hmm...if razif/sabrina win over a top form england pair...the tournament maybe will have even more upset...but...no chance...

Pjswift got Misbun's new no.

hI BRO, HAVE U COMPLETED UR PAW?;)

yes...my big bro...if lcw win over ss...i will win too...already score in wd...:D...

Donna was put down, 3-3

ENG 5-4 up, but service to INA.

Now 5-5.

INA push long, ENG 7-5

Donna's presence forces Lilyana error, 8-6

LN wild return, 10-7 ENG

hmm...fairuz now take over zakry at the back court...kkk smash not as strong as fairuz...hmm...we have too many md in waiting after og and ctf/lww...so hard to choose...erm...how to say...with 3 top pairs in md...tbs/osh,gtc/lwh already want to leave...how if malaysia expand their md department???...:confused:...

huh? What Samuel & I mean is one of Gan/Lin to pair KKK/TBH.
Bin Shen & Soon Hock now have new partners mah. Aft OG, sure to have more re-shuffling & experimental pairs. ........ Now also have 4 pairs being switched around. + Gan/Lin, Fuzzy, KKK/TBH, Victor's CCM/CCE, KLRC Au/Goh

We will have 7 BAM pairs, 1 Victor, 1 KLRC aft uncles retire.

wOW. Butet is quite weak today :(

ENG 11-7 INA at the interval

Hate to say this, ENG controlling the rallies. 11-7

As feared, the ENG pair is ahead at the break.

LN not dominating the net. 9-15 down after service return out.

3 points in a row for INA pair......12-16.............now 13-16.........

ENG in disarray at that rally, INA 12-16

Make that 13

It's 14-16.......that should motivate the Indonesians.....come on, Butet!

ENG stop rot, 17-14

Excellent defense by Nova/LN at 14-16

Bravo ! Kuai Lou !

INA defensive clear long, ENG 18-15

ENG confusion gives INA 16-18

Now, it is getting interesting!!! 17-18 for INA!

Good tricky placement by Wid into an empty side of the court.....16-18....it's now 17-18...........

OOpsss... 17-19

wow! incredible pick up by AC... amazing !

I need to clap that rally, ENG 19-17 after so much pressure.

INA has double the number of smash winners 8 to 4 compared to ENG...

Lightning interception gives 3 gamepts.

Best rally of the game.......breathtaking retrievals by the English pair......eventually pushed out by Butet......19-17.....now 20-17.......

oh god what a crazy defends of england pairs...

ENG win 21-17 after sideline clear is out.

YES ! ENG please make INA went home empty handed !:D:D

The ENG pair was leading 16-9 when the INA pair mounted a late comeback to close to within a pt at 17-18. Too bad, the ENG pair won the last 3 pts to take the first set 21-17. Better performance needed from the World Champions.

21-17 Clark & Kellogg have the first game :)
chris, are you worried yet? :p

Oh so exciting .......won deservely by the English......21-17......

Denny Kantono emphasizing his point across. A lot of gesturing.

That 19-17 rally was crazy. ENG seemed out of it when both players went to the same corner of the court, yet they managed to keep the rally alive and forced Butet to clear out. Butet looks weak today

YES ! ENG please make INA went home empty handed !:D:D

Not yet! Not yet!!!! :p

Really, Donna's speed at the net is phenomenal.

Denny Kantono emphasizing his point across. A lot of gesturing.

Denny Kantono? :eek: Are you sure? Maybe Aryono Minarat or Richard Mainaky?

Denny Kantono emphasizing his point across. A lot of gesturing.

Huh??? I don't think Denny Kantono is even in SIN. It should be Aryono Minarat. Denny is with PB Djarum and this time, Rian/Yoke went without a coach, which means Denny should still be in JKT.

huh? What Samuel & I mean is one of Gan/Lin to pair KKK/TBH.
Bin Shen & Soon Hock now have new partners mah. Aft OG, sure to have more re-shuffling & experimental pairs. ........ Now also have 4 pairs being switched around. + Gan/Lin, Fuzzy, KKK/TBH, Victor's CCM/CCE, KLRC Au/Goh

We will have 7 BAM pairs, 1 Victor, 1 KLRC aft uncles retire.

hmm...i think mas md department should have two team after og...one team for ss...one for grand prix gold...

kkk,tbh,zakry,fairuz,tbs,osh,gtc,lwf,hth,twk,razif ...and all player above 21 years old...and those good enough for battle with world top pairs...those that not perform well...bring team down to second team to take part in gp gold...and repromote them if being good again...

second team was those out of junior team...and still not good enough for world 2nd level of md...those play good in gp gold should promote to the first team after a consistent performance...

like this,mas md will have a more competitive and healthy future...

anyone agree???

YES ! ENG please make INA went home empty handed !:D:D

the games is not over yet... watch out ur prediction!!!!

Huh??? I don't think Denny Kantono is even in SIN. It should be Aryono Minarat. Denny is with PB Djarum and this time, Rian/Yoke went without a coach, which means Denny should still be in JKT.

Yeah! Denny is coaching Mel-Shendy... :p

lilyana a bit slow today. making a little more error than her usual self.

YES ! ENG please make INA went home empty handed !:D:D

why..:confused:??

Donna missed an inteception, INA 5-4

YES ! ENG please make INA went home empty handed !:D:D

hmm...dont be so bad lar...:p

LN takes net control, 6-4.

DK getting erratic, INA lifeline 8-4

after ina xd nearly knockout by thailand second rank xd(am i right???)...shown they are not in top form...to relax...the way they play the game yesterday...

DK getting erratic, INA lifeline 8-4

Good....she's the weak link of this pairing. Anthony Clark is INA's nightmare.

Yup, now DK can't even serve properly.

INA 10-5.

the most 30 yr old finals this season.

The Ina on the ascendancy........11-5..........

the most 30 yr old finals this season.

that is true...^^...

Good crosscourt block, INA 12-5

why..:confused:??
If INA go home empty handed , there will be more determination for them to clinch as many titles in Istora Senayan next week;)

Good backhand crosscourt drive by Wid....12-5............

Much better from Nova/Butet in the second set as they hold a healthy lead at the interval. Let's hope they maintain this form till the rubber-set.

Donna's finding it hard to do net kills now. 8-13

ENG slowly regained their momentum at 9-13

9-13 DK crosscourt block.

Then she missed a sitter, 14-9 and crowd booos .....

Nice between the legs move. Kellog jealous. hehe.

that nova fancy shots surely touched his legs

DK on her knees but ENG still got the point, 11-14.

LN makes amends, 15-11

natsir doing too many silly mistakes. lob also out. tap also goes into the net. very uncharacteristics.

DK on her knees and yet somehow managed to reply and won the point......11-15......

The World Champions are letting the ENG pair back into the game. But, they still lead 16-12.

There is couple of shots wich luck is on ENg side...

Rubber game beckons, 17-12

Again DK finding it hard to kill. 13-17.

that nova fancy shots surely touched his legs

Sure or not? Lightning speed and you could see it hitting his leg......:eek::eek::eek:

Nova pinpoint accuracy, 18-14

Now 19-14.

Lets see whether UNCLE LOH and OLDHAND prediction can go true

21-14 and we go to rubber.

god,,,,, come on Lilyana Wake Up... give INA second win in this games..... BUTET\

OK...a good start is needed for the World Champions in the rubber-set.

21-14....the last point gained after Wid's big smashed into DK's body.....

Much more will depends on the Ladies perfomance of both sides in the decider...

natsir lift again.. haiz...

Game starts with a yellow card.

First pt to ENG.

yes....yes.... rubber set... show INDONESIA BISA to that ENG pairs... fuyh... quite cool games///

LN left the shuttle to Nova, 2-2

Is Tan Kim Her coming for SO?

DK smash clips the net, 3-3.

Then two errors, INA 5-3

If INA go home empty handed , there will be more determination for them to clinch as many titles in Istora Senayan next week;)

oh i see...hmm...ina will have a strong army in md...pia/firda will need to proof themself in IO...

what a jump smash by Dk. went into the net.

DK smashes into the net.....a letdown .....3-6...........

sigh.. poor judgement calls at 3-5 in favour for INA

AC deceptive return of serve 4-7.

Now 8-4.

lilyana a bit dreamy today. while DK is like playing MD.

Game starts with a yellow card.

First pt to ENG.

abedeng, you still have not replied on whether you really saw Denny Kantono there? :p

both ladies are tired. mental game. see who makes less mistakes will win.

If INA go home empty handed , there will be more determination for them to clinch as many titles in Istora Senayan next week;)

hhmm:confused:...
OK..back to enjoy the match...and keep post cool coment..:D

hei!!...the SGO line judge quality is just not good enough...

10-5 loose return punished.

6-10 service error.

Beautiful Butet, smashes hard after a weak reply from the English......10-6.......

AC/DK always the case. very fired up 1st game and then dip on 2nd/3rd.

AC/DK always the case. very fired up 1st game and then dip on 2nd/3rd.

old liao mah...:D

11-8 consultation session.

The World Champions lead 11-8 at the interval. It's still anybody's game, unless the INA pair can extend the lead to a few more pts. Come on Nova/Butet!!!

Beautiful Butet, smashes hard after a weak reply from the English......10-6.......

that one bounced almost the length of half the court!

lilyana a bit dreamy today. while DK is like playing MD.

She has a dreamy look that's make her so beautiful.....:p:p:p

It is now 12-8 for Butet & Co........

abedeng, you still have not replied on whether you really saw Denny Kantono there? :p

Shouldn't be Denny Kantono :D I think abedeng just mixes him up with Aryono Minarat.

11-8.... go ina go... david kellog,,, u can't crush Nova.... England,,, ur fate will be like ur football team in Euro... he...9x...kidding...

Cmonnnnnnnnn NoLyn win the game...
cant wait to watch MS....

imagine the way DK stand defending. If WID just do a punch to the back and game over.

ENG has only one style of play, once that is countered, they can't adapt.

15-9.

Unless there's a miracle for the ENG pair, it should be over pretty soon.

DK took a shuttle on the way out, INA 17-9.

yeah...... 4 more points/......

Red card and free pt to INA 18-9

Now 19-9. Make it matchpt.

finish themm..finish them...

17-21, 21-14, 21-9 - the result goes against my prediction :(
Rather, Donna Kellogg's innumerable errors let me down.
chris@ccc has every reason to smile!

Well, this win at the Singapore Open bodes well for Nova Widianto & Liliyana Natsir after two straight losses to Anthony Clark & Donna Kellogg - those were at the Swiss Open and the China Masters.

Wonder what this means for the Indonesian pair's Olympic plans.
Worse, what's the English pair's outlook for the period ahead? :rolleyes:

For NW & LN, things are going the way they would have wanted.
For AC & DK, things aren't going the way they have hoped for!

yeaaaaaaaaaaaaa.............INDONESIA......BISA!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DK starts to panic a little bit. giving a frustrated smile.

DK shakes hand with the umpire, though in her heart, she might be cursing him.

DK shakes hand with the umpire, though in her heart, she might be cursing him.
bwahahahaha............:):)

Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir win their first Super Series title of the year 2008 and their 3rd Singapore Open titles (2004, 2006, 2008) after they beat Anthony Clark/Donna Kellogg 17-21, 21-14, 21-9.

Like I suspected, Team INA usually doesn't return home empty-handed from the Singapore Open and Nova/Butet prove that Singapore is indeed a good hunting ground for Team INA yet again.


2004 -- XD and MD titles
2005 -- MS and MD titles
2006 -- XD and MD titles
2007 -- XD title
2008 -- XD title.

Let's see if Simon Santoso can extend INA's Gold Medal haul today.....but, I am relatively satisfied after a long-draught (the last SS title was the MD title in Malaysia SS).

Traditionally, INA also starts winning titles post the Singapore Open (past mid-year), so, the theory seems to be right once again.

Aiyoo, why the umpire give red card to Donna Kellog & shake his head?

Donna dont make faults like that wan mah

Red card and free pt to INA 18-9

Now 19-9. Make it matchpt.

was that for wasting time? i thought she was tying shoelaces.

my webcast just showed the match point. so much lag!

simon will lift up after this xd winning... can't wait to see him get his first title...hoo..ho...

Dr Viv potential candidate for the PM in the future. Has charisma.

donna really let them down.....disappointed with her performance....

Pop quiz. when was the last time a malaysian won singles in singapore?

LCW in white, Simon in blue.

I think the Chinese Taipei umpire is a bit ridiculous....if wanna give card, give yellow instead of red....

The match we have been waiting whole afternoon.............Lee Chong Weiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii................... ....Simonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn..................

OMG . the controvesial RASA SAYANG being played before the match, foolish decision by the organizer

simon will lift up after this xd winning... can't wait to see him get his first title...hoo..ho...

mbak...it not easy for him..he against the great wall of MAS (World#2 MS)...but hope miracle goes to Simon...:D:p

A racquet change after 1st rally, 1-1

haha...so funny...the tv guy say lcw win over ld in tc...

IN GROUP STAGE

mbak...it not easy for him..he against the great wall of MAS (World#2 MS)...but hope miracle goes to Simon...:D:p

So funny, ha ha
Erwin, did you manage to watch the MD match on RTM?

Loose return, 4-3 Simon

juz L.O.V.E the sound of smashes!

This Simon Santoso looks younger than I thought

LCW muffs easy kill, 5-4 SS.

LCW misses an easy point by pushing it out.....4-5.....now 5-5.........

mbak...it not easy for him..he against the great wall of MAS (World#2 MS)...but hope miracle goes to Simon...:D:p

how could u call mbak??? u re japanese or JAVAnese??? ho..9x
just wanna cheers up SImon n INA... ho..9x...
Simon will take this game.... 6-5...huuuuuu

Still level, 6-6

Level 7-7....................

anyone watching live streaming on RTM1? it's not stopped working, not sure if it's just me. Anyone experiencing the same problem?

This Simon Santoso looks younger than I thought

he has a baby face. haha.

Simon has matured a lot though. not age-wise, but playing style.

sorry i mean RTM1 live streaming is not working anymore

Not many rallies here, and still tit for tat 8-8

a spectator is trying to play mind games wit chongwei
keep shouting out whenever the shuttle is coming at chong wei
trying to confuse chongwei

zzzzz

LCW takes a single point lead.....Simon sends it long....... 9-8

what a tight score!!!! MAS big wall is being haunted by Simon the No One,,,,

LCW with slender lead at the break.

Back level at 10-10..................now 11-10 to LCW.............

a spectator is trying to play mind games wit chongwei
keep shouting out whenever the shuttle is coming at chong wei
trying to confuse chongwei

zzzzz

People like that who interfere should be thrown out. The security should go and remove him.

anyone watching live streaming on RTM1? it's not stopped working, not sure if it's just me. Anyone experiencing the same problem?


yah it' doesn't show the games again.... Why yah???? i just looking it in live score for knowing the score...

First 2 pt gap, 12-10

Shanghai Sports commentator said LCw still feeling out SImon cos seldom meet. Still one for you, one for me

Another smash at the body of Simon......12-10..........

Seriously, i dont see any varitey of plays in SS. beside his quick smashes

Drop shot close to the net by Simon......11-13....now 12-13......

SS breaks LCW's rhythm, 12-13

LCW net response, 14-12

Another sideline kill, 15-12

People like that who interfere should be thrown out. The security should go and remove him.

yea, but we shud look at it as training for the upcoming OG
i bet there'll be more mind games there:cool:
huhu

Misbun vs. Hendrawan.... :O

Gap opens wide 17-12

Tight net resulting in weak reply by Simon.........16-12.......

LCW recover from off-position, then SS sideline error, 19-12

LCW smashes and Simon sends the shuttle wide......18-12......points now coming furiously....19-12.......

RTM is totally can;t working again..... huuuuuu..... Simon.... it's okey there's still second games....

7 gamepts for LCW

First game over
It seems Lee Chong Wei is being charitable to Simon Santoso :o

SS smash lands wide and game to LCW 21-13

A comfortable first set for LCW as Simon could only keep up till 12-13. It was one way street from then onwards.

Simon a bit too laid back. need to be more aggressive against LCW.

Misbun last won the Konica cup on 1987. 21 years waited. Well done Lee Chong Wei !

It was close at the beginning but LCW was very focus on the game winning quite easily in the end........21-13...........

RTM is totally can;t working again..... huuuuuu..... Simon.... it's okey there's still second games....
:crying::crying::crying:
simooon..
we love you....

SS is like INA's version of our beloved hafiz hashim
haha
totally calm n expressionless in the face
impossible to read!
haha

Oh yeah, those who're watching RTM, it's still showing, maybe it's the site you're on. But I'm watching from tv, he he he

Coach Hendrawan must be furious with his ward.
Simon's errors amounted to 7 points towards the end.

Great net control by both players, won by LCW 1-0

Simon misses a chance with LCW exposed, 3-0 LCW

lcw is too much for simon, conclusion is sealed

Again another placement wide, 4-0

Simon don't feel like playing now. He wanna go home.

LCW playing with authority at the moment......5-0...............

[quote=Oldhand;899773]First game over
It seems Lee Chong Wei is being charitable to Simon Santoso :o

what??? how could u be so that terrible... Oh NO simon come on show us your great smash... hmphhhh,,,, 4-0.... think that Simon get a real "god" of this tournament,,,,.

It's clear that Simon's now trying too hard.
That explains why his shots are all a wee bit out :(

LCW finds his range 6-0

Oh dear, Simon's lost his direction. LCW all over him 7-0

LCW is not giving an inch away.....8-0............

Confidence crisis for SS as he is down 0-8.

It's 8-0 :eek:
Indeed, it's clear that LCW was being charitable in the early part of the first game.

simon committed suicide. count the no of mistakes.

Oh dear, it's 9-0 for Lee...........

9-0, 10-0 what next? :eek:

11-0 at the break :eek:

Is this a new record? 11-0 at the break.

Has there been a 21-0 in a SS?

Perfect game so far.......11-0..................

Those top 4 chinese player watching LCW now must be thinking. 'How to beat him?'. Need LYB to break his legs again.

Again, Simon's shots are going out.
He's trying too hard to hit the lines.

That isn't working at all :cool:

Has Simon packed it in? 11-0... what the...
Oh I know, Simon's hiding his true form for the Olympics :D:D

Simon not used to the faster end of the court.

Lin Dan, Bao Chunlai, Taufik Hidayat...
...they must all be happy they aren't here playing Lee Chong Wei ;)

Crafty stuff.... a league of his own...

Has there been a 21-0 in a SS?

You're so bad, so wicked, so evil...........:D:D:D

It is 13-0 now............Simon is destroyed.............

OMG!!!
how did simon miss THAT cahnce!?!?!?!
zzzz
nyway, LCW, ur THE MAN!!
hehe

14-0 :eek:
Simon's clueless now

Still Simon cam't break the duck, missing an easy net kill

13-0, now 14-0

Extraordinary 14-0.....................

wow!!!! Chong Wei rocks!!!

wow 15-0. awesome stuff....

15-o :eek:
Lee Chong Wei is everywhere

LCW can't do anything wrong at the moment.
SS on the other hand, can't do anything right.

15-0!! total annhilation of SS and his confidence

Amazing 15-0............I have not seen this happening before...........

It is 14-0. Only 7 more points for the perfect game. In the old 15 point game, 15-0 was possible but in the new scoring, it is almost impossible.

15-0. This is getting ridiculous. Is Simon trying at all?

Got that one point finally :eek:

simon says... phew... break the duck...

16 - ONE :eek:
At least, it won't be 21-0

LCW is playing seriously, making sure no cheap pts.

SS breaks the duck and crowd applauds, 1-15

LCW regain serve 16-1

lcw looks like a magician out there:D
under OSS, lcw should have won the match at 15:0

YESSSS! Simon's broken the duck, ONLY trails 1-16

noooooooo..... LCW is totally a monster... SImon i can;t stand looking ur pale face.... so poor,,, my simon,,,

One more against the embarrassment
17-2 now :)

17-2 interception smash.

This is a perfect game from LCW. Total confidence, no nonsense and on the spot. Cool.

This MS final is a real anticlimax to the tournament. Poor, poor spectacle.
LCW 17-2 SS

noooooooo..... LCW is totally a monster... SImon i can;t stand looking ur pale face.... so poor,,, my simon,,,
i still love him...;)

For a long long time, Simon's gonna have nightmares featuring this match ;)
Mention "Lee Chong Wei" or "Singapore Open 2008" and he might collapse!

4-17 net dribble

18-4 LCW crosscourt placing.

crafty movesss and groovin...

20-4 :eek:
All Simon wants now is for this agony to end!

Game over for Simon...an outrageously easy title for Lee Chong Wei here in Singapore. Simon still has a mental block when he plays top player like Lin Dan, Lee Chong Wei or even Peter Gade.

What an amazing tricky reply to the corner of the court 18-4.....19-4.....20-4.......

Malaysia certainly Boleh ! in SO 2008.

yahhhhh,,,, LCW is really a GREAT WALLSS of MAS....

WMC is looking on intently as Hauge disappears ...

5-20

Lee Chong Wei wraps it up 21-13 21-5 :eek:

Like a mangy dog, Simon is finally put out of its misery. LCW whips Simon 21-13, 21-5.

See yah next week at indonesian open. Are the Chinese coming?

even Misbun look puzzled at his protege, "did i teach him this??"

yahhhhh,,,, LCW is really a GREAT WALLSS of MAS....
ok...see u in Indonesia...

WMC appauds LCW's victory. Anti-climax, I must say.

phenomenal performance. Elegance.

simon..

sembahyang too much!

LCW finishes with a flourish.....crosscourt drive .....21-5................

This remind me of Federer vs Nadal match in recent French Open which Nadal also win 6-0 in the third set.Well,sometimes it just your opponent too strong and everything you try just not right.LCW win in two straight set.

WMC is looking on intently as Hauge disappears ...

5-20

probably go to console SS.

ahahaha
LCW looks funny when signing on the camera lens

Has Simon packed it in? 11-0... what the...
Oh I know, Simon's hiding his true form for the Olympics :D:D

He's not even going to the Olympics....