the order of play and my predictions:

Flandy Limpele / Vita Marissa vs. Lee Yong Dae / Lee Hyo Jung - personally i think Flandy/Vita will win despite playing Lee/Lee at home. Lee/Lee was stressed to 3 games today.

Lu Lan vs. Zhou Mi - Lu Lan hasn't shown that she can be consistent. ok. same for Zhou Mi but Zhou Mi has the experience.

Lin Dan vs. Lee Hyun Il - very impressive display today by Lee beating KJ. unfortunately Lin Dan is still Lin Dan, very few players will trouble him. kudos for Li Mao though for bringing LeeHI back to life.

Du Jing / Yu Yang vs. Gao Ling / Zhao Tingting - Du Jing / Yu Yang has been on a roll lately. i think they will prevail again against their seniors.

Luluk Hadianto / Alvent Yulianto Chandra vs. Fu Haifeng / Cai Yun - tough match to call. surprised that Luluk / Alvent beat Jonas / Lars so tamely today. i am going to leave this one at 50/50.

MEN'S SINGLES
Lin Dan [1] vs Lee Hyun Il -- the Chinese has the edge, but, the home crowd might play a factor as Lee is also hungry to please his countrymen with a title.

MEN'S DOUBLES
Luluk Hadiyanto/Alvent Yulianto [6] vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun [2] -- Luluk/Alvent had been on a roll this week, with 3 impressive victories in their CV. Can they add another one tomorrow? Fu/Cai have the slight edge.

WOMEN'S SINGLES
Lu Lan [3] vs Zhou Mi -- the Chinese Wall is crumbling and its up to Zhou Mi now to deliver a big blow once again.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES -- who cares abt this match anyway

MIXED DOUBLES
Flandy Limpele/Vita Marissa [4] vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung -- no tough opponents for Flandy/Vita so far, but, they have beaten the Korean pair in HK Open 2007. I think they could go on and lift their 3rd SS titles.

My predictions:

Flandy Limpele/Vita Marissa vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung - I still think the Koreans can take this one if LHJ can minimise her errors in front of the net like what she did during the 2nd half of the decider today.

Lu Lan vs Zhou Mi - Lu Lan has been shaky and inconsistent. Zhou Mi has the experience and desperately needs this title.

Lin Dan vs Lee Hyun Il - Nobody can stop Lin Dan from defending the title.

Du Jing/Yu Yang vs Gao Ling/Zhao Tingting - The younger compatriots will prevail again against their seniors.

Luluk Hadianto/Alvent Yulianto Chandra vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun - A very tough match to call. The Indonesans surprised everyone when they tamed Lars/Jonas today. They can claim their maiden SS title if they can reproduce the same effort.

Flandy-Vita v Lee n Lee again!!! Well Korean to win

Luluk-Alven v Cai-Fu....Well we are gonna get grill here

so conclusion no titles for INA:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying ::crying:

Flandy Limpele / Vita Marissa vs. Lee Yong Dae / Lee Hyo Jung - Lee/Lee had a stressful 3 setter today against Xie/Zhang and are under severe pressure to win a title at home. Plus, Lee Hyo Jung is tired after having played two matches today (she lost her wd match tamely after wiinning the xd). Much less pressure on Flandy/Vita, they've done well to reach the final. Flandy/Vita to prevail in 3 sets.

Lu Lan vs. Zhou Mi -

Lin Dan vs. Lee Hyun Il - LHI will be pumped, but will run out of gas eventually. LD is still at his best.

Du Jing / Yu Yang vs. Gao Ling / Zhao Tingting - This will be a tough fight between the two pairs who are vying to be the third Chn pair for olympic selection. My feeling..gao ling/zhao tingting to win

Luluk Hadianto / Alvent Yulianto Chandra vs. Fu Haifeng / Cai Yun - Luluk/Alvent out to prove that they are INA's #2 pair, but I can't see them winning against the world number 3.

im betting on LYI to fry LD tomorrow? anyone for a satay bet?

im betting on LYI to fry LD tomorrow? anyone for a satay bet?
Alfa..Where have you been recently???Now no more satay,how about roti canai???:D:D:D

im betting on LYI to fry LD tomorrow? anyone for a satay bet?

I'm wf u...comon LHI, grill LD eventhough it's tougher than reach the top of The Great Wall of China!!! And... I like beef satay...:D:D:D

I'm wf u...comon LHI, grill LD eventhough it's tougher than reach the top of The Great Wall of China!!! And... I like beef satay...:D:D:D
If LHI wins tomorrow and so do u in PAW.:D

If LHI wins tomorrow and so do u in PAW.:D

Wat to do, hv to play big oh...:p But my heart n my head is the same, I wan LHI to win this! :cool:

Flandy-Vita v Lee n Lee again!!! Well Korean to win

Luluk-Alven v Cai-Fu....Well we are gonna get grill here

so conclusion no titles for INA:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying ::crying:

Have some faith on your players, i dont think Flandy/Vita will disappoint :cool:

wow,both LHI and LHJ/LYD are finalists for MO and now KO.
Seriously hope LHI can give a tough fight againts LD tomorrow..

What happened to Malaysia Boleh?:D

Indonesia BISA!

China Boleh!
Chine Gambateh!
China Jia Cao Ji You!

China Boleh!
Chine Gambateh!
China Jia Cao Ji You!

cmon LHI, ZM, LH/AYC win the final match...break domination of the great wall...:D:D:D

let me try one ^^
Lin Dan vs Lee Hyun Il - mayb the lee is getting bac but lin still the super dan + this is a fresh lin, he will definitely wan to hav a happy opening title for 08.

Lu Lan vs Zhou Mi - this two are not so consistent but zhou mi has been waiting for a ss title for a long long time plus lu lan often didn't get wat it take in the crucial time lik semis o final.

Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng vs Luluk/Alvent- afta kido/setiawan i think this one should be theirs coz the ina pair seldom play in finals, pressure factor here i think.

Gao Ling/Zhao Tingting vs Du Jing/Yu Yang - if thinking from game plan of china, i think GL/ZTT will win, coz they alr giv the 1st one to YW/ZJW, now is their time to get theirs + need some pts here.

Vita Marissa/Flandy Limpele vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung - this one interesting, marissa/limpele seldom crash out if they reach final, but the koreans want this one badly afta missed their 1st one last week. 50-50 for both and i will go for ina this time coz from wat i experienced LHJ can't stand the spectator pressure much.

China Boleh!
Chine Gambateh!
China Jia Cao Ji You!

Indonesia lawan.

Indonesia pantang mundur.

Indonesia Maju terus.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES -- who cares abt this match anyway

You really should give them more respect. Even if it is an all Chinese final, they still deserve the consideration of being the best in the world. I mean shoot, they'd probably wipe you off the court if you got the chance to play em.

That said:
MS-LD
WS-ZM
MD-Fu/Cai
WD-Gao/Zhao
XD-Limpele/Marissa
All the veterans to take the glory

Lukvent vs Cai/Fu

I know that Lukvent..especially Luluk really want to prove to PBSI and badminton world that they're still exist..and they can win this tournament..huge motivation, focus and mental strength will be their key for edge against world no.2 cai/fu..especially if Luluk is on his top form and far away from his reckless actions :p:D:D

Flandy/Vita vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung

This experienced INA pair has playing characteristic that Chinese, and Korean pairs don't like, so patient, so diligent, controlling rhythm, and combined variating shots all the way round the corners, and most importantly, Flandy's experience will give them slight edge against Lee/Lee

It's not just a patriotic opinion, it's my objective analysis, based on those reasons, I personally think INA reps in Korea open final could reach their best,

INDONESIA BISA !!!

MEN'S SINGLES
Lin Dan [1] vs Lee Hyun Il -- Lin Dan had an easy game against Peter Gade, who was not in a good physical mood. I remember the SF of the Asia Games: It was a real carnage for Hyun

MEN'S DOUBLES
Luluk Hadiyanto/Alvent Yulianto [6] vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun [2] --
I don't think Hadiyanto/Yulianto are a good MD. Everytime i watched a game of them, they seemed do play very unconcentrated.

You really should give them more respect. Even if it is an all Chinese final, they still deserve the consideration of being the best in the world. I mean shoot, they'd probably wipe you off the court if you got the chance to play em.

I think he didn't mean to disrespect them, of course the chinese WD deserve at any cost to be the best, he just didn't put too much interest on their match I think :cool: :), and I think he may play badminton better than you are, and of course more than I do :p:D:D

The chinese are super strong this week. Lindan is in super duper form as well. Li Mao will have a big task advising LHI.

Prediction:

MS : Lin Dan. LD and LCW are the only men singles players who show top consistency this few months.

WS : Lu Lan . Time for her to win here or she will absolutely out of Olympic Beijing spot.

MD : Tough to call. But Cai/Fu had an edge if they play Luluk/ Alven.

WD : Du/Yu if LYB let them play normally and not ask Du/ Yu to lost.

XD : Flandi/Vita. although had to admit that LYD/LHJ become more and more solid pair.

im betting on LYI to fry LD tomorrow? anyone for a satay bet?

LHI has my support, but I bet the title will goes to the Super Dan. :p

I'll second that. Lin Dan rules.

My best wishes to Zhou Mi! I'm glad to see her coming
back so strong and winning the battle against her knee
injuries.

MS - Logic says LD and I tend to concur although LHI has been very impressive in the 2 tournaments this year. For all those LD haters out there, give the guy a break. He is really that good.

WS - LL has been disappointing in that she's not shown the consistency she had towards the latter part of last year. Some of wins in the KO has been dodgy and she's just eking out wins. ZM has had a tougher road to the final and now she's there, I'm sure she's not going to leave matters unattended.

MD - This is a tough one for me to call. Just when you thought Luluk/Alven were dead and buried, up they pop from the grave. Love the way they're proving everyone wrong. Fu/Cai have been going about their business with minimal fuss and it'll be interesting to see how they deal with a crisis. I'm flipping a coin and it is.... Luluk/Alven

WD - I love the way Du/Yu are smacking everyone about. Very refreshing indeed and peaking nicely for the Olympics. Problem is there's a roadblock called LYB, and that's where their title aspirations end. Is LYB going to fast track GL to the Olympics by allowing her (and ZTT) to pick up max points? I would like to see the tomboys take it, but...

XD - The Koreans have to win something, so I guess they'll take the XD. Perhaps a crowd might show up and provide the impetus for LYD/LHJ to upset the favoured Indonesians.

im betting on LYI to fry LD tomorrow? anyone for a satay bet?

Sure, I'l take 200 sticks and a first class air ticket from Vancouver to KL :D:D

MEN'S SINGLES
Lin Dan [1] vs Lee Hyun Il -- Lin Dan had an easy game against Peter Gade, who was not in a good physical mood. I remember the SF of the Asia Games: It was a real carnage for Hyun

MEN'S DOUBLES
Luluk Hadiyanto/Alvent Yulianto [6] vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun [2] --
I don't think Hadiyanto/Yulianto are a good MD. Everytime i watched a game of them, they seemed do play very unconcentrated.
They used to be no 1 so any pair who had been number 1..it tells you something...the problem lies with this pair that those 2 are not communicating.....it is not secret anymore...it is sad ....having said that...suprisingly that they are still in final......I just hope that those 2 can put aside their egos and concentrate for Olympics....
The key is on Luluk...he is a place maker...if he is on then we will have a good match...their defence is really good...

LHI has my support, but I bet the title will goes to the Super Dan. :p
I agree and I hope that LD is not bothered with X factors which I think it will happen....also Li Mao at least knows how to play most of chinese players...

Alven/Luluk is always the easiest Indonesian opponent for Cai/Fu. They always lost to Cai/Fu, either tamely or after a thrilling 3-set match. Maybe there is a style factor or something.

They used to be no 1 so any pair who had been number 1..it tells you something...the problem lies with this pair that those 2 are not communicating.....it is not secret anymore...it is sad ....having said that...suprisingly that they are still in final......I just hope that those 2 can put aside their egos and concentrate for Olympics....
The key is on Luluk...he is a place maker...if he is on then we will have a good match...their defence is really good...

my predictions:

The Badminton Blog - Korean Open 2008 - Finals Prediction (http://thebadmintonblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/korean-open-2008-finals-prediction.html)

I remember the SF of the Asia Games: It was a real carnage for Hyun

Still, that was under completely different circumstances (and quite a long time ago). Judging by recent results, LHI has been playing far better lately! That said, I still think LD is more likely to win...

i think China will again dominate at least 3 titles today and LYB will be able to smile again. :(

Alven/Luluk is always the easiest Indonesian opponent for Cai/Fu. They always lost to Cai/Fu, either tamely or after a thrilling 3-set match. Maybe there is a style factor or something.

That was before Sigit Pamungkas became their coach last year. In the only match they were pitted with Fu/Cai last year, they took the first set and very very nearly won the second set after leading 13-9, only to lose 18-21.

I agree that the key is Luluk. If Luluk can stay calm and play to his potential, anything is possible. Hey, they have beaten Kido/Hendra not once...but twice last year :cool: I just hope that yesterday's match was not their peak.

Let's wait and see. Their "no-communication" style is still a problem though.

That was before Sigit Pamungkas became their coach last year. In the only match they were pitted with Fu/Cai last year, they took the first set and very very nearly won the second set after leading 13-9, only to lose 18-21.

I agree that the key is Luluk. If Luluk can stay calm and play to his potential, anything is possible. Hey, they have beaten Kido/Hendra not once...but twice last year :cool: I just hope that yesterday's match was not their peak.

Let's wait and see. Their "no-communication" style is still a problem though.

Indeed....but...they did exchange some high-fives yesterday :D

On paper, Fu/Cai will take this one.....unless Luluk/Alvent can match the Chinese pair in every aspect. As I said in the other thread, the key is not to let the Chinese pair settle down and dictate play according to their rhythm. In other words, the same thing that happened yesterday!

Once Cai Yun got frustrated, he will not play his best in front of the net and that is something that the INA pair has to capitalize on. Don't lift the shuttle and just play fast drives :rolleyes:

MS - LHI vs LD - This game may go either way, but LD's superior fitness and general consistency will be his trump card. On the other hand, LHI has got his hunger back after a long hiatus, and Koreans generally don't give up at all whether at home or away. Battle of the hardest of the lefthanders. LD in 3.

WS - LL vs ZM - Zhou Mi will want to set the records straight, having lost narrowly to ZL last week, she has shown that she is still in the top reckoning. Lu Lan hasn't impressed at all (totally dominated by Tine last week), but this is her chance to grab LYB's vote for the top 3 to move to the Olympics, at the expense of either ZL or ZN. ZM in 2 or 3 tight sets.

MD - Cai/Fu vs Luluk/Alvent - The only thing stopping me from selecting Luluk/Alvent is their general level of communication and consistency. I saw that last in Cheah Soon Kit/Soo Beng Kiang 15 years ago, lack of communication brought that pair to a premature end, even if their skills are superior to the opposition.
However, Cai/Fu has problems too, dealing with the vets pairs from CTF/LWW to Jonas/Lars, who just won't quit giving 'em tough times. If the INA pair can handle the initial fast pace, the tables can turn and the CHN pair need to attend the veterans school for countering Luluk/Alvent as well. Cai/Fu in 2, or uneven 3 games.

WD - DJ/YY vs GL/ZTT - I am very impressed with DJ/YY's fast pace game, making up for the tomboys' lack of height and smashing angle. As long as they can keep GL from dominating the net, they have the chance. ZTT has not yet gelled with GL, though her smashes (notice her "extra" muscles everywhere) are probably now the fastest in the women's circuit, beating her old partner WYL. Definite 3 gamer whoever wins.

XD - Flandy/Vita vs LHJ/LYD - True, Koreans might turn the tables with the crowd behind them, but I would be surprised if they win, given the tendency for errors. Vita is much more stable than LHJ, and Flandy's flamboyant placement will keep LYD guessing. Only an inspired LYD can blast through the INA pair's tight defence. Flandy/Vita in 2, Koreans may turn the tables in 3.

..courtesy of tournamentsoftware.com

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r310/ctjcad/Misc/schkof.jpg

It seems that so far majority ppl here predicted that Chn will take three titles. It varies from two to four for some. So three look to be more likely.

It seems that so far majority ppl here predicted that Chn will take three titles. It varies from two to four for some. So three look to be more likely.
YEP...thats the chances for CHN...unless LD and MD lost then LYB might get upset.....CHN won 4 titles last year and 3 titles in MO...so far CHN won 2 titles in MO and lets see if CHN can match 4 titles as last year......KOR wanted at least one title as they won MD last year....

YEP...thats the chances for CHN...unless LD and MD lost then LYB might get upset.....CHN won 4 titles last year and 3 titles in MO...so far CHN won 2 titles in MO and lets see if CHN can match 4 titles as last year......KOR wanted at least one title as they won MD last year....

Korean had huge improvement since last year in all depts. Can you tell me when did this coach go there and why LHI retired before and came out of it?

Korean had huge improvement since last year in all depts. Can you tell me when did this coach go there and why LHI retired before and came out of it?
I believe that Li Mao started last year..I do not know the exact date..

LHI was injured before deciding to come back....I heard rumours that he was not happy with the team before for whatever reasons....

Women , men double and their Junior MS are improving fast...

Watch out for Thai Juniors, currently they are being trained by Xiong Guo Bao....

A busy day on sports. Korea Open will start in a min and Aussie Open in 3.5 hours later.

I believe that Li Mao started last year..I do not know the exact date..

LHI was injured before deciding to come back....I heard rumours that he was not happy with the team before for whatever reasons....

Women , men double and their Junior MS are improving fast...

Watch out for Thai Juniors, currently they are being trained by Xiong Guo Bao....

Thanks, appreciate.

The match is about to start. The XD pairs are on court warming up now.

A busy day on sports. Korea Open will start in a min and Aussie Open in 3.5 hours later.
Robin..So you support Djokovic or the tsunami Tsonga???:D:D:DI cheer for Djokovic..

KOR to serve. KOR 3-0 up...

Korean had huge improvement since last year in all depts. Can you tell me when did this coach go there and why LHI retired before and came out of it?
I believe that Li Mao started last year..I do not know the exact date..

LHI was injured before deciding to come back....I heard rumours that he was not happy with the team before for whatever reasons........
..can be found in these threads:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/vb/showthread.php?t=40465
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/vb/showthread.php?t=44515

Robin..So you support Djokovic or the tsunami Tsonga???:D:D:DI cheer for Djokovic..
Of course Djokovic.:D

INA XD leading now...5-3

INA regains the lead 5-3 after 5 striaght pts. 7-4 now...

6-4 for INA........CCTV is still shwoing BOxing

Yes....9-5 for INA...........Robin..are you watching LIVE?

INA took the interval point n now 11-6 interval...

Good start by INA as they lead 11-6.

KOR guilty of many loose returns, behind by a mile at the break.

good start...11-6 for INA...pls..play short/half court like HHB/YY defeated Kor in MO....

Yes....9-5 for INA...........Robin..are you watching LIVE?
Yes. Flandy made another mistake. 11-7... 11-8... 12-8...

KOR is playing catch up...8-11....come Vita/Flandy

Ina seems to have the up-hand

INA leading 12-9...KOR juz 3 points bhind INA

Great return by Flandy 13-10.

Haiya....10-12 now....come on...INA

KOR placing themselves too far back. But INA are not taking advantage, mistakes at the net.

13-11 again...just 2 points lead....

KOR try to close it 13-11

Serve out by Vita 13-11. Nice dropshot by Vita 14-11.

KOR placing themselves too far back. But INA are not taking advantage, mistakes at the net.
Great you guys are watching.............

Yes!!! 16-11 for INA...pls keep that distance!!!

Kor failed to close it... n now opponent is 4 points leading dem 16-12

another 4 points....17-12...INA

18-13..not bad..another 3 points to close the 1st set

juz 2 points more INA will took the 1st set...19-14

YES!! YES!! match point 20-14 for INA.........

game point for INA...20-14

KOR decided not to give up...15-20

Ina took the first game with comfortable margin

INA took the 1st game 21-15 in just 11 mins.

n finally INA took 1st set 21-15...

unusual FlaVi can take the 1st game....camon FlaVi win it...

Good..Good...21-15 for INA...........CCTV 5 iss till showing boxing round 10...sigh!

Nice work by Flandy/Vita as they comfortably take the first set 21-15. Now, they need to focus and maintain the momentum in the second set and not let the Korean steal the match.

oh my, then they gonna fight back really strong ler.korea jia you!

Good..Good...21-15 for INA...........CCTV 5 iss till showing boxing round 10...sigh!

They will show only at 13:35pm, which means that the match will probably be over, if it doesn't go to a rubber-set.

Vita to serve... KOR 1-0.

the 2nd game start now n KOR took 1st point

yuuuuhuuuu

INA win first match

hopefullly not cheating from the judgement

go go go INA

2-0 lead by KOR............

this is funny, from livescore it state tat korea got 0 smash winner while ina hav 8 in the 1st set, wat a one sided set.

Smash down the line by LYD 3-1.

INA took the 1st point 1-2

2-3..INA is trailing.............

KOR leading 4-2.....

Good..stay close...3-4.....

tied at 4-4 now.....

from 4-4..to 4-6..come on INA.........

KOR leads by 7-4.....

INA 4 points bhind KOR now 4-8

wow..wow....9-4 for KOR.........not good...

5-10 now...5 points behind KOR

KOR took the interval point n now 11-7...INA 4 points bhind KOR

3 straight pts by INA, still behind 7-10.

KOR leads 11-7 as they are more aggressive in the 2nd game.

Not so good in the second set as Flandy/Vita trail 7-11.

Great smash by LHJ 13-7.

A different KOR is playing, a lot of pressure on INA defense.

KOR leading 13-7...

cmon FlaVi win it for INA' 2nd titles in 2008

INA try to close it 10-13...

Serve fault by Flandy 10-14.

As usual LHJ misses easy net placing.

Then FL service is faulted.

14-10 for KOR...come on..FlanVi

KOR leading 15-10

Return long by Flandy twice 10-16.

KOR leading 16-10...

I guess they have to settle in 3rd set....

INA losing cool with many errors.

Come on Indonesia!!! Win it and lets see if China will be broadcasted on CCTV!! cos in 1 hr I gtg badminton training!!

17-10.....seen KOR will took the 2nd set n make it in rubber game

Another mistake by Flandy at net 10-17.

Umpire corrected the call when LHJ's return called in 17-11.

KOR 18-11 great smash by LYD.

Nice dropshot by LHJ 19-11.

Many unforced errors by Flandy/Vita in the second set, while the Korean pair is upping their game. It does look like a rubber-set is looming :o

anybody here watch the match live through webcast ? If yes, can you tell me which channel and how ? Thanks

They will show only at 13:35pm, which means that the match will probably be over, if it doesn't go to a rubber-set.
..is that CHN/HK time??..or is it @ 15:35 CHN time as mentioned in the Live broadcast thread??.:confused:..I hope they'll show it soon..

http://live.cctv5.biz/

will start in 8 min.

Boxing is over at CCTV 5

Umpire is holding the match pretty well, overrules some line calls.

LHJ has a wrist injury, needs treatment, KOR coaches are looking worried.

game point KOR 20-13

Badminton will start now.............

it's here CCTV5

The Korean pair forces a rubber, winning the second set 21-14. Now, a good start is needed to win the rubber.

KOR took 2nd game n make it into rubber game

Vita's kill went out. KOR secured the 2nd game 21-14.

Most players calls Korean linesmen " Patriotic Linesmen".........I am glad that Umpires are beware of KOR linesmen.....

KOR win 21-14 after Vita kill goes out.

INA not doing much attacking in 2nd game, content on placement play only.

thanks guys, finally I'm able to watch INA win this match :P oops. Just some over excitement

Great...it is LIVE

They will show only at 13:35pm, which means that the match will probably be over, if it doesn't go to a rubber-set.
..never mind...
anybody here watch the match live through webcast ? If yes, can you tell me which channel and how ? Thanks
..CCTV5 should show it..Use TVUPlayer or TVAnts or PPLive..Check out Live webcast thread..

CCTV is showing KO now

Return wide by Flandy. KOR 3-1.

KOR leading 3-1...

Mistake by Vita...1-2

Flandy's smash direct to LHJ, 2-3

ina is continuing their unforce error journey..

do you guys think that flandy looks like nicholas cage?LOL

Long rally won by LYD. KOR 4-2.

KOR leading 4-2.....

Lucky net cord for KOR, 4-2

Kor home advantage with support from audience

KOR leading 5-2 now...

Bad start...6-2 for KOR...............sigh!

KOR leading 7-3 now...

KOR maintain frontcourt pressure. 5 pt lead before a loose serve gives INA a pt.

Kor home advantage with support from audience
Thats true but can be a pressure also..........KOR is more aggresive..

KOR leading 8-3...INA 5 points bhind KOR

Return long by Vita. KOR 9-4.

Vita looking concerned, makes amends with good placement, 5-9

so now we noe tat the kor pair weapon is attack! this look good for my paw,mayb still vry low rank now but happy enuf.

Overruled by umpire.

KOR is still leading...9-6

Another good overrule by French umpire, patriotic linejudge needs glasses.

Great smash by LYD. KOR 10-6.

Oh Lord..linesman is trying to cheat...

11-6...KOR is leading

the ina pair seem like too many mistake going on and continue..

KOR leads 11-6. KOR looks pumped up.

5 pts advantage by KOR. Can they maintain the momentum?

It seems that KOR linesmen has no shame as they have been warned by umpires...I can see it will happen on LD's match...

Oh Lord..linesman is trying to cheat...
..how so??..:confused::confused:

Great defense by LYD but his return went long. Still up 11-8.

3 succescive points by INA n now 9-11

3 points for INA...cut deficit 9-11

LD will have to be mindful of such patriotism, need another good umpire in MS match.

INA battle back, 10-11

INA closes the gap 10-11.

INA try to close it 11-10

oo,ina is coming bac ! 1 pts behind ler.

Kill by LYD. KOR 12-10.

12-10 for KOR..come on INA

Another good overrule by French umpire, patriotic linejudge needs glasses.

yes..u re right..

:confused: did the linesman jst cheat?????? that was clearly out! i admire flandy's composure....:cool:

Level 12-12...............

OMG...12 al...at last...pls..pls..win so I can go for din sum

INA level score, forcing KOR left and right.

is there any streaming without delay? cctv5 delayed 2 minutes

level 12-12, kor is in danger !

14-12 now for KOR.......

LHJ backhand smash.followed by LYD net pressure, 14-12

Great backhand by LHJ. KOR 13-12.

Kill by LYD. KOR 14-12.

What a miss by LYD. KOR 14-13.

LYD is very aggresive......should aim more to LHJ 13-14

Consistent attack floors Vita, 15-13.

Kill by LHJ at net. KOR 15-13.

So far KOR is playing better than INA...14-15...come on FlanVi

LYD flies across the net, 16-14

COME ON INA...15-16..pls level 16 all...

Another mistake by LHJ. 16-all.

LHJ dives to no avail, then error from her puts the score back level

YEP>>YEP...16 all...pls ..pls.win Flanvi

16 all now..........

18-16 now for KOR...come on...INA

LYD is aggressive at the net. KOR 17-16.

Return by Vita went wide. KOR 18-16.

Huge KOR pt, desperate Vita defense.

Another kill by LYD. KOR 19-17.

18-19 now....you can do it INA

LHJ floored, 18-19 INA

a close game...KOR leading 19-18

OMG, very tight.....

match pts for my korea!

KOR at match pt 20-18.

match point for KOR 20-18

Yes. The Koreans won.....

SIGH!! KOR won.....too bad!! great fight from both

yes! finally korea win their 1st title of 08 afta the impressive mas ss

KOR won it 21-18

Korean won it!!Congratz..

KOR win 21-18 after excellent last rally.

INA started too slowly in 1st half of the 3rd game.

match pts for my korea!

You mean Korea in another world :rolleyes:

Wonderful play by the korean pair!! Totally Amazing!

An upset since most ppl predicted Ina would win

The Koreans deserved the title. They are the pair to watch in Beijing.

Sigh...Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung have won the title in their home ground, 15-21, 21-14, 21-18.

It was quite a nail-biting finish at the end, with the INA pair managing to level the scores, despite trailing 6-11 at the interval. However, they were too contented to let the Korean pair attack and attack all the way. Many shuttles were easily killed by the Korean (esp Lee Yong Dae, who seemed to be playing in front many times).

Gotta go for Din Sum now..........

coming up next LL VS ZM

An upset since most ppl predicted Ina would win
Am I the only one who predicts the Koreans will win?

You mean Korea in another world :rolleyes:
haha,too happy :p

Homeground advantage...wil LHY def LD later???I hope so...

Am I the only one who predicts the Koreans will win?

My predict also the koreans win ;)

what an excellent final:eek:
oh well, better luck for Flavi next time, but at least I won my final PAW...that should place me equal first with tstan85 and ychen...

For the next game, I'm rooting for Lu Lan, for the sake of my PAWs..:)

well....we will see how far Patriotic linesmen on LD's match....rooting for LD...

well is it just my feeling or flandy do look tired on the 3rd set ?

Congratulations for KOR XD, they deserved the win. In the end, aggression won.

Excellent control by French umpire, making sure no line judging hanky-panky. The baseline judge needs to have eyes checked, even we can see the error from thousands of miles away.

My MS predict is LD. Because LD is still fresh in this season.

well is it just my feeling or flandy do look tired on the 3rd set ?
Flandy always like that...he is like Sudket...look tired but still can run after the shuttle........

LL/ZM are on the court now...I m rooting 4 LL...

Congratulations for KOR XD, they deserved the win. In the end, aggression won.

Excellent control by French umpire, making sure no line judging hanky-panky. The baseline judge needs to have eyes checked, even we can see the error from thousands of miles away.

Patriotic needs no eyes checked....:D:D

impossible for LD to lose i think! onli LCW & PSH will make him tough recently.mayb jz mayb li mao gt some magic to it but LD is far too strong!

Am I the only one who predicts the Koreans will win?

You and madbad did in this thread at the beginning :rolleyes:

lyd seemed to peak for the ocassion, but too random imo. Certainly Flandy was over powered, but It doesn't seem like lyd can keep the same tactic up in the future.

taking nothing away from the Koreans, I still think they lack maturity in their shot making...

Congratulations for KOR XD, they deserved the win. In the end, aggression won.


The INA pair lacked that finishing kill and the aggression. Flandy looked a bit sluggish while Vita definitely was not at her best in front of the net today.

On the other hand, Lee Yong Dae was hungry for a title since his last title at the Swiss Open 2007 and the INA pair simply couldn't cope at all. Lee Hyo Jung also performed better than usual today and it was interesting to see her at the back of the court. Maybe Ha Tae Kwon figured out that he can't put Lee Hyo Jung in front.

For Beijing, we will have at least 8 contenders:
a. LYD/LHJ
b. NV/LN
c.VM/FL
d.Sudket/Saralee
e.XZB/ZYW
f.GL/ZB ( if CHN gets number 3..HHB/YY)
g.GE/Nathan
h.Either Polish or Den XD

KOR strategy to play LYD more in frontcourt is probably to offset LHJ errors.

Zhou Mi in the same KLRC kit when she played Zhu Lin last week.

i hope LD can stay focus if bad line calls show up.
the wild card is the bad line calls

KOR strategy to play LYD more in frontcourt is probably to offset LHJ errors.


Yup...agreed. A rather clever tactic by Ha. I think he figured that out as soon as the first set is finished. Pushing Lee Yong Dae in front will pressure Vita more and you can see that Vita was completely outfoxed.

Louisa Lu is on court now, so.....the Louisa CAT is here to support.....

ZM bodyshots intimidate LL

Am I the only one who predicts the Koreans will win?
not really, luyi80 pawed on Korean pair, and if I have paw left, I would definitely paw Korean pair as well:D

ZM leading 6-4...

For Beijing, we will have at least 8 contenders:
a. LYD/LHJ
b. NV/LN
c.VM/FL
d.Sudket/Saralee
e.XZB/ZYW
f.GL/ZB ( if CHN gets number 3..HHB/YY)
g.GE/Nathan
h.Either Polish or Den XD

We shall see if Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung can perform better. Both Nova/Butet and Flandy/Vita lost to Han Sang Hoon/Lee Hyo Jung during their earlier matchups last year, but, that situation changed and Ha Tae Kwon has to scrap that partnership and put Lee Yong Dae back with Lee Hyo Jung. Not bad so far with a title and a runner-up in both opening Super Series events.

Zhou Mi jia you......teach LL how to play badminton.....

ZM leading 9-5...