Korean Open 2008 - Day 5 - Jan 26 - Semifinals

[carine]

LD took 1st set...21-12

[kwun]

Lin Dan take first game. 21-12.

[badMania]

Lin Dan takes the first set 21-12 in 15 mins.

[eaglehelang]

PG looks a bit tired. Dunno whether his broken rib hurting

[tommy_bun]

Du/Yu pls save my last paw

[madbad]

PG looks a bit tired. Dunno whether his broken rib hurting

Don't forget he just went through the wringer with BCL yesterday too. LD should settle it in 2 games

[carine]

come on PG...took 2nd set...

[Felicia_txh]

Gade try 2 close the gap..but he failed 2 do so..stil remain at 8 points..

[cooler]

imo, lindan is just toying wif peter gade.
Lindan is trying (experimenting) so many weird deceptive shots, most in peter's favor.

[jasonmarc]

Tony Gunawan is not US citizen yet...he can represent INA only....but he wont this time......

Sure he wont represent INA this time.....and i dont think he would next time either..!......he will be 36/7 in London Olympic 2012...:cool:....

[eaglehelang]

LOL, LD dived bf the shuttle crossed the net. The shuttle didnt go thru.

[jasonmarc]

LD is in superb form now......not like his other MS team mates....

[badMania]

Yup, Lin Dan will settle this one in two sets. Unless, he decides to have more playing time in the court.

[badMania]

Peter Gade certainly looks exhausted, whereas Lin Dan looks supremely fit.

[eaglehelang]

PG lost concentration, waiting for game to finish.
Denmark now depend on their MD

[carine]

match point for LD.....

[Felicia_txh]

LD wil grab the MS title tmr...Who's his opponent??LHY?

[carine]

game point for DJ/YY

[badMania]

Ok...done and dusted. Lin Dan has beaten Peter Gade 21-12, 21-14 pretty easily, in 35 mins. He will meet Lee Hyun Il.

[carine]

LD won it..........

[eaglehelang]

online webcast still goin on

[Jessica]

Lin Dan was too good for Peter Gade..Peter Gade look tired,maybe because he used up all his energy yeaterday against Bao.Its seem nobody can stop Lin Dan now,Hope tomorrow LHI will impress us.

[tommy_bun]

China has chance to get 4 titles just like last year

[badMania]

We will have the MD match in a few mins. Can Luluk/Alvent beat the in-form Paaske/Rasmussen?

[robin7]

Lin Dan finished off Peter Gade in straight sets 21-12 21-14.

[Felicia_txh]

We will have the MD match in a few mins. Can Luluk/Alvent beat the in-form Paaske/Rasmussen?
I predict Danes wil win the MD title...:)They wil def Luluk/Alvent later..

[jasonmarc]

LD finding this tournament a bit easy.....without TH and LCW..maybe LHI will provide some resistants in tomorrow final.....yawn

[robin7]

As usual, the all-Chinese WD match on the other court has been dragged into the decider.

[kwun]

Jonas and Lars about to start their match against Luluk / Alven. i am on the Denmark side. :)

[george@chongwei]

Jonas and Lars about to start their match against Luluk / Alven. i am on the Denmark side. :)
kwun, your favourite mens double player is on court now!

[robin7]

Come on Lars/Jonas.....

[carine]

If tmr is LCW VS LD...so gd...

[jasonmarc]

kwun, your favourite mens double player is on court now!

I though kwun's favourite MD is Fu/Cai....:rolleyes:

[robin7]

So far, my predictions came true 7 out of 8.

[Erwin Kyoto]

I predict Danes wil win the MD title...:)

yeah...like almost everyone predict Luluk/Alvent would be lost in QF...but they could win the QF match over the Korean MD player...:cool:

now...let see...:p

[jasonmarc]

If tmr is LCW VS LD...so gd...

Still dreaming......LCW having fever....let him rest...ok!:D:D:D

[eaglehelang]

BAdmania, only you & Huang supporting Luluk/Alvent, most of us goin for Lars/Jonas, he he.

[tommy_bun]

Du/Yu Jia you.........chase....

[jasonmarc]

CCTV 5 not showing Badminton ....talking about table tennis ?......any other link for live....? please

[tommy_bun]

BAdmania, only you & Huang supporting Luluk/Alvent, most of us goin for Lars/Jonas, he he.
dont forget to add me,Im on luluk/alven's side this time after their excellent performance yesterday

[Erwin Kyoto]

online webcast still goin on

what online webcast do u mean eagle?? is it showing the match now??

sorry I am late join here ...:D

[Felicia_txh]

dont forget to add me,Im on luluk/alven's side this time after their excellent performance yesterday
Really??I miss their action yesterday...haiz..:o

[eaglehelang]

CCTV 5 not showing Badminton ....talking about table tennis ?......any other link for live....? please

Showing baddy now Jason. I'm watching since LD vs PG, thru Sopcast

[eaglehelang]

what online webcast do u mean eagle?? is it showing the match now??

sorry I am late join here ...:D

CCTV 5. They only started live from LD vs PG

[huangkwokhau]

5 all....come on Luvent!

[tommy_bun]

Really??I miss their action yesterday...haiz..:o
their you go...cheer for them:)

[Jessica]

Don't know who to support..Never mind then,i cheer for both side..Come on Denmark!!!Come on Indonesia..Ha..ha..

[huangkwokhau]

still close.....focus Luvent!

[Louisa]

Lin Dan was too good for Peter Gade..Peter Gade look tired,maybe because he used up all his energy yeaterday against Bao.Its seem nobody can stop Lin Dan now,Hope tomorrow LHI will impress us.
so, we must stick in front of tv screen to support LHI:D

[huangkwokhau]

9 all............pls..pls...win Luvent!

[eaglehelang]

Denmark! You're the only ones left. Come on
Whoever else dont know, NOW CCTV 5 is showing.

[Louisa]

Lars/JR, jia you.....

[huangkwokhau]

For now...11-10 for Luvent!!!...where is Krisna?????

[Erwin Kyoto]

dont forget to add me,Im on luluk/alven's side this time after their excellent performance yesterday

me too...behind u support Luluk/Alvent...:D

[kwun]

game at interval.

close game so far. JR/LP 10-11 Luluk/Alven

[tommy_bun]

Du/Yu.......win....win.....

[huangkwokhau]

12-11 now...dont let Jonas play the front.....hehe

[eaglehelang]

ok, ok, and all Indonesia fans..... are for Luluk /Alvent

[Jessica]

so, we must stick in front of tv screen to support LHI:D
Kawan...I know you always with me..:pI though you are not here since today is weekend..

[tommy_bun]

me too...behind u support Luluk/Alvent...:D
go..go...go...luvent...

[huangkwokhau]

14-11 for Luvent...so far so good...

[Erwin Kyoto]

cmon Luluk/Alvent...you still have a chance take the title...

[Felicia_txh]

Luluk/Alvent leads 16-11 now...wat's happen 2 Danes??

[huangkwokhau]

5 points ahead of Den MD,...16-11

[eaglehelang]

Hiyaa, Denmark, today why blur blur

[tommy_bun]

Du/yu..1 more N save my last paw....

[huangkwokhau]

hm....I am wondering how Jonas' serve this time? in MO....he was so nervous...18-13 for INA

[huangkwokhau]

19-14..another 2 point to clinch 1st set

[tommy_bun]

yes...won already

[Jessica]

Du/Yu win...Zhang Ya Wen so pity,lost both her XD and WD...

[Erwin Kyoto]

ups...nobody care the score of WD match?? who s the winner???

[Erwin Kyoto]

cmon LuVent...take it 20-16

[huangkwokhau]

Finish it Luvent!! 20-16

[eaglehelang]

Webcast still 18-14, If Danes are this way, Luluk/Alvent could win, this was how Zakry/Fairuz beat Lars/Jonas in Copenhagen Masters

[jasonmarc]

Hiyaa, Denmark, today why blur blur

Blur-blur..? They still facing servise problems ?...:eek:

[huangkwokhau]

Great!!! INA took 1st set 21-16...dont let it slip!!

[Felicia_txh]

Luluk/Alvent won the 1st set!!!haiz..

[Erwin Kyoto]

ow yesssssssss.....pls take the 2nd game too...

[CLELY]

Good start as Luluk/Alvent takes 1st game 21-16. Come on INA!

[ericksakti]

luluk/alvent win the first set 21-16!!yayy

[huangkwokhau]

Luluk' s serve is just like Candra's...very quick....Jens Eriksen hates playing with Luluk's serve........

[robin7]

Lukvent are fast... 1st game secured 21-16.

[huangkwokhau]

So many INA fans popping out here..hehe

[badMania]

YES...a good start for Luluk/Alvent as they take the first set 21-16. Can they keep up this good form?

[eaglehelang]

Blur-blur..? They still facing servise problems ?...:eek:

No, errors like Copenhagen Masters, not into game yet/
You still cannot watch CCTV 5??

[tommy_bun]

go..go...luvent...and for me...go..home,...

[huangkwokhau]

2-2 now in 2nd set...

[jasonmarc]

If Luluk/Alvent beat the Danes .....i think Cai/Fu will be the happiest persons...after their defeat by the danes in MO 08

[huangkwokhau]

YEP...4-2 for Luvent!! revenge for Kido/Hendra..I am sure Mas Sigit told them how to play.....

[Felicia_txh]

Luluk/Alvent 6-2 Danes...

[huangkwokhau]

6-2 for Luvent......good...good!!

[jasonmarc]

No, errors like Copenhagen Masters, not into game yet/
You still cannot watch CCTV 5??

I am still trying....maybe until the match over....:crying::crying:

[huangkwokhau]

No Kido/Hendra, INA still have Luvent to shine......7-3

[huangkwokhau]

JR/LP is closing the gap....5-8

[eaglehelang]

I am still trying....maybe until the match over....:crying::crying:
Weird, you dont have sopcast?
Try go to Sopcast website. Watch from the website

[huangkwokhau]

closer now...6-8..come on Luvent!!!

[jasonmarc]

Good, INA still leading 9 - 6

[huangkwokhau]

9-7 for INA...still close..Den MD is trying to catch up.....

[cooler]

the danes look sluggish today....

rallies are very short......

[huangkwokhau]

Good showing!! 11-7 for INA....seems DEN MD has not fought hard yet....keep it up Luvent!

[kwun]

Jonas.... wake up!

[eaglehelang]

the danes look sluggish today....

Yup, that was how they looked when Zakry/Fairuz beat them in Copenhagen. Danes should be used to the cold in Korea.

[huangkwokhau]

12-8...pls keep the lead.........

[bill681231]

According to the commenter on CCTV5, after the MD game, they will replay the XD game.

[huangkwokhau]

YEP!! 14-9 now.....just focus...!!

[badMania]

The Danish pair is still sluggish....as they trail 7-11 at the interval of the second set.

[huangkwokhau]

5 points ahead....yes!! yes!! 15-10

[eaglehelang]

Luluk/Alvent very determined to revenge their juniors defeat

[huangkwokhau]

Keep praying!! 16-11 now........come on INA

[cooler]

there is still decent chance for the danes to catch up and win it, and play the rubber

aiyah, 13-19, chance is getting low now :(

[huangkwokhau]

3 points to go..come on INA...18-13

[huangkwokhau]

2 points to go.....19-13.......

[huangkwokhau]

YES!! Match point 20-13..YES! easier than I expected....

[Felicia_txh]

Danes lost.........My prediction is wrong..

[huangkwokhau]

YES!!! INA MD won.....21-16,21-13.....WOW!!

[jasonmarc]

Looks like JR/LP is still inconsistent......

[kwun]

wow. what happened in the last few points? they went really quickly. anybody watching?

[eaglehelang]

Congrats to all Indonesia fans. you have representative in Finals. Luluk/Alvent having their own resurgence.

[huangkwokhau]

So all finalists are from Asia tomorrow....5 CHN,2 Kor,2 INA and 1 HKG...

[huangkwokhau]

wow. what happened in the last few points? they went really quickly. anybody watching?
Robin is watching....Robin..pls tell us a bit on the match......

[ericksakti]

Despite the good performance of LP/JR,their journeys on the last 2 SS has been ended by indonesian MD pair

[huangkwokhau]

Better result than MO....with 2 finalist....hope INA can take at least 1 title...

[jasonmarc]

And INA won all their SF matches.....the Danes lost all...

[CLELY]

Fantastic, Luluk/Alvent in finale! They dumps former World Champion, Paaske/Rasmussen with 21-16 ; 21-13 in 28 mins. Yeah, they will meet another former WChamp Cai/Fu tomorrow.

[d65up2]

WHoever wishes for our defeat I can say one thing...HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!! WE WON! Got it???

[eaglehelang]

Looks like JR/LP is still inconsistent......

Nahhh, they look a bit tired. Like I said, this was the form they were in when Zakry/Fairuz beat them.

Now CCTV 5 showing XD earlier, Chn vs Korea, if you still trying to watch.

[rizayosia]

Yes, good day for Indonesia.

And I won all my PAWs :D .

[huangkwokhau]

I am hopeless this time on PAW....sigh!!

[badMania]

It's all over and unexpectedly, Luluk Hadiyanto/Alvent Yulianto march on to their second SS Final after a comprehensive victory over Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen 21-16, 21-13. They were totally dominant and controlled the proceeding after the interval of the first set. On the other hand, Paaske/Rasmussen looked very sluggish and hesitant :eek:

So, Luluk/Alvent will meet Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun tomorrow. They last won a GP title in Indonesia Open 2004 by beating the same rival. Can they create another upset tomorrow? Hard...but not impossible given Mas Sigit Pamungkas's experience and guidance :rolleyes:

[d65up2]

Well but honestly I dun think Luluk-Alven can clinch this super series...Cai and Fu are too hot to handle tomorrow

[jasonmarc]

maybe JR/LP is too focus on beating world top 3.....

[Erwin Kyoto]

now INA has new pairs in Final match of SS (MD: Luluk/Alvent and XD: Flandy/Vita) ...as usual Kido/Setyawan and Nova/Lilayana played in Final match of China SS 2007 and Hongkong SS 2007 (also World champ 200)...

hope Luluk/Alvent and Flandy/Vita can do the same as Kido/Setyawan and Nova/Lilyana took the titles in the both SS 2007

[huangkwokhau]

Well but honestly I dun think Luluk-Alven can clinch this super series...Cai and Fu are too hot to handle tomorrow
You will never know.............Luluk wanted to prove to PBSI that they are better than Joko/Hendra AG....he is still upset not selected for SEA GAMES....

[Jessica]

Well but honestly I dun think Luluk-Alven can clinch this super series...Cai and Fu are too hot to handle tomorrow
Come on..Be more confidence on your country man..:p

[d65up2]

Well like they say if u wanna beat an old horse then u have to use another old horse...hehehehe like today

[badMania]

Robin is watching....Robin..pls tell us a bit on the match......

The Danes looked very hesistant at times and once again, they failed to dominate the net, with only 1 net winners vs 7 net winners for Luluk/Alvent. Both INA players appeared excited and up for the match. There was one rally where Rasmussen was attacking the INA pair repeatedly, only for Paaske to make an error and unable to return the shuttle.

[Jessica]

WHoever wishes for our defeat I can say one thing...HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!! WE WON! Got it???
Aiyo..Why are you so sensitive..Nobody here wish your players lost but they just support other players..:D:D:D

[eaglehelang]

maybe JR/LP is too focus on beating world top 3.....

Kido/Setiawan beat Lars/Jonas last wk. Passed some tips to their seniors, he he.

[F-38-I]

So, my prediction came true. When luluk/alvent are in form, they can beat anypair. Btw, i don't know whether luvent ever met with cai/fu before. And how their head to head scores?

[badMania]

You will never know.............Luluk wanted to prove to PBSI that they are better than Joko/Hendra AG....he is still upset not selected for SEA GAMES....

I think so...Luluk has been "unfairly" treated so many times, despite the fact that they have a better record than AG/Joko last year (with 1 runner-up and 2 SF finishes).

I hope they will clinch the title tomorrow....to end a 3 years draught (Kejurnas win is not counted :D).

[eaglehelang]

Not as exiciting as last week's MD SF or Finals. Maybe LArs/Jonas used up a lot of energy already, beating World No 1,2,3,5

[badMania]

Not as exiciting as last week's MD SF or Finals. Maybe LArs/Jonas used up a lot of energy already, beating World No 1,2,3,5

Honestly, the match was not that exciting to watch as there were many errors committed by both sides (esp the Danes). But, I think the INA pair played a good tactical match.

[huangkwokhau]

Not as exiciting as last week's MD SF or Finals. Maybe LArs/Jonas used up a lot of energy already, beating World No 1,2,3,5
JR/LP has proved that they can beat any pairs.....I wish them luck at All England/Swiss Open.....great to have them back..........

[Erwin Kyoto]

Well but honestly I dun think Luluk-Alven can clinch this super series...Cai and Fu are too hot to handle tomorrow

... they could handle the Danish pairs today...so it makes LuVent has good spirit to meet CY/FH tommorow...let support them again:cool::p:rolleyes:

[d65up2]

Well....I honestly think tomorrow is 75-25 in favor of Cai and Fu....I just can't see Luluk-Alven on the top podium....well we'll see about that...But INA is yet to find another gold for their singles

[robin7]

It's all over and unexpectedly, Luluk Hadiyanto/Alvent Yulianto march on to their second SS Final after a comprehensive victory over Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen 21-16, 21-13. They were totally dominant and controlled the proceeding after the interval of the first set. On the other hand, Paaske/Rasmussen looked very sluggish and hesitant :eek:

So, Luluk/Alvent will meet Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun tomorrow. They last won a GP title in Indonesia Open 2004 by beating the same rival. Can they create another upset tomorrow? Hard...but not impossible given Mas Sigit Pamungkas's experience and guidance :rolleyes:


Robin is watching....Robin..pls tell us a bit on the match......
Lukvent are fast in attacking and solid in defense plus good quality of serves.
The Danes are totally outplayed in every aspect. If the Indonesians can reproduce the effort against Fu/Cai at tomorrow's final, they can claim their maiden SS title.

Note: I was watching live downstairs but my laptop was upstairs.

[d65up2]

... they could handle the Danish pairs today...so it makes LuVent has good spirit to meet CY/FH tommorow...let support them again:cool::p:rolleyes:

I am supporting them but I dun wanna be over confidence is not an Indonesian thing to be overconfidence....if they lose then malu maluin for us

[huangkwokhau]

I am supporting them but I dun wanna be over confidence is not an Indonesian thing to be overconfidence....if they lose then malu maluin for us
well..being in final is good..so there is no Malu maluin here...hehe

[badMania]

Lukvent are fast in attacking and solid in defense plus good quality of serves.
The Danes are totally outplayed. If the Indonesians can reproduce the effort against Fu/Cai on tomorrow's final, they can claim their maiden SS title.

Luluk's fast serves have been troubling many opponents lately :p

If the INA pair can get a momentum going tomorrow, there is nothing to stop them. However, if the opponent can contain them from the start, Luluk will start to get frustrated and it will be all-over (like the match against Tony/Candra) :o

[badMania]

well..being in final is good..so there is no Malu maluin here...hehe

Indeed...they have surprised many ppl in beating Zakry/Fairuz, Jung/Lee and now Paaske/Rasmussen (who have beaten the world no 1 to 3 in the past 10 days).

[d65up2]

well..being in final is good..so there is no Malu maluin here...hehe

Ya but overconfidence is not Indonesian thing........we support and we have faith but we keep it to ourselves...u know we are not like...hey CCM-CCE can beat Cai-Fu.....we say things after we achieve or else if we lose is malu maluin

[huangkwokhau]

Ya but overconfidence is not Indonesian thing........we support and we have faith but we keep it to ourselves...u know we are not like...hey CCM-CCE can beat Cai-Fu.....we say things after we achieve or else if we lose is malu maluin
:D:D I know what you mean....

[d65up2]

But mate to be fair if u look at the match Cai-Fu has not been tested by seeded pair en route to the final....Kindra was tested by a few last week like Candra-Tony and Eriksen-Lungard. While with Luluk-Alven they beat some good pairs from the start. Starting from the tricky Thai then MAS then the host Korea and of course the giant killing Danes....Well tomorrow is moment of truth

[d65up2]

:D:D I know what you mean....



Hehehehe mate you are so Indonesian:D:D:D:D.....Hahahaha I dun have to say it and u know straight away

[huangkwokhau]

We just hope that Luvent will show us good fight tomorrow........

[Erwin Kyoto]

I am supporting them but I dun wanna be over confidence is not an Indonesian thing to be overconfidence....if they lose then malu maluin for us


well..being in final is good..so there is no Malu maluin here...hehe

yap..Mr. huang is right...there is no malu2-in..bcause they will play in Final match..:D...it is not easy for MD players to reach the final match...so lose or win tmorow, they do the best for us....so dont let them alone without us tmrrow...OK:cool::D:D:D:D

[huangkwokhau]

gotta go to see some movies now..........bye all

[badMania]

We just hope that Luvent will show us good fight tomorrow........

No pressure :D It's good to have another MD pair to show that they are still capable of entering the Final and eventually win something.

Alvent looked very composed today and there was one instance when his return in front of the net fooled the Danes.

[d65up2]

yap..Mr. huang is right...there is no malu2-in..bcause they will play in Final match..:D...it is not easy for MD players to reach the final match...so lose or win tmorow, they do the best for us....so dont let them alone without us tmrrow...OK:cool::D:D:D:D

Of course is not malu maluin......I am even gonna sunat for them if they win tomorrow or cur my hair bald......but you see we are not like a set of overconfident ppl who are like hey CCM-CCE can beat Cai-Fu or Hafiz can beat Lin dan...well and many others we are realistic people......of course we hope for surprises

[Jessica]

Of course is not malu maluin......I am even gonna sunat for them if they win tomorrow or cur my hair bald......but you see we are not like a set of overconfident ppl who are like hey CCM-CCE can beat Cai-Fu or Hafiz can beat Lin dan...well and many others we are realistic people......of course we hope for surprises
Aiyo..Why are you keep attacking peoples???We are not over confidence but we are just like you,hoping for surprises or miracle.:D:D:DDon't mention about the yoyo Hafiz again,its useless.

[d65up2]

Aiyo..Why are you keep attacking peoples???We are not over confidence but we are just like you,hoping for surprises or miracle.:D:D:DDon't mention about the yoyo Hafiz again,its useless.

Hehehehe I am not attacking you sweetie...I am just talking about some random other people out there....like those guys in the stadium....Are you hurt sweetie??? I am sorry if you are...dun mean to hurt you....sorry if I said anything wrong:o:o:o:o:):):):):)

[d65up2]

Btw Hafiz is cool man I like dat guy although he speaks in a weird accent lol...but still man he is a good guy cos he belanja me satay in Penang once hehehehe...

[Jessica]

Hehehehe I am not attacking you sweetie...I am just talking about some random other people out there....like those guys in the stadium....Are you hurt sweetie??? I am sorry if you are...dun mean to hurt you....sorry if I said anything wrong:o:o:o:o:):):):):)
I am just kidding...No need to say sorry..Ok,Kawan..:p:p:)I like your passionate toward badminton..I am not hurt because i am not that fragile..

[Jessica]

Btw Hafiz is cool man I like dat guy although he speaks in a weird accent lol...but still man he is a good guy cos he belanja me satay in Penang once hehehehe...
Huh..:eek::eek:Really???

[robin7]

Of course is not malu maluin......I am even gonna sunat for them if they win tomorrow or cur my hair bald......but you see we are not like a set of overconfident ppl who are like hey CCM-CCE can beat Cai-Fu or Hafiz can beat Lin dan...well and many others we are realistic people......of course we hope for surprises
What's your problems, dude? Did u have a traumatic childhood or have u been offended by Malaysians? I've been watching u for quite some time, your posts are offensive and negative so far? Seriously, has anyone ever offended u in this forum? R u saying all these because your country has 2 representatives in the finals? Otherwise, stop acting like a child.

[d65up2]

Huh..:eek::eek:Really???

Ya man Hafiz is cool...I like him....well I think he is the nicest MAS player hehehehe cos he is not pelit...very generous...he was like: Nak Satay lagi ke??? Aku belanja engkau tak ape duit lagi banyak nih.....

I felt so bad cos he paid for everything...I think that was some years back in Penang I think 2003 or something...surprisingly no one recognised him and he was so happy when I greeted him lol.......I was living in Penang back then

[Jessica]

What's your problems, dude? Did u have a traumatic childhood or have u been offended by Malaysians? I've been watching u for quite some time, your posts are offensive and negative so far? Seriously, has anyone ever offended u in this forum? R u saying all these because your country has 2 representatives in the finals? Otherwise, stop acting like a child.
robin..cool down...I think he is just kidding although he is quite biased most of the time and for d65up4,please don't be overboard as you may hurt other peoples feeling.Imagine if others also did the same to you when your country man lost,how do you feel???We are here to make friends,not enemy.Thanks.:)

[d65up2]

What's your problems, dude? Did u have a traumatic childhood or have u been offended by Malaysians? I've been watching u for quite some time, your posts are offensive and negative so far? Seriously, has anyone ever offended u in this forum? R u saying all these because your country has 2 representatives in the finals? Otherwise, stop acting like a child.


No harm done just saying things...hehehehe sorry if that hurts you lol....:D dun mean to be negative..Malaysians are cool man especially Hafiz...i like dat guy

[cooler]

KOR XD won it 22-20exciting match and they saved my PAW...:)

[Krisna]

It's all over and unexpectedly, Luluk Hadiyanto/Alvent Yulianto march on to their second SS Final after a comprehensive victory over Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen 21-16, 21-13.

So, Luluk/Alvent will meet Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun tomorrow.

I'm quite surprised myself that Luluk-Alvent can get this far in the Korean Open... :p


now INA has new pairs in Final match of SS (MD: Luluk/Alvent and XD: Flandy/Vita) ...as usual Kido/Setyawan and Nova/Lilayana played in Final match of China SS 2007 and Hongkong SS 2007 (also World champ 200)...


Luluk-Alvent were there before Kido-Setiawan. They won the Korean Open and the Indonesian Open in 2004, Erwin... So, actually, Kido-Setiawan are the newer pair... :p ;) Oh, by the way, Flandy-Vita's record in SS tournaments are waaaay better than Lily-Nova... Flandy-Vita won the Singapore SS and the French SS last year...


Well but honestly I dun think Luluk-Alven can clinch this super series...Cai and Fu are too hot to handle tomorrow

I hope they do, but I think they have a 40% chance of winning against Cai-Fu... :)


You will never know.............Luluk wanted to prove to PBSI that they are better than Joko/Hendra AG....he is still upset not selected for SEA GAMES....

That's true, Hau-ge... Luluk is very angry that he wasn't selected to go to SEA Games [and missed out on earning part of Rp 200 million, if he got the gold medal].... :D

[TH_4_President]

Hi everybody..really nice to say hello again to you all and found two INA reps in Korean SS tomorrow :D:D, after a very exhausting week, full of activities, and hard working :).. It's so delightful to see lukvent in the SS final, as I never expected them to win..but we'll see tomorrow..I hope they can keep up their performance..:)

[Krisna]

So, my prediction came true. When luluk/alvent are in form, they can beat anypair. Btw, i don't know whether luvent ever met with cai/fu before. And how their head to head scores?

I'm pretty sure Cai-Fu is leading their head to head scores. Cai-Fu defeated Luluk-Alvent in the Thomas Cup 2004, then lost to Luluk-Alvent in the finals of Indonesian Open 2004... Other than this, I forgot... Sorry... :p

[apontoh]

It's 8-2 Fu-Cai's way, according to worldbadminton.net

[tommy_bun]

It's 8-2 Fu-Cai's way, according to worldbadminton.net
acording to my note it should be 10-2 for fu/cai

[badMania]

I'm pretty sure Cai-Fu is leading their head to head scores. Cai-Fu defeated Luluk-Alvent in the Thomas Cup 2004, then lost to Luluk-Alvent in the finals of Indonesian Open 2004... Other than this, I forgot... Sorry... :p

Fu/Cai beat Luluk/Alvent in these other events in 2005-2007:
1. Malaysia Open 2005 SF
2. Thomas Cup 2006 SF (22-24, 17-21)
3. World Championships QF
4. China Open 2006 SF (3 sets)
5. French Open QF (also in 3 sets, when Luluk/Alvent were leading 13-9 in the second set only to lose 18-21, and then 16-21 in the rubber-set)

[ctjcad]

wow. what happened in the last few points? they went really quickly. anybody watching?

Robin is watching....Robin..pls tell us a bit on the match......

Honestly, the match was not that exciting to watch as there were many errors committed by both sides (esp the Danes). But, I think the INA pair played a good tactical match.

Lukvent are fast in attacking and solid in defense plus good quality of serves.
The Danes are totally outplayed in every aspect. If the Indonesians can reproduce the effort against Fu/Cai at tomorrow's final, they can claim their maiden SS title.

Note: I was watching live downstairs but my laptop was upstairs.
..i was able to force myself & catch the MD Semifinal match between the INA vs. DEN on CCTV5, just as i logged off from BC, but did it with my eyes half awake...:D :p
Here are my thoughts, based on my recollection, on the match:
- The match was, IMO, not as exciting as there were quite a few errors with not many rallies. But most notably, the errors came from the Danes' side and they came at crucial junction(s) of the game. Lars, IMO, made a few uncharacteristic errors, mostly near the front of the court/net. This, IMO, was the glaring factor in the match y'day.
- Luluk & Alvent didn't seem nervous or out of focus throughout the entire match. They were quite fast and played a style, which IMO, suited to their strength. To that end, the DEN pair wasn't given much chances to setup their attacks; perhaps playing a bit too defensive. While on the other side, the INA played an offensive game by staying away from the usual lift & smash. Instead they employed quite a bit of fast drives & pushes (to the corners & back) to set up their smashes/attacks. That strategy, on many instances, put the DEN pair out of position. Also, the INA pair was able to get their point(s) after 1 or 2 smashes and their defense was pretty consistent.
I would say the attacking percentage between the INA & DEN was around 70-30 in favor of the INA pair. The INA pair was basically in control of the entire match.
- Oh, re the services from both pairs, there were a few errors from both, but overall, the errros were quite minimal. All of them, i thought, weren't the main factor in the outcome. Both pairs also employed a couple of flick/high services, here and there.

After the MD match, CCTV5 showed the taped delayed XD match between XZB&ZYW vs. LYD&LHJ. And I feel asleep half-way through the 1st set.:p..

OK, that's all...looking fw to CCTV5's coverage again tonight..:):cool:

[badMania]

- Luluk & Alvent didn't seem nervous or out of focus throughout the entire match. They were quite fast and played a style, which IMO, suited to their strength. To that end, the DEN pair wasn't given much chances to setup their attacks; perhaps playing a bit too defensive. While on the other side, the INA played an offensive game by staying away from the usual lift & smash. Instead they employed quite a bit of fast drives & pushes (to the corners & back) to set up their smashes/attacks. That strategy, on many instances, put the DEN pair out of position. Also, the INA pair was able to get their point(s) after 1 or 2 smashes and their defense was pretty consistent.
I would say the attacking percentage between the INA & DEN was around 70-30 in favor of the INA pair. The INA pair was basically in control of the entire match.


Yup....pretty much summed up my thoughts as well. Of course, they were not as fast as Kido/Hendra, but, they need not be, considering their age. IMHO, they really stayed to their tactics with the now distinctive game of fast drives and pushes (thanks to Mas Sigit).

I believe they need to employ the same strategy against Fu/Cai, with the key of preventing themselves from lifting the ball for an easy kill by the Chinese pair. They will also need to match or even outplay Cai Yun in front of the net as soon as the match starts, and rely on the same strategy Kido/Hendra beat the Chinese in the HK Open, with lots of fast drives, which I think the Chinese dislikes.