WHy crowd jeering?

i mean when he fell on the floor when he gets the 11th point..
it's like he knew the shuttlecock won't get over so whole person just bumps on the floor

he dived then he realised it wont go over so he decided to have a lil rest on the floor

18-8!!! yeah!!!

PSH is gone... LD is gonna win...

Ooooh, PSH misses an easy net kill. LD 16-8

Park starts to be hasty, a sure recipe for losing.

An easy net kill for Lin Dan, as he now has a comfortable 7 pts lead. No chance for Park Sung Hwan here.

1st game will goes to China... for sure...

It did indeed look like it had hit the floor already which LD complained about ...

Looks like LD come back from a slow start (typical of him) to grab forst point for China.

PSH falling apart. LD in ascendency

Did the shuttle actually hit the floor?

PSW is run out of steam already.If want to win over Lin Dan,he must done it quick like LCW because if go to the decider game,usually its belong to Lin Dan.

lets go LD!!!! PSH starting to falter

It is almost over for PSH. Lin Dan will have to break a leg or something.

O..O,LD for the win..PSH made too many errors..

Match Point!!!!!!!

Another net shot by Park for a 9 pts lead to Lin Dan.

this is LD's game...done and dusted

LD won the game :)

Now where are all those posters who were absolutely sure PSH will beat LD today? :rolleyes: show some face....

LD is not world number and the undisputed best for nothing

LD is bloody happy, lets go !!!

Actually Lin Dan really matured a lot compare to previous.He is not so arrogant and more polite now.

yong dae jae sung must fly up to win!!

PSH absolutely got destroyed in the 3rd

1st point to china..LD won PSH..

3-0 to China coming up.... :cool:

CHN crowd going crazy as LD wraps it up. LD goes to high five his coaches. A well deserved come back from LD. He plays to the crowd.

1st point to china..LD won PSH..
Why did you ever doubt Super Dan? ;)

LYB punched LD's arm.Wonder whether he'll return one later..LOL

lovely shoots with LD & XXF... sweet...

:D The commentator can see into the future: China 1, Korea 1 ;) (but has since corrected it to 1-0)

Lin Dan wins the first pt for China as he beat Park Sung Hwan 10-21, 21-18, 21-8. CHN 1 KOR 0. The crowd applauds him.....

The next match will be crucial for KOR. If they loses this one, they are almost as good as gone.

There goes the cup to China. Korea's best chance for the big M fizzled away.

time for CY-FHF to show what they're made of

Why did you ever doubt Super Dan? ;)

Even LYB said nothing super about LD.Why did u said he's super?Just because he's ur national player?:o..I'm just bored with china all the time.I want something different.:cool:

LD super pumped up. Gets a high five from XXF [kiss kiss] :D:D. Waves to the crowd. LYD debriefing LD very animatedly

time for CY-FHF to show what they're made of

Pure muscle power :D:D

LYB is smiling again... hahahaha...
Glad that LD can make it...

China camp is congratulating LD on his efforts. Great way to come back!!

RTM now having news, sooooo, seems LD already won when I was having dinner.

PSH how come only 8-21 in decider? Lost stream?

common CHN. just win it 3-1.

Next is the MD.. Both China and Korea are equally strong. Another tight match i guess.

Come on JJS/LYD..I really looking forward to this double match..

John Burgess (the commentator) mentioned that LD & XXF have broken up but saw them having breakfast together (rumors).

Pure muscle power :D:D

more like pure nanoSPEED and TITANIUM nerves hahah

Even LYB said nothing super about LD.Why did u said he's super?Just because he's ur national player?:o..I'm just bored with china all the time.I want something different.:cool:

Everyone was prophesising how PSH will most definitely beat LD, after all he had a 3-2 win ratio against him :rolleyes:.
Just like BCl has huge winning ratio against LHI, does that guarantee a win? I dont think so.

Chris? kwun? wakey wakey!! You are missing a good one :D

We now have a little breather... Cai and Fu vs LYD and JJS

I don't know whom to cheer.. both are good players... best to the both of them

RTM now having news, sooooo, seems LD already won when I was having dinner.

PSH how come only 8-21 in decider? Lost stream?
He has bad stamina, he was relying on dropshots at the end of it.

Chris? kwun? wakey wakey!! You are missing a good one :D

ah damn. i am so sleepy..

MD... my favorite!!!
i can get goosebumps watching long rally with great shots...
just like China FD last night...

ah damn. i am so sleepy..didnt you took a quicky nap? i did:)

MD teams walk on to the court. The importance of this match for KOR cannot be overstated

a fast and explosive match coming up

The war is about to continue... The first battle may have beenw on, but the true victory is yet to be decided.

PSW is run out of steam already.If want to win over Lin Dan,he must done it quick like LCW because if go to the decider game,usually its belong to Lin Dan.

Happy..lah...LYD is on court now.....enjoy....Jess....:D:D:D

Go go go korea!!!

Everyone was prophesising how PSH will most definitely beat LD, after all he had a 3-2 win ratio against him :rolleyes:.
Just like BCl has huge winning ratio against LHI, does that guarantee a win? I dont think so.

I'm not one of the "everyone" :D. Actually thought LD would take it cos of the scare with LCW.

He has bad stamina, he was relying on dropshots at the end of it.
Yeah, in 2nd set could see PSH huffing & puffing.

Chris? kwun? wakey wakey!! You are missing a good one :D

Madbad, wow, you woke up to watch?

KOR needs this to stay in the game.

Come on Lee Yong Dae...Fight fight fight..

John Burgess (the commentator) mentioned that LD & XXF have broken up but saw them having breakfast together (rumors).

This john burgess....so kaPo one....huh...:eek:

Hey, what happened to the English commentary on the TV3 stream. I'm missing the corny English chap and Gillian Clark's deep insights.

:eek: JJS only stands at 168cm while the remaining 3 players are at least 180cm.

KOREA will be finished if they lost this 1st double

Happy..lah...LYD is on court now.....enjoy....Jess....:D:D:D
Ya..definitely..:p:p..come on LYD..

CHINA FTW!
i havent seen CY+FHF play for ages!
wen was the last time they got to final or semis?

Madbad, wow, you woke up to watch?

Haha, yes, I did. Alarm placement strategy eventually worked. Exciting first match made it worth it. :D:D

John Burgess (the commentator) mentioned that LD & XXF have broken up but saw them having breakfast together (rumors).
During my time at Jakarta, for 2 days in a row. LD & XXF doesnt ate breaksfast together;)

Everyone was prophesising how PSH will most definitely beat LD, after all he had a 3-2 win ratio against him :rolleyes:.
Just like BCl has huge winning ratio against LHI, does that guarantee a win? I dont think so.

Hmmm..ok.But,however,it wont change my hope for korea to win this thomas cup.Go go Korean MD!!

CHN immediately onto the attack 1-0

ah damn. i am so sleepy..
so do i, why can't psh make it?

PSW is run out of steam already.If want to win over Lin Dan,he must done it quick like LCW because if go to the decider game,usually its belong to Lin Dan.

Not necessarily so. LCW beat LD in 3 sets more, he he. LCW just more used to the heat.

1st blood to CHN

Nice placing for china pair.. 3:1

awesome opening rally just like the first MS

Oh no..LYD seem so under pressure today..

Based on form, no doubt the Korean pair has an advantage, however, I have the sneaky feeling that Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun have a psychological advantage over the Korean, given their superior head-to-head.

During my time at Jakarta, for 2 days in a row. LD & XXF doesnt ate breaksfast together;)

But they had lunches and dinners together right..?:D

as long as CY-FHF keeps the pace and pressure up, they will win in IMO

Big smash by CY and the return goes wide 4-1

full of power!!

5-1... CHN starting to drift away

Relentless attack by the Chinese pair as they have an early lead.

Haha, yes, I did. Alarm placement strategy eventually worked. Exciting first match made it worth it. :D:D

Even with non English commentary? Unless you're watching CCTV5 now and can understand Chinese. Real true blue fan you are, since your country not in play.


And.... wow, Fu/Cai improved on their defence.

an explosive one .... Smashes over smashes from both side

Incessant attack by KOR. LYD kills at net. KOR 3-5 CHN

Lee Yong Dae with the Kill...

JJS cannot handle Fu's smash CHN 6-5

During my time at Jakarta, for 2 days in a row. LD & XXF doesnt ate breaksfast together;)
That explains LD's loss to LCW. :D

5-5.Go korea!!!!

i wonder if lin dan use his right hand
400 km/h ?


:D

Once again unbelievable defence by the Korean which turned defense into attack.

Even with non English commentary? Unless you're watching CCTV5 now and can understand Chinese. Real true blue fan you are, since your country not in play.


And.... wow, Fu/Cai improved on their defence.
Agreed their defense has improved tremendously. But how long it could sustain, thats a question:cool:

just like the CCTV5 commentators are saying. the result of this game will depend on fu's defence and attacks.

Hmm..I really don't like Cai Yun, he look so annoying..

i wonder if lin dan use his right hand
400 km/h ?


:D
if he is left-hander, when using right hand, should b 40 km/h:D:D

Once again, Lee Yong Dae was waiting to pounce on any loose ball....he's gonna play a key role today if Korea are to win this one.

i wonder if lin dan use his right hand
400 km/h ? :D
what about lcw using his left hand, 401?:D:D:D

11-9..china's leading

Tremendous disguise. Fake smash results in another point for CHN

Once again, Lee Yong Dae was waiting to pounce on any loose ball....he's gonna play a key role today if Korea are to win this one.

true, he's the wonderkid

if he is left-hander, when using right hand, should b 40 km/h:D:D

lin dan writes and eats with his right so he might be quite good with his right hand too
:confused:

just like the CCTV5 commentators are saying. the result of this game will depend on fu's defence and attacks.


very true too. he's the one who carries the partnership's performance.

China have a lot of supporters today in stadium, very loud shouts of China Team jia you!

Hmm..I really don't like Cai Yun, he look so annoying..
Same here...

KOR 10-12...

have no idea of the size of the court. :D

A close one here...but the Chinese pair is able to pile the pressure.....for an 11-9 lead.

what about lcw using his left hand, 401?:D:D:D

If TH using his left hand,his backhand smash would be 402 then..:cool:

JJs is making mistake over mistake. Chinese pair should go for him on attack.

CHN is not giving many chances to LYD at the net by pushing the shuttle to the back...

CHN 14-11...

Fu/Cai really improve a lot in defence..

i wonder if smashes will ever reach 500km/h one day.

FHF's smash is not as dangerous as it used to be no more..

If TH using his left hand,his backhand smash would be 402 then..:cool:
good stuff, i like it:D:D:D

jae sung not in condition...haihz

CY making some mistakes in that rally.

Agreed their defense has improved tremendously. But how long it could sustain, thats a question:cool:

We shall see, they're playing for the team today. Who can maintain calmest & stamina, wins.

JJs is making mistake over mistake. Chinese pair should go for him on attack.

You also wake up & watch

14-11..china's leading

lin dan writes and eats with his right so he might be quite good with his right hand too
:confused:
really?? i dunno..
paiseh:p

For the n-th time, Lee Yong Dae with the kill in front of the net.

KOR 15-14 up now...

whoever wins this set will be in a very good position to win the next.

KOR asserting themselves up 15-14

CHN going into a purple patch at the moment.

yeah..at last,14-14..

Poor service by FHF. KOR 17-15...

as the commentator said, depends on FHF's performance

Finally,Korea's leading..16-14

The KOR levels it at 14-14 now.
A 3-4 pts lead will not by enough.

And now, Jung/Lee lead 15-14.

KOR was dallying during that point though

i wonder if smashes will ever reach 500km/h one day.

they must create some special racket to break the record.

like Speedo do in creating record breaker swimming suit.

Another pt for Jung/Lee to make it 16-14.
Crucial moments for the Chinese pair now.

KOR forcing CHN to lift time and time again

oh yeah, 18-15 lead by korean, anything to say from our supporters from china?

CY finished the rally. KOR still 18-17 up...

CHN needs to catch up now or else they'll lose this set

Very interesting match..... very fast pace.

18-15!!!Korea to win!!!

still 50-50
phew

wish i could watch badminton live at the stadiums in asia. Been to All england twice n the atmosophere is no where near as good as in asia

The Chinese pair is getting rattled here....

18-all... Wow.......

come CHINA!....

Close game at 18 all.

I thought I saw Cai Shenhua ex-world table tennis champion sitting in the Chinese bench....can somebody confirm?

4 in a row by CHN 19-18...

CHN rally behind some big smashes 18-18

nice flick serve by FHF

Very close game at 19 all.

LYD returns smash out CHN 19-18

CY's doing English style..ball rubbing against string.LOL..

I thought I saw Cai Shenhua ex-world table tennis champion sitting in the Chinese bench....can somebody confirm?
Yeah, that's him...

19-all...

CHN at game pt 20-19...

The Chinese pair is getting rattled here....

They dont seem to be showing it, Jung seems more nervious to me

CHN gets the advantage here... can they finish?

oh no, 19-20 in favour of chn

LYD finished it... Duece...

Out at baseline. CHN at game point 20-19

Brilliant play by the Koreans......20-20......

20-18..korea!!!

i wonder if smashes will ever reach 500km/h one day.
it's possible if BWF change shuttlecock with stone :p :D

WOW

draw 20-20
:eek:

not bad 20-20 common korea

game point to CHN

common CHN teach LYD the lesson!

Return long by LYD. CHN 21-20...

:eek: Masterfull!! :cool:

What anticipation by LYD, kills at net 20-20

Great return of serve from JJS. 21-all...

China won the point at 21:20 but celebrating like winnning the match :)

Incredible defence by CHN. 21-20 to CHN

omg 21-21, cudn't stand it

20-20...COme on korea,take this set down!!

game point again to CHN

it's possible if BWF change shuttlecock with stone :p :D

:eek:

and then the injuries will be increase...

Kill by LYD. 22-all...

LYD to serve...

Lee YD keeps Korea in the game with a powerful smash 22-22.......

Close Close Close

China won the point at 21:20 but celebrating like winnning the match :)

i dont know why, LD also like that today

Return wide by JJS. CHN 23-22...

common CHN beat the LYD!

Aiyoo, CHina & Korea fans will be having heart attack now.

Sharp smash by LYD 22-22

very very close set!

God when will the first match end... i need to leave the house soon :(

Wide. 23-all........

Amazing Game!!

Go Go Go Korea

22-22!!!Tight one!!

Mistake by FHF. KOR 24-23...

Korea has the opportunity to win 1st set 23-22...........

Eeeeeeeeeeeeej! Exciting stuff :) Tae Kwon Do! Tae Kwon Do!

the pressure is on!

aiyoh common FHF just finish it!

KOR took the 1st game 25-23 after having saved 3 game pts.

Oh..Incredible..Korea win the first set..The weak link is Fu Hai Feng..

Yeahhh!!!KOrea won the 1st set!!!

wow..luckily....
go go jaesung yongdae

This will be the greatest MD game ever in 2008:cool: :eek:

Yes, yes, yes Koreans are absolutely brilliant 25-23.......

what is maximum point for deuce?

JJS kills at net and KOR wins 25-23

Korea wins game 1 in a squeaker.

closest game in the TC

China won the point at 21:20 but celebrating like winnning the match :)
Especially the Cai Yun..I feel miserable watching him play..:o:D

JJS super pumped up after the kill.

Finally Korea took it at 25-23

Very closely fought this match will be

what is maximum point for deuce?

30 is the last point

common CHN teach LYD the lesson!
you meant LYD teaches chn a lesson???

If CHN continues to lift instead of keeping on the attack, they're not going to win.

what is maximum point for deuce?

30-29..............

they're celebrating 'prematurely' because the pressure is on

mistake of chinese MD, celebrating too early
therefore, can not close it

LYD is so tough mentally... Most ppl would have lost the 1st game...

LEE YD can replace Tony Gunawan as the best front men in mens double

Finally Korea took it at 25-23

Very closely fought this match will be
such a zig zag match

What a tense finale!! Jung/Lee saved 4 game pts to seal the first set 25-23. The Chinese pair won't be too happy with this one....they had the chance to kill their opponents, only for the Koreans to save the set times and again.

they're celebrating 'prematurely' because the pressure is on

hahaha, we posted at the same time lol

hopefully the 2nd set will be as exciting

its funni how ppl just consider the korean pair as just LYD....
but ppl dont realise how important JJS is to the pair...
hahaha

CHN looking rusty in this set

Korea's leading 3 points..3-0!!

Error by FHF at the back. KOR 5-1...

thats it, im gone, cant afford to watch the whole match, got work to do. will check back lol

its funni how ppl just consider the korean pair as just LYD....
but ppl dont realise how important JJS is to the pair...
hahaha
yes, very impressed with JJS, just like kido, short but powerful :p

Aiyo..LYD fall down..Come on Korea..

lose focus Cai/Fu....5-1 for KOR

Quite surprise to see Ha Tae Kwun just sitting quitely in the players' bench.
He is usually the most noisy one who cheer for the support of their team.

CY/FHF are dented.... in confidence

Tan Kim Her is not clapping together with the Korean team, but he must be secretly pleased with their performance.

CHN coming back 4-5.

LEE YD can replace Tony Gunawan as the best front men in mens double
Oh no..Our samuel also beginning to like him already..:rolleyes::p

LYB not happy again

Remember the poll, most reckoned KKK was better than LYD.... lol!

The wonder boy Lee Yong Dae strikes again.
The KOR pair's confidence is high at the moment, while the Chinese pair is slightly deflated. Jung/Lee with an early lead.

Error by FHF again. KOR 6-4...

FHF's really not in shape today,no more killer smash,but no excuse.Go korea!

Wide. KOR 7-4.....

the game is too tight

am having goosebumps here.. i hope it stretches to a rubber match

very good to watch

Jung Jae Sung with the easy kill at the net.

Aiyo..LYD fall down..Come on Korea..

No worries....he is strong boy....Korea leading 11-9 going into the interval......

LYD finished the rally. KOR 11-9...

What a brilliant baseline smash by LYD......12-9............

A few strong words from Chen Xingdong, and a few smashes from Korea keep CHN 4 pts behind.

Push long by CHN and what a solid defense by KOR 13-9...

The Korean with the 2 pts advantage at the interval, 11-9.

okay
from what i am hearing (becos i cant watch it) from u guys
it seems LYD is on fire again....

c'mon korea, habisin... habisin.... habisin....

Kung fu master Vs Tae Kwon Do Master
10-14 for korea

LYD at the net again. KOR 14-10...

Power smash down the center of the court confusing the Chinese.....14-10...........

Once again (I lost count), Lee Yong Dae won a pt for KOR.
The next pt was once again a testament of the KOR pair's incredible defense which forced the Chinese pair to make the unforced error. 4 pts advantage now.

LYD at net again. KOR 15-11...