CHN catches up to 15-17. Guo got a warning for delaying

indeed this word is Iban but is d motto of Mas armed forces.......This word is to akin Iban warrior cries...losing is not an option.....

MAS 18-16... 3 more...

they should give yellow card to Dong

Net kill MAS 18-16... now 19-16

What a rally. MAS 19-16...

Long. Game pt for MAS 20-16...

20-16 to MAS pair

Boy, the CHN 2nd MD looks bewildered against Fairuz's smashes.

-dave

Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban=
Selagi Hidup Selagi Berjuang=
I will fight whenever I still alive

MAS have 4 gamepts but they are far from impressive.

Almost collided again.

lets go!! come on Malaysia.

CHN saves 1 game point 17-20

common its game point!

Yes, 1st game goes to MAS 21-17...

bad mistake by Guo at 16-18.

MAS 19-16 CHN.

CHN lift out 20-16

and the boys have done it!! 21-17 cmon MSIA!!!!

MAS wins 21-17.... who knew

lets keep fighting.

MAS win the 1st set!

keep it up in the 2nd set.... keep fighting. come on Malaysia.

MAS win 1st game and Louisa and luyi80 applaud with standing ovation ......

Loh almost made me deaf again.

Ants adjusts his video cam for better angle.

Fuzzy pair is just great!! credit given play very good under great pressure.

whats that guy doing there.. the CEO guy...

MAS have 4 gamepts but they are far from impressive.

Almost collided again.

far from impresive??? are u kidding? what do u expect from them? :P they just won the first rubber

Great serve by Fairuz 1-0.

MAS 2-0...

Malay got a hope for 2-2.. No 2 MD,malay to win..

hahah, Ants with his video cam as usual.

MAS races to a 3-0 lead. "Outrageous"

MAS on fire 4-0...

Mas will win 3-2 and Hafidz will be the hero..... Go hafidz

Fairuz/Zakry were great in that 1st set, but a little miscommunication or lazy rotation by the frontman in a couple rallies.

Fairuz should never need to scramble crosscourt like he did, and the near-collisions should be ironed out.

-dave

FUZZY keep it up.

wow, malay double are on fire ..

Long. MAS 5-1.....

we r on fire....!!!

nice work malaysia... lets keep going.

fuzzies playing wif a purpose, more hungry to win

LCW slay the head can this youngster pull the mission impossible....? 21-17 n now 5-1

some streams are slower.

..i have a feeling this will go the full 5 matches to decide the tie...the MAS pair is on fire, clicking on all cylinder, making the game simpler..Though the CHN's MD is a bit suspect on defense..

MAS 6-2. CHN didn't prepare to face Fuzzy.

come on.... hope we will not lose 1-3.... losing 2-3 still acceptable... :)

can HH create miracle???!

Pressure after pressure by MAS 7-2.

hopefully fuzzy keeps this up all the way.

woohooooo MAS 2nd MD leads!!!

Bright start by the Malaysians, now playing against drift, 8-2.

can HH create miracle???!

not likely... may be less than 10%... :)

Mas 7-2 get the dragon`stail

Kill, kill, kill. MAS 8-2...

Wow!!! if MZ/MF wins this game. It will be down to HH! :eek::o

The Fuzzy aggression is killing Xie/Guo 8-2

CHN way too defensive on the 2nd game. they seem a bit lost as Fuzzy is breathing fire.

come on Xie / Guo, win this match for your SiChuan comrades!!!!

come on Zakry.. lets carry it all the way.

CHN MD-2 is lackluster.

You think in the change-over, Zakry says to Fairuz, "Hey we're working our behinds off to win this, but, come on, it's Hafiz in 3rd MS!"

-dave

Fairuz/Zakry were great in that 1st set, but a little miscommunication or lazy rotation by the frontman in a couple rallies.

Fairuz should never need to scramble crosscourt like he did, and the near-collisions should be ironed out.

-dave

both pairs are still raw.. which is no surprise given their age/rankings.. however I like what I see from the Msian boys.. all credit to Rexy for having the belief in them to put them in there and even more credit to the boys for rising to the occasion.

Great kill. MAS 9-4...

let`s do the kuda kepang dance.....

Look at those faces at the China camp.

Mas will win 3-2 and Hafidz will be the hero..... Go hafidz
..was that you who predicted, before this Semis started, that Hafiz is going to clinch the last point??:confused:...i remember reading another post..;)

Anyway, IF that does happen, it'll be because LCW won the first match..

CHN's bench looks a bit bewildered..

heh.. trying to complain to the umpire.

And I was so quick to dismiss that thread that went:

"If it went to 5 matches, will Hafiz deliver?"

-dave

On the line. MAS 10-4...

MZ/MF are playing out of their skins.

the dong dong boys in deep water. its 10-4 for MAS

Mas 9-4 gogo gooo

the china camp is awfully quiet.

Yes, MAS 11-4 up.....

Hafiz....not that...haih

Xie/Guo are lost. physically they look tired, tactically out of idea, mentally off too. i think at this point, we should be looking forward to MS3.

have a break....Mas.11-4

Fuzzy go to the break up 11-4

Hey guys at the stadium... are the INA fans cheering or booing the mAS team. Much has been discussed on this thread about that.

can HH create a miracle???good ques.....hhahah

Another pt, MAS 12-4...

2002 history is goin to replay now...

malaysia doubles are currently OWNING ...!!!

Wow!!! if MZ/MF wins this game. It will be down to HH! :eek::o
..you got it...Let's see if he'll rise to the occasion..;)

Mistake by XZB, MAS 13-5...

Awesome. I hope Hafiz saps in the inspirations from this young MAS team, and continue the fight to the finals. Good luck Hafiz.

-dave

maybe yoyo may yo up today:D

..you got it...Let's see if he'll rise to the occasion..;)

most probably he will not... :)

Hopefully not another KBH....

Xie/Guo are lost. physically they look tired, tactically out of idea, mentally off too. i think at this point, we should be looking forward to MS3.

Tired ???? They only play 1 match so far in the Thomas Cup Final.
But Zakry/Fairuz do look furious....totally different from Koo/Tan's expression in the MD1. Rexy will rue missing the chance to finish the Chinese team during MD1 by fielding a scratch combination.

Good placement at the corner by MAS 14-7...

My girlfriend is pissed off with me big time. I cancelled dinner with her tonight because of Thomas Cup. I guess I am in for some hell later on but for now, I am going to enjoy this great match.

I hope HH can deliver.

can't help but to feel frustrated just watching Xie/Guo. keep fighting please!

Everything's going to MAS's way 15-7.

15-8 now.

Its time to go d distance Afiz.....get ready warm up ur mental n tactical plan.....Better have pray time for divine intervention...amen

Another error by XZB at the net, MAS 16-8.

come on... Fairuz and Zakry.... finish it off.... :)

My girlfriend is pissed off with me big time. I cancelled dinner with her tonight because of Thomas Cup. I guess I am in for some hell later on but for now, I am going to enjoy this great match.

I hope HH can deliver.

I think some flowers might be in order ;):D

yeah. that's a good return!

Jia You!! Jia You!!

..all of the MAS MD's smashes have been straight down the line..very sharp at the point of attack, too..Lots and lots of errors by the CHN MD...okay, time to look fw to the last match...:cool:

The Chinese pair is looking nervous. Maybe Malaysia really can boleh this time.

Sorry to say this, but the CHN MD2 is starting to look pathetic. Very demoralised, and it just plain looks bad when they start resorting to delay-of-game tactics.

-dave

Into the net by Zakry, MAS 16-10...

yeah. offensive by the CHN. come on!

yeah. that's a good return!

Jia You!! Jia You!!

strong supporter of china... :)

MAS has to be careful, still 16-11 up.

My girlfriend is pissed off with me big time. I cancelled dinner with her tonight because of Thomas Cup. I guess I am in for some hell later on but for now, I am going to enjoy this great match.

I hope HH can deliver.

wasn't it foregone? should've gone to dinner with the gf

CHN is lifting too much. CHN on a bit of a run 11-16. MAS must have patience

strong supporter of china... :)

i am just tyring to balance out the support here... ;)

Wide. MAS 17-11...

The Chinese pair is looking nervous. Maybe Malaysia really can boleh this time.
..Abang Deng, can we can get a "MALAYSIA BOLEH!"...;)

few straight errors....argh....

What a miss by Zakry. MAS 17-12...

Fuzzy start to cool down.

only one nostril has fire out now and some cylinders are dead.

MAS 18-12... 3 more...

What a time to run out of steam! Hope they can keep the momentum.

-dave

Fuzzy start to cool down.

only one nostril has fire out now and some cylinders are dead.

that is still plenty enough.. :D

Fuzzy start to cool down.

only one nostril has fire out now and some cylinders are dead.

Very good kwun :D:D:D:D:D:D
MAS 18-12 CHN

Zakry made 2 or 3 smash into the net...

zakry.....apuuu....coool downn~~~!!!

Yesss 18-12... its the miracle points....Now for match wrapup...

Into the net by GZD. MAS 19-12.

Fairuz looks to be breathing harder now. And the MAS team is putting more and more shots into the net.

Physical lacking?

-dave

wasn't it foregone? should've gone to dinner with the gf

BCL beat WCH. Game done and dusted.

Camon, 2 more.... CHN 13-19...

3 more pts.....then we see HH!!

LYB was caught yawning :D
MAS 19-13 CHN

18-12. enough to limp through to finish line with just one cylinder.

mAS leads 19 - 13

malaysia boleh~~~~
malaysia ppl muz support them nw

2-2 yay!!!!! go go go MAS!

Zakry's deception give MAS matchpt.

Excellent drop by Zakry. Match pt 20-13..

I hope Hafiz will play as good as at the All England in 2003

2 match pts saved... 5 to go...

Come on Malaysia!!!!

CHN saves 2 match points 15-20

21-17 21-15

Cmon Msia

Gratz To The Boys!!!!!! :d :d :d

MAS wins. Here comes Haaaaafizzz

Can anyone tell me, who are the crowds supporting???

I hope Hafiz will play as good as at the All England in 2003

as good as at he beat Cun Lai in ABC 2008..:rolleyes:

Yes, Fuzzy did it.....

MAS 2 - 2 CHN

Yes!!!! 2 - 2. Great job Fairuz Zakry!!!!!!
Hafiz, do your best,
we r behind u!!

Hafiz...YOU'RE UP!!!....:cool:

The Malaysian government should reward MZ/MF RM1 million each and plus a Datuk title.

So it is now in the fifth match. All the matches so far are straight games. So who wins game 1 wins for the country. We will see whether Hafiz can win or Chen Jin can win.

Gosh, can Rexy say "Hey Hafiz, no pressure, man!"

-dave

Let's crack the great wall!!!

here comes Hafizzz......

no more streaming from cctv5...argh...they must have expected a 3-0 or 3-1 victory!! hahaha

Zakry / Fairuziauan (MAS) beat Xie Zhongbo / Guo Zhengdong 21-17 / 21-15

The crowd gives a standing ovation to MAS pair after levelling the score, 2-2.

This is great, u guys should be here, live.

Even if MAS loses, I am happy 'cos we forced CHN to the wire.

How good is Hafiz at the moment?

The Malaysian boys, Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari/Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif give a hell of a performance in their Thomas Cup debut as they confidently beat Guo Zhendong/Xie Zhongbo 21-17, 21-15 to level the scores at 2-2.

It's now up to Mohd Hafiz Hashim now.

i would rate Zakry one of the best playmaker in the world now.... as good as KKK already... :)

Gosh, can Rexy say "Hey Hafiz, no pressure, man!"

-dave

Actually, no. Rexy's done his job with the MDs. Anyone think he "sacrificed" KKK/TBH to set the stage for Fuzzy?.

Hafiz is next :o

Can we have some Malaysia Boleh to get him started?

seems guo/xie didn't use their power enough, and let the msian doubles take over...too bad...oh well, exciting finish to come!

but i don't believe Malaysia can win this round... i still think CJ is better in term of consistency... :)

GO GO GO MALAYSIA!!! Gosh...what a stage for Hafiz make or break...forever..?

i would rate Zakry one of the best playmaker in the world now.... as good as KKK already... :)

Let's not get carried away. One match does not a world-beater make

hafidz will be rememberd again as a hero :)

Who will be more nervous Hafiz or Chen Jin?

HH is the one. Hero or Zero....

For those in NZ...tv3 currently works fine...
http://medprima-rapid1-tv3.wm.llnwd.net/medprima_Rapid1_TV3

HH is the one. Hero or Zero....

from zero to hero

Commentator: "They've saved him (Hafiz) for this moment"... no pressure really, eh?

i cant imagine how is this match going to go on.....phew....

HH is the one. Hero or Zero....

Either HH, our flash in the pan AE winner come good or forever be a flop. This match will be the decider.

CHN obviously didn't prepare to handle Fuzzy. Great job, boys...

i wonder how LYB feels rite now :)

Actually, no. Rexy's done his job with the MDs. Anyone think he "sacrificed" KKK/TBH to set the stage for Fuzzy?.

Should be sacrificed by dropping them and fielded LWW/CTF as MD1

MAS supporters show banner "THE GREAT WALL CRACKS"

LCW is eating a banana.

It's ALL ENGLAND CHAMPION agaInst ALL ENGLAND CHAMPION!!!

...for Hafiz. Let's see what he can muster vs. Chen Jin...Abang Deng, is Hau-ge sleeping or into the match??..;)

Heeere we goooo....

Korean lady umpire calls "play"

2-0 keep it up!

i wonder how LYB feels rite now :)not great but his mind is still on the OG

The crowd gives a standing ovation to MAS pair after levelling the score, 2-2.

This is great, u guys should be here, live.

Even if MAS loses, I am happy 'cos we forced CHN to the wire.

Yep...we support our neighbor through to Final:p

cmoon Hafizzzzzzz

Well, well, I just came back to find it's down to the wire as I thought but in different matches. The one supposed to lose, won (LCW), the one supposed to win lost(KKK/TBH).

And Fuzzy got the 2nd pt, how did they play? No "nervous at crucial pt" this time ?

Time for you to deliver ....

CHN 4-3 MAS.

still early to tell. both side a bit tentative.

CJ lift long, 4-4.

..Hafiz is taking advantage of his length...crowd chanting his name "HAFIZ! HAFIZ! HAFIZ!"..

With a little help from Lin Dan

durr...cctv5 cut out >_>...

jiayou chen jin!

which else is online?

Well, well, I just came back to find it's down to the wire as I thought but in different matches. The one supposed to lose, won (LCW), the one supposed to win lost(KKK/TBH).

And Fuzzy got the 2nd pt, how did they play? No "nervous at crucial pt" this time ?
..Fuzzy played well...they were aggressive and never let up...LD didn't show up, for some reason..;)

..Hafiz is taking advantage of his length...crowd chanting his name "HAFIZ! HAFIZ! HAFIZ"..

'Length' dangerous la. Height better.

6-6. this is going to be a close game if the 1st 12 rallies can give a glimpse into the rest of the match.

Ahhh too many people watching. I have to keep buffering now :(

Hafiz looks zombie like. CJ staying cool and emotionless.

doesn't seems too energetic...

btw...any other streaming website?

3 times Hafiz failed to find the range on crosscourt smash to Chen Jin's backhand.

Zombie vs Robot? :D

Hafiz looks zombie like. CJ staying cool and emotionless.

come on hafiz!!!
u can do it!!!

It is almost 6:00 am and I am very sleepy. I keep loosing the feed from TV 3. I wonder why. I might have to call it quits and go to sleep.

Bao and Lin looked nervous at the side of the court.... as for malaysian fans... we hope HH will play a good game.... not much pressure as china is the favourite to win... :)

If I remember correctly, fast slice drop/smash to CJ's backhand forecourt is a good way to get points.

3 times Hafiz failed to find the range on crosscourt smash to Chen Jin's backhand.

anyone else have any other online feed?

REXY BOLEH!!

MISBUN BOLEH!!

YAP KIM HOCK BOLEH!!

BADMINTONCENTRAL BOLEH!!

KWUN BOLEH!!

HAFIZ BOLEH!!

MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!!

you can do it Hafiz!!!!!!
c'mon!!!!!

CJ take the slight lead. 10-9.

I think MAS decided to meet CHN in SF is great decision...they are close to win...2-2..great

Cmoooooooon Hafizzzzzzz

Hafiz fancy shot fails, toilet break with CJ 2 pts up.

Hafiz needs to cut down his errors.

11-9. CJ takes the lead into towel break.

LOL, Dato, you gave me a shock with the big fonts

HAFIZ HAFIZ HAFIZ HAFIZ HAFIZ!!!!!!!!
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!

Chen Jin on a roll now...as he leads 13-9.

CJ starts to pull away 12-9.

streaming is very flakey unfortunately.

13-9 now.

i see pressure written all over Hafiz' face. CJ still no emotion poker face.

REXY BOLEH!!

MISBUN BOLEH!!

YAP KIM HOCK BOLEH!!

BADMINTONCENTRAL BOLEH!!

KWUN BOLEH!!

HAFIZ BOLEH!!

MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!!

Zakry Fairuz and Chong Wei pun BOLEH:D

.."Tall, talented, movie star good looks"....said Gillian's partner about Hafiz..

Hafiz looks zombie like. CJ staying cool and emotionless.Hafiz alooks zombie like. Has anyone got a good feed? TV3 is dying.

CJ jumpsmashes not bad, but no LD.

i think HH cannot make miracles....:S

lost rtm1
argghhhh

ok now, ::)

net kill attempt by CJ failed.

argh....stupid laggg...i have no shot ><

YoYoYo, Jia You Chen Jin!

HH is cracking. Not surprising.

CJ maintaining 3/4 pt lead. 15-11.

oh, 16-11 now.

CJ spirit high and good form and pace. Hafiz mostly reacting.

17-11 now.

dead meat......now 0-100% to win....

Hafiz has lost the plot 11-19

HH is cracking. Not surprising.

funny how i had more faith on Hafiz than some.

but then, can understand the frustration of some supporters. Hafiz makes some very strange shots. almost too clever for his own good and, unfortunately, ability.

does anyone have a link to a working live stream?

hafiz is a lembap(not aggressive)!!!!!

20-11. Hafiz totally fell apart after the towel break.

Mistake after mistake by Hafiz.... CJ at game pt 20-11...

Errors crept into Hafiz's game, no way he can save 9 gamepts.

.."Tall, talented, movie star good looks"....said Gillian's partner about Hafiz..
But useless..Look at his performance..:crying::crying:

just like another kbh............

CJ took first game 21-12.

I've lost audio just as Hafiz loses game 1

21-12. Oh dear, almost the end I am afraid.

Malaysia 2 - 2.5 China

hafiz is goin to die

Darn, steamrolled after the interval! C'mon you can do it HH!! No more yo-yoing!

Sigh..Hafiz giving free points to Chen Jin by his unforced errors..

Well Hafiz lost game 1. If the semifinal remains true to form, Chen Jin will win as all the matches were 2 straight games.

21-12. Oh dear, almost the end I am afraid.

don't put too high expectation on HH... as we all know, he is mr yoyo king.... :)

no eye see liao

hopeless....china in finals la...

Hafiz no change from his own self despite playing a crucial tie. lacking a bit patience and tend to try to make shots too pretty and unpractical.

CJ is not brilliant but playing a well paced and steady game, which in itself is probably enough to defeat a Hafiz that so far has given the game away in 2 hands.

This is expected when we placed our hopes on an inconsistent shuttler.

HH face says it all. He is a beaten man.

FROM ZERO TO... zero

Hafiz not good enough to beat Chen Jin. So, better prepare for the predictable result

Sigh..If only Koo/Tan win just now,we have already won..Come on Hafiz..This is your last chance..

Hmm..Interesting,will Rexy send Fuzzy pair to Olympic instead of Koo/Tan judging from this Thomas Cup???

maybe m'sia should use the new guy who beated Chen Jin in India open...better chance..isn't it?

2-2 now..Hafiz,You must win this..

Sigh..If only Koo/Tan win just now,we have already won..Come on Hafiz..This is your last chance..

ya but if LD won, China would've won too lol...too late for woulda coulda shouldas....:rolleyes:

hafiz, i know u wants to gain points from net play. but please, u just dont have the luck today.

hafiz fights!!!

Sigh..If only Koo/Tan win just now,we have already won..Come on Hafiz..This is your last chance..

Jessica,

I am sorry we have given HH numerous last chances.