakry, still novices as a pair on the circuit, have every chance of pulling off an upset.

Meanwhile, Wong Pei Tty-Chin Eei Hui’s run in the women’s doubles came to an end when they lost 21-15, 21-17 to China’s Zhao Tingting-Yang Wei.



Courtesy of New Straits Times


Talk is cheap.
Trash talk, even cheaper.

[vching]

KKK/TBH fell tamely to Cai/Fu. Now our hopes are down to MZ/MF. This new pair has more potential and talent. I hope they can beat TG/CW and enter the final. Hidup Melayu! Hidup Malaysia! :)
oh no, please no more of these race Melayu Cina talk here...

[hcyong]

Talk is cheap.
Trash talk, even cheaper.

I'm curious. Why call it trash talk?

[JSports]

LOL,I'm right!

And I think CAI/FU will win tomorrow.
think so.. sad.
Fairuz/Zakry still not their lvl..

[*izzyC*]

Just watch the local news and Rexy's comment: "Si Koo itu sudah nampak ada sikit dia punya habit... one-man show".

[snasirin]

[quote=Felicia_txh]However,Zakry/Fairuz still not reach the stage tat can defeat TG/CW..they are still weak!!Hope they can learn something new!!I wont balme them if they lost!!

tony gunawan is getting old and he can start coaching the americans ..... :confused:

[snasirin]

it is a fair comment but lets hope the underdog malaysian pair will ripp the io cup off tomorrow :D :eek: :( :D

[JaCk™]

Just watch the local news and Rexy's comment: "Si Koo itu sudah nampak ada sikit dia punya habit... one-man show".

KKK seems to be the weak link in this partnership. the opponents are finding him as target. even our local pairs are targetting their attacking mode on him. this makes KKK lost confidence. when confidence is gone, the pair seems like giving up. from what i saw today, KKK/TBH gave up from the 2nd set. the 3rd set is worst. trailing almost 10 points behind. CY/FHF is simply better. simply simply better. KKK/TBH used back the same old strategy in AE and Swiss Open. but this time, CY/FHF counter attack their strategy. therefore, KKK/TBH strategy is no longer relevant. KKK/TBH need to look back at CTF/LWW. play an open game, lift shuttle, defense and smash. this is good basic skill by CTF/LWW. due to age and stamina factor, CTF/LWW lost. but if KKK/TBH can follow this style, i'm sure they can beat CY/FHF.

[X Ball]

zakri looks like the better player than fairuzizuan

[Pemuda]

oh no, please no more of these race Melayu Cina talk here...

Please leave out politics in our badminton. We are talking about MF/MZ here. They just qualified for the final.

[Pemuda]

KKK seems to be the weak link in this partnership. the opponents are finding him as target. even our local pairs are targetting their attacking mode on him. this makes KKK lost confidence. when confidence is gone, the pair seems like giving up. from what i saw today, KKK/TBH gave up from the 2nd set. the 3rd set is worst. trailing almost 10 points behind. CY/FHF is simply better. simply simply better. KKK/TBH used back the same old strategy in AE and Swiss Open. but this time, CY/FHF counter attack their strategy. therefore, KKK/TBH strategy is no longer relevant. KKK/TBH need to look back at CTF/LWW. play an open game, lift shuttle, defense and smash. this is good basic skill by CTF/LWW. due to age and stamina factor, CTF/LWW lost. but if KKK/TBH can follow this style, i'm sure they can beat CY/FHF.

I think with this new pair MZ/MF coming up, BAM should not make another mistake and MZ/MF should take the KKK/TBH decline as a lesson. I hope this this time they listen to Rexy and I also hope that MF/MZ will stay level headed if they do win the IO tomorrow. They are indeed a better pair in attacking than KKK/TBH but they need to improve on their defence. With exposure they will gain the needed experience. However, it will still depend on MZ/MF self discipline at the end of the day. As long as they stay focused, they will do well.

[JaCk™]

personally, i feel Zakry/Boon Heong will be a good partnership? both are good in attacks. my 'good' means their attack are solid and consistent.

[ck1981]

Should we switch our attention to MZ/MF instead of KKK/TBH? If MZ/MF win tomorrow and keep winning in the coming series, i think they will become new heroes and KKK/TBH will be forgotten soon. This is good for KKK/TBH so that they can stay focused, lesser celebrations, lesser fame to distract them.

[coklat]

MZ/MF have a great potential.. i hope to see they win today...
malaysia boleh!!!!!!1

[coklat]

the new malaysian pair have their own magic.. love to see their spirit when they defeat the CW/TG

[Titan]

Rexy did his magic again now with MZ/MF...good coaching..

[coklat]

yeah the magic seem to work more n more n more... hehehee

[JaCk™]

rexy is very good at breaking partnership to form a better pair. who will be his next target??

[Inky2000]

rexy is very good at breaking partnership to form a better pair. who will be his next target??

If CCM/HTH and TBS/OSH continue to be outshone by KKK/TBH and F/Z, maybe Rexy will do something with them ...

[Pemuda]

Should we switch our attention to MZ/MF instead of KKK/TBH? If MZ/MF win tomorrow and keep winning in the coming series, i think they will become new heroes and KKK/TBH will be forgotten soon. This is good for KKK/TBH so that they can stay focused, lesser celebrations, lesser fame to distract them.

MZ/MF has all the potential to go a long way. Technically, especially attacking they are better than KKK/TBH. MZ's smashes are powerful and precise. Give them a couple more of tournaments, they can deliver for Msia. On the personality side, I think MZ/MF are much more grounded than KKK who tends to be a showman.

Trust me, this new pair has the making of being true champions. Win or lose today against Cai/Fu, the boys will gain in experience.

MZ/MF : Malaysia's realistic Olympic gold medal prospect. :)

[JaCk™]

If CCM/HTH and TBS/OSH continue to be outshone by KKK/TBH and F/Z, maybe Rexy will do something with them ...

CCM/HTH is good recently. too bad TBS/OSH does not seem to improve. Teik Chai/Woon Fui is stagnant too. perhaps some changes can be made.

[JaCk™]

MZ/MF has all the potential to go a long way. Technically, especially attacking they are better than KKK/TBH. MZ's smashes are powerful and precise. Give them a couple more of tournaments, they can deliver for Msia. On the personality side, I think MZ/MF are much more grounded than KKK who tends to be a showman.

Trust me, this new pair has the making of being true champions. Win or lose today against Cai/Fu, the boys will gain in experience.

MZ/MF : Malaysia's realistic Olympic gold medal prospect. :)

you share the same sentiments as me.

[Pemuda]

you share the same sentiments as me.

Cant wait for their game to start. How do you rate their chances??? I put MZ/MF's chances at 30% because of they lack the experience factor. MF is still a little shaky and not as composed. But the boys have nothing to lose and should go out and tear into Cai/Fu immediately. :mad:

[JaCk™]

Cant wait for their game to start. How do you rate their chances??? I put MZ/MF's chances at 30% because of they lack the experience factor. MF is still a little shaky and not as composed. But the boys have nothing to lose and should go out and tear into Cai/Fu immediately. :mad:

60% or 70% to china. but malaysia has nothing to lose and will go all out to win their first title. they want to show that they are better than KKK/TBH. then we will have another pair to rely on for the WC and OG.

[snasirin]

Fairuz and Zakry is 80 in ranking by IBF yet they are in the IO final. This is an impressive performance. Even CW/TG was beaten by them.

[abedeng]

Good performance by Fairuz/Zakry in the final. They lost ground at the critical moments in both sets, but they showed no fear and still clawed back despite being far down in 2nd game.

A few rallies perhaps they should have won, missed some net sitters and smashing out of the baseline. But that will soon improve with more experience and familiarity with each other.

Definitely much better than Koo/Tan in yesterday's semis. The onus now is for all of them to improve further, as Cai/Fu has moved the game forward since their loss in All-England/Swiss Open.

[Pemuda]

Good performance by Fairuz/Zakry in the final. They lost ground at the critical moments in both sets, but they showed no fear and still clawed back despite being far down in 2nd game.

A few rallies perhaps they should have won, missed some net sitters and smashing out of the baseline. But that will soon improve with more experience and familiarity with each other.

Definitely much better than Koo/Tan in yesterday's semis. The onus now is for all of them to improve further, as Cai/Fu has moved the game forward since their loss in All-England/Swiss Open.

Yes, I agree too.

With some more experience, this new pair will be THE PAIR. They have the makings of a true champion as they are grounded, and have the hunger to win. I think once they improve on their defence and add some power to their gameplay , they can match the best out there consistently.

[JaCk™]

Currently, CY/FHF is too strong. i don't see any pair better than them now. too good! almost no weakness. this is a bad news for other countries. if CY/FHF continues improving, they are near perfection! more homework for KKK/TBH.

[Felicia_txh]

:D[quote=Felicia_txh]However,Zakry/Fairuz still not reach the stage tat can defeat TG/CW..they are still weak!!Hope they can learn something new!!I wont balme them if they lost!!


Felicia ... I think you are wrong :crying:
Ya..I m wrong!!:p There is miracle in tis world!!!I like miracle!!!:D

[yuqiu]

Fairuzizuan-Zakry finally rise up to the challenge



14/05/07, 12:14:40


PETALING JAYA: National doubles players Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari and Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif were determined to prove a point after national doubles coach Rexy Mainaky had split up their previous partnerships.
And yesterday, the duo showed that they had taken the challenge to their hearts when they showed great fighting spirit in their 17-20, 20-22 defeat to world number one Cai Yun-Fu Haifeng of China in the men's doubles final of the Indonesian Open in Jakarta yesterday.
If not for their over zealousness, the fast-paced Fairuzizuan-Zakry, who are only competing in their third international tournament together, could have won their first international title.
They could have also ended a 17-year wait for a men's doubles title for Malaysia in the Indonesian Open.
But despite the defeat, the duo can walk tall. They have shown that they have what it takes to challenge the big guns.
En route to yesterday's final, the duo, had packed off two established pairs – Denmark's Jens Eriksen-Martin Lundgaard Hansen and the lethal Indonesian-American combination of Candra Wijaya-Tony Gunawan.
Boosted with the good showing, Zakry said that he hoped to scale greater heights with Fairuzizuan.
“We did not know what the future held for us when Rexy made the shuffle (swapping partners). But rather than giving up, we took it up as a challenge. We just wanted to prove that we can do it too,” said Zakry in a telephone interview from Jakarta yesterday.
Previously, Zakry's partner was Gan Teik Chai while Fairuzizuan played with Lin Woon Fui.
“It has been a great ride for us since we (Fairuzizuan and I) teamed up. We were in the semi-finals of the ABC (Asian Badminton Championships) and the quarter-finals in the Singapore Open.
“In fact, for me, this is my first final appearance in an Open tournament. It would have been great if we had won it.”
The 22-year-old Fairuzizuan, whose previous best effort in an international tournament was a runner-up spot with Woon Fui at the Malaysian Open two years ago, was disappointed with the defeat.
“Coach Rexy said that we were not patient enough. The Chinese proved to be more composed during the crucial moments. We lost out on experience today,” said Fairuzizuan.
“But the most memorable thing for me is when we defeated legendary Tony-Candra for the first time in front of their home crowd. That was awesome for me.”
The Malaysians won US$7,200 for their runner-up effort.

Courtesy of The Star

[JPPPHIL]

Fairuzizuan-Zakry finally rise up to the challenge



14/05/07, 12:14:40


PETALING JAYA: National doubles players Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari and Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif were determined to prove a point after national doubles coach Rexy Mainaky had split up their previous partnerships.
And yesterday, the duo showed that they had taken the challenge to their hearts when they showed great fighting spirit in their 17-20, 20-22 defeat to world number one Cai Yun-Fu Haifeng of China in the men's doubles final of the Indonesian Open in Jakarta yesterday.
If not for their over zealousness, the fast-paced Fairuzizuan-Zakry, who are only competing in their third international tournament together, could have won their first international title.
They could have also ended a 17-year wait for a men's doubles title for Malaysia in the Indonesian Open.
But despite the defeat, the duo can walk tall. They have shown that they have what it takes to challenge the big guns.
En route to yesterday's final, the duo, had packed off two established pairs – Denmark's Jens Eriksen-Martin Lundgaard Hansen and the lethal Indonesian-American combination of Candra Wijaya-Tony Gunawan.
Boosted with the good showing, Zakry said that he hoped to scale greater heights with Fairuzizuan.
“We did not know what the future held for us when Rexy made the shuffle (swapping partners). But rather than giving up, we took it up as a challenge. We just wanted to prove that we can do it too,” said Zakry in a telephone interview from Jakarta yesterday.
Previously, Zakry's partner was Gan Teik Chai while Fairuzizuan played with Lin Woon Fui.
“It has been a great ride for us since we (Fairuzizuan and I) teamed up. We were in the semi-finals of the ABC (Asian Badminton Championships) and the quarter-finals in the Singapore Open.
“In fact, for me, this is my first final appearance in an Open tournament. It would have been great if we had won it.”
The 22-year-old Fairuzizuan, whose previous best effort in an international tournament was a runner-up spot with Woon Fui at the Malaysian Open two years ago, was disappointed with the defeat.
“Coach Rexy said that we were not patient enough. The Chinese proved to be more composed during the crucial moments. We lost out on experience today,” said Fairuzizuan.
“But the most memorable thing for me is when we defeated legendary Tony-Candra for the first time in front of their home crowd. That was awesome for me.”
The Malaysians won US$7,200 for their runner-up effort.


Courtesy of The Star
No worries, all the malaysian fans.. plenty of tournaments to play, plenty of winners too, you got the right system, right coach, and the players are all very young., as long as they dont get their "heads" too big too fast, they will be worthy winners very soon.. gotta focus. Listen to the coach.. all will be fine...:) :D you only wins after a few loss, more experiences, nobodys perfect., cheers....

[llpjlau]

Hidup Melayu! Hidup Malaysia! :)

thats a racist statement.

[wilfredlgf]

thats a racist statement. Look into the mirror - ask yourself why do you find it racist?

[llpjlau]

Look into the mirror - ask yourself why do you find it racist?

because it implies, or at least it tries to imply, that only with malays can Malaysia live.
i dont have a problem with ethnic malays, like any other race in malaysia, there are good and bad people.

[wilfredlgf]

because it implies, or at least it tries to imply, that only with malays can Malaysia live.
i dont have a problem with ethnic malays, like any other race in malaysia, there are good and bad people.
Are you sure that's the real reason?

[wilfredlgf]

Anyway it's a little too late right now for debates on Kenegaraan Malaysia and pedantry but you can PM me for further discussions.

[llpjlau]

Are you sure that's the real reason?

yes, i am very sure. fyi, i grew up playing football with malays and dayaks.

edit:
but i dont support the statement that only with ethnic Malay people can malaysia live.

edit2:
plus this is no debate. i just find that particular statement very racist.

[ants]

Y not hidup Malaysians?