Team INA is guaranteed to have at least one representative in the Final.

MEN'S SINGLES
Lee Chong Wei [1] vs Chen Yu [8] -- with both Bao Chunlai and Chen Jin beaten, the home favorite will meet the last Chinese player. He should win tomorrow and win the title on Sunday.

Lee Hyun Il vs Kenneth Jonassen -- Kenneth is on fire, after beating Bao Chunlai. He should have an edge over the Korean, who's making a comeback to qualify for the Olympics.

MEN'S DOUBLES
Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun [2] -- Fu/Cai have been untroubled so far, winning all their matches easily. However, Paaske/Rasmussen have been the revelation of this tournament so far. The last time they met, Fu/Cai won in straight sets. Can Paaske/Rasmussen create a treble and beat another seeded opponent? We shall see :cool:

Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [4] vs Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [2] -- recent matchups were won by Kido/Hendra. But, it could still be a tough one and Tony/Candra will be fighting hard to enter the Final. I hope Kido/Hendra can win again and hopefully another title in KL?

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Tine Rasmussen vs Pi Hongyan [5] -- Tine has beaten a Chinese player today and she's in good form.

Wong Mew Choo [8] vs Zhu Lin [3] -- the Malaysian player will be the underdog, despite having beaten Zhu the last time they met. Can fortune struck twice? I hope so....

WOMEN'S DOUBLES -- yawn

MIXED DOUBLES
He Hanbin/Yu Yang [4] vs Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thoungthongkam [8] -- an interesting matchup is in store. With no Zheng/Gao, Xie/Zhang, Flandy/Vita and Nova/Butet, Sudket/Saralee have a high chance of winning their first Super Series title. I will be rooting for them to beat the 3rd ranked Chinese pair.

Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms [5] vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung -- the Korean pair is making a comeback after failed experiments (with Hwang Yu Mi and Han Sang Hoon respectively). They have beaten two seeded pairs, including the World Champions today. Can they do the same again tomorrow? Robertson/Emms have a slight edge.

haha, you said robertson/emms have a slight edge and still picked the koreans?

haha, you said robertson/emms have a slight edge and still picked the koreans?

yup.....I still think the Korean can nick a win (like today).

I rather pick the Koreans...cos I never like Nathan.....

Interesting to see there is at least one reprentative from Europe for every events in the first SS of 2008 which is being held at Asia

I think there is still a slight chance Chen Yu will upset LCW tomorrow... ahah battle of the AT900P's :p?

But this LCW is much different to the LCW that lost to CHen Yu last two times in German Open and All Englands... He no longer use that cursed AT900T :p:p:p

yup.....I still think the Korean can nick a win (like today).

if your predictions come true, that would be an utter disaster for China, especially after the Zhuhai training camp...

MEN'S SINGLES
Lee Chong Wei [1] vs Chen Yu [8] -- LCW should take this opportunity to consolidate his position and get a good seeding for the Olympics. Chen Yu was pushed to the brink, wonder how much energy he will bring tomorrow.

Lee Hyun Il vs Kenneth Jonassen -- Kenneth again defies his age, still has the tricks, footwork and the defence to challenge an opponent's speed. But Lee has gotten better in every match.

MEN'S DOUBLES
Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun [2] -- This is all about controlling the pace, CHN to win if they play fast, DEN to win if they pace is varied. Experience holds the key.

Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [4] vs Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [2] OK, will give World Champs the benefit of past 2 results (WC and HK Open). But Candra/Tony are coming up with extra beef in their smashes.

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Tine Rasmussen vs Pi Hongyan [5] -- Pi's grace to neutralize Tine's strength.

Wong Mew Choo [8] vs Zhu Lin [3] -- will give Zhu Lin the nod this time, WMC needs to find the same touch that landed her the CHN title. But the longer it takes to finish the match, the better WMC's chances will be.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES -- yawn (CHN vs CHN final, guaranteed)

MIXED DOUBLES
He Hanbin/Yu Yang [4] vs Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thoungthongkam [8] -- time for THA pair to stand up and be counted among winners.

Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms [5] vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung -- Koreans may have beaten the World Champs, but those errors are just too much for them to progress further. Emms/Robertson are in good form, then again, they have yet to be severely tested ......

MEN'S SINGLES
Lee Chong Wei [1] vs Chen Yu [8] - LCW all the way.

Lee Hyun Il vs Kenneth Jonassen - KJ is on fire, after beating BCL.

MEN'S DOUBLES
Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun [3] - Fu/Cai have been impressive so far, winning all their matches without dropping a game whereas the Danes have knocked two seeded Malaysian pairs. Expecting a 3 thrilling sets in Fu/Cai's favor.

Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [4] vs Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [2] - The world champions will win again.

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Tine Rasmussen vs Pi Hongyan [5] - Tine will beat another Chinese player.

Wong Mew Choo [8] vs Zhu Lin [3] - The Chinese will have the slight edge.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES - Boring

MIXED DOUBLES
He Hanbin/Yu Yang [4] vs Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thoungthongkam [8] - With all the big names gone, the Thai pair will have a high chance of winning their first Super Series title.

Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms [5] vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung - The English pair will take it.

MD

Markis Kido-Hendra Setiawan v Candra Wijaya-Tony Gunawan. Exciting one but here I pick Candra-Tony because Kindra is a bit shaky during new yr time...we can still remember they won China Open in 2006 and screw up in 2007.

Cai Yun-Fu Hai Feng v Lars Paarske-Jonas Rasmussen. The Danes might have beaten the top 2 Malaysian pair...However these are done in rubber sets and they would be too tired to take on the Chinese while the Chinese disposed Sudket and a Japanese pair easily in the previous round



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Nathan Robertson-Gail Emms v Lee Yong Dae-Lee Hyo Jung. I just pick the Koreans because of my hatred towards Nathan....Come on Lee Yong Dae show him some of your goods


He Han Bin-Yu Yang v Saralee Thungkongkam-Sudket Prakthakamol. Fiuh I have trouble in the spelling for the Thai but nevertheless they should take this tie and progress to the final


Well other categories doesn't interest me so I'll just do a quick one

Lee CHong Wei will win Single title
WD not much interest
Zhu Lin would win the women one


Ok bye for now

MEN'S SINGLES
Lee Chong Wei [1] vs Chen Yu [8] -- LCW should take this opportunity to consolidate his position and get a good seeding for the Olympics. Chen Yu was pushed to the brink, wonder how much energy he will bring tomorrow.

Lee Hyun Il vs Kenneth Jonassen -- Kenneth again defies his age, still has the tricks, footwork and the defence to challenge an opponent's speed. But Lee has gotten better in every match.

MEN'S DOUBLES
Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun [2] -- This is all about controlling the pace, CHN to win if they play fast, DEN to win if they pace is varied. Experience holds the key.

Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [4] vs Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [2] OK, will give World Champs the benefit of past 2 results (WC and HK Open). But Candra/Tony are coming up with extra beef in their smashes.

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Tine Rasmussen vs Pi Hongyan [5] -- Pi's grace to neutralize Tine's strength.

Wong Mew Choo [8] vs Zhu Lin [3] -- will give Zhu Lin the nod this time, WMC needs to find the same touch that landed her the CHN title. But the longer it takes to finish the match, the better WMC's chances will be.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES -- yawn (CHN vs CHN final, guaranteed)

MIXED DOUBLES
He Hanbin/Yu Yang [4] vs Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thoungthongkam [8] -- time for THA pair to stand up and be counted among winners.

Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms [5] vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung -- Koreans may have beaten the World Champs, but those errors are just too much for them to progress further. Emms/Robertson are in good form, then again, they have yet to be severely tested ......
ditto, and i saved some typing:)

MEN'S SINGLES
Lee Chong Wei [1] vs Chen Yu [8] -- LCW should be able to go all the way to win this. he was very close with both CO and HKO last year and still in very good form.

Lee Hyun Il vs Kenneth Jonassen -- still not convinced that LHI can be at the top again.

MEN'S DOUBLES
Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun [2] -- JR/LP all the way. they are on fire to have beaten two top MAS pair at their home ground. while their record against FHF/CY isn't that great, FHF/CY never seem to be in form in the past year.

Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [4] vs Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [2] -- if the HKO final is any basis, this will mean that Markis/Hendra are faster, youngster, and more powerful than the veterans.

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Tine Rasmussen vs Pi Hongyan [5] -- it will be a close one. my take is that Tine will come out on top. Pi hasn't the speed and court coverage to keep up with Tine.

Wong Mew Choo [8] vs Zhu Lin [3] -- Zhu Lin is shaky at best and she makes it up by being a hardworker on court. but Choo Choo train will rumble through.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES

Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen vs. Lee Kyung Won/Lee Hyo Jung - Lee will be tired after the XD.
Du Jing/Yu Yang vs. Gao Ling / Zhao Tingting - it will be a close fight, but my guess is that Du Jing / Yu Yang will win in 3 games.


MIXED DOUBLES
He Hanbin/Yu Yang [4] vs Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thoungthongkam [8] -- Sudket/Saralee for the experience. they just need to keep their focus and be consistent.

Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms [5] vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung -- i never liked the British pair.

Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms [5] vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung -- i never liked the British pair.
..couldn't get any honest than that...:p ;)

My Prediction

MEN'S SINGLES
Lee Chong Wei [1] vs Chen Yu [8] -- LCW had a slow start. But after watching his play against Simon.. i dont think he will have problem playing against Chen Yu. Furthermore Chen Yu is still having hard time playing in Malaysian ground this time.

Lee Hyun Il vs Kenneth Jonassen -- Its nice to have Kenneth to advance to the Final. Lee Hyun Il is abit slow still, but he is getting there.

MEN'S DOUBLES
Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun [2] -- Cai Yun and FU still has it. I think they might advance to the Finals.

Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [4] vs Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [2] -- I still believe in the Oldies. They have been playing well in the MO this far. Markis Kido/Hendra was a little slow playing the in the tournament and has been getting alot of points due to their opponent's errors.

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Tine Rasmussen vs Pi Hongyan [5] -- Tine is on fire! She has been moving fast on court. Better coverage and she is aggresive. Personally i don't think Pi can give Tine any problem this time.
Wong Mew Choo [8] vs Zhu Lin [3] -- This will be a close call. ZhuLin is at her usual best. and Wong Mew Choo has been stretched by Eriko Hirose yesterday. If Wong can take advantage of the crowd support.. she might be able to pull it thru.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES

Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen vs. Lee Kyung Won/Lee Hyo Jung - The Chinese will take it.

Du Jing/Yu Yang vs. Gao Ling / Zhao Tingting - Du Jing and Yu Yang has been very aggresive on court. And optimistic about their chances facing Gao/TingTing.


MIXED DOUBLES
He Hanbin/Yu Yang [4] vs Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thoungthongkam [8] -- Unless He Hanbin can change his game.. they might be able to steal it from the Thais. But based on the experience and current game form.. The Thais will seal this match.

Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms [5] vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung -- Koreans Forever!

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MEN'S SINGLES
Lee Chong Wei [1] vs Chen Yu [8] -- LCW should win and he will continue to win the MS title on Sunday. He is one level higher than all the rest at this tournament.

Lee Hyun Il vs Kenneth Jonassen [7] -- KJ is definitely on fire and it looks like he is the one to meet LCW at the Final.

MEN'S DOUBLES
Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun [3] -- LP/JR are definitely on fire too. After beating the [1] and [5] seeds, I can't see why they can't beat the [3] seed.

Tony Gunawan/Candra Wijaya [4] vs Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [2] -- MK/HS are faster and have more power than TG/CW IMHO. LP/JR will be waiting for them on Sunday.

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Tine Rasmussen vs Pi Hongyan [5] -- TR's confidence has been lifted by her teammates, KJ and LP/JR. She will want to continue to remain with her teammates. And she's in good form too.

Wong Mew Choo [8] vs Zhu Lin [3] -- I am a bit worried for WMC. Her match against Eriko Hirose was not that convincing last night. In fact, it was EH who made silly mistakes that allowed WMC to get to the Semi-Finals. Good luck to WMC.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES -- Not interesting at all. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

MIXED DOUBLES
He Hanbin/Yu Yang [4] vs Sudket Prapakamol/Saralee Thoungthongkam [8] -- This will be an interesting match. I think HHB/YY have only a very slight edge over the Thais.

Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms [5] vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung -- The confidence of NR/GE will help them beat the Korean pair. It looks like a HHB/YY vs NR/GE Final on Sunday.
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Wong Mew Choo [8] vs Zhu Lin [3] -- I am a bit worried for WMC. Her match against Eriko Hirose was not that convincing last night. In fact, it was EH who made silly mistakes that allowed WMC to get to the Semi-Finals. Good luck to WMC.



Chris, you still picked WMC to win despite all this? :D I would like her to win too, but as prediction, I must say that Zhu Lin is in better form. I hope she will get her game back on track. Too tense last night.

Indeed Hirose made too many errors especially with her clears, she should have persisted with her net and delicate drop game.

Abedeng, would like to thank you for your constant stream of live report from the stadium last night. Much appreciated by all of us here.

Chris, you still picked WMC to win despite all this? :D I would like her to win too, but as prediction, I must say that Zhu Lin is in better form.

Indeed Hirose made too many errors especially with her clears, she should have persisted with her net and delicate drop game.



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Hahaha... Sometimes my heart governs my decision-making, not my brain. :):):)

BTW, just hearing about Rexy's decision to quit BAM affected me greatly right now. :(:(:(

Having known Rexy, I can say I know how he feels (heartwise). It will take me some time to make any comment on this matter in that thread.

Rexy could have made his announcement after the Malaysia Open SS 2008 is over, but his heart said "Enough is enough".
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my predictions:

The Badminton Blog - Malaysian Open Semifinals Predictions (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/malaysian-open-semifinals-predictions_19.html)

wow,the line-up for semis looks very interesting (well,maybe except WD) despite a dissapointing performance from INA team and the loss of Mas MDs!

Too bad I cant watch...Having exams frm 2pm-4pm later...sigh!!! Studying cyberlaw...:/ stressing moment...

camon lee chong wei!!!
camon wong mew choo!!!

heheh
will be going to the stadium afterwards, now preparing..
MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!

i also preparing to the stadium to support LCW & WMC.
Hope they won't disappoint their lovely fans in home ground.!!!

Malaysia Boleh!!!

really envy u guys...i can only go 2mr....hope that there will still be MAS players left 2mr...

....hope that there will still be MAS players left 2mr...



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I am definitely sure that LCW will be there to entertain you tomorrow. :D:D:D
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I am definitely sure that LCW will be there to entertain you tomorrow. :D:D:D
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LOL. chris , Don't try to jinx the MAS players again :D
Remembered what have happen to CCM/CCE :confused::o

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I am definitely sure that LCW will be there to entertain you tomorrow. :D:D:D
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hope so...or else i'll turn into a quiet and well mannered fan by clapping my hands only...can't shout and cheer....

Wacth up for the Silent Killer -- Chen Yu

im having this bad feeling that CW will lose today....:rolleyes:

OK ppl, the crowd is starting to converge outside the stadium, the entrances aren't open yet.

TV camera will not focus on boring WD, thank God. That means viewers get to see 2 hopefully decent and long MD matches.

Hopefully Malaysia Open will be less upsets compared to Australian Open today.

OK ppl, the crowd is starting to converge outside the stadium, the entrances aren't open yet.

TV camera will not focus on boring WD, thank God. That means viewers get to see 2 hopefully decent and long MD matches.

Yup...TV Court will be Court No 1. So, the SF will be a blast, with 2 MD matches involving all World Champions, 2 singles matches involving Malaysian players, and an XD match involving former World Champions and one WC Silver-Medallist !!!

Hopefully Malaysia Open will be less upsets compared to Australian Open today.

What happens in the Aussie Open?

OK ppl, the crowd is starting to converge outside the stadium, the entrances aren't open yet.

TV camera will not focus on boring WD, thank God. That means viewers get to see 2 hopefully decent and long MD matches.



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Hi abedeng... Keep on keeping on with the reporting on what's happening there. :):):)

Hope that you'll catch up with Loh, hcyong, and the rest ......

You all enjoy yourselves there, you hear. :D:D:D
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I'm seated at upper tier, just above the VIP/Players Area, practically on top of the main TV cams facing Court 1 (TV Court).

Zhang Ning n Lu Lan are practising on Court 2, really admire their dedication even though they are out of the tournament.

I'm seated at upper tier, just above the VIP/Players Area, practically on top of the main TV cams facing Court 1 (TV Court).

Zhang Ning n Lu Lan are practising on Court 2, really admire their dedication even though they are out of the tournament.



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ZN & LL are training for their OG Gold medal. :D:D:D
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I'm seated at upper tier, just above the VIP/Players Area, practically on top of the main TV cams facing Court 1 (TV Court).

Zhang Ning n Lu Lan are practising on Court 2, really admire their dedication even though they are out of the tournament.

cool. instant reports. :D

how are you able to get online?

OK ppl, the crowd is starting to converge outside the stadium, the entrances aren't open yet.

TV camera will not focus on boring WD, thank God. That means viewers get to see 2 hopefully decent and long MD matches.

I'm seated at upper tier, just above the VIP/Players Area, practically on top of the main TV cams facing Court 1 (TV Court).

Zhang Ning n Lu Lan are practising on Court 2, really admire their dedication even though they are out of the tournament.

If the camera men don't do what you want them to do, just simply turn the cams yourself since you're on top of them already :rolleyes:

Emms/Robertson just stepped in to warm up, LHJ came to join LYD at players' area.

Will probably meetup with Loh, Hauge, Ants, hcyong etc later, but for now, have to protect my vantage point! Fortunately, I had an early lunch.

Kwun, I'm using technology as an enabler aka mobile device. As long as GPRS/EDGE/3G is available, I'm wired ......

Kwun, I'm using technology as an enabler aka mobile device. As long as GPRS/EDGE/3G is available, I'm wired ......

Got enough battery to last the whole night too?

Am looking at the TV cams, the focus is much too close and can't see the nearside baseline. They need to adjust it a bit to cover the full court.

Kwun, I'm using technology as an enabler aka mobile device. As long as GPRS/EDGE/3G is available, I'm wired ......

Wow, an eyewitness thread :eek:
That is, like, so cool ;)

Kwun, I'm using technology as an enabler aka mobile device. As long as GPRS/EDGE/3G is available, I'm wired ......

That's so cool...u are using BlackBerry ???

Battery at 90%, should be enough as long as I don't describe each rally, quite impossible anyway.

LL and ZN on a practice match, ZN winning, I think. Both ENG and KOR pair warming up on court 1.

Anyway, not much to report now, another 40 mins to go ....

Emms/Robertson just stepped in to warm up, LHJ came to join LYD at players' area.

Will probably meet up with Loh, Hauge, Ants, hcyong etc later, but for now, have to protect my vantage point! Fortunately, I had an early lunch.



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Excellent!!! I only wish I could be there with all of you too. :D:D:D
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if WMC play like yesterday..
i dun think she got a chance to get pass semis!
juz hope she will be awake like last china open!!!

Yup, using blackberry.

BTW, just realized, they brought the newly launched Proton car into the arena, wasn't there yesterday.

Should have put the car outside the stadium, fans would be able to see it close. Who is Proton selling the car to anyway, players and VIPs?

Yup, using blackberry.

BTW, just realized, they brought the newly launched Proton car into the arena, wasn't there yesterday.

Should have put the car outside the stadium, fans would be able to see it close. Who is Proton selling the car to anyway, players and VIPs?
Promotion and for display only. I belived because this is a brand new model.
Sponsor can always do what they want :cool:

Very funny, the umpires are testing the microphones, using umpiring jargon.

Sections of the crowd are laughing.

Yup, using blackberry.

BTW, just realized, they brought the newly launched Proton car into the arena, wasn't there yesterday.

Should have put the car outside the stadium, fans would be able to see it close. Who is Proton selling the car to anyway, players and VIPs?

anyway,yesterday nite i did saw the new proton saga outside the stadium!
so many ppl surrounding it, tat time i din even notice wat they r looking,jz lik normal proton,juz afta they drove it away onli i knw :D

Many surprising results so far but this is interesting side of sport tournament!
WoW, MD matches will play great show, two former World Champs plus reigning Wolrd Champion against 2000 Olympic Gold medalist. Come on INA, don't give up here...Kido/Setiawan is the only hope!

Yup, using blackberry.


what a brilliant idea! looking forward to more quick updates from you. :)

15 mins to go and Sudket is being asked to do "national service" aka test the shuttles.

Other players are asked to clear the courts.

Many surprising results so far but this is interesting side of sport tournament!
WoW, MD matches will play great show, two former World Champs plus reigning Wolrd Champion against 2000 Olympic Gold medalist. Come on INA, don't give up here...Kido/Setiawan is the only hope!

You all will get to watch it online thru RTM, they put the interesting matches in Court 1, along with LCW & WMC matches.

Seems Proton taking opportunity to promote their new model

15 mins to go and Sudket is being asked to do "national service" aka test the shuttles.

Other players are asked to clear the courts.
i think this is a good sign for sudket..
if i m not wrong, yesterday it was lee yong dae who testing it, then he go all out to beat nova/lilyana!
:D

Very unusual, the crowd hasn't swelled in size yet. Maybe the stadium is too big or ppl can't be bothered, what with the live telecast.

Now they are using the full complement of line judges, in earlier rounds, sideline judging was done from one side only.

KOR n ENG XD players preparing to enter the arena as the announcers call out their names.

ENG in black with blue strips, KOR in familiar all blue.

THA in blue with black shorts, CHN in white and black shorts.

5 minute warmup time.

there's school today abedeng. parents must pick the kids 1st. they'll come to watch WMC later

Tine and ZL on the sidelines, haven't seen WMC n PHY yet.

LHJ to serve to GE, love all, play.

Errors on KOR side, then NR enleashes a smash, 4-1.

Service error and loose returns, punished by ENG, 7-2.

LYD's defence is suspect, standing too far back.

LHJ made too many errors, can't reply an easy placement, toilet break.

LYD puts in perfect placement at the corner, followed by NR misjudgement of drift. 8-13

CHN lead at toilet break, 11-8.

KOR found some form back, 9-14.

malaysia singles sure boleh one...

KOR should not play to sidelines, LYD puts a lot of shuttles out.

3 quick ENG errors, 13-16.

The British are doing quite well. 16-13 in 1st set

Bodysmash bring KOR close, ENG have short discussion, 15-16

Easy putaway and service returns driven to the net, gives KOR the initiative, 18-16

ENG regain momentum, 20-19

THA back up, 18-15.

Deuce, and NR sends shuttle out. But LHJ hesitates, deuce again.

KOR team took 1st set 23-21

NR scolds himself after failing a net return, then another one goes out, KOR win 23-21

the perfect XD semis..
wit each country a representative + close match

CHN mount fightback, deuce.

deuce...20-20 for THA n CHN team

5 consecutive pts from CHN O.O

Sudket puts a return to the net, CHN gamept. But a clear goes out, deuce.

21-21 now..........

GE sent LHJ sprawling, 2-1.

poor england, leading most of the time in the 1st set but lose it!

THA team took 1st set 23-21

Tomboy clear is loose, Saralee easy putaway, 23-21.

same score now!
ENG - KOR 21-23
CHN - THA 21-23

XD tough fight, 1st set both matches end in deuce

What a coincidence, both XD pairs win first set with same score 23-21!

excellent results!

both Thailand and Korea took first game in identical score! :D

LHJ needs to help her partner and do some of the running, he can't be expected to cover the court himself.

Tomboy exacts revenge with bodysmash to Sudket.

7 all for ENG n KOR team

Ok man. RTM1 live at 2pm. Enjoy!

RTM 1 will showing live on 1 min time, he,he. Direct everyone to the Live TV links since GD Sports & CCTV 5 not showing.

Cheers

Astro Supersport begins live broadcast!

Some disagreement between the ENG players, lost them 2 pts.

It has been too long for seeing CHN & INA dominating in most of the SS for XD events
It is the turn now for Korea or Thail to capitalise on their dominance since top chinese pair were not in here and INA pairs has been eliminated

RTM1 begins live broadcast too...

RTM still dosen't shownig :S:)

LHJ totally missed a sitter!!!

This is a battle between NR and LHJ, about who makes more errors.

Emms misjudgement, 11-11.

LHJ missed a sitter at the front court and another by smashing out.....2 easy points to the English......10-11......

Great deception by LYD, sent NR on all fours.

oh shut up and show me the match!

CHN 11-8 at interval.

LHJ misses a net reply.

Stadium looks quite empty.....where are the spectators?

3 net misses in a row, is the story of LHJ.

ENG team leading 16-15

hello everyone

im glad digital 1 first media indonesia showing Semifinal!

ENG get back into the game, LYD stops the rot only to be forced to return at the net.

ENg 19-16 after Lee Young dae sent the ball out

ENG team took 2nd set...

ENG about to force rubber, and rubber it is with Emms hard push to LHJ, 21-16.

ENG 21-16 KOR. 2nd game is so quick!!

I guess too much unforced errors by Lee HJ causing the korean from leading 15-11 to lose this sets.
It is sad for Korean Women's team as they need depend on this error prone gal for XD * WD

the stadion look empty...

Emms placements are excellent, 3-0.

strong solid three net point by Gail Emms

ENG team leading 3-1

KOR 2-3, two error by england pair

THA try tosalvage 2nd game, only to concede 4 gamepts.

2 aggressive play by KOR. 2-3.

how to watch from germany over stream. cant register on rtm.

The streaming is on. Choose RTM2 on the web.

http://www.rtm.net.my/streaming/streaming.php?c=rtm2

Sometimes i just couldn't understand LEe YD played much better in XD compare to in MD

Emms moved too late to her base position, 4-3 KOR.

KOR team leading 5-3

CHN team took 2nd set

excellent. KOReans got NR a bit mad at himself. haha.

CHN force rubber.

KOR team leading 6-5

Good KOR placement bring NR down once again.

excellent. KOReans got NR a bit mad at himself. haha.
NR seems to be the weakest link as usual :cool:

KOR leading 7-5

Impossible return by Saralee traps CHN.

Sometimes i just couldn't understand LEe YD played much better in XD compare to in MD

maybe because one of his opponent is a woman...:p

Finaly,thanks,RTM2 is shownig!"!!!

KOR team leading 8-6

Flurry of smashes by the Koreans....8-6.........

NR brought down to earth yet again.

excelent point by ENG pair...

7-8

Finaly,thanks,RTM2 is shownig!"!!!

showing KOR vs. ENG or CHN vs. THA?

TV1 is showing KOR vs. ENG.

easy mistake by NR. 10-7.

Astro is showing KOR v ENG........

KOR team leading 11-9

LYD's loose clear punished by Emms. LHJ exacts revenge at the net, 11-9 smoking break.

KOR lead 11-9 into internval.

Shuttle just skimmed over the net....LHJ oplogised to RN.....11-9......

Looking at the score right now for both courts, it could be anybody's game

can someone create a dummy account/pwd and let the others watch live?

awesome aggression by KOR including a backhand smash by LYD. 12-9.

i try to sign in on rtm but after i register the form become blank again but i dont get email and i cant sign in with the passwort username i inserted.

Oh, Hasbullah Awang, RTM commentator is directly below me.

KOR play mind games, delaying shuttle changes, worked on NR for 14-9 lead.

KOR team leading 14-9

I can see there are lots of empty places in the stadium... Is Malaysian's passion on badminton is no more there... Or perhaps the stadium huge...
We have LCW & WMC in action !

KOR team leading 15-12

a few mistakes by LHJ 15-12.

confused!

starsports showing Federer vs Tipsarevic and sportchanel showing this SF match!

KOR team leading 17-12

couple mistakes by GE. 17-12.

Emms smash floats out, LYD takes matter to his own hand, 18-12.

a big net kill in front of the net by LYD. 18-12.

ENG all but gone by now.

thanks for the support by the people who managed to watch it:):):):):D:D:Dgreat community

KOR team leading 19-13

awesome rally with ENG on the offense. ends with GE soft dropping on the front.

19-14

Emms deny KOR matchpoint, 14-19. Too late I think.

match point for Korea team

NR blocks hit the tape and didn't go over. match point KOR!!!

i also want to watch.

Korea team won it.....

Congrats to the Korean :)

classic NR. he misjudge a lift, linesman calls in. he lost the match, jumped up and then took it out on the little shuttle by stepping it flat.

KOR win after NR left a shuttle to drop at the baseline, stepped on it in disgust.

ENG must blame themselves for losing Game 1.

The Korean pair won after 64 mins.......now it's WMC's turn.......

Koreans=luckers :D

Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung beat Nathan Robertson/Gail Emms. 23-21 / 16-21 / 21-16.

WMC on the court now...

The crowds try to lift THA spirits, 13-16.

could someone from oversea share his account?

Need a favour from those in the arena to give full support for Sudket :)

As WMC n ZL enter the arena, THA push on with placement smash from Sudket.

Who was it who said cannot get to watch RTM online ? try Temasek's links, should be ok. Hasbullah Awang's comments more interesting, use flowery words. Next up, WMC vs Zhu Lin

Zhu Lin in red top/black, WMC in pink top/grey............

i try to sign in on rtm but after i register the form become blank again but i dont get email and i cant sign in with the passwort username i inserted.

Same I cant seem to register :mad: also...

Who was it who said cannot get to watch RTM online ? try Temasek's links, should be ok. Hasbullah Awang's comments more interesting, use flowery words. Next up, WMC vs Zhu Lin

no they want you to register (i m from germany). but then no email arrives and you cant sign in with the username otherwise.

Sudket is damn fast .... Score now 19-17.

WMC in pink and grey. ZL in Red and black.

Sudket placement push is wide.

ZL to serve......both players are ready......

WMC opens scoring at the net.

A little deception by WMC to win the 1st point......now 2-0......

Yes... Solid start for WMC.

Loose smash by WMC and it's now 3-3........

mew choo jia you.....

ZL smashes a well worked rally, 4-4

my streaming died. sorry won't be able to update...

What a drop by ZL....5-4........

Another good net by WMC.....5-5......

CHN team won.....

no they want you to register (i m from germany). but then no email arrives and you cant sign in with the username otherwise.

ok, I just registered with
Nick = eagle10
Password : badminton

Should work. sorry, also no email. Use it & try again

Go Zhu Lin, show who's boss :)

my streaming died. sorry won't be able to update...

Me too... :crying:

Rebooting everything now! :p

how did you arrange ur streaming kwun??

Another attempted net by WMC but failed.....5-6......

6 all now...jia you,mew choo

did u register long time ago?

CHN win XD 24-22. The confusion in the last rally contributed to THA loss.

ZL is not finding her range at the net, 7-6 WMC.

Zhu Lin jia you!!

MC leading 8-6...jia you

Weak return by ZL and easily put away by WMC....8-6......

Yet another unfortunate outing for the Thailand XD pair. So close yet so far :(

The MAS supporter group is on my right, clad in their uniform and armed with flags and kompang drums.

Sharp angled drop by ZL but failed.....8-10.......

Streaming working again! Yes.

says Error #0 when I try to login

It must be a speed vs tactical games on court now

hey fuji how u watch? how comes nobody helps here the other?

WMC take 1 pt lead at training break.

MC jia you..........

ZN giving lots of pointers to ZL.

Crowd shouted out......11-10 to WMC.........

MC leading 14-11

WMC net kill after forcing ZL back. Followed by ZL sideline error.

Nice crosscourt drop by WMC.....15-11.......

Perfect placement by WMC.

Another fabulous drop by WMC....16-12......

hey fuji how u watch? how comes nobody helps here the other?
Sorry mate... Busy watching the match! ;)
Go to this website
http://www.viewmy.tv/view-online-tv.aspx?srcid=2141

For future reference, please read other threads for info/hints.
Enjoy.

MC leading 16-13...go farer mew choo

WMC forces ZL to stretch. ZL kills loose net return.

ZL traps WMC at the back.

Mew Choo leading 18-15

Aggressive attack by WMC which won her another point....18-15.....

Very close match 18-17.......

WMC clear is way out.

So does ZL's.

oh no,19 all now...jia you mew choo

Sorry mate... Busy watching the match! ;)
Go to this website
http://www.viewmy.tv/view-online-tv.aspx?srcid=2141

For future reference, please read other threads for info/hints.
Enjoy.

Thank you Fuji :)

ZL placement at the net is good, then good defence gives her gamept, 20-19.

game point for ZL

ZL is spending a lot of energy. not sure if she can last till the end. ZL 20-19. very very close.

ZL took 1st set...21-19

Zhu Lin takes first game!!!

21-19

Disappointment for the crowd...ZL won the 1st set........both players playing well.........

Game to Zhu Lin :D

ZL takes the game after WMC clear is out of bounds.

LHI leading Jonassen, 12-6.

Mistakes from WMC is costing her the game.

Zhang Ning has put on her coaching hat today. she is helping coach ZL during interval.

The old man and the south paw making a comeback.

Good crosscourt slice by WMC....1-0.........

WMC, be strong and don't panic. Stretch it to 3 sets and YOU CAN WIN!!!

TV1 has some pretty cute F-1 commercials.