Malaysia Open 2008 - Day 6 - Jan 20 - FINAL

[sentosa]

i think this not a bad result for CHN team considering that they didn't sent all number one players.

[abedeng]

LHI moves to frontcourt, but LCW is faster to the net.

[damouse]

Every point is such a great display of badminton so far. I'm kinda impressed. Both Lee and Lee are extremely determined.

[sepang]

sepang: its working for me
http://www.viewmy.tv/view-online-tv.aspx?srcid=2141#viewmytv

I guess the server hits the limit that won't allow me to connect.
I was able to watch it before I switch to cctv5. Now, I could not connect it. :crying:

[carine]

LCW leading 8-5,come on chong wei,go farer

[ctjcad]

Guys help !!! CCTV suddenly not showing and I cant find a reliable webbie to watch rtm 1 ! suggestions !?
..go to this thread, see last post, same link given by morphy ;):
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51052&page=3

MAS cheerleading choreography leader is clad in his Malaysian flag attire.

First net engagement lost by LCW, good reply from LHI.
..what's the guy's name, again??..i forgot his name...:p

I guess the server hits the limit that won't allow me to connect.
I was able to watch it before I switch to cctv5. Now, I could not connect it. :crying:
..keep trying and trying..:)

[abedeng]

LHI shows he can do net jabs too, followed by LCW sideline error.

Makes amends with hard smash.

[samuel882]

9-7 LEe HI is good at offensive play

[carine]

LCW leading 11-8...go farer chong wei

[abedeng]

LHI made unforced error at the net, then a smash out gives consulting break, 3 pt LCW lead.

[samuel882]

Lee CW best is not out yet

[extremenanopowe]

rtm online ok with me...

[morphy]

Or, you can open window's media player, then click on open, open url, then paste the follow link:
http://www.um.com.my/tv_channels/malaysia/rtm1.asx this was posted in the thread and it worked in media player when i tried it

[carine]

LCW leading 12-8

[abedeng]

Misbun is economic with his words.

Long rally ends with LCW net jab to LHI's body.

[ILbAd]

I cant connect to RTM1 :crying:

[abedeng]

Another long rally, LHI's smash effort is wide.

[carine]

LCW leading 13-9

[Tjun Tjun]

Patient play by LCW....winning him another point.....13-9......

[samuel882]

a tight games as Lee CW didn't attack much as predicted

[samuel882]

LEE HI is as cool as ice

[abedeng]

LHI forces LCW to return wide.

LHI serve is loose, easy kill.

LCW makes wild return, followed by one to the net.

[samuel882]

not an awesome game so far

[Rubinjo]

Preasure is very big for both players,so there are many easy mistakes.

[carine]

LCW leading 17-13

[abedeng]

LHI midcourt push punished by LCW with crosscourt smash.

LHI makes net error.

[ctjcad]

..LHI has to keep and force LCW to make plays from his backhand side...and be prepared for LCW's crosscourt drop shots..same strategy employed by BCL in last yr's 2nd China Open..

[Birdwood]

LYB even threaten and said that his players will sweep all the gold's in mas.So ridiculous.


I think is not LYB who made this statement but it is made by the china MS coach...


Because the chinese coach (not LYB) said they would sweep all 5 titles before the start of Malaysian Open....and considering that they have no representations in MS and MD it is disaster for them......

Silencer, please keep story straight next time before making such sure comment :cool:

[carine]

LCW leading 18-13...3 more points

[abedeng]

Body attack pierces LHI's defence.

[Tjun Tjun]

Body smash by LCW....18-13......

[Tjun Tjun]

Sensational reflex action by LCW....19-13......

[abedeng]

LCW sets up attack from defence.

LHI counters with crosscourt.

[kwun]

veteran LHI is very composed. he actually has the same style as LCW. very calm, reads the game really well, don't get caught wrong footed very easily.

LCW is in front this match because he is just that bit more sharper. he has multiple times jumped the net on LHI and got a win.

LHI's net shots can be quite equisite at times.

[carine]

game point for chong wei...

[extremenanopowe]

whoa... LCW top form ah...super fast today...

[carine]

yes,LCW took 1st set

[abedeng]

LHI sideline error gives 5 gamepts - converted easily.

[Tjun Tjun]

Crowd urging LCW, LCW, LCW....match point....20-15....yes, yes, yes 21-15........

[kwun]

and LHI... a bit too many errors. esp trying to hit the lines too tightly.

[kwun]

LHI vs. LCW
Li Mao vs. Misbun.

[extremenanopowe]

Wong Peng Soon shd be prepared to give away the men's title this time. Handing over the record. A great moment from one generation to another.

[abedeng]

LCW starts will crosscourt smash.

[kwun]

LCW really trying to experiment with trying to dominate the match. more than often he is very aggressive trying to kill net shot. but as normal, that comes with its risks.

[carine]

come on chong wei...

[abedeng]

LHI now taking more initiative. But long rally ends with him pushing wide.

[Birdwood]

I did not see the commercial break or news this time on the hour, I guess this is the news now :p

[kwun]

a long rally with both sides playing chess at each other. ends with LHI x smashing and then lift out into the drift.

[abedeng]

LHI show great defence, caught LCW,

[carine]

come on chong wei...u cn do it

[kwun]

LHI has a crazy sharp and deceptive smash.

LHI 5-2 LCW

[samuel882]

LEE CW jumping smash is not working

[damouse]

Chong Wei kinda losing his grip...

[extremenanopowe]

now or never for LHI.... Korean open, he shd be favourite. But Uncle Lin is back.

[carine]

wat happen to chong wei

[abedeng]

LHI's drop just wide, gives LCW breathing room.

[kwun]

LHI just trying too hard to put the shuttle right on sidelines.

7-3

[abedeng]

Plum on the line, LHI not happy.

[kwun]

LCW smashed straight. linesmen call in. LHI doesn't like the call.

[carine]

come on chong wei...

[samuel882]

a bad call at 4-8 as the shuttle clearing out by LEE CW smash

[extremenanopowe]

LCW must be thinking about penang laksa.

oh oh line call issue again..

[kwun]

abedeng should enter world blackberry speed typing championships. :D

[abedeng]

Well constructed attacking rally by LHI. 4 pts up.

[damouse]

Gosh...might we be heading towards a rubber? Too early to tell?

[damouse]

Seriously...players should stop banking on the hope that a ball would be out. If you can return the shot, just return it.

Tine won on Zhu Lin's error of judgment.

[abedeng]

Plum on the line, now. LHI is happier. LCW push out meant he had to attend classes 6 pts down.

[kwun]

LCW lifts out. 11-5. interval.

LHI very much in control while LCW is a bit off in the 2nd game.

[Birdwood]

LHI is full of energy

[extremenanopowe]

not easy to play against a south paw.

[carine]

come on chong wei.....

[abedeng]

Magnificent drop, LHI in control.

[madbad]

not easy to play against a south paw.

He plays against LD often enough

[coolhandluke]

LCW playing very predictably and LHI on top of things.

[kwun]

LHI is really on fire. even LCW is unable to read some of his shots. perhaps LCW is slightly out gas.

an attempted net kill into the net by LCW. 13-5. wow.

[abedeng]

Clear is long, but LCW can't sustain momentum.

[ctjcad]

what language was Li Mao talking to LHI with, during the break?? Korean or Chinese or Korean-Chinese??..:confused:

[kwun]

LHI seems to be doing everything right and LCW seems a bit lost. probably better to head into 3rd game and play hard from there.

[Jessica]

I seldom see LCW jumping smash today.

[extremenanopowe]

rubber game is in the making...

[abedeng]

LHI drive push blocked by the net.

[kwun]

whatlanguage was Li Mao talking to LHI with, during the break?? Korean or Chinese or Korea-Chinese??..:confused:

some Korean speaks Chinese.

the Korean team is known to respect Li Mao so much that they all went and learn Chinese so they can communicate.

Li Mao has one said he refuse to learn Korea because he wants to go back to China one day.

[extremenanopowe]

still not easy to play against leftie.. he's forcing shots more to LHI forehand. Unintentionally....

[abedeng]

Lift is woefully short, punished by LHI.

[kwun]

awesome smash by LHI digs a hole in the ground. 15-8.

[Rubinjo]

Whatta defense :O,never seen LCW doing these movements

[Birdwood]

LHI plays better than LD :eek::rolleyes:

[abedeng]

What a net shot by LHI, Taufik style.

[wilfredlgf]

Li Mao has one said he refuse to learn Korea because he wants to go back to China one day.Doesn't make sense? Could you actually lose the ability to speak your native language by learning a foreign one?

[susy_forever]

17-9

awesome net play by LHI

[samuel882]

Lee CW is over confident and not well prepare for this match

[kwun]

LHI returned a net cord from LCW, that is impossible. the return floats 2 ft up in the air but LCW cannot touch it as it hasn't cross the net!

[bill681231]

I seldom see LCW jumping smash today.

LCW' s knee is still in trouble.

[extremenanopowe]

hasbullah call it 'happiness shot'.

[damouse]

About time to pull off what you pulled off in MO06...Chong Wei. If you have plans to do so.

[abedeng]

LHI finds the line, LCW already trapped.

[coolhandluke]

LHI seems to have all the answers at the net. Easy game.

[extremenanopowe]

LCW preparing for rubber game already. better focus more to LHI back hand instead of unintentional fore hand.

[carine]

haiz,game point for LHI...

[madbad]

LHI's net game today is exquisite

[Birdwood]

LHI has every answer to LCW's shots

[abedeng]

LHI with 9 gamepts.converted.

[kwun]

LCW is either too tired to fight or giving up fighting for the 2nd game.

crowd pin drop silent as LHI takes 2nd game 21-11.

[orchiid]

WOW,will LHI repeat Tine's success?

[robin7]

Rubber game for MS...

[carine]

LHI took 2nd set...

[extremenanopowe]

somone said, LHI is as cool as a cucumber... maybe Korean is in winter now. That's why its cool or chillin...

[damouse]

LCW changes shirt...luckier shirt? Hahaha.

All the best to him for the rubber...would like to see him lift the title, honestly.

[Darien]

LCW will lose...mark my words :)

[abedeng]

Jung Jae Sung asked to fetch water by Li Mao.

[kwun]

cannot really tell exactly what happened in 2nd game. LHI seems to be playing the same game he played on the 1st. the difference is that LCW seems to be that little bit off and LHI just continue capitalizing on it. and then at the end, LCW either ran out of gas/idea/fighting spirit and just game the game away.

i expect to see LCW coming back strong in the 3rd. maybe he is experimenting with stamina.

[robin7]

LCW looked tired in the 2nd game.

[abedeng]

Disguised drop good enough for LCW.

[extremenanopowe]

Misbun must be saying... back hand... back hand... faham ka? the weaker hand... u just try to observe how many shots to LHI forehand. A mistake to hit it there. Natural stroke for LHI. Back hand is where LCW should be aiming.

[ctjcad]

some Korean speaks Chinese.

the Korean team is known to respect Li Mao so much that they all went and learn Chinese so they can communicate.

Li Mao has one said he refuse to learn Korea because he wants to go back to China one day.
..i see...yeah, that's what i wonder too...

*Personal quick observation on the 2nd set: it seemed like LHI set up many of his net drops on his forehand side, set up by a crosscourt net shot and waiting for LCW to do another crosscourt net shot to LHI's forehand side.
Seemed like LHI was indeed more aware and ready for LCW's shots; even for LCW's trademark crosscourt jumping smash, LHI was ready....let's hope for another exciting 3rd set..:cool:

[kwun]

and he did. LCW leading 3-0 3rd set. crowd is alive again.

[abedeng]

Good start by LCW driven crosscourt. Then a LHI net error.

[madbad]

LCW dominating 4-0

[tutu_h]

never give too much pressure on the malaysians.
they will only win when least expected.

LCW! play without pressure k.

[wilfredlgf]

Perhaps LCW wanted to poop during the second and now the feeling's subsided.

[abedeng]

LCW upping the pace, forces LHI into error.

[ronk]

CW is leading 5-1. It must be the black t-shirt.

[extremenanopowe]

Now LCW forcing the back hands. Itu lah tempat nya kawan. That's the sweet spot.

[madbad]

More errors from LHI. 1-6

[damouse]

LHI seems to be losing his grip not unlike LCW in game 2...it's like we're seeing reverse Lee and Lee. It's slightly bizzare.

[madbad]

Great stuff from LHI. 2-6

[tohcsh]

way to go LCW. Its a challenging fr LCW to play against LHI as his (LHI)coach Li Mao would know LCWs play style and weakness .

[abedeng]

Perfect sideline smash by LHI, stopped the rot. But not for long as he fails to clear the net.

LHI's body attack works.

[Rubinjo]

6-2 they played almost only in half court :)

[Birdwood]

Perhaps LCW wanted to poop during the second and now the feeling's subsided.

Something happened, but we don't know what is it :cool:

[abedeng]

LCW's net dribble too casual.

[tutu_h]

LHI seems to be losing his grip not unlike LCW in game 2...it's like we're seeing reverse Lee and Lee. It's slightly bizzare.

probably they mixed up themselves. hahaha

[kwun]

LHI creeping back to 4-7. maybe he relaxed too much during interval.

[abedeng]

Long rally, ended when LHI tried a drop shot.

[madbad]

Punishing rally end with LHI putting it in the net. LHI 4-8 LCW

[wilfredlgf]

It's a Dr Chongwei & Hil affair.

[extremenanopowe]

keep the back hand... that's the way to go...

[madbad]

LHI's fluid style is really deceptive. LHI 5-8

[abedeng]

The cheerleading squad have shifted to the side, LHI fighting back.

[Birdwood]

LHI is quicker than LCW

[madbad]

Another long rally ends with LHI putting it in the net LHI 5-9

[kwun]

no one want to play forehand side as that's where shuttle gets blow out of the court.

LHI 6-9 LCW.

[abedeng]

LHI should stop these attempted drops, not passing the net.

LCW clear is long.

[madbad]

So many of LHI's drops from the back are finding the net. 6-10

[abedeng]

Kit Kat break, LCW 5 pts clear.

[kwun]

none of the LCW's fake cross court and sudden drops have any effect on LHI. LHI is a very calm veteran indeed.

however, unforced errors are creeping into LHI's game. maybe it will be different after they change court and more shots will be playing on their forehand side.

[carine]

LCW leading 11-6 now...

[extremenanopowe]

We have reached the mental stage.... the game is on...

[madbad]

Many errors from LHI are gifting LCW points. From the rallies, you can see LHI controlling them. LCW content to defend. LHI 6-11 LCW

[madbad]

Crazy cross court shot by LCW. LHI 6-12 LCW

[damouse]

Amazing shot by LCW for his 12th point. Tremendously awesome play there.

[Pemuda]

12-6 LCW should safely take the title.

[kwun]

WOW....

LCW attempted to jump on LHI's net. half way up he realized too tight and then switched hand and played a underhand cross court. landed right on the line.

[kwun]

LHI has some issue with his fingers... blister? cut?

[abedeng]

Excellent crosscourt net, plum on the line.

LHI calls the referee, needs treatment.

[extremenanopowe]

whoa... goreng... goreng from LCW...

[madbad]

Injury break as LHI has to tape up his finger.

[Dimplex]

Close It Out Lcw!!!!!!!!!!

[kwun]

LHI is replacing bandage on his left index finger.

quick interruption. game resumes.

[Fuji_]

Amazing match... Why I not there in KL??? :crying:

[madbad]

LHI wilting and more errors creeping in, down 6-13

[abedeng]

LHI's energy levels dropping a bit, a few uncharacteristic errors.

[kwun]

LCW is awake now. very positive and taking initiative.

[extremenanopowe]

I bet your next game, you'll be trying that shot...

[abedeng]

This time LHI finds the line.

[carine]

come on chong wei,go farer...

[madbad]

LHI's smashes are so steep.

[extremenanopowe]

LHI, gone vege now... History in the making for Malaysia again...

[damouse]

Astro Supersport commentator seems to think LCW is starting to be "cocky"...interesting

[kwun]

LCW service return into net. 9-14.

[madbad]

3 in a row by the Korean

[abedeng]

Compact rally at midcourt, LCW forced to lift. Makes another mistake before unleashing his fury.

[Dimplex]

Seize The Day Lcw

[kwun]

10-15. LHI still have chance but dwindling as every point grows.

another net into the net.

11-15.

[Pemuda]

11-15, come on LHI, lets see some fight.

[abedeng]

Gap is down to 4, another LCW net error.

[damouse]

Alamak...LHI making a comeback...LCW needs to keep his head together

[madbad]

Now errors creeping into LCW's game. LHI 11-15

[kwun]

LHI is obviously tired, but still hanging on.

[extremenanopowe]

and seize it he will....

[carine]

come on chong wei...

[damouse]

OMG that was OUT?

LHI must be kicking his own head so badly right now.

[kwun]

LHI xcourt match missed the line by a hair. 16-11.

[abedeng]

LHI just missed the apex of the line.

[Pemuda]

****! Gotta go call my girlfriend.

[damouse]

...and LCW follows on to kick himself for that net shot

[Fuji_]

Come on LCW!!! No more mistakes mate...

[madbad]

Misbun looks cool

[kwun]

12-16.

if no breakthrough, LCW should win this.

LHI net.

17-12.

[carine]

4 more points,chong wei...u cn do it

[extremenanopowe]

LCW is strolling home... LHI giving up...

[Dimplex]

lcw can smell the finishline

[abedeng]

LHI is kept running, made errors at the net and sideline.

[madbad]

Out again by LHI . 12-18

[carine]

3 more points,chong wei...

[damouse]

LHI not giving up...pushing on and on...LCW only needed 3 more points...

Just pull it off already!

[abedeng]

Long rally, finished by LHI on a short reply.

[extremenanopowe]

ole ole ole ole.... ole ole...malaysia boleh!!!

[kwun]

LHI out of energy to smash. but still keep on going.

13-18

Li Mao. very very very serious looking. has he ever smiled???

[madbad]

Long rally with LHI killing from mid court with a jump smash 13-18

[abedeng]

LCW's baseline lift is long. Twice.

Gap is down to 3

[kwun]

LHI not taking much initiative. but keep on ralling. seems to be luring LCW.. "if you want to win, come take it from me, come..."

[Fuji_]

LCW 4 points ahead and is this enough? 18-14 now...

[damouse]

Li Mao will make an excellent poker player.

LHI playing catch up. LCW should just try to wrap this ASAP.

[madbad]

twice LCW send the bird out at the back. LHI 15-18

[extremenanopowe]

so, is there gonna be another bear hug from LCW?

[kwun]

2 lift long. 15-18.

[Dimplex]

wow lhi catching up big time

[carine]

2 more points...

[madbad]

Easy net kill by LCW 19-15

[Dimplex]

2 more points till victory

[kwun]

LCW kills net. 19-15.

[kwun]

LHI net drop rolls across the net. 16-19. LHI fighting hard on his last breath. it is now or never.

[extremenanopowe]

no way hoze for LHI to come back...

[damouse]

LCW is starting to look pressured...not good. Not good at all.

[kwun]

LCW smashes out. 17-19. LHI, can he do it?

[abedeng]

Concerted pressure from LHI, finished with exquisite netshot.

LCW smash is way out, 17-19

[madbad]

LHI creeping back 17-19

[carine]

match point for chong wei...

[madbad]

Smash out by LHI, LCW at match point 20-17

[Dimplex]

match pt for lcw

[kwun]

LHI loose smashes out. championship point for LCW. crowd on their feet.... at least some of them... ;)

[extremenanopowe]

Well done LCW!!! Malaysia boleh!!!

[carine]

yes,won it.....

[Dimplex]

Game Gogogo Lcw You Da Man

[damouse]

Aww...nice to see that little hug and smile from LHI...gracious indeed.

[kwun]

LCW takes it!!!

hugs Misbun and crowd is out of control.

thanks and kissing crowd.

Lee Chong Wei beat Lee Hyun Il 21-15 / 11-21 / 21-17.

[abedeng]

LCW is fortunate, gains matchpt from LHI error. Finished with crosscourt smash to the sea of shouts and waving from supporters.

[wilfredlgf]

Goalllllll!!!!!

[madbad]

LCW jumps for joy after his patented X-court smash is in! They hug at the net. Very sporting indeed. :CW is overjoyed. Fans go crazy

[tohcsh]

yes! LCW LCW LCW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fuji_]

WooHoo...
LCW wins...
Very nice!

[pramilainc]

Its a shame, I was hoping for a LHI win...
On a positive note, he seems to be warming up nicely for that olympics, provided he can qualify.

[Pemuda]

Great work by LCW. Well deserved victory.

Congrats!

[carine]

congratulation chong wei...

[ronk]

LCW won. Good night as it is almost 4:00am.

[orchiid]

good job for LHI, i wait it for a whole year :)

[damouse]

Aiyah...women's doubles now...boring. Yawn.

Might as well go minum kopi, wait for 30 minutes and come back for MD.

[abedeng]

As usual my old cheerleading friend goes out of bounds to hug the champion.

He has been arrested before for doing this, but now the authorities are more tolerant.

[extremenanopowe]

Pack back some pull-tea man. Cannot use malay here.


Aiyah...women's doubles now...boring. Yawn.

Might as well go minum kopi, wait for 30 minutes and come back for MD.

[abedeng]

Fastdrop is walking to the victory ceremony, presumably to take pics.

[abedeng]

It was a brave challenge by LHI. He is back at his best, and will be another serious contender in the Olympic Games.

[Jessica]

Congrats to LCW for winning his fourth Malaysian Open title.Although LCW win,but LHI play extremely well today,he is also a player to look forward too.I feel touch with the relationship between Misbun and LCW.LCW will hug him each time he win.OK,now i can go back to the Australian Open for tennis.

[extremenanopowe]

Wah... everyone is happy... u happy me happy. dun worry, be happy!!

[coolhandluke]

Good win by LCW. LHI showed his mettle too.

[madbad]

It was a brave challenge by LHI. He is back at his best, and will be another serious contender in the Olympic Games.

Agree, he sure looked sharp and can only get better as he continues to regain fitness and works towards the Olympics

[alfa-2]

lee hyun il played better than lcw IMO. if some of LYI smahes were in, LYI would have have won it. LCW played too safely.

[extremenanopowe]

Anyone putting this game on youtube?

[abedeng]

Time for women's doubles and you know what that means, tea break for the onsite blackberry commentator.

[extremenanopowe]

LHI must be saying... 'I'll be back next week'... hastalavista baby..