Malaysia Open 2008 - Day 5 - Jan 19 - SEMI-FINAL

[abedeng]

Wow!!! Paaske's reflexes are so quick!!! Danes are fully in control 18-12.

[kwun]

FHY/CY seems to be dreaming.

[volcom]

19-13 GG china....

[kwun]

aiyor! one service error each from JR and LP...

[abedeng]

Danes forced to lift, punished by CHN power, 16-19.

[volcom]

19-16 a little come back of 3 points...

[madbad]

CY/FHR edge closer to 16-19. But the Danes at game point 20-17

[kwun]

smash into net by CY. 20-16. game point.

JR! JR! JR!

LP! LP! LP!

[volcom]

game point to the danes... stop dreaming CY/FHF...

[carine]

DEN team took 1st set 21-17

[kwun]

lift out by CY. 21-17.

[abedeng]

Jonas missed his touch, 1 gamept saved, another converted as CHN clear goes long.

[madbad]

The Danes turn back the clock as they take the 1st game 21-17
C'mon JR and LP!!

[badMania]

The 2003 World Champions Lars Paaske/Jonas Ramussen take the first set 21-17. Fu/Cai were finding it hard this time round.

[samuel882]

The chinese suddenly drop of form in the first set make the coach really looks worrying

[volcom]

Now lets see if stamina is an issue

[abedeng]

C'mon Jonas/Lars, I wanna see a battle between oldies tomorrow.

[volcom]

CY/FHF flopping... 2-0 down now

[eaglehelang]

After watching 1st set, I agree with Abedeng that Fu/Cai not at their best. Lars/Jonas seems goin another wave of resurgence.
Exciting for baddy

[samuel882]

It could be an incredible final if both the veterans pairs make it for tomorrow

[Wong8Egg]

Go Denmark Go!Ｉwould like to see them winning the title (or Tony/Candra).

[volcom]

4-1 down... it seems most times, when KKK/TBH lose, FHF/CY will always follow :P!

[d65up2]

Come on CHina make it ino rubber set......lol with that anybody who win will have to put in alot of energy

[abedeng]

Yup, CHN forced to lift, drive games really don't suit them.

[eaglehelang]

Like one BCer said yesterday, 5 oldies pairs made it to QF, 2 to Semi..... speaks a lot about the hmmm 'wisdom' oldies have.

[abedeng]

Danish flick is wide, but the CHN make mistake at the net.

[Tommy Susanto]

Rexy is coming back to Jakarta:-) hu hu hu

[alfa-2]

such disadvantage. Lee Mau knows all about LCW.

lee mau???:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[volcom]

ooo getting close 7 all now!!

[abedeng]

FHF is not as good as CY at the net.

But now Jonas/Lars make a few errors at the net. Level 8-8

[abedeng]

Jonas needs to recompose, so does FHF.

[volcom]

11-10 for the danes going into the break!

[badMania]

The Danes are still ahead at the interval, 11-10. There are many net returns by both pairs in the second set.

[abedeng]

Excellent rally, CHN pull out of trouble with Fu's drive.

[volcom]

Powerful smash by FHF 12-11 China lead now

[volcom]

wow China with a 3 point lead now!! 14-11

[carine]

CHN team leading 14-12...

[abedeng]

CHN are more stable now, then FHF sends a shot wild.

[badMania]

Net...net...and net again by the Danes :mad:

[volcom]

Still leading by 3 points 16-13!

[abedeng]

Cai bodysmash direct at Jonas.

[extremenanopowe]

FHF looks sharper with shorter hair...

[kwun]

dont' play defensive! cannot play defensive against FHF/CY!

[carine]

CHN team leading 19-15

[abedeng]

Drift goes against Danes, CHN at 4 pt lead. CY shows good defenses, 19-14.

[volcom]

19-15 for the chinese

[kwun]

16-19. come back!!

[d65up2]

Come on Danes make it 16 at least...hehehehehe....good it goes to rubber....I dun care who whins now...but I hope this match continues for a bit so Kindra can have more breath

[volcom]

19-17 the Danes coming back again

[kwun]

17-19. excellent. offense!

[abedeng]

Good flick by Jonas, sends CHN scrambling.

[kwun]

Fu drives into net. 18-19. LET'S GO DANMARK!!

[carine]

game point for CHN team...

[volcom]

Gamepoint to CY/FHF! 20-18

[abedeng]

CHN on 2 gamepts, 1 saved by Lars.

[carine]

CHN team took 2nd set...

[kwun]

wild drop by CY caught LP wrong footed.

offensive by Danes and killed off by LP. 19-20.

net kill by CY. oh boy. 21-19

3rd game.

[badMania]

A wasted opportunity for the Danes....they lost the second set 19-21. If only that shot by Cai Yun was out...the Danes would have levelled it.

[volcom]

I have a feeling 3rd set will be China's due to stamina

[abedeng]

The VIPs are leaving, might as well let me sit there.

[extremenanopowe]

yes, stamina, concentration and speed will be the key in rubber game.

[carine]

DEN team leading 2-0

[dropshot]

CY smashed at the net 0:3

[volcom]

Or not Danes are taking the lead 3-1

[d65up2]

Go Denmark....well I think the Chinese can win...but they are gonna be very very tired for tomorrow

[abedeng]

Cai unable to make a clean net kill. 3-0 DEN. Then DEN make 2 net errors before regaining serve. 4-2.

[dropshot]

4:4 Danes netted

[volcom]

4 all... intense intense!!

[dropshot]

dragons netted 6:4

[abedeng]

CHN out of position, Danes capitalize 6-4

[dropshot]

Fu body attack 5:6

[d65up2]

The Winner of this one is gonna be very tired...

[abedeng]

CHN turn defense into attack, Danes rotate too late for defence.

[carine]

DEN team leading 8-5

[dropshot]

8:5 good placing

[abedeng]

Again CHN pulled out of position. 9-5 DEN.

[dropshot]

6:9 danes hit the net

[dropshot]

smashed to the back 7:10

[dropshot]

7:11 let's get a drink

[volcom]

11-7 The danes will win this

[samuel882]

it is really awesome how the Danes manage to neutralised The Chinese power game

[kwun]

LP's net play is excellent today.

[badMania]

The lead stands at 4 pts...11-7 to the Danes as they switch court. Now, can they keep the lead? Remember, the Danes made lots of netting errors in this side of the court :cool:

[Wong8Egg]

JR seems very motivated! :)
Come on win the game! i know you guys can do it!

[extremenanopowe]

The chinese is more defensive. danish doing well in getting the shots low.

[badMania]

it is really awesome how the Danes manage to neutralised The Chinese power game

Many pairs have found this out...including Zakry/Fairuz, Koo/Tan and Kido/Hendra.

[dropshot]

7:12 Danes power smash

[kwun]

it is really awesome how the Danes manage to neutralised The Chinese power game

in this case i have to say that: the best offense is the best defense.

[abedeng]

I can hear Hasbullah comentating while sitting relaxed in his chair, shows that the crowd momentum has reduced since MAS participation for today has ended.

DEN need to be aware of the drift, as they change sides. 12-7 Jonas smash, 13-7 Lars net placing.

[d65up2]

THis would be bad for any of the INA pair tomorrow...dunno how they are going to cope with the danes.....well I hope whoever prevails in the next game can find a way to dispose the Danes

[dropshot]

7:13 i wanna faint

[isben]

Excellent play by the danes. No mistakes, smart shot placement and the chinese just got no reply.

[carine]

DEN team 14-8.....

[d65up2]

MAS Open MD champion in the making I think....I do hope I am wrong

[dropshot]

10:14 Danes too far to cathch?

[abedeng]

Another CHN shot out, then Lars nets a return. 8-14

9-14, Danes pulled out to the right.

15-9, stinging smash to centre.

[dropshot]

go go dragons 10:15

[kwun]

14-7.
14-8 now.

JR!!! JR!!!

[abedeng]

Desperate defending by Jonas, to no avail, 10-15.

[Wong8Egg]

It seems like the danes has picked a very good game plan in picking FHF's back hand to make him lifts.

[kwun]

ouch. that dive by Jonas is more like a *THUMP*! that's gotta hurt.. :P

[dropshot]

China wall is craking 10: 16

[kwun]

17-10. Danes should go into final. alright!!

[dropshot]

china please smash 11:17

[d65up2]

Come on China.....give it all you have catch up for a bit...Kindra still tired need to rest for a bit more

[dropshot]

13:17 got chance

[isben]

They danes are playing making Fu/Cai playing to their pace. The chinese looks spaced out.

[abedeng]

CHN pulled back, and Jonas unleashes power. 16-10

17-10, FHF misses at the net.

11-17, long of the back line.

12-17, CHN smash, 13-17, Lars deception failed.

[extremenanopowe]

Danish Delight!

[volcom]

No chance for china... now another failure

[kwun]

not so quick to relax guys. still need to finish the match first!!

[dropshot]

wind and cloud please creat a storm, SMASH! 14:18

[abedeng]

Fu is like TBH, not in good form.

Cai takes charge, 14-18

[d65up2]

Come on China get 2-3 more points then Danes finish them off....hehehehe then Kindra can have more rest

[extremenanopowe]

Chinese are forced to lift all the time. Not a good sign for them.

[abedeng]

Good work by Cai, forcing Jonas on the backfoot, 15-18.

[dropshot]

OUT! Closer and closer 16:18

[d65up2]

Come on Denmark...get finish them off now..well give them one more...then FInish them off!

[Wong8Egg]

come on! only 3 more points, don't let them to catch up

[abedeng]

Lars sends a clear wide, and then FHF makes a good net placement, 17-18.

[d65up2]

Get 19!!! COme On Danes......!!!! Its too Close now...come on finsih them off!!

[kwun]

oh dear 17-18. Jonas!!!! JONAS!!! Lars!!! LARS!!!!!!

[kwun]

fast furious drives by JR/LP. 19-17.

Chan Hing Dong not very happy.

[d65up2]

19-17!!! COme On Guys....You can do it

[abedeng]

FHF gifts Danes 3 matchpts will long return.

[kwun]

sneaky drive service by JR. 20-17!!

[isben]

one more point, seal it

[d65up2]

Come on CHina Now!!! Get 2 More!!

[volcom]

JR throws his racket up in delight what a awesome win!!!!!!!

[dropshot]

17:21 Danes deserve it

[kwun]

THEY MADE IT!!!

Congratulations Jonas and Lars!!!

[carine]

DEN team won.....

[Wong8Egg]

Yes, the Danes has done it! Good job!!!!!

[d65up2]

Its going to be difficult one tomorrow against these two...Alrite Kindra Now!!

[extremenanopowe]

Well done to the old bugger!

[kwun]

excellent game played by both sides.

Jonas Rasmussen / Lars Paaske beat Fu Haifeng / Cai Yun

21-16 / 19-21 / 21-17

[badMania]

What a match! The Chinese was about to level it at 17-18, before the Danes won the final 3 pts of the match and Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen are now through to the Final. They deserve a title here! I won't be unhappy if Kido/Hendra or Tony/Candra were to lose to them tomorrow!

[abedeng]

Jonas and Lars salute the appreciative crowd, as they beat Fu/Cai convincingly. Could have done it in straight games too, had they been more careful.

[madbad]

THEY MADE IT!!!

Congratulations Jonas and Lars!!!

YES YES YES, THEY DID IT!!!

[eaglehelang]

Congrats to Lars/Jonas! A resurgence indeed! Beating 3 seeded pairs along the way. One oldie into the final.

[samuel882]

hopes Tony/Chandra play to their truth best next and meet the Danes tomorrow .

[volcom]

Unbelievable resurgence really, truly remarkable

[abedeng]

Told you guys, the Danes are on the resurgence. They are technically better than JE/MLH. And most importantly, can last the pace of a 3 game match.

[eaglehelang]

People, now is "Warta Negeri", 15 min.
Another annoying wait. At least RTM waited till end of the match just now.

[d65up2]

Well I think if Kindra concentrates and stuff they can beat these guys.....If they actually use the net shot....Is going to be Hendra against Paarske...But if it is Tony-Candra then Tony against Paarske

[badMania]

Jonas and Lars salute the appreciative crowd, as they beat Fu/Cai convincingly. Could have done it in straight games too, had they been more careful.

Yup...there were so many loose net returns (I counted at least 5-6) that yielded easy pts to the Chinese. And that incredible return by Cai Yun which was thought to be out and gave them that 19th pt.

[badMania]

I think its high time Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen win a major title here, after their comeback last year. JR will be a happy man! But of course, they have to overcome the final hurdle.

[d65up2]

I want Kindra to win it but I think that would be quite impossible....I mean considering nver beat KKK-TBH while the Danes have

[bcmmgr]

Jonas and Lars just show a good sport man to the rest of the badminton players, especially those rank 10+ players, do your hard work, play your hearts out, you can make it too.

[samuel882]

If Kindra win this match are they gona rank World no. 1?
If it is so, This games looks suspicious :p

[abedeng]

Quick interception by HS, then mistake by the opposition, 7-1 up.

[badMania]

Gulp...Kido/Hendra are on fire! 8-2 and 6 smash winners so far :eek:

[d65up2]

COme on Kindra you can do it!!!!

[badMania]

3 mins of the match and Kido/Hendra are 11-3 ahead, 7 smash and 2 net winners :eek:

[eaglehelang]

Wah, already 10-3, badmania, your 2 heros really into it.

[d65up2]

Last Night match they only have like 7 smash winners in the whole game n now they have 6...hmmmm

[abedeng]

Kido really doesn't waste time, break already 11-3.

They are playing like on a different planet. Smashes loose returns and well placed clears.

[badMania]

Wah, already 10-3, badmania, your 2 heros really into it.

It will be good if they can reach another Final. But, lets be fair...Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen are playing superbly. So, I won't be disappointed if the INA pair (anyone of them) were to lose eventually!

[d65up2]

I think Kindra can win this one...well hope so chance is 35% they win this one and 15% for them to win the title

[abedeng]

Yup, loose flick serve, loose returns, at this rate Tony/candra can go home in less than 20 minutes.

[badMania]

I think we might well miss the entire first set if this news report is not ending soon :cool:

[samuel882]

Tony /CW doesn't seem like wanna play their games at all
What a gennerous threat to their compatriots

[d65up2]

I fear there is conspiracy between them like Candra-Tony might be giving it to them for some reason.....well they can only prove me wrong if they beat the Danes tomorrow

[abedeng]

TG/CW made to look ridiculous here. Candra tries to hard and smashes to the net.

[badMania]

Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan wrap up the first set 21-11 in 8 mins.

[rizayosia]

Wow, Kido and Setiawan storms Wijaya and Gunawan in the first set.

[badMania]

Ok just nice, we have the second set ready.

[abedeng]

Now is more I like it, there some fight left. INA-USA lead 6-3 after a wonderful rally.

[badMania]

It could be like the HK Open Final, with the veteran winning the second set.

[Krisna]

I am a neutral observer in this match. Candra-Tony are old favorites, but Kido-Hendra need to get good seedings at the Olympics...

[abedeng]

Tony is no longer as agile as he was. But the smashes still sting, 11-7 interval after Kido misjudgement.

[d65up2]

Come on Kindra...you can do it.....!!!! Fight Fight...FIght Hard!!

[abedeng]

Hendra is floored by the veterans' smashes.

[abedeng]

Tony's defence leaks against Kido's smashes, youngsters back up before a good service return levels the score 13-13

[abedeng]

HS finds a great angle, then the veterans replied with great placement.

[abedeng]

Body drive to HS.

17-17.

Hendra takes revenge, 18-17

[abedeng]

Kido flew like a fox, and another smash brings 3 matchpts.

Game over.

[abedeng]

I see Ants and Hauge in discussion. With fastdrop too.

[badMania]

At 7-11, Kido/Hendra fought back and levelled it at 13-13. Then, it was quite even with each pair trading pts until 17-17. It was here that the youngsters upped their tempo and they won the final 4 pts of the set.

Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan are through to their 3rd straight Final in just 23 mins, meeting Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen tomorrow.

[abedeng]

Hauge and fastdrop are mingling with Kido/Setiawan.

Waa, sounds like I'm stalking them already.

[eaglehelang]

At 7-11, Kido/Hendra fought back and levelled it at 13-13. Then, it was quite even with each pair trading pts until 17-17. It was here that the youngsters upped their tempo and they won the final 4 pts of the set.

Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan are through to their 3rd straight Final in just 23 mins, meeting Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen tomorrow.

That was a quickie. Your heros are on tomm.

[Krisna]

Kido-Hendra are going to be a favorite in the OG...

[d65up2]

Well If Kindra win tomorrow...you guys can take my contact number and if you are in Jakarta.......I'll buy you all dinner....I mean every single oneof you

[d65up2]

Kido-Hendra are going to be a favorite in the OG...

But to be fair they got an easy draw here....they only have to face oldies...not big pairs like KKK-TBH or CY-FHF.....

Sorry man I am just very critical towards my heroes

[abedeng]

Ants is taking pics of someone sleeping .....

Gosh, this has got to stop.

Ok guys, that's all. Except CTF's GF is still playing.

[abedeng]

Ants is having his pics taken with Lee Yong Dae ....

Ok, that's a wrap.

[badMania]

The never-ending WD match is going to a rubber-set.

Thanks GOD we don't have to endure any WD match...that will surely be a torture to us :rolleyes:

[ctjcad]

..abedeng, will you provide live coverage, for us, of the BC get-together later as well??..:confused: :rolleyes:;)
*Btw, thanks for entertaining the rest of the BCers...i'm sure they felt as if they're watching the matches, live, at the stadium..;)

[badMania]

Let the organizer arrange:
WD -- first match
XD -- second match
WS -- third match
MS -- fourth match
MD -- final match

or....have the WD on the non-TV court tomorrow :D

[badMania]

But to be fair they got an easy draw here....they only have to face oldies...not big pairs like KKK-TBH or CY-FHF.....


The "big pairs" u mentioned lost to a veteran pair....

[Krisna]

But to be fair they got an easy draw here....they only have to face oldies...not big pairs like KKK-TBH or CY-FHF.....

Sorry man I am just very critical towards my heroes

The draw was done by unbiased organizers at BWF, so it was FAIR! ;) :D It wasn't Kido-Hendra's fault.

[pauline]

Ants is having his pics taken with Lee Yong Dae ....

Ok, that's a wrap.
hah,waiting for this pic!

[badMania]

The draw was done by unbiased organizers at BWF, so it was FAIR! ;) :D It wasn't Kido-Hendra's fault.

Fu/Cai also got a smooth draw until today when they lost to the Danes.

[badMania]

It's all over....as expected Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen win in rubber-sets 19-21, 21-12, 21-12. They will face their compatriot Gao Ling/Zhao Tingting and I suspect that team order will be at play, since the later pair needs the Olympics points :rolleyes:

[xsakurax]

congrats lee chong wei~~I just came back from my part time work but luckily manage to watch lcw on tv at my work place!Good luck lcw for tomorrow!!Gambate~! =D

[Krisna]

China vs. China in the WD finals... AGAIN...

Yawn... they're too damn good...

[badMania]

congrats lee chong wei~~I just came back from my part time work but luckily manage to watch lcw on tv at my work place!Good luck lcw for tomorrow!!Gambate~! =D

U forgot the sacred word ;)...... "MALAYSIA BOLEH!!"

[xsakurax]

oo yeah~I should say Lee Chong Wei BOleh!!! =P

[Krisna]

He he he... :D Ok, ok, LCW boleh!

[ctjcad]

Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan wrap up the first set 21-11 in 8 mins.
..hmm, were there more than 3 strokes played for each point??:confused:..what's the avg. strokes per point??:confused:..serve, serve return, smash/net kill..:p

[eaglehelang]

Abedeng did a very good job giving live reports, he should be commentator lah. Some of the tv commentators cant even get the names right.

[eaglehelang]

I like her attitude, determination and fighting spirit. She is a professional. And ever wonder why our 'critical Malaysian fans' never boo at her?

1) for some fans, same as they dont boo (if they dont) at the WD - they are females.
Surprising to me too, in this age of equal this & that. The answer I got from some young men:"Ladies lah, wait they cry. Look like we bully women. Guys are supposed to be stronger, can take it" Or "Women players no point to watch even"

2) how you know they never boo? I presume you went & watch?
I used to think ppl dont boo at the oldies, CTF/LWW, cos I didnt hear the boos on tv & well... they're veteran. They had their share too
- almost every Msia male player, except maybe good ol WCH. They still respect him for coming back after the Achilles tendon injury.

[d65up2]

Fu/Cai also got a smooth draw until today when they lost to the Danes.

Oh ya thats a good point actually

[Pemuda]

U forgot the sacred word ;)...... "MALAYSIA BOLEH!!"

Malaysia Boleh!!

[samuel882]

1) for some fans, same as they dont boo (if they dont) at the WD - they are females.
Surprising to me too, in this age of equal this & that. The answer I got from some young men:"Ladies lah, wait they cry. Look like we bully women. Guys are supposed to be stronger, can take it" Or "Women players no point to watch even"

2) how you know they never boo? I presume you went & watch?
I used to think ppl dont boo at the oldies, CTF/LWW, cos I didnt hear the boos on tv & well... they're veteran. They had their share too
- almost every Msia male player, except maybe good ol WCH. They still respect him for coming back after the Achilles tendon injury.
The Boo-Boo, Jeer-Jeer(My fav Chinese Desserts :D:D) thingy is very common in badmad countries such as MAS & INA

[george@chongwei]

yes, damn happy 2day to watch my idol chong wei in action!!!
2moro will be seeing him in podium!!...

[taufik-ist]

MK/HS....... OKE.... :D :D :D

[george@chongwei]

today cheer chong wei untill had no voice!!
must drink some green tea to get dome voice back and ceer in tomoro1s final!!
lee chong wei boleh!!!

[Han]

Absolutely mew choo form is good when compare with yesterday........But I think she have training some only 5~6 days because of injury..........i think mew choo form today is good,but i see his face is so white,but zhu lin's face was read,maybe mew choo also got stamina problem.............as u no,if u get injury and back,the stamina wanna a time to go back with previous............I think in Korea Open maybe mew choo can advance to semi again if xxf withdrew!

Mew Cho skill is still pretty green compare to top notch player, the only way for Mew Cho to win is by long rally and drag into rubber. Zhu Lin is a very skillful player.

[zqloy]

Revenge is sweet. LCW's total annihilation of CY in the 2nd set is similar to what he did to CJ and BCL in FO07.

[OneToughBirdie]

Revenge is sweet. LCW's total annihilation of CY in the 2nd set is similar to what he did to CJ and BCL in FO07.
I don't think LCW play his best game beating CY...in fact both players did not play well except that CY played worst.

[zqloy]

I don't think LCW play his best game beating CY...in fact both players did not play well except that CY played worst.

It didnt matter as its enough already to beat CY.
LCW didnt back off during the 1st set, always staying positive in the game; CY on the other hand was mentally rattled esp after failing to convert the set points he had during 1st game. LCW toying with him in the 2nd.

[Hot-screensaver]

I was there, equipped with a compact camera! Come to my blog to catch some pictures and a few videos.

http://www.hot-screensaver.com/2008/01/21/proton-malaysia-open-badminton-championships-2008/

Cheers!