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Greetings,

How come we haven't started a thread for the French Open SS 2008 - Day 3?

Let's do it here.

It appears that Ai Goto, Lee Chong Wei, Xie Xingfang, Maria Kristin Yulianti and Lu Lan are all progressing well into their next round.

Some exciting matches to follow today, could be...
(1) MS: Sony Dwi Kuncoro[4] vs Joachim Persson
(2) MD: Fu Haifeng/Shen Ye vs Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen [4]
(3) WS: Wang Yihan vs Xu Huaiwen[7]
(4) WD: Rani Mundiasti/Jo Novita vs Chin Eei Hui/Wong Pei Tty[4]
(5) XD: Anthony Clark/Donna Kellogg[4] vs Joachim Fischer Nielsen/Christinna Pedersen

So let us follow their progress.

Cheers... chris@ccc
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:o:o:o We need moderators/kwun to change the title of this thread to...
French Open SS 2008 - Day 3 (Thursday October 30)
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Bona/Ahsan vs Cai/Xu would be interesting ..... I would expect Markis Kido to already brief his brother on what to expect ....

Battle of the old guards, the already retired (but still playing) Wong Choong Han vs soon to retire Kenneth Jonassen, two players who can still shame younger opposition.

Nitya/Greysia vs Zhang Yawen/Zhao Tingting, would be very interesting. I think this is the future INA NO 1 in WD.

Zhou Mi vs Ai Goto and Nguyen TM vs Gade, a lot will depend on the older players' recovery rate. Both Zhou Mi and Gade were not impressive yesterday.

Kendrick Lee vs Chen Jin, can the Singaporean close out his final European tournament with another memorable victory?

MEN'S SINGLES R16
Sony Dwi Kuncoro [4] vs Joachim Persson -- Sony is still shaky and was fortunate to beat Peter Mikkelsen yesterday. Another Danish opponent awaits today in the form an in-form Joachim Persson. Expect a tight battle and Persson might suprise us.

Taufik Hidayat [7] vs Mohd Hafiz Hashim -- another battle between these 2 players after Taufik's lucky victory at the China Masters, saving a match pt at 19-20 in the decider set. I think Taufik can win again!

MEN'S DOUBLES R16
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [1] vs Chris Langridge/David Lindley -- after a nice 3 days rest, the World and Olympics Champions are back in action in their last tournament of the year. I hope they can end the season with a bang!

Rian Sukmawan/Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki [8] vs Michael Fuchs/Ingo Kindervater -- once again, another GER pair to handle today and I think Rian/Yoke can progress to another QF.

Bona Septano/Mohd Ahsan vs Cai Yun/Xu Chen [6] -- it will be a great victory for Bona/Ahsan if they were to beat Cai/Xu, but, I think the CHN pair should prevail!

WOMEN'S SINGLES R16
Maria Kristin Yulianti vs Nana Brosolat Jensen -- Maria should be full of confidence after her victory over the reigning World Champions yesterday! Expect another titanic battle with Lu Lan on Friday!

WOMEN'S DOUBLES R16
Du Jing/Yu Yang [1] vs Lita Nurlita/Endang Nursugianti -- no question abt it, the Olympics Champion to win!

Rani Mundiasti/Jo Novita vs Wong Pei Tty/Chin Ee Hui [4] -- a repeat of the Denmark Open Final. Let's see if Rani/Jo can avenge their loss. The MAS pair has the edge.

Nitya Krishinda Maheswari/Greysia Polii vs Zhang Yawen/Zhao Tingting [6] -- another test awaits INA's promising young pair. It will be a major upset if they can beat the sixth-seed.

Sarah Bok/Imogen Bankier vs Vita Marissa/Liliyana Natsir [2] -- free from the exertion in XD, I hope Vita Marissa can concentrate on WD. Today's match is just a warm-up for the tougher task starting tomorrow.

MIXED DOUBLES
Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir [1] vs Jorrit De Ruiter/Iise Vaessen -- a warm-up match for the two times World Champions.

Robert Blair/Imogen Bankier [6] vs Devin Lahardi/Lita Nurlita -- a tough test for Devin/Lita and I hope they can progress to QF. If both INA pairs win today, a place in the SF will be guaranteed.

I would prefer if Maria meets Eriko 2mrw instead of LL......post traumatic lost in last 2 SS tight matches....just my thought.......

me too...
i prefer MKY meet Eriko rather than LL, as she lost twice in the previous SS...
But, if she meet LL and win the match, her mentality will be up again...

i prefer eriko too.. haha.. haven seen her breaking thru first rounds of tourneys much lately...

Just to add on abedeng's comments.

Wong Choong Han vs Kenneth Jonassen - According to BWF website, WCH is 4-1 in terms of H2H. 4 of their encounters were in 2000-2002 and the last ones with WCH winning in straight sets in China Masters 2007. I'm not sure how bad KJ's injury is right now but it will be an interesting match to watch. WCH in 3.

Zhou Mi vs Ai Goto - With her ability, Ai Goto shouldn't be playing qualifying matches already. I won't be too surprised if ZM were to lose this match considering the continuous tourneys she entered. ZM in 3.

Nguyen Tien Minh vs Peter Gade - PG didn't impressed me at all at Denmark Open finals last week. Will NTM have enough to beat PG? PG in 3.

Kendrick Lee vs Chen Jin - Kendrick is one of the lower-ranked players that can match CJ' speed. Kendrick won their last 2 encounters. Since CJ is not in good form after OG, I thought Kendrick has a chance. Kendrick in 3.

Read about Greysia injuring her wrist in yesterday's match, hope she is better before the battle with the CHN pair.

We have three md pairs today:D:D(thanks to those who withdrew from F.O.)

greysia injure??
can she play today??

I would prefer if Maria meets Eriko 2mrw instead of LL......post traumatic lost in last 2 SS tight matches....just my thought.......

Ria should take care Nana Brosolat Jensen first before meets Eriko or Lu Lan...
90 minutes to go for 2nd round match...

My prediction ina pair in wd

Lita and endang vs dujing and yuyang = 55 - 45

Greysia and nitya vs zhang and zhao = 75 - 25

Jo and rani vs wong pei tty and chin eei hui = 80 - 20

Vita and lilyana vs sarah and imoge = 95 - 5.

My prediction ina pair in wd

Lita and endang vs dujing and yuyang = 55 - 45

Greysia and nitya vs zhang and zhao = 75 - 25

Jo and rani vs wong pei tty and chin eei hui = 80 - 20

Vita and lilyana vs sarah and imoge = 95 - 5.
Du/Yu are OG gold medalist and you give 45:55? I'd give the CHN pair 70:30!:rolleyes:
And...
Who do you think Zhang Yawen and Zhao Tingting are, giving them only 25% chance to win? :rolleyes:

Du/Yu are OG gold medalist and you give 45:55? I'd give the CHN pair 70:30!:rolleyes:
And...
Who do you think Zhang Yawen and Zhao Tingting are, giving them only 25% chance to win? :rolleyes:

ina die hard fans, for sure...^^

ina die hard fans, for sure...^^
Very obvious, indeed.
But please, more realistic...

My prediction ina pair in wd

Lita and endang vs dujing and yuyang = 55 - 45

Greysia and nitya vs zhang and zhao = 75 - 25

Jo and rani vs wong pei tty and chin eei hui = 80 - 20

Vita and lilyana vs sarah and imoge = 95 - 5.

Haha, very funny is this ms. nonie :D

Wishful thinking, not predictions :).

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No Other Nation, Indonesia Excels.

nonie is a true fan of the INA team.

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Du/Yu are OG gold medalist and you give 45:55? I'd give the CHN pair 70:30!:rolleyes:
And...
Who do you think Zhang Yawen and Zhao Tingting are, giving them only 25% chance to win? :rolleyes:

five minutes to go...
nova/butet vs de ruiter/vaessen and lena/kamilla vs olver/rayappan should be ready by now

Zhang and zhou udah tua . Du jing and yu yang... Kecil lah..

Tua, eh?
Kecil, eh?
We shall see...

Dukung ina team .. Go maria .. Kalian ngak senang ya. Aku suka ina. ?
English, please... ;)

My prediction ina pair in wd
Lita and endang vs dujing and yuyang = 55 - 45
Greysia and nitya vs zhang and zhao = 75 - 25
Jo and rani vs wong pei tty and chin eei hui = 80 - 20
Vita and lilyana vs sarah and imoge = 95 - 5.
:eek::eek:
Haiya,, you're too confidence...

here we go for 2nd round...
nv/ln lead 4-3

anybody knows who is the player in the livescore background? Rijal?

nv/ln lead 11-7 in the interval, now 13-7
kamilla/lena also lead comfortably, 8-2

nova/butet win the 1st game, 21-16
cheng shu/zhao yunlei on court now

smoothsailing............just warming up match for Nova/Butet..........

btw, congratulation to Zhou Mi, officially world WS numero uno today

17-9 for Butet/Nova... what a champion....

wow Cheng/Zhao trailing now.........surprise..........

KKK/TBH on the court now...

Nova/Butet won already.congratz...............

for nonie...your optimism blew me away...But I think it needs to be more realistic in time...Du Jing/ YU Yang is world no1 WD so it's kinda hard for lita/endang though...
But still, everything could happen in this tournament....

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WOW ... NW/LN won the XD, 21/16, 21/15, in just 24 minutes.
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Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir beat Jorrit de Ruiter/Ilse Vaessen, 21-16, 21-15 in 24 minutes. hopefuly followed by 11 others INA representatives tonight

Cheng/Zhao won 1st set 21-16...........

KKK/TBH 7all now......

Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir beat Jorrit de Ruiter/Ilse Vaessen, 21-16, 21-15 in 24 minutes. hopefuly followed by 11 others INA representatives tonight

yup!! I am totally agree with you...
Sure they will :D

CM/JO WD champ have no trouble in 2nd game...

KKK/TBH leading 11-7

wow KKK/TBH pulling away fast............

KKK/TBH took 1st set,21-11

cmon Eriko make an upset...............

Lu Lan vs Eriko will be a nice match I think....

3-1 for LL now

LL in charge now..............

KKK/TBH on the court now...
aRE THEY SHOWING IT O LIVESTREAM WEBSITE IF PAID ONE IS GOOD:crying::crying::crying:

KKK/TBH leading 11-9

oh no 11-3 for Lu LAn...come on eriko make this game interesting to watch!!!

hmph...Eriko doesnt give any fight..................

LL is simply to good....................

come on KKK/TBH...

Devin/Lita on court now...............

match pt for KKK/TBH,20-16

n finally KKK/TBH won the match,21-11,21-17

Devin/Lita on court now...............

devin/lita is ready to play....come on guys...you can do it....
if they win, they'll face Liliyana/Nova tomorrow, so win today's game!!!

how come Eriko playing so badly.............

devin/lita is ready to play....come on guys...you can do it....
if they win, they'll face Liliyana/Nova tomorrow, so win today's game!!!
is that so....that will be good...Nova/Butet never played them be4...isn't it..

oh no 5-2 for Blaire/bankier....come on devin/Lita

Hendra/Kido=HenKi on the court now... wish they could win easily!!..:):):)

LL crushing Eriko 21-8,21-7 in just 26 minutes..........

What happened with Eriko?? seems Firda played better than her.... but too bad Firda met LL on 1st round and lost..:(

Devin/Lita still leading.......................

What happened with Eriko?? seems Firda played better than her.... but too bad Firda met LL on 1st round and lost..:(
yes Firda actually improve a lot lately.....force deuce and lead in 2nd set before actually lost to LL...i guess its Maria's task to finish LL journey here.....

MK/HS on the court now

oh no 11-3 for Lu LAn...come on eriko make this game interesting to watch!!!

do you watch the game?

What should we call Devin/Lita here? DeviL???..:D:D
DeviL grabbed 1st set 21-19.. good... if they could win..they could upset 6th seed.would be great..:)

yuhuu.Devin/Lita took 1st set............Kido/Hendra trailing now..............

What should we call Devin/Lita here? DeviL???..:D:D
DeviL grabbed 1st set 21-19.. good... if they could win..they could upset 6th seed.would be great..:)
youre now the official ''nicknamer for ina pair now''......:D yes Devil sounds good........

but Devil trail 3-0 now in 2nd..............

youre now the official ''nicknamer for ina pair now''......:D yes Devil sounds good........

hehe.. I appreciate it... thanks a bunch...
keep going HenKi and DeviL!!!

Lets see if Lars/Jonas can bounce back and beat another China's experimental pairing. Good luck guys!

haha....Devil sounds good....but henki sounds weird.. how about Kindra, a lot of people call them like that..

kindra's game i pretty tight too...hope they can show us their champion's way to play

Come on Devil.. hope they can finish it in straight set...
ok.. let's call Kindra... it's nice, too..:)

yoooohooooo.....MKY on court now...
go MKY..GO!! go!!!

still trailing 10-12 from eng xd.MKY playing now................

Kindra took 1st set 21-18...............

YES!! finally Kindra grabbed the 1st set 21-18 but it was so tight game!! becareful on the next set!!

MKY is playing now!!! Come MKY, Lulan is waiting for you!!

what Maria trails 1-6..???????

oooh!!! all INA players left behind!!! what's up???
come on all!! u can!!

looks like gonne be rubber for Devil

all ina players are trailing now....................

Maria better wakes up soon else she'll lose the 1st set.
That's more like MK/HS :)

come on maria....

Cmon Maria................

9-14 for Maria.

Kido/hendra are closing the gap...

stop playing cat and mouse, maria....

Kindra getting ready to seal the match....

my livescore doesn't work..pls update the score

yes Kido/Hendra won already...........

Kindra won.....but looks like Maria will lose the 1st set.

FInally Kindra won in straight set 21-18; 21-18..:)
keep fighting MKY and Devil!!!

my livescore doesn't work..pls update the score
Devil trail 4-11 in 3rd........Maria 16-20.1st

Set and one as the World and Olympics Champions Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan pass their first test by beating Chris Langridge/David Lindley 21-18, 21-18. Up next could be two MAS pairs: Fairuz/Zakry and their old nemesis Koo/Tan.

come on, maria, close the gap before too late...
MKY 18-20 NBJ

wht happen with Maria? hope she didnt forget to drink "jamu"

deuce for MKY... go go go!!!!

Wow...Maria tied it 20-20...saving 5 game points!

Nice Maria catcing up from 15-20 to 20 all...................

ugh...20-20...
then 21-21...

21 all...........................

21 all now, what a match !

21 all now MKY NBJ

phew...finally, Maria win 1st game...

Heh, Maria seal 1st set 23-21....quite a mini comeback :)

Yes, MKY win the 1st set !!!

yes Maria took 1set 23-21.after trailing most of the time.thats champion mental...........

yes! Maria win 1st set 23 21

fiuh....so close...

MKY you are the real champion...
won 1st game 23-21 ....

Devil still trail 11-15 can they make it...............

yess.. MKY grabbed the 1st set... mmmhh.. it was closed.. 23-21!!!
go for the next set MKY
Devil left by 10-15!!
come on Jora.. the time for u to take a revenge..:D:)

12-15 now.cmon fight.Devil................

must have bold and strong heart before watch (and support) maria's game...

<pondering where have all these INA fans been hiding at> :confused: ;)

yess.. MKY grabbed the 1st set... mmmhh.. it was closed.. 23-21!!!
go for the next set MKY
Devil left by 10-15!!
come on Jora.. the time for u to take a revenge..:D:)
Jora as in Jo/Rani................how bout Joni..................

yes Maria took 1set 23-21.after trailing most of the time.thats champion mental...........

I thought champions mentality suppose to lead all the time and not giving your opponent a chance to score

wow 15 all for Devil.what a comeback 5 straight pts...

I thought champions mentality suppose to lead all the time and not giving your opponent a chance to score

That's one part of it. Another is the never-give-up attitude.

I thought champions mentality suppose to lead all the time and not giving your opponent a chance to score
not necessarily like that..importantly at the edge moment like in trailing position they still can keep calm and seal the match............:)

I thought champions mentality suppose to lead all the time and not giving your opponent a chance to score

indeed..i think maria still have inconsistency..but she is sure is a nightmare for all women single player in the near future (along with Saina Nehwal)

That's one part of it. Another is the never-give-up attitude.

I see. 9-3 now for Maria.

devin lta,come on! win this game.

neck to neck battle.cmon Devil...............tense match........

hmm, can't see the livescore from my computer...:(

updating livescore plz....looks like many Ina's players are playing....thx...

INDONESIA BISA!!!!!:):)

<pondering where have all these INA fans been hiding at> :confused: ;)

hahaha.... this is a good time to hang out in internet cafe...

oh no 19-18 to eng xd..........................

Maria leads 11-5
Devil even 19-19
Jo/Rani even 7-7

same with me..i rely on others reporting the score here..

19all...............

19 all, davin lita vs Robert Balir Imogen

yes mp for devil.take it pls..............

yes Devin/Lita won 21-19 in 3rd.wow.................

Devil won...21-19 in rubber

meanwhile Maria and Jo/Rani leading now.................

devil win! hore! hore! 21 19

Yes, Devin/Lita finally go to QF after very very tight match with England pair. Now, MKY turn!

Maria leads 13-8
Jo/Rani leads 11-8

great job! now two INA matches..let us support them..

a lot of clear winnner from Maria..............14-9 now.........

MKY NJB 14 8, smesh NJB's head, maria!

Hello Lars/Jonas?? You guys letting your opponent back in the game

Jo/Rani 12-9
Maria 15-9

fiuh...Finally Devin won horaaay!!!!!

MKY NJB 14 8, smesh NJB's head, maria!
wow.that's little bit extreme man........

Maria leads 16-11
Jo/Rani leads 14-10

ok.. let's call JoNi for Jo/Rani... :D good idea!!!
they lead 14-11

JoRan 14-10 keep it up girls

Jo/Rani 14-12
Maria 17-11

Oww.... MKY must more concern... 17-11...
Jo/Rani must revenge to WPT/CEH....

Pending collapse by Maria, she should take the game...leads 18-11.

oh no mas wd catching up now..............

MAS gal still trailing 13-14

And the MAS ladies tied Jo/Rani...14-all

14all now.5 straight pts from mas wd..........

Owww... Jo/Rani trailing now.... Come JoNi??????

now 16-14 for mas..what hppnd to Jo/Rani

Oh No! Jo Ra, come on! u Can!

6 straight point by MAS ladies....cmon Jo/Rani....
Maria finally won it, 21-13

Maria won...............................

MKY NJB 14 8, smesh NJB's head, maria!

Haha... hard to imagine this...:p:p

Maria....SEMANGAT!!!!!

Yesss.... MKY won! Tomorrow, again facing the real opponent, Lu Lan... Wish all the best for MKY

is lu lan vs maria kristin yulianti again!!!!

3 gp for Mas gal now...

wow,...mamar won 23-21 21-13

Jo/Rani lost 1st set despite having sizeable lead at halfway....
Cmon Lars/Jonas!

i cant believe this.Jo/Rani repeat their last meeting.leads and lost............

JoNi lost 1st set 16-21. I think it is too difficult to get 2nd set for JoNi....

eomorrow...Lulan vs maria...hope maria can revenge for her last battle

Congrats for Maria..take the revenge tomorrow!

clark/kellogg leading 4-1 now

3-0 now for JoNi.........

camon chin eei hui/wong pei tty!!!

camon LP/JR!!
they are having a hard time there.

congratz for Maria Kristin Yulianti, :):) hope you can do better next against Lu Lan (ouffh, again? hehe...)

Jo/Rani... win 2nd plz.............. :)

wow 6-0 now..........................

3-6 malaysia pair trailing now..
gogogo malaysia!

Lars/Jonas leads 8-4
Jo/Rani leads 6-3

3-6 malaysia pair trailing now..
gogogo malaysia!

So you're the token "boleh" fan for today? ;)

mas wd catching up now.
6-7 now.
great!:)

Rian/Yoke match started already...
Lars/Jonas leads 10-6
Jo/Rani even 7-7

here's another fan from the boleh land. haha. go wong/chin . fight fight fight. mas boleh

??? Again after big lead 6-0, now they are tie 8-8... JoNi must more consistent and must have more energy to beat this match. I don't think they can do it!

So you're the token "boleh" fan for today? ;)
if u check back previously tournaments daily thread, u will able to know whether im just the token `boleh` fan for just today.:cool:

10-11 malaysia wd still trailing..
camon malaysia!
wow, they had so much smash winners in this 2nd set

JoNi will lead up to 14 and after that stuck... :( same story goes on....

come on Jo Rani...keep Leading!!

lp/jr tied at 12 all now.

updating score plz............:)

13-13...gogogo MAS

ina wd leading 15-13 now.
china leading 13-12 now.

Jo/Rani..... SEMANGAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lars/Jonas in trouble now.............

i hope it will be rubber..Fight INA

mas 15-17 now..
camonn!

18-16 for Joni.............

MD,which pair is leading now??My live score is not working.

wow.20-17 for Joni.take it pls..

MD,which pair is leading now??My live score is not working.

Chn and Ina lead now...........

Jo/Rani........pls..........win it!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes Joni took 2nd set 21-18...........tight match

argh,lost 2nd set d...

now lars/jonas leading 18-15 in 3rd

fiuh....so close...YAY!!!!! go for the Third INA!!!!!!>.< beat Mas Gal!

btw hows rian/yoke match?

gamepts for Rian/Yoke..............

What's happened to mixed game English versus the Danes - score went off with Anthony & Donna leading 4 - 1

if u check back previously tournaments daily thread, u will able to know whether im just the token `boleh` fan for just today.:cool:

Nah, not saying you're a fair-weather fan, just saying you're the representative for the boleh fan for today. But looks like you got company already.;)

Cmon Lars/Jonas, finish it!

Joni 2-1 now..........

Just realize that by winning of Devin/Lita, INA safe one place to Semi Final, since Devin/Lita will face Nova/Lilyana tomorrow...

Let us Support our favourite/representative..

What's happened to mixed game English versus the Danes - score went off with Anthony & Donna leading 4 - 1
yes.weird.maybe one of them got injured......

Lars/jonas at mp and they took it................

Lars/Jonas won.....21-18 in rubber game.
Jo/Rani even 3-3
Rian/Yoke leads 4-0

Rian/Yoke 4-0, Joni 3all..................

Yes.... good job Jo/Rani for took 2nd....

Now final game.... SEMANGAT!!!!!!!!!

*updating score plz.........hehe...thx....

Paaske/Rasmussen going forward to QF after topple down He Hanbin/Guo Zhendong in 58 minutes....

4all.wow looks like each pair dont want to lose it easily............

Joni 6-4 now............

joni 7-5.................

Lita/Endang next against OG champ.....will be real tough. I'll be happy if they can steal 1 set.

Jo/Rani leads 7-6
Rian/Yoke leads 6-5

Wadow, my livescore's error, update score pls

yes.weird.maybe one of them got injured......

If there is a retirement, should have reflected under tournamentsoftware by now .....

7all now..........................

Nah, not saying you're a fair-weather fan, just saying you're the representative for the boleh fan for today. But looks like you got company already.;)
actually there is no such thing as representative or whatsoever, its just that we as 1 family in bc forum supporting and cheer for our favorite player on court:)

JoNi vs WPT/CEH still really tough. I dunno who will become the winner, but my feeling goes to WPT/CEH

now 10-7 for mas pair.....................

yeah! thats the way..
chin/wong leading 10-7 now:)

Joni 7-11
Rian/Yoke 7-8

MAS leading 11-7...

Wadow, my livescore's error, update score pls

Wong/Chin 11-7
Yonatan/Rian 8-10

6 straight pts to the MAS ladies again....
Rian/Yoke trails 8-11
Jo/Rani trails 8-11

Joni 9-11.........

malaysia still leads
11-9 now.

score plz.....:):)

13-9 malaysia leading now..great!:)
so fast

Joni 10-13.can they catch up...............

rian/yoke trailing 9-12 now

yess
malaysia wd still leads now
14-10..gogogo malaysia!

looks like Joni will lose again..................

i cant watch this.................................

15-11 malaysia leading now..
camon malaysia! 6 more points to book their place in the quarter final:)

i cant watch this.................................
better take a break:).........

15-11 malaysia leading now..
camon malaysia! 6 more points to book their place in the quarter final:)

it ain't over until the fat duck quacks!!! :D

yesss!!
17-12 malaysia now!!!
looks good and comfortable of winning this match!:)

after joni lost im gonna off soon................back later..............

it ain't over until the fat duck quacks!!! :D
so who are u supporting??:p
the malaysian pair or the ina pair??:)