Thomas & Uber Cups Preliminaries Asia Zone 2008: Day 3 (21 Feb)

[hcyong]

Copied from http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/teammatch.aspx?id=19467&match=115

WS1 Wong Mew Choo [MAS] - [IND] Nehwal Saina
WS2 Wong Julia Pei Xian [MAS] - [IND] Murgunde Trupti
WS3 Kaur Anita Raj [MAS] - [IND] Mutatkar Aditi
WD1 Wong Pei Tty [MAS] Chin Eei Hui [MAS] - [IND] Gutta Jwala [IND] Kurian Shruti
WD2 Lim Pek Siah [MAS] Haw Chiou Hwee [MAS] - [IND] Nehwal Saina [IND] Balan Aparna

At a glance, MAS has the upper hand. MAS looks superior in all 5 matches, especially in the doubles.

[hcyong]

Other ties of consequence (which decide group winner and runner-up) :

Group A: MAS v TPE
MAS may drop a doubles match but ultimately will still win in relative comfort

Group B: KOR v VIE
Comfortable for KOR, and SIN to place second

Group C: JPN v IND
JPN superior in doubles, but IND may take all singles. Hard to call. Predict JPN 3-2

Group D: HKG v THA
Another one hard to call. MS1 should go to Boonsak. MS2 and MD1 are up for grabs. Predict THA 3-2.

Group W: JPN v THA
JPN comfortable

Group X: KOR v SIN
KOR comfortable

Group Y: TPE v HKG
TPE will probably take both the doubles matches. But can they steal one singles match? WS3 is an unknown variable and may well decide the tie if both Wang Chen and Yippy win. Prediction: TPE 3-2

Group Z: MAS v IND
(See previous message)

[badMania]

Men's Team
Sri Lanka vs Macau -- an inconsequential match.

Malaysia vs Chinese-Taipei -- MAS to stroll to a victory, thanks to the strength of their singles. But, as hcyong said, CT might steal one point from the doubles.

Philippines vs Cambodia -- another inconsequential match.

Japan vs India -- Japan to edge it out, thanks to their 2 doubles and probably Sho Sasaki.

Korea vs Vietnam -- no question, Korea to win it comfortably, but, Nguyen Tien-Minh could always surprise us.

Hong Kong vs Thailand (MATCH OF THE DAY) -- expect a cracking match to the wire...hard to say who will win. If Chan Yan Kit can somehow beat Boonsak Ponsana, Hong Kong will have the edge. At the moment, Boonsak Ponsana, Sudket Prapakamol/Phattapol Ngensrisuk and their third singles can provide the victory they desperately need.

Women's Team
Korea vs Singapore -- no question again, Korea to top the group.

Malaysia vs India -- Malaysia to win it and top the group.

Japan vs Thailand -- Japan's cuties will power them to the top.

Chinese-Taipei vs Hong Kong (MATCH OF THE DAY) -- another cracker which is expected to last the distance. Wang Chen and Yip Pui Yin are expected to win 2 points for Hong Kong, but, Chien Yu-Chin/Cheng Wen-Hsing and CT's third singles have the edges over their Hong Kong counterparts. The key will be the second doubles, which I think will also favor Chinese-Taipei. Zhou Mi's absence is indeed a huge blow to the Hong Kong team.

[hcyong]

Saina needed to win against WMC for IND to have a glimmer of hope. Now that WMC has won the WS1 (only just), looks like MAS will cruise.

[champion8]

no live score????

[abedeng]

Both WMC and Jun Jae Youn were heavily stretched by Saina and Xing Aiying respectively. 3 game hard battles for both.

[badMania]

Jun Jae Yun nearly lost, winning the second set 21-19, after losing the first set 13-21. I think Xing Aiying was exhausted as she lost the third one easily 12-21.

Similarly, Wong Mew Choo just scraped through, taking it 22-20 in the second set, also after losing the first set 15-21. The third set was pretty close as well at 21-17.

Facing Singapore next, Malaysia will have some problems.

[perunce]

Seem like wong mew choo still now in form yet after the injury, btw not many ppl interested in this prelim events, not much post, hopefully later in the men events can see more reply, good days all!

[hcyong]

We tend to forget that Saina Nehwal is a very capable player.

[champion8]

and Saina Nehwal is just 18year old

[perunce]

yah just browse the net, she is talented young player too with brilliant future

[madbad]

Just got back and scanned through the early results. Must say both Saina and Xing put up great efforts in their matches. Judging by the scores in the second games, both could have won and closed out their matches in 2 games. I guess in the end, experience prevailed, and JJY and WMC pulled through. MAS fans must have had many a heart attack (hehehe)

[perunce]

Is it the tournamentsoftware.com get hanged, i cant get the latest result, unless another supern long ralley for both match

[leonardklh]

O.. MY GOd.. the tournament software get hanged.. have been waiting for the score lately.................?

[leonardklh]

the scores are back

Julia beat trupti
Anita lost to Aditi Mudatkar

[george@chongwei]

and Saina Nehwal is just 18year old
india team had great future!

[hcyong]

MAS should get both points of the doubles.

[leonardklh]

sri lanka beat macau 5-0 (Thomas)
Korea leading singapore 2-0 (uber)
malaysia leading india 2-1 (Uber)

[leonardklh]

i think that anita should be replaced by lydia cheah.. i still feel that lydia is better than anita

[Jessica]

Malaysia win against India after Wong/Chin win the WD match.I hope Malaysia will choose the WS 3 wisely tomorrow against Singapore.

[hcyong]

At the moment, I feel Anita is better. But Lydia has more potential for the future.

[champion8]

agreed with u but Lydia have the potential to upset the best.

[CLELY]

End score for Uber Cup Group Z match -- MAS beat IND 4-1, India only get one point through third WS.

[CYW2006]

any new for the thomas cup mas vs chinese taipei...?

[Jessica]

any new for the thomas cup mas vs chinese taipei...?
The matches haven't start yet.

[Jessica]

As expected,Korea team win over Singapore team with 5-0.So Malaysia will play against Singapore team tomorrow.

[carine]

LCW won 21-8 21-8...

[badMania]

As expected,Korea team win over Singapore team with 5-0.So Malaysia will play against Singapore team tomorrow.

It should be a thriller tomorrow:
WS1: Xing Aiying vs Wong Mew Choo -- WMC has the edge, but, she's not fully fit yet.

WD1: Jiang Yanmei/Li Yujia vs Wong Pei Tty/Chin Ee Hui -- this is a point that SIN must win, but both pairs are only separated by 1 place in the ranking table. A tough match in prospect!

WS2: Gu Juan vs Julia Wong -- Julia should have a slight edge.

WD2: Yao Lei/Shinta Mulia Sari vs Haw Chiou Hwee/Lim Pek Siah -- another tough match and MAS will wrap it up if they can beat the SIN pair.

WS3: Zhang Beiwen vs Anita Raj Kaur or Lydia Cheah -- if MAS still has yet to wrap it up, either one of their players will have to play a match of their life to salvage the tie.

In conclusion, MAS to win 3-0 or 3-1.

[carine]

Koo/Tan won 21-12,21-13

[robin7]

Can someone tell me where can I get the breakdown of these matches?
http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draw.aspx?id=19467&draw=1
Thanks in advance.

[Loh]

Malaysia win against India after Wong/Chin win the WD match.I hope Malaysia will choose the WS 3 wisely tomorrow against Singapore.

Don't worry about Singapore. Li Li has gone and our Uber Cup team is now weakened by her departure. Singapore was completely whitewashed by Korea this morning. In terms of exposure, your girls are more experienced.;)

[gitee]

Don't worry about Singapore. Li Li has gone and our Uber Cup team is now weakened by her departure. Singapore was completely whitewashed by Korea this morning. In terms of exposure, your girls are more experienced.;)

Loh, I think you are living in the past with Li Li. Look at this new Singapore team. They are not whitewashed by KOR. KOR took 4 hours to beat Singapore. Your cannot see the score as 0-5.

Aiying took the World No 11 Jun Jae Youn to 3 games. Gu Juan gave Hwang Hye Young a scare in the 1st game. And Zhang Beiwen nearly upset Lee Yun Hwa 22-24 21-23.

And the Singapore 1st Women Doubles pair also pushed the KOR World No. 4 very tightly.

And boy, the scratch pair of Shinta and Yao Lei really pushed the KOR World No 16 pair to 2 tight games 17-21 20-22.

Whereas look at MAS team , their 1st Women's Singles WMC nearly lost to Saina Nehwal. Their 2nd WD pair also pushed the MAS 2nd WD pair to 3 games and they are nobody.

[CYW2006]

Koo/Tan won 21-12,21-13
did malaysia win those other matches?:confused:

[CYW2006]

anyone from vietnam can confirm that?
thanks anyway...

[Loh]

:rolleyes:
Loh, I think you are living in the past with Li Li. Look at this new Singapore team. They are not whitewashed by KOR. KOR took 4 hours to beat Singapore. Your cannot see the score as 0-5.

Aiying took the World No 11 Jun Jae Youn to 3 games. Gu Juan gave Hwang Hye Young a scare in the 1st game. And Zhang Beiwen nearly upset Lee Yun Hwa 22-24 21-23.

And the Singapore 1st Women Doubles pair also pushed the KOR World No. 4 very tightly.

And boy, the scratch pair of Shinta and Yao Lei really pushed the KOR World No 16 pair to 2 tight games 17-21 20-22.

Whereas look at MAS team , their 1st Women's Singles WMC nearly lost to Saina Nehwal. Their 2nd WD pair also pushed the MAS 2nd WD pair to 3 games and they are nobody.

My goodness, you really analysed the results! :cool: :D

Did our girls really do that well? :rolleyes: Good for their exposure then. :p
Maybe they won't be completely whitewashed by your girls when they next meet. I certainly hope our girls can give yours a very good fight. :)

[abedeng]

Yup, the possibility of S'pore shocking Malaysia is there. Maybe the Li Li "crisis" have bonded the team even closer.

Malaysia will do well not to underestimate the Lions ......

[PlayaFromMalaya]

wong choong hann won in three sets 21-16 15-21 21-10

[Loh]

Yup, the possibility of S'pore shocking Malaysia is there. Maybe the Li Li "crisis" have bonded the team even closer.

Malaysia will do well not to underestimate the Lions ......

Hey bro, please don't scare your girls! Look at the rankings. Singapore should be happy to win a match. ;)

[leonardklh]

haha.. choong tan fook and lee wan wah have beaten fang chieh min and lee sheng mu.. that means malaysia is leading 4-0.. come on hafiz hashim

[eaglehelang]

Thomas Cup : Msia won 5-0. Both WCh & Hafiz were stretched to rubber sets by Taiwan MS.

The MD that KKK/TBH played, were they the same ones that beat KKK/TBH in China Open 2007?

[eaglehelang]

Can someone tell me where can I get the breakdown of these matches?
http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draw.aspx?id=19467&draw=1
Thanks in advance.


http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/teammatch.aspx?id=19467&match=11
Click on the country name, eg "Malaysia"

http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/teammatch.aspx?id=19467&match=8

[Jessica]

Thomas Cup : Msia won 5-0. Both WCh & Hafiz were stretched to rubber sets by Taiwan MS.

The MD that KKK/TBH played, were they the same ones that beat KKK/TBH in China Open 2007?
Yes.It was Tsai/Hu who beat KKK/TBH last time but KKK/TBH revenge on their loss this time.

[eaglehelang]

TC : Japan already won 4-0.
But Masuda/Othsuka & Sasaki were stretched to rubber set by India's MD & MS. Interesting, since I never heard of that India MD.

[samuel882]

When predicted TW doubles will steal a point or 2, instead they were well beaten by KOO/TAN & CHOONG/LEE respectively.:eek:
The results shows that MAS MS are very fragile. Would be interesting affair to know who can win for MS2 & MS3 if MAS vs KOREA in the final.:cool:

[X Ball]

When predicted TW doubles will steal a point or 2, instead they were well beaten by KOO/TAN & CHOONG/LEE respectively.:eek:
The results shows that MAS MS are very fragile. Would be interesting affair to know who can win for MS2 & MS3 if MAS vs KOREA in the final.:cool:

A very good sign is the 3rd set (for both WC and Hafiz) was won with ease. It means our boys are fit. Augurs well for the finals with Korea, if it happens.

[Jessica]

When predicted TW doubles will steal a point or 2, instead they were well beaten by KOO/TAN & CHOONG/LEE respectively.:eek:
The results shows that MAS MS are very fragile. Would be interesting affair to know who can win for MS2 & MS3 if MAS vs KOREA in the final.:cool:
Sigh..Every matches against Korea is hard battle for Malaysia team.Korea with three tiger PSH,LHI and SSM.All of them are tough opponent.Hope Malaysia can win with first MS and two doubles.Anyway,i will cheer for WCH and Hafiz all the way.I believe in them.

[waile]

we should actually root for our boys to win in all the 5 ties but knowingly our team, erm its just to labile. they cannot be predicted with exception of lee chong wei. only he is dependable. however, the girls' team is doing not too bad, though WMC was stretched by saina nehwal. which is good coz least, it serves as a wake up call for WMC. she shld prevail against XAY, but as for the CEH/WPT, i have a bad feeling they will disappoint us yet again. the other ties shld go in our favor:) GO TIGERS!!!

[extremenanopowe]

Malaysia mens seems to be to strong for the rest. Definitely a contender for the CUP. Second stringers seems to be more exciting.

[george@chongwei]

as expected, malaysia team bt chinese taipei 4-1.!

[george@chongwei]

ntg much to cheer as this malaysian team will qualify for the thomas cup IMHO..

[george@chongwei]

i onli hope that the malaysia womens team will qualify for the uber cup as they will face singapore tomoro..

[champion8]

it is not going to be easy for Malaysia but Malaysia still have the edge if they can take the 1st and 2nd single. the singaporean young gals is going to make malaysia sweat for every single point

[Noridayu]

i onli hope that the malaysia womens team will qualify for the uber cup as they will face singapore tomoro..
Dear George,

I will pray that M'sia will beat S'pore tomorrow.Malaysia will meet India in Thomas Cup. Match begin at 7.30pm (M'sia Time)

From:
Ayu

[samuel882]

Thailand have a strong chances to upset HK now.
GO THAI !

[cheeyf]

it's a good day for MAS women and men team today
no problem for MAS men to qualify
hope that MAS women team will qualify on merit too
both MAS playing same time tomorrow
hehe
MAS boleh

[samuel882]

Nguyen Tiien Minh -- The local favourites has just upset Park SH 22-20; 22-20:eek:

[badMania]

Boonsak Ponsana and Sudket Prapakamol/Phattapol Ngensrisuk make it 2-0 for Thailand now.

Similarly, the Japanese cuties are leading Thailand 2-0.

Wang Chen and Yip Pui Yin have expectedly won the points for Hong Kong as they cruise to a 2-0 lead. Yippy will have another match later on in the second women's doubles. That one could be the decider :cool:

[eaglehelang]

as expected, malaysia team bt chinese taipei 4-1.!

You mean the gals beat India 4-1. Anita Kaur lost in 3rd WS.
The guys beat Taiwan 5-0.

TC : Korea vs Vietnam is with Korea leading 2-1. Surprise lost by PSH. Lee Hyun Il wasnt fielded. Maybe they thought could beat Vietnam 5-0.

[badMania]

Hong Kong has topped the Group in the Uber Cup after beating Chinese-Taipei 3-0. Mong Kwan Yi is the hero as she defeated Chiu Yi-Ju in rubber sets 21-15, 17-21, 21-8.

Japan also tops their Group as they beat Thailand 3-0 in the Uber Cup.

So, the matchups in the Quarter-Final are:
Japan vs Chinese-Taipei -- Japan's 3 singles players will guarantee their progress!
India vs Korea -- a no-brainer....Korea to progress for sure!
Thailand vs Hong Kong -- again, Wang Chen and Yip Pui Yin shoulder the responsibility of winning the first 2 points. The rest are up for grabs really, with the Thailand doubles having the edge over the Hong Kong pairs.
Malaysia vs Singapore -- MATCH OF THE ROUND

[Dreamzz]

MAS vs SIN will be an interesting matchup.
WS1 and WD1 will decide the outcome.

[samuel882]

Thailand Mens Team make it ! Cool ! 3-0 confirmed !

[george@chongwei]

You mean the gals beat India 4-1. Anita Kaur lost in 3rd WS.
The guys beat Taiwan 5-0.

TC : Korea vs Vietnam is with Korea leading 2-1. Surprise lost by PSH. Lee Hyun Il wasnt fielded. Maybe they thought could beat Vietnam 5-0.
yeah, a little bit typo error by me there...

[george@chongwei]

nguyen tien minh bt PSH>>??
wat the....
wat a surprise!!

[edwin]

So, the matchups in the Quarter-Final are:
Thailand vs Hong Kong -- again, Wang Chen and Yip Pui Yin shoulder the responsibility of winning the first 2 points. The rest are up for grabs really, with the Thailand doubles having the edge over the Hong Kong pairs.

Don't count HK's doubles as underdog yet. Remember what happened during the Sudirman Cup? HK's 1st doubles is perfectly capable of beating the Thai pair. Also, if Wang Chen pairs up with Yip Pui Yin to play 2nd doubles, HK can steal another point there.

[badMania]

Don't count HK's doubles as underdog yet. Remember what happened during the Sudirman Cup? HK's 1st doubles is perfectly capable of beating the Thai pair. Also, if Wang Chen pairs up with Yip Pui Yin to play 2nd doubles, HK can steal another point there.

Wang Chen has already stated that she will only play in the Singles this time :rolleyes: That's why Yippy is scheduled to play second doubles with Chan Tsz Ka.

[blackrose]

nguyen tien minh bt PSH>>??
wat the....
wat a surprise!!

For me...It's not surprised..coz Tien Minh i good player. He ever beated Taufik, Boonsak before this.

[edwin]

Wang Chen has already stated that she will only play in the Singles this time :rolleyes: That's why Yippy is scheduled to play second doubles with Chan Tsz Ka.
Thanks for the clarification :).

For the tie against Thailand, is Yippy still scheduled to play with Chan Tsz Ka? I hope to see everyone from HK who is on the Uber Cup roster to get a chance to play. Ng Kar Shun still hasn't played yet. Hope she'll have some action too (ie pair up with Yippy for 2nd doubles?).

PS. I still have faith that Koon Wai Chee and Chau Hoi Wah can beat the Thai pair :). Hope everything goes well for HK :)

[huangkwokhau]

Wang Chen has already stated that she will only play in the Singles this time :rolleyes: That's why Yippy is scheduled to play second doubles with Chan Tsz Ka.
Wang Chen is going to play double..not sure which day but she will play...

[huangkwokhau]

Thanks for the clarification :).

For the tie against Thailand, is Yippy still scheduled to play with Chan Tsz Ka? I hope to see everyone from HK who is on the Uber Cup roster to get a chance to play. Ng Kar Shun still hasn't played yet. Hope she'll have some action too (ie pair up with Yippy for 2nd doubles?).

PS. I still have faith that Koon Wai Chee and Chau Hoi Wah can beat the Thai pair :). Hope everything goes well for HK :)
Just saw the line up..I am right that wang Chen is going to play double......

[george@chongwei]

wah, HKG lacks some womens double player ar?

[Noridayu]

wah, HKG lacks some womens double player ar?
Dear George,

LCW beat Anup. M'sia lead India 1-0.

From:
Ayu

[george@chongwei]

Dear George,

LCW beat Anup. M'sia lead India 1-0.

From:
Ayu
ya, malaysia is gunning for 3rd point through WCH now

[Noridayu]

ya, malaysia is gunning for 3rd point through WCH now
Dear George,
What is the lastest score now?

From:
Ayu

[george@chongwei]

tournamentsoftware not yet updated yet, so i not sure.but i think wch gonna win the match soon