Thomas Cup 2008 - May 18 - Final - CHN vs. KOR

[madbad]

GUo and Hwang are the weak points today. Xie kills with some OOOMpFF

[eaglehelang]

what's that wood22?

[badMania]

Absolutely horrific errors by Hwang Ji Man.
Out of 11 pts, he must have contribued 6-7 pts for China.
Guo/Xie lead 11-5 at the break.

[abedeng]

Yup, Hwang is definitely hopeless in this game .....

[IBaddersI]

some girl trying to hide from the camera lol

[ctjcad]

...if kwun is here, how come i don't hear his "JIA YOUS! JIA YOUS!??...:confused: ;)

[skunklover]

hwang ji man is being targeted to death....
China has 1 hand on the cup.

[zengaj]

normally this korea pair should easily beat the china pair ...... 9-15 now ... it is now or never for the korea pair

[Jagdpanther]

It's virtually over for the Koreans, I think.

[zengaj]

no eye see .... 9-16

[madbad]

...if kwun is here, how come i don't here his "JIA YOUS! JIA YOUS!??...:confused: ;)

He may have passed out already

[wood_22_chuck]

"Dae Han Min Gook" is what the Korean fans are chanting. It's "Korea" in Korean.

[zengaj]

10-16, how to overcome the 6 point?

[demolidor]

L o c k 'n l o a d .... :rolleyes:

[badMania]

Its getting predictable as yet another error by Hwang.
He's frustrated.

[zengaj]

think i should off the tv now ......

[wood_22_chuck]

some girl trying to hide from the camera lol

She's a member of the backup CHN Women's Team

[zengaj]

never ecpect gup and xie to get the winning point for china....

[haifeng4ever]

extremely disappointed with LJJ/HJM's performance today. Not up to their standards, so many unforced error. Damn boring!:mad::mad:

[madbad]

Once more, Xie kills it off 17-10

[Just4Kicks]

17- 10 large lead by china!

[IBaddersI]

Last chance for a Korean comeback.

[badMania]

Yet another error by Hwang...yawn....

[eaglehelang]

18-10 to Guo/Xie

[madbad]

LYB very excited. You can see the anticipation in his eyes

[ctjcad]

He may have passed out already
:p..ah...btw, what time did you get up to watch??..

...ayo CHN, "HABI-SIN! HABI-SIN! HABI-SIN!"....:p

[DinkAlot]

The fat lady is getting ready to sing...

...19-10, China.

[kungfukid]

game over for korea!!

[haifeng4ever]

I rather go to sleep than watching this match. Uncountable errors!:mad::mad:

[zengaj]

sian sian sian ... china win thomas cup again

[skunklover]

china has this one...1.9 hands on cup

[madbad]

CHN 19-10. Xie is overjoyed

[Smichz]

The result is obvious..CH will win.

[drifit]

Thomas Cup point to Chn.................

[ronk]

Korea is almost out. Poor poor Korea.

[wood_22_chuck]

Mental collapse by KOR. Unbelievable.

[Calfy]

19-10 awesome rally

[skunklover]

Match Pt. China

[eaglehelang]

20-11, China getting ready to lift the Cup

[ctjcad]

The fat lady is getting ready to sing...

...19-10, China.
Dan!!....good morning!!:)...one more, one more "HABISIN!, HABISIN!, HABISIN!"....:)
..the KOR's defense is not so good...KOR 11-20 CHN

[zengaj]

we need a miracle

[Just4Kicks]

CHINA is about to win!

[madbad]

Championship point for CHN. It's been a dominating performance in this rubber

[DinkAlot]

Congrats to China for winning both the Thomas and Uber Cups!! :D:D:D

[ronk]

China has won the Thomas and Uber Cups.

[skunklover]

CHINA WINS
YES!
3-1 China

[eaglehelang]

China takes it..............

[IBaddersI]

List of countries by population

1 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg/22px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg ) People's Republic of China (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Republic_of_China) 1,323,865,000...
25 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/22px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_South_Korea.svg) South Korea (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea) 48,224,000


Coming seconds fairly amazing considering this.

[abedeng]

LYB is sooo happy ..... Clenches both fists and hugging GZD.

[madbad]

CHn players rush onto the court. You can see how much this one meant to them. Congrats CHN. Thomas Cup champions

[drifit]

congrats to China for another success in Thomas Cup
3-1
:):):)

[zengaj]

korea broke the hearts of many neutrals .... i guess most neutrals would want china to lose

[ycchen]

credit to China team... so sad..... :( China won again... :(

[wood_22_chuck]

It's a great boost for Xie/Guo redeeming themselves after losing badly to MAS Fairuz/Zakry.

[skunklover]

haha..they win..and get knocked over by teammates...

[Jessica]

Well..Congrat to China for winning the Thomas Cup again and great fight to Korea team..

[KlasseE]

congrat to chn teams, thomas n uber

[Just4Kicks]

CHINA wins

XXB and GZD did it. Just when people are already considering this 4th match a point for Korea

[rwijaja]

good night guys, or should i say good morning sydney time, 1.35 am and need to work in the morning.... :D:D:o:o

[Calfy]

HAHA look at them all jumping over the banners

[vching]

China wins...

Looks like I have to wait for another 2 years to see LYB's face when he loses...

[eaglehelang]

Mental collapse by KOR. Unbelievable.

Not Korea, Lee/Hwang. Too much pressure for them. PSH & LHI lost steam. Lee/Jung played extremely well to take a point for Korea

[vincents]

China!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ronk]

China was not as dominating in the Uber Cup this year. Maybe in 2010, another country might break the Great Wall of China?

[skunklover]

chinese players walking in a circle, what if one tripped...
congrats China!

[ycchen]

the two "gigantic" guy won the winning point for China.... :( looks like our Zakry and Fairuz are better in term of mentality.... they could deliver point when malaysia was trailing 1-2... :D

[shenron]

china team members doing a silly circle on the court....

[badMania]

Congrats to Team China!

They have defended the Thomas Cup yet again, after Guo Zhendong/Xie Zhongbo beat Lee Jae Jin/Hwang Ji Man 21-12, 19-21, 21-12. What a horrible performance by the weak-link of the Korean 2nd MD, Hwang Ji Man :eek:

Final Score: CHN 3 KOR 1.

[kungfukid]

sad...
again failed to break thru china's domination.
Try harder next time!!

[wood_22_chuck]

Look how easily all the CHN players hurdle over the advertisement boards to congratulate Xie/Guo. Excellent springs.

[Just4Kicks]

LYP has this special power

the more you wish him to lose the more he wins

hehe

[Jessica]

Not Korea, Lee/Hwang. Too much pressure for them. PSH & LHI lost steam. Lee/Jung played extremely well to take a point for Korea
Ya..I finally understand when pressure come,everyone can crack under it.:oWell,still a great fight by Korea team.:rolleyes:

[ctjcad]

...congrats to CHN for retaining the cup!!...XZB & GZD really surprised quite a lot of prediction.....For KOR, enjoy your first Final experience & see you guys again in 2 yrs with the same tactic and strategy???...:p;)

Crowd chanting "Zhong Bo! Zhong Bo! Zhong Bo!"...

[robin7]

As I said minutes ago, nobody would have thought XZB/GZD will deliver the winning tie for CHN.

A very disappointing performance from the Korean MD2 pair...

[Just4Kicks]

LYB i mean.. sorry typo

CONGRATS again to team China

CONGRATS to Korea too

[ycchen]

Ya..I finally understand when pressure come,everyone can crack under it.:oWell,still a great fight by Korea team.:rolleyes:

not everyone... at least our Zakry and Fairuz can stand the pressure during semifinal... :D

[wood_22_chuck]

Not Korea, Lee/Hwang. Too much pressure for them. PSH & LHI lost steam. Lee/Jung played extremely well to take a point for Korea

Yep. It's was shorter to type KOR, rather than Jae-Jin/Ji-Man.

[eaglehelang]

CHINA wins

XXB and GZD did it. Just when people are already considering this 4th match a point for Korea

Not me, not after LD stepped a notch & won. Not after seeing GUo/Xie beat Lee /Jung in APril

[drifit]

the two "gigantic" guy won the winning point for China.... :( looks like our Zakry and Fairuz are better in term of mentality.... they could deliver point when malaysia was trailing 1-2... :D

as LYB said, MAS is a great opponent to them. 3-2, heart poundering to LYB.........:p

[Jessica]

Wow..What a luxury,Shen Ye/He Han Bin were not even playing and they get the Thomas Cup honour..

[madbad]

Now you all know why KOR wanted to avoid CHN for as long as possible. MIGHTY MIGHTY CHINA.

[DinkAlot]

Crowd chanting "Zhong Bo! Zhong Bo! Zhong Bo!"...

Uhhhh, don't cha mean, "Zhong guo"? :p

[robin7]

HTK is still discussing with LJJ...

[ctjcad]

Look how easily all the CHN players hurdle over the advertisement boards to congratulate Xie/Guo. Excellent springs.
..reminds me of the INA's TC team when they won the TC in 1992....However at that time Hendrawan ran away cos he was afraid he was going to get mugged....

[DinkAlot]

As I said minutes ago, nobody would have thought XZB/GZD will deliver the winning tie for CHN.

A very disappointing performance from the Korean MD2 pair...

I'm very glad I was wrong. :D:p Xie/Guo played very well exposing HJM who had an off day.

[markham player]

Congrat to team China, not LYB!

[Jessica]

No wonder China team like to wear yellow colour outfit so much because yellow is a lucky colour for chinese..really "ong"..

[madbad]

KOR receiving their medals

[ycchen]

Congrat to team China, not LYB!

hehehehehe... agree with you... i nearly vomit when i saw LYB's face just now... :D

[skunklover]

last korean player is like...OMG 2 MEDALS!!!

[drifit]

No wonder China team like to wear yellow colour outfit so much because yellow is a lucky colour for chinese..really "ong"..

:eek::eek::eek:
:D:D:D

[Jessica]

HTK is still discussing with LJJ...
Nevermind..Olympic still behind..:D..I use this to console myself now..:crying::crying:

[madbad]

LYB = Alex Ferguson of badminton

[Jessica]

Huh..LYB look a bit like Doreamon..Haha..

[Erwin Kyoto]

..reminds me of the INA's TC team when they won the TC in 1992....However at that time Hendrawan ran away cos he was afraid he was going to get mugged....

nope...INA team won 2002..not 1992

[gargoyle]

This Is Real Final
Congratulation To China And Korea Team


They Are The Champions My Friends..... :d:d

[madbad]

Here comes China. A few boos here and there among the cheers. Strains of "We are the Champions" in the air

[sophiaJ]

sad for koreans...
china are the champion again...^^

[cxqtmy]

Huh..LYB look a bit like Doreamon..Haha..

don't insult Doraemon.....

[robin7]

LYB should have taken off his cap while the medal is presented to him... The other coach ZB did it...

[madbad]

Big CHN flag held proudly by the winning team

[Dato A]

the two "gigantic" guy won the winning point for China.... :( looks like our Zakry and Fairuz are better in term of mentality.... they could deliver point when malaysia was trailing 1-2... :D

This is simply bacause the fuzzy already know mas will going to lose the match against chn no matter they win or not. They play without pressure.

[ye333]

You mean SSM is much stronger than HH? :confused: Why Koreans would expect SSM can win while MAS has no confidence in HH?


This is simply bacause the fuzzy already know mas will going to lose the match against chn no matter they win or not. They play without pressure.

[Tjun Tjun]

Next Thomas Cup to be played in Malaysia in 2010, I think.

[ctjcad]

Now you all know why KOR wanted to avoid CHN for as long as possible. MIGHTY MIGHTY CHINA.
...don't worry, KOR will do the same strategy again and hope they'll reach the Final again in 2 more yrs...They'll keep doing this strategy until they win...;)

Uhhhh, don't cha mean, "Zhong guo"? :p
:p...okay...it sounded like "Zhong Bo!"..::) :p

nope...INA team won 2002..not 1992
..that's right, typo~thanks for correcting..:cool:

They're playing the CHN's national title.....

[drifit]

LYB = Alex Ferguson of badminton

far from that........
LYB is a great player of his time.
now, as his duty of head coach, he need to fulfill Chn 1.3b people's will.
many now do love LYD. 15 years down the road, he will be LYB now, fulfilling Kor to win the TC.....;)

[ctjcad]

Next Thomas Cup to be played in Malaysia in 2010, I think.
..for sure, it's official. Unless something happens between now and 2010.

[xofrevlis]

Congratulations China for winning their third consecutive Thomas Cup. Also congratulations to South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia and other countries for their contributions towards a very exciting Thomas Cup.

[ycchen]

This is simply bacause the fuzzy already know mas will going to lose the match against chn no matter they win or not. They play without pressure.

may be also... but i think Fuzzy is better than Koo/Tan in term of mental strength... hope they can have the first taste of Olympic in August... they are both 25 yrs old already if i've not mistaken....4 yrs later will be 29 yrs old... Koo is 22 and Tan is 20... they can wait another 4 yrs... :D

[skunklover]

and someone uses the cup as...a hat!

[madbad]

far from that........
LYB is a great player of his time.
now, as his duty of head coach, he need to fulfill Chn 1.3b people's will.
many now do love LYD. 15 years down the road, he will be LYB now, fulfilling Kor to win the TC.....;)

Both LYB and AF are arrogant SOBs. But both are great fatherly figures to their charges and have that magical touch to bring them together. Most importantly, they win.

[ycchen]

Lee HI has to work on his stamina if he is to fight for gold medal in Olympic...

[robin7]

Huh..LYB look a bit like Doreamon..Haha..

don't insult Doraemon.....
Post of the day... ROFL :D:D

Back to Hamburg Masters... Nadal 4-1 up in the decider...

[ycchen]

Post of the day... ROFL :D:D

agree... hehehe.... we love Doraemon but not LYB... :D

[eaglehelang]

You mean SSM is much stronger than HH? :confused: Why Koreans would expect SSM can win while MAS has no confidence in HH?

Dont start,kah kah, there're dozens of posts already abt Hafiz, Msia vs China in Semi FInal thread. :D There was a lot of pressure on Fuzzy pair actually, they came good.

[wood_22_chuck]

hehehehehe... agree with you... i nearly vomit when i saw LYB's face just now... :D

What an offensive statement.

[Smichz]

Anyway..congrats to china!Hopefully the other countries would fight harder to break the chinese great wall,esp on the olympic.Bye bye thomas cup,see u 2 years later..

[madbad]

For me, LD displayed the strength and heart of a real champion. Written off by many after his capitulation to LCW, and even worse after losing the 1st game today, he roared back in style to power CHN ahead.

Big props to BCL who held his nerve and then dispatched of LHI to give CHN that crucial mental edge.

And my fave player today, the big boy Xie, who rose to the challenge and eventually broke down the stubborn Koreans.

MIGHTY MIGHTY CHINA

[Dato A]

Huh..LYB look a bit like Doreamon..Haha..


LYB = Alex Ferguson of badminton

Dont insult SAF and Doraemon!!

[eaglehelang]

may be also... but i think Fuzzy is better than Koo/Tan in term of mental strength... hope they can have the first taste of Olympic in August... they are both 25 yrs old already if i've not mistaken....4 yrs later will be 29 yrs old... Koo is 22 and Tan is 20... they can wait another 4 yrs... :D

So fast ppl forget, this time yes. Last year up to Feb 2008, Fuzzy were under fire for their nervous at crucial point syndrome.

[madbad]

They're showing the courts being packed away and boy are they doing it quickly

[pauline]

Congrats to China team!!! They are superb today!

[Gitlis]

Lee HI has to work on his stamina if he is to fight for gold medal in Olympic...
LHI is never a contestant for Olympic Gold. He is not even close to that club. Even if the contestants line up from the twin tower in KL to the Merlion Statue in Singapore, LHI is not going to be there.

[ycchen]

So fast ppl forget, this time yes. Last year up to Feb 2008, Fuzzy were under fire for their nervous at crucial point syndrome.

didn't forget lar actually... but Fuzzy have been working hard to correct the situation.... :) it is only my opinion by the way... :) after all, i still think Fuzzy will not get the chance to play in this round's Olympic and have to wait until they are 29 yrs old... :)

[ycchen]

LHI is never a contestant for Olympic Gold. He is not even close to that club. Even if the contestants line up from the twin tower in KL to the Merlion Statue in Singapore, LHI is not going to be there.

well, i think he will pose threat to the others and is one of the strongest contender for this year's Olympic... :)

[Dato A]

LYB is everywhere whenever UBER or THOMAS CUP matches is held, interval time also he go and talk with the players. He also sit behind the court to supervise the player play.

Is he the Head Coach of CHN TEAM? If yes, i want to ask a question here. Where is YAP KIM HOCK? Why he didnt show his face or play his roll like LYB?

[ctjcad]

...the big boy Xie...
..i thought that title belongs to Zhang Jun or Zheng Bo???...:confused: ;)

The way you've described those first 3 matches makes me want to see them...i bet it was a crucial pt for CHN after LD's win..:cool:

Anyway, great job by all the teams as this came out to be a pretty interesting Thomas & Uber Cup tourney!...See you guys again in 2 more yrs, in KL, for the 2010 TC & UC!...Start planning for that get-together, M'sian BCers (who knows i might plan another trip there)!!..:D :p;)

[ycchen]

What an offensive statement.

ooops... sorry... i take back the statement... i didn't mean to be so frank in the forum... sorry for the mis-behaviour... :)

[Gitlis]

well, i think he will pose threat to the others and is one of the strongest contender for this year's Olympic... :)
I do agree that he can post threat, but the gold is too far from his reach. To all honesty, I wouldn't think he lost to BCL because of stamina. Even in his prime, he seldom won BCL, and he lost consecutively the recent five matches before this match. He seldom beat Chen Hong either in his prime.

However, he is impressive to me as he showed some nonnegligible progress after he came back to the stage.

[eaglehelang]

didn't forget lar actually... but Fuzzy have been working hard to correct the situation.... :) it is only my opinion by the way... :) after all, i still think Fuzzy will not get the chance to play in this round's Olympic and have to wait until they are 29 yrs old... :)

Oh ? Why ? Got ppl here say Fuzzy should go, I still think it would be KKK/TBH. Unless uncles injured badly of course.

[BMcentral]

LYB is everywhere whenever UBER or THOMAS CUP matches is held, interval time also he go and talk with the players. He also sit behind the court to supervise the player play.

Is he the Head Coach of CHN TEAM? If yes, i want to ask a question here. Where is YAP KIM HOCK? Why he didnt show his face or play his roll like LYB?
He just got that kind of magic power to attract people's attention, positive or not.



it's just amazed me that the one that sealed off KOR's fate is the pair who many of us considered a solid loss.

[madbad]

..i thought that title belongs to Zhang Jun or Zheng Bo???...:confused: ;)

The way you've described those first 3 matches, makes me want to see the first 3 matches of this Final...

Anyway, great job by all the teams as this came out to be a pretty interesting Thomas & Uber Cup tourney!...See you guys again in 2 more yrs, in KL, for the 2010 TC & UC!...Start planning for that get-together, M'sian BCers (who knows i might plan another trip there)!!..:D :p;)

Haha, I think the two original big boys will be honoured to let Xie join their exclusive club. How many TCs between them? Awesome. [THUMBS UP] :)

I better start planning now for 2 years in KL. I so want to go after watching the action on line. Must be such an electric atmosphere LIVE! Also jealous of all the BC members who gathered in Jakarta :D:D:D

[eaglehelang]

LYB is everywhere whenever UBER or THOMAS CUP matches is held, interval time also he go and talk with the players. He also sit behind the court to supervise the player play.

Is he the Head Coach of CHN TEAM? If yes, i want to ask a question here. Where is YAP KIM HOCK? Why he didnt show his face or play his roll like LYB?

That's LYB. Yap is there, he let the respective coach give advice, he dont butt in. stimes Yap sits with Rexy but Rexy does the advising. Other country coach also, MD coach will advise MD, MS coach advise MS.

[ycchen]

Oh ? Why ? Got ppl here say Fuzzy should go, I still think it would be KKK/TBH. Unless uncles injured badly of course.

yeah... the uncles will not want to miss their last Olympic... and Koo/Tan has better ranking now and looks like fans still prefer them to Fuzzy... it will be a tough decision for Rexy and YKH to make....

[Jessica]

Dont insult SAF and Doraemon!!
Ok..Sorry..It was my fault..:D:D

[drifit]

See you guys again in 2 more yrs, in KL, for the 2010 TC & UC!...Start planning for that get-together, M'sian BCers (who knows i might plan another trip there)!!..:D :p;)

sate feast..............!!!
:D:D:D

[madbad]

That's LYB. Yap is there, he let the respective coach give advice, he dont butt in. stimes Yap sits with Rexy but Rexy does the advising. Other country coach also, MD coach will advise MD, MS coach advise MS.

I think LYB acts more as a motivator in these instances. He can have such a profound influence on his players (and opponents) by his mere presence

[ctjcad]

...
I better start planning now for 2 years in KL. I so want to go after watching the action on line. Must be such an electric atmosphere LIVE! Also jealous of all the BC members who gathered in Jakarta :D:D:D
..wood_22_chuck & Growler(his bro), too..We should all go. kwun also!:cool: eaglehelang, too!(better start saving, eaglehelang ;)) But then again, if we all go, who would be in here making all of these noises...oh wait, we can all surf BC, while watching, just like our abedeng..:cool:
Btw, can't wait to meet our dear Pemuda. Hope he'll show up and join all of us...;) :cool:

[eaglehelang]

yeah... the uncles will not want to miss their last Olympic... and Koo/Tan has better ranking now and looks like fans still prefer them to Fuzzy... it will be a tough decision for Rexy and YKH to make....

LOL, it's not fans preferance, it's coach decision.

Anyway, COngrats to China.

COngrats also to Korea for reaching their 1st ever TC final

[eaglehelang]

I think LYB acts more as a motivator in these instances. He can have such a profound influence on his players (and opponents) by his mere presence

He also gives instructions, Ive heard him before in the tourneys that have tv mike on during break

[samuel882]

XZB is motivated to win the MD match for the ppl of Szechuan
Afterall, he is originated from that province

[Dato A]

That's LYB. Yap is there, he let the respective coach give advice, he dont butt in. stimes Yap sits with Rexy but Rexy does the advising. Other country coach also, MD coach will advise MD, MS coach advise MS.

I see I see. That's why most ppl hate LYB, bcos of his beezeebodee?:D

[Jessica]

Off topic: Robin..Nadal win over Federer..OMG,i wonder what Nadal make of,he is superman..

[ycchen]

LOL, it's not fans preferance, it's coach decision.

Anyway, COngrats to China.

COngrats also to Korea for reaching their 1st ever TC final

i know it is not fans' preference... for sure coaches have final say about this... just that Koo/Tan's fans will open another thread to "discuss" about this if Fuzzy really gets selected for Olympic this year... :) let's wait for the final decision from the coaches... :)

[ctjcad]

They're showing the courts being packed away and boy are they doing it quickly
..going for a celebration dinner?!?!..:p

sate feast..............!!!
:D:D:D
..for that task, i think we better leave it to the sure hands of our dear X _Ball! After all, he's BC's original "sate hand-out machine"...;) :cool:

[eaglehelang]

i know it is not fans' preference... for sure coaches have final say about this... just that Koo/Tan's fans will open another thread to "discuss" about this if Fuzzy really gets selected for Olympic this year... :) let's wait for the final decision from the coaches... :)

Ha ha, not the fans, more likely the non-fans will start a thread ;);). Decision will be end of May.

[ycchen]

Ha ha, not the fans, more likely the non-fans will start a thread ;);). Decision will be end of May.

then let's wait for it... my feeling is there will be no surprise unless uncle's injury gets serious... :)

[hcpoirot]

Congrats to China for winning thomas Cup again.

My prediction in 2010 TC semifinals will be: Indonesia, China, malaysia and Korea. (Denmark out of contender if PG and KJ retired after Olympic)

For Uber Cup, my semifinal prediction: China.... the rest three will be up for grab. This will be interesting to see. Indonesia girls had a chance to be in semifinal again cause lots of top players maybe will retired after Olympic .

[masjoko]

Congrats to China for winning thomas Cup again.

My prediction in 2010 TC semifinals will be: Indonesia, China, malaysia and Korea. (Denmark out of contender if PG and KJ retired after Olympic)

For Uber Cup, my semifinal prediction: China.... the rest three will be up for grab. This will be interesting to see. Indonesia girls had a chance to be in semifinal again cause lots of top players maybe will retired after Olympic .

same again?...

i wanna see Japan, Korea, MAS, and even England in semi.

[weeyet]

same again?...

i wanna see Japan, Korea, MAS, and even England in semi.

Its statistically impossible to see this happen:cool:

[Go_Green]

lee hyun II match was the crucial pt for korea. too bad he lost. if nt korea might have won 3-1

[BMcentral]

FHF/CY match was the crucial pt for CHN, too bad they lost, if nt CHN might have won 3-0.

THere are too many "if" during games...u know...if INA beat KOR, if MAS beat CHN.....

[yen_saw]

Just got back and found out China won 3:1. Congrate to China once again for retaining both cups. Also congrate to Korea for trying their best although both Korea MS only give a good fight on the first set and lost to LD and BCL. If there is a badminton team event in Beijing OG, the gold medal is as good as in china's pocket. NOw we have to wait another 2 yrs for the TC and UC. sigh....

[ye333]

I don't think so... Usually LYB left little or no time for other coaches.

"and opponents" :confused: Why is that? :confused:


I think LYB acts more as a motivator in these instances. He can have such a profound influence on his players (and opponents) by his mere presence

[madbad]

I don't think so... Usually LYB left little or no time for other coaches.

"and opponents" :confused: Why is that? :confused:

If LYB does not motivate his players, that's a big waste of his presence.
What I'm trying to imply is that when LYB sits court side at at opponent's match, his presence can have a psychological effect on how he/she plays. Remember the LCW "Break his leg" incident?

[threegorges2008]

I see I see. That's why most ppl hate LYB, bcos of his beezeebodee?:D

That's not true, some ppl hate LYB, but many like the guy, he did his job well for the Chinese team.

[CLELY]

An entertaining final despite last match didn't played yesterday! The crucial turning point for China team to retain the trophy is third match between BCL vs Hyun Il. If Hyun Il won this tie, KOR second doubles absolutely would get high confidence to overcome Guo/Xie. It's almost no chance for the Koreans after Park SH and Hyun Il lost to LD and BCL respectively as KOR Team Manager (Kim Jong Soo) targeted to steal one point from first singles plus two doubles.

[Krisna]

Congrats to China for winning thomas Cup again.

My prediction in 2010 TC semifinals will be: Indonesia, China, malaysia and Korea. (Denmark out of contender if PG and KJ retired after Olympic)

For Uber Cup, my semifinal prediction: China.... the rest three will be up for grab. This will be interesting to see. Indonesia girls had a chance to be in semifinal again cause lots of top players maybe will retired after Olympic .

I think you will be proven correct in 2 years... ;)