Malaysia Open 2009: Day 5 (Semi-Finals) Saturday January 10

[chris-ccc]

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Malaysia Open 2009: Day 5 (Semi-Finals) Saturday January 10



...people and some BCers were screaming non-stop off the top of their lungs during the last match of the night(Quarter-Finals)...So, i figured it must've been one heck of a match...

Btw, i haven't seen the new MO Semifinals thread created, yet...Is the excitement over??..:confused:






dont think its over.. maybe the excitement just reduced...



To some, the excitement has just begun. To me, the qualifiers have done their best.

I was hoping badMania would start this thread and to give the match analysis for us.

:):):)
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[ctjcad]

..and looking fw to finally seeing the large, crazy & rowdy looking BC contingent on tv/webstream...;)

[badMania]

Men's Doubles
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [1] vs Hendra A. Gunawan/Alvent Yulianto Chandra -- the top-seed to take this one to set up a clash with Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae in the Final.

Women's Doubles
Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen [5] vs Meiliana Jauhari/Shendy Puspa Irawati [8] -- Mel/Shendy's performance have exceeded expectation. It will be a major bonus if they can beat the Chinese pair.

Mixed Doubles
Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir [1] vs Joachim Fischer-Nielsen/Christinna Pedersen -- the Danish pair is on roll since late last year and it will be difficult for Nova/Butet to beat them. I hope the INA pair can prove me wrong.

[chris-ccc]

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Malaysia Open 2009: Top seeds on Day 5 (Semi-Finals)

Listing the top seeds in each discipline who have made it (the excitement has begun):
Mens Singles: ......... Lee Chong Wei (1) [MAS]
Womens Singles: .... Zhou Mi (1) [HKG]
Mens Doubles: ........ Markis Kido / Hendra Setiawan (1) [INA]
Womens Doubles: ... Cheng Wen Hsing / Chien Yu Chin (2) [TPE]
Mixed Doubles: ....... Nova Widianto / Liliyana Natsir (1) [INA]

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[badadum]

Men's Doubles
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [1] vs Hendra A. Gunawan/Alvent Yulianto Chandra -- the top-seed to take this one to set up a clash with Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae in the Final.

Women's Doubles
Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen [5] vs Meiliana Jauhari/Shendy Puspa Irawati [8] -- Mel/Shendy's performance have exceeded expectation. It will be a major bonus if they can beat the Chinese pair.

Mixed Doubles
Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir [1] vs Joachim Fischer-Nielsen/Christinna Pedersen -- the Danish pair is on roll since late last year and it will be difficult for Nova/Butet to beat them. I hope the INA pair can prove me wrong.

Allrite Mel/Shendy & Nova/Butet, the die has been cast. Please prove how wrong badmania's prediction are. ;)

Seriously, I thought you'll cast MK/HS as the loser this time. I know I would....Hendra/Alvent has been quite solid so far.

[george@chongwei]

well, all the best to chong wei later:):):)
i will be watching in the stadium once again:p:p

[george@chongwei]

sorry to say that that guy is there in the stadium.
i saw him last night:(/.:D:D

[hansonlouphers]

Nova/liliyana seems need extra performance to beat joachim/pedersen

Hope they can prove me wrong

[chris-ccc]

Mixed Doubles
Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir [1] vs Joachim Fischer-Nielsen/Christinna Pedersen -- the Danish pair is on roll since late last year and it will be difficult for Nova/Butet to beat them. I hope the INA pair can prove me wrong.






Nova/liliyana seems need extra performance to beat joachim/pedersen.

Hope they can prove me wrong.



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This match: Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir [1] vs Joachim Fischer-Nielsen/Christinna Pedersen will be played in 2.50 hours' time.
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[stork]

sorry, stupid question: is malaysia in the same timezone like jakarta?

[etudiant]

sorry, stupid question: is malaysia in the same timezone like jakarta?
nope, KL is an hour ahead of jakarta;)

[stork]

nope, KL is an hour ahead of jakarta;)

oh, thank you ;)

[izzudin]

testng.......over

[CLELY]

Men's Doubles
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [1] vs Hendra A. Gunawan/Alvent Yulianto Chandra -- the top-seed to take this one to set up a clash with Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae in the Final.

Women's Doubles
Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen [5] vs Meiliana Jauhari/Shendy Puspa Irawati [8] -- Mel/Shendy's performance have exceeded expectation. It will be a major bonus if they can beat the Chinese pair.

Mixed Doubles
Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir [1] vs Joachim Fischer-Nielsen/Christinna Pedersen -- the Danish pair is on roll since late last year and it will be difficult for Nova/Butet to beat them. I hope the INA pair can prove me wrong.

So looks like our hope depends on Kido/Setiawan who likely will challenge Jae Sung/Young Dae in final tomorrow.

[izzudin]

sorry to say that that guy is there in the stadium.
i saw him last night:(/.:D:D
which guy george?

[jam_girl]

this is my bet...

Mens Singles: ......... Lee Chong Wei (1) [MAS]
Womens Singles: .... Zhou Mi (1) [HKG]
Mens Doubles: ........ Jung jae sung / Lee young dae (2) [KOR]
Womens Doubles: ... Cheng Wen Hsing / Chien Yu Chin (2) [TPE]
Mixed Doubles: ....... lee yong dae/lee hyo jung

[abedeng]

Li Mao is warming up his new star player, PSH.

I am seated alone on the upper tier, on top of tv cams, reporters and commentators.

Now for the predictions:

XD:
Fischer Nielsen/Pedersen over Nova/Lily - Danes are in better form but Hauge is confident Nova/Lily will pull through
Lee/Lee over Sudket/Saralee - Oympic gold means something, you know

WS:
WC over TR - Wang Chen is better at getting out of trouble
ZM over PHY - Pi will be much too exhausted to give a decent fight

MS:
PSH over HYH - probable 3 gamer with Park's superior fitness deciding the outcome
LCW over Gade - 3rd meeting in less than a month, outcome will be the same

WD:
YW/ZJW over MJ/SPI - totally different class, these two pairs.
LKW/LHJ over CYC/CWH - Koreans the better of the two dormant pairs

MD:
MK/HS over AYC/HG - Kido's injury won't stop them trying to defend their title
LYD/JJS over NR/AC - Koreans to win but English pair might give them some trouble

[abedeng]

Lily Good backhand kill 2-1

[abedeng]

INA showing good defensive coordination so far.

KOR pull away.

[abedeng]

Pederson's trick placemnt is wide, she's struggling a bit now.

[etudiant]

YW/ZJW over MJ/SPI - totally different class, these two pairs.

hmm...at least Mel/Shendy should give a fight.....

[abedeng]

Danes return to form.

INA fail to measure the drift.

[abedeng]

Koreans have a stress free match so far.

[abedeng]

Morten Frost saying hi to some friends on his way back to the coaching chair.

INA more aggressive now.

[abedeng]

THAT GUY is wearing a red shirt, seated beside Chairmaine Reid just twenty feet away from me.

[abedeng]

Danes more economic with power so far, Nova under pressure to lift.

[abedeng]

Easy does it for Koreans, 21-13 1st game

[abedeng]

A lot of flick serves from Danes.

Pederson fails a deft touch. But Fischer takes command, next rally is crucial

[abedeng]

Nova crosscourt smash forces deuce

[etudiant]

is livescore dead...

[abedeng]

INA turn the tables, Danes in disarray in that last rally.

22-20

[nunu27]

yesss.. noly won 1st game!!! tough game..

[Yong_Hui]

INA pai go go!!!!!
secure 1 spot in final plz...............

[abedeng]

Thais making more a fight in the 2nd game, some net cord hits coming their way.

[abedeng]

Lily forced to the back and INA is exposed.

[abedeng]

Danish pattern symmetry crosscourt attack forced Nova's error.

[netHa]

go nolyn...
unpredictable first set...
i thought Danish will take it...
yippiie.. make a straight set win,plz...

[Yong_Hui]

take care INA xd
concentrate more....................

[abedeng]

Good flick serve leaves Pedersen stranded.

[Yong_Hui]

sudket/ saralee beat OG champ plz............
hehehehe......
make it rubber

[Yong_Hui]

ina xd c'mon......

[abedeng]

Sudket's central attacks are bearing fruit. Rubber game is likely.

Danes go to the break 3 pts up.

[nunu27]

tough games showed by both INA vs DAN and THA vs KOR

[abedeng]

Well fought rally, ending in Sudket's clear out. Koreans regain lead.

[Yong_Hui]

duo lee secure 1 spot in final
wish re-match of OG happen

[nunu27]

KOR pairs going to final.
congratz

[etudiant]

Lee/Lee took 7 straight pts to finish the game.....unbelievable

[abedeng]

Koreans win it with 7 straight pts.

2nd time this tournament that the carpet needs attention, Fischer could have injured himself in that last rally.

[etudiant]

16-15 to den now

[etudiant]

seems like den xd always give nova-lily tough time...not to mention Juhl/Laybourn

[etudiant]

18-16 still to den

[etudiant]

heart attack moment now...........

[etudiant]

HSH break early 3-0

[abedeng]

Brilliant move and counter move rally.

Carpet needs attention again, now at the baseline.

[badMania]

As expected, it's a hard fought and tight match in the XD SF. Loggin in from CX lounge in HKIA. Will only be able to follow this match as I will fly back home in 1.5 hr.

[badMania]

No last minute fumble please this time.....as the INA pair has 2 match pts at 20-18 :o

[etudiant]

finally OG rematch will happened tomorrow

[badMania]

YES! 6 straight pts from the INA pair at 15-18 to clinch the second set 21-18, after winning the first set at 20-22, again from 18-20 down. So, it's a repeat of the Olympics Final between Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir and Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung. Enough of runner-ups...as the INA pair is looking to break the duck this year.

[abedeng]

Yup, the Danes lost this one. I'm sure they felt undone by the carpet.

Hsieh still up there, but Park is closing in.

[sari_nov]

yessss..

nova/butet win..

[nunu27]

yuhuu....
hope noly can take a revenge in the final.
go noly!!!

[abedeng]

So, it's a repeat of the Olympics Final between Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir and Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung. Enough of runner-ups...as the INA pair is looking to break the duck this year.

As they say, always save the best for last, wakakaka ......

I want another exciting XD final like in the Super Series Finals.

[badadum]

The Danes's flick serve is quite troublesome for Nova/Butet. Lots of mistake too, but luckily they prevail for a rematch against LYD/LHJ. Both pairs end their respective matches with strings of unanswered points!

[abedeng]

Hsieh being pushed around, and the results speak for themselves.

Tine is the crowd favourite here.

[~Melvin~]

Newbie here...

Yeah!
Nova/Lilyana WIN!

[abedeng]

This is quite nice. Me all alone by myself with the best vantage pt for the match.

WC digs herself out of trouble.

[chris-ccc]

this is my bet...

Mixed Doubles: ....... lee yong dae/lee hyo jung



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Correct bet !!! :):):)

Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir will play Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung in the Mixed Doubles Final tomorrow.
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[sari_nov]

Newbie here...

Yeah!
Nova/Lilyana WIN!


welcome here..:)

hope the best for INA player..

[chris-ccc]

This is quite nice. Me all alone by myself with the best vantage pt for the match.



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abedeng ... Please continue with your reports from your best vantage point. :):):)
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[abedeng]

Simple stroll for Park so far.

WC should cut down on errors, cost her the 1st game.

[abedeng]

Sometimes I wonder if WC is fully committed in her matches.

Hsieh tries a mini revival.

[abedeng]

TR a bit impatient these past few rallies.

The MAS cheerleading captain unveils himself with a Malaysian flag attire.

[abedeng]

TR and WC trading cheap pts. Not a memorable WS match so far.

Park vanquished Hsieh 12 and 14.

[abedeng]

I'm gettiing sleepy and bored. Why can't all WS matches play out like Zhou Mi vs Julia Wong or Saina vs Pi yesterday?

[nunu27]

Malaysia payah ..bad
Indonesia ok , meiliana , irawati vs yangwei zhang jie wen = 90 - 10

welcome back nonie!!
u always give extraordinary quote and prediction...;):D:D:D:D
congratz for u!!!:D:D

[abedeng]

WC having some treatment on her knee.

[abedeng]

PHY excellent dropshot, wicked curve.

[abedeng]

Pi's deception is keeping her in the game against Zhou Mi.

WC needs more inspiration.

[abedeng]

Tine is sniffing victory, more emphasis in her attacks now.

[Louisa]

Pi's deception is keeping her in the game against Zhou Mi.

WC needs more inspiration.
:crying::crying::crying:, my paw....and, I clicked wrongly this morning, intended to paw Tine but clicked the wrong side....

[abedeng]

We have an international WS final tomorrow, TR playing ZM or PHY, ZM leading 18-14

[carine]

LCW on the court nw...

[abedeng]

The crowd is so loud now, ZM and PHY had to get together at the net to discuss a shuttle change.

[chris-ccc]

I'm gettiing sleepy and bored. Why can't all WS matches play out like Zhou Mi vs Julia Wong or Saina vs Pi yesterday?



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So far we have yet to have a match requiring 3-games.
Let's support the losers of the first game.
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[badadum]

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So far we have yet to have a match requiring 3-games.
Let's support the losers of the first game.
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Heck no...I don't think I can last much longer....must watch MD matches......

[chris-ccc]

:crying::crying::crying:, my paw....and, I clicked wrongly this morning, intended to paw Tine but clicked the wrong side....



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:crying::crying::crying: I have done just like you, so many times before. :crying::crying::crying:
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[abedeng]

Today's crowd is much smaller than last year, economic downturn perhaps ....

Pi has a dream start in 2nd game.

[cyclone9]

Pi HongYan is veri pretty:):p
i saw her yest while she was stretching ...too bad hard to get her pic

[abedeng]

LCW baits Gade at the net.

[Louisa]

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:crying::crying::crying: I have done just like you, so many times before. :crying::crying::crying:
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:eek::eek::eek:, the moral of the story is.....don't paw when you are rushing....

[abedeng]

ZM is master of recovery, she returns to the 2nd game.

LCW smashes to his own court, what a howler.

[eaglehelang]

I'm gettiing sleepy and bored. Why can't all WS matches play out like Zhou Mi vs Julia Wong or Saina vs Pi yesterday?

Haha, get Pjswift, Jen, Uncle Loh or the rest of the BC gang to keep you awake :p:D.

Good, no upsets yet, less work for me, but I lost my PAW.

[ctjcad]

I'm gettiing sleepy and bored. Why can't all WS matches play out like Zhou Mi vs Julia Wong or Saina vs Pi yesterday?
...please don't fall asleep and make Oldhand's fave commentator announce on the mic "Did i hear someone snoring from the top??"...;)

Today's crowd is much smaller than last year, economic downturn perhaps ....

Pi has a dream start in 2nd game.
I think all the excitement has been exhausted from y'day's (QF round) matches, esp. the last match of the night...;)

[abedeng]

BTW, Misbun is back at the coaching chair.

[eaglehelang]

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I think all the excitement has been exhausted from y'day's (QF round) matches, esp. the last match of the night...;)

Oh? They already bought their semi finals tickets early2. Sure will go watch.

[abedeng]

Gade's attacking angles are better now, LCW can't counter effectively.

Always a benefit when Morten Frost is behind you.

[abedeng]

Shuttle bounced over the netcord, Gade missed it completely.

[abedeng]

Another great angled attack from Gade.

ZM on matchpoint.

[chris-ccc]

BTW, Misbun is back at the coaching chair.



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That's good news... To know that Misbun has recovered from his illness.
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[ctjcad]

Gade seems to be playing better, much more relaxed than he did during the recent SS Masters Finale...

A lot of empty seats...

[nunu27]

tough game in MS...
seems PG learned how LCW play...

[cyclone9]

Gade seems to be playing better, much more relaxed than he did during the recent SS Masters Finale...

A lot of empty seats...
u mean premium...yest nite was full house for premium ......

[abedeng]

A very tense situation with all these unconverted gamepts.

Brilliant fightback by both players.

[abedeng]

Gade takes 1st game 26-24, a very entertaining game.

[abedeng]

All INA MD on the other court.

Gade sniffs his chance, 2-0

[abedeng]

Doesn't take too long for Kido/Setiawan to reach toilet break, 11-6

[abedeng]

Gade does an excellent net deception.

[abedeng]

Great tactical preparation from Gade. LCW not at his most explosive.

[nunu27]

Kindra are still much better for hendra/alvent at 1st set

[abedeng]

LCW picking up pace.

[abedeng]

I think that line call is incorrect. Umpire didn't overrule though.

[abedeng]

Gade complains and this time the line call is overruled, but I think that was a correct call.

[chris-ccc]

ZM on matchpoint.



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So we now have the top 2 seeds playing each other in the Womens Singles tomorrow. ;)
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[abedeng]

LCW reach gamept, converted on 2nd attempt 21-17.

A bit of controversy here, better replace that line judge.

[chris-ccc]

LCW picking up pace.



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Come on LCW, and win Game 2.
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[nunu27]

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So we now have the top 2 seeds playing each other in the Womens Singles tomorrow. ;)
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in XD, too!!
noly [1] vs korean pairs [2];)

[abedeng]

Gade deserves a lot of respect on this performance. Haven't seen him play this well for a long time.

Alvent/HG caught up to deuce.

[nunu27]

alvent/hendra got 2nd set.. rubber now

[abedeng]

Hmm, somehow Kido/Setiawan surrendered the 2nd game. And behind in the 3rd.

LCW consults Misbun at 11-5.

[nunu27]

is PG get tire?
n wht's up with kindra on 3rd set?

[abedeng]

Gade's energy levels have dropped, and LCW takes control.

[narnia]

what happened to kido/seti? The knee injury again???

[phaarix]

The crowd is wayyy too biased.

[abedeng]

World and. Olympic champs have a mountain to climb, I am sure they'll lose this one.

[nunu27]

alvent/hendra won!! great new pairs!!
seems LCW will win the match

[abedeng]

Yup, Kido is wayy too slow, knee injury not yet healed completely.

[nunu27]

congrats for LCW!!
WD time now....:)
come on new INA pair!! come on MeDy (Meiliana/Shendy)!!..:D

[abedeng]

LCW does his customary hug with Misbun, then after shaking hands with Gade, he goes to his old coach Morten Frost and hugged him too.

[chris-ccc]

in XD, too!!
noly [1] vs korean pairs [2];)



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nunu27 ... You are correct.
And I somehow feel that both the No.1 seeds would win in their events (Womens Singles and Mixed Doubles).
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[phaarix]

Looks like LCW has a very good chance of winning yet another MO :).

[eaglehelang]

Hiyaa, Kido/Setiawan lost...

[CLELY]

What a surprise, INA new scratch pair Alvent/Hendra AG march on finale and likely will challenge Jae Sung/Young Dae tomorrow.

[robin7]

Alvent Yulianto CHANDRA / Hendra Aprida GUNAWAN http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif Markis KIDO / Hendra SETIAWAN [1] : 10-21 25-23 21-10

[Han]

As expected, Gade was not able to keep pace with Chong Wei on game 3, however, give credit to Gade for playing one of his better games. Congratulation to Chong Wei, though lost game 1 able to stay focus and execute the right strategy. Lets hope the MS final is as explosive as this one.

[phaarix]

Well Markis and Hendra haven't been spectacular in the last few tournaments. I hope it's because Alvent/Hendra played well rather than MK/HS losing it.

[F-38-I]

I think it's ok for Kindra to let more fit pair challenge KOR/ENG

[phaarix]

Whenever Peter Gade plays LCW it looks like he feels he needs to make miracle shots to win the rally. And he makes lots of errors because of that... Whenever Peter plays lower ranked players he's far more consistent with his shots.

[abedeng]

What a surprise, INA new scratch pair Alvent/Hendra AG march on finale and likely will challenge Jae Sung/Young Dae tomorrow.

Not a surprise, actually. Kido hasn't been moving well and stays more at frontcourt these past few days.

INA girls launch their huge cannons to no avail, they are better off mixing the pac and using more fast drives.

[nunu27]

come on MeDy.. be relaxed!! i know u can fight better!!

[chris-ccc]

alvent/hendra won!! great new pairs!!



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WOW... That's 17 points for me in our PAW Games. :D:D:D
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[abedeng]

This is just a warm up exercise for YW/ZJW. Didn't need CTF to coach them.

[CLELY]

Yang/Zhang show their class to win first game with big margin, 21-10.

[robin7]

What's the scores on the other court?

[Han]

Whenever Peter Gade plays LCW it looks like he feels he needs to make miracle shots to win the rally. And he makes lots of errors because of that... Whenever Peter plays lower ranked players he's far more consistent with his shots.

Is normal to play "out of ordinary" against player better than you, I am not talking about skill rather speed and endurance. If Peter play his normal game then the chance he beat Chong Wei is not high so he has to make every shot tighter hence higher errors(similar to Chong Wei against Lin Dan) ... Peter had to take this risk and almost work.

[ctjcad]

The crowd is wayyy too biased.
..in which match?? LCW vs. Gade??....Of course lah, just look at whose backyard they're playing in?...:p

[abedeng]

Shendy should move a bit more on court to hunt the shuttle. CHN girls have problems measuring the drift.

[phaarix]

..in which match?? LCW vs. Gade??....Of course lah, just look at whose backyard they're playing in?...:p

Yeah of course :p! I just mean at points they didn't even give PG a polite clap. Dead silence :S, seemed a bit rude. Maybe I've been watching too much of the local tennis (where there is only one NZ player who is already out hehe).

[sari_nov]

cmon shendy n' mel,,,!!!

we know u can fight better..

[ctjcad]

Shendy should move a bit more on court to hunt the shuttle. CHN girls have problems measuring the drift.
..are you asking Shendy to move around the court??..I think she's asking Meiliana to cover for her....;)

[phaarix]

Is normal to play "out of ordinary" against player better than you, I am not talking about skill rather speed and endurance. If Peter play his normal game then the chance he beat Chong Wei is not high so he has to make every shot tighter hence higher errors(similar to Chong Wei against Lin Dan) ... Peter had to take this risk and almost work.

Yeah that's right. It's interesting to see how even the very top players really struggle against certain people. The way Lee Chong Wei plays is really effective against PG. It must take a lot of courage to play against someone who just keeps getting the shuttle back no matter what you throw at them.

[abedeng]

Now I'm sleepy again, no memorable rallies like the match between the CHN pair and WPT/CEH

[eaglehelang]

Yeah of course :p! I just mean at points they didn't even give PG a polite clap. Dead silence :S, seemed a bit rude. Maybe I've been watching too much of the local tennis (where there is only one NZ player who is already out hehe).

If I recall correctly, that also happens when it's Denmark players vs non Denmark players in Denmark :p, or rather vs home players in most countries. Not a surprise. At least the audience didnt shout rude stuff to the opponent player (I hope in MO they didnt), like what happened in certain tournaments ;)

[abedeng]

..are you asking Shendy to move around the court??..I think she's asking Meiliana to cover for her....;)

Well, she has that huge cannon of a smash, but Shendy still needs to bring it to target, doesn't she?

And her backcourt coverage is lacking.

[ctjcad]

Now I'm sleepy again, no memorable rallies like the match between the CHN pair and WPT/CEH
..as i noticed some of the spectators are getting sleepy and bored, as well...

Well, she has that huge cannon of a smash, but Shendy still needs to bring it to target, doesn't she?

And her backcourt coverage is lacking.
Who has the huge cannon of a smash? Meiliana or Shendy??..
Whose backcourt coverage is lacking? If Shendy, that's exactly why Meiliana is covering for her...;)

[Emma Watson]

yor..y markis kido will lose???
sure LYD will win tmr..
n win two champion..!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek::eek::eek:

[phaarix]

If I recall correctly, that also happens when it's Denmark players vs non Denmark players in Denmark :p, or rather vs home players in most countries. Not a surprise. At least the audience didnt shout rude stuff to the opponent player, like what happened in certain tournaments ;)

Of course I'm not necessarily trying to get at any one country in particular. Yes I have seen it happen in other countries too (and Malaysia usually isn't so bad, it's just something I noticed in both this match and the Super Series Finals). I think it's all well and good to be one sided if it's your local player on court, but it's nice to give a polite clap to the other player when they make a good shot! Rather than deathly silence. I know they're all just excited to see their own player win, but the crowd should be good sports too :o.

[abedeng]

Nightmarish start for TPE girls in the 3rd.

[F-38-I]

Yup, INA still has (potential) younger player/new pair as back up, no matter they lose. At least not only depends on just a player.

[abedeng]

What are the odds of us seing 2 unseeded MD pairs contesting the final tomorrow?

[ctjcad]

If I recall correctly, that also happens when it's Denmark players vs non Denmark players in Denmark :p, or rather vs home players in most countries. Not a surprise. At least the audience didnt shout rude stuff to the opponent player (I hope in MO they didnt), like what happened in certain tournaments ;)

Of course I'm not necessarily trying to get at any one country in particular. Yes I have seen it happen in other countries too (and Malaysia usually isn't so bad, it's just something I noticed in both this match and the Super Series Finals). I think it's all well and good to be one sided if it's your local player on court, but it's nice to give a polite clap to the other player when they make a good shot! Rather than deathly silence. I know they're all just excited to see their own player win, but the crowd should be good sports too :o.
..i think phaarix expected something similar to an AE's or Japan Open's atmosphere; so quiet that you can hear a pin drops during rallies and a quick, synchronized applause in between plays...:cool:

[eaglehelang]

Well, well, the Tan Kim Her factor is working well for England pair at the moment...

[ctjcad]

What are the odds of us seing 2 unseeded MD pairs contesting the final tomorrow?
...seeing and finding out Pemuda and Dato Asbullah actually went to see the M'sian Open and cheering the M'sian players...http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/39.gif

[abedeng]

ENG are very competitive here, Lee Dong Soo goes to the coaching chair after the WD match.

[abedeng]

AC/NR can really bring the shuttle very steeply. Clark can sustain the attack on his backhand.

Maybe it will really happen, 2 unseeded pairs contesting the MD crown tomorrow.

[jutawin]

I bet for Lee chong wei for winning MO '09

[fd16n]

...seeing and finding out Pemuda and Dato Asbullah actually went to see the M'sian Open and cheering the M'sian players...http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/39.gif


What are the odds of us seing 2 unseeded MD pairs contesting the final tomorrow?

whatever the odds but it seems so likely now

[abedeng]

ENG misfired in the last few rallies, brought Koreans back in the game.

[ctjcad]

..does anyone know the head to head record between these 2 pairs??..is this their first ever encounter against each other??..

[abedeng]

JJS gets a yellow card for over celebration of the last point.

[abedeng]

Clark does the same, and gets only a warning.

[robin7]

..does anyone know the head to head record between these 2 pairs??..is this their first ever encounter against each other??..
Yong Dae LEE - Jae Sung JUNG 1:0 Anthony ROBERTSON - Nathan ROBERTSON

http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=25607&player=121

[abedeng]

The situation is tense again .... ENG makes another error.

[abedeng]

ENG mistakes gave Koreans a lifeline. Something they could regret soon.

[phaarix]

..i think phaarix expected something similar to an AE's or Japan Open's atmosphere; so quiet that you can hear a pin drops during rallies and a quick, synchronized applause in between plays...:cool:

No no I'm not saying it has to be totally perfectly equal and fair! I just mean a little polite applause for the other player would do no harm. That's all :). I don't mind enthusiasm. In fact I love the enthusiasm in most badminton tournaments! Just a bit of recognition for good play.

[abedeng]

Koreans return from the deficit.

[extremenanopowe]

Well done all the winners! ;) Another title for LCW for sure. Syabas! ;)

[abedeng]

Time for Koreans to retake control for good.

[abedeng]

Robertson is the bane of his partnership.

[abedeng]

Koreans to take it home with 4 matchpoints. And they do.

[robin7]

Clark/Robertson were leading in all 3 games but lost the 2nd & 3rd. Too many errors!!!

Well done, JJS/LYD!! Another final!!!

[Misty100]

If I recall correctly, that also happens when it's Denmark players vs non Denmark players in Denmark :p, or rather vs home players in most countries. Not a surprise. At least the audience didnt shout rude stuff to the opponent player (I hope in MO they didnt), like what happened in certain tournaments ;)

Kakak, they did, but not to the players directly. Instead terrible remarks were hurled towards Rexy, whom as a chief coach chooses to stand on the grand stand near the entrance rather than to sit on the coaches seats for such a crucial match. The group of supporters were totally furious, shouting how unprofessional can Rexy be etc etc, for whatever short coming between him and the players (KKK/TBH), he has a job to do and his responsibility to the fans.

[narnia]

Koreans prevail in the finals of 2009 MAS Open. MS, MD, WD, XD except WS(HHY).

[otaclub]

Koreans prevail in the finals of 2009 MAS Open. MS, MD, WD, XD except WS(HHY).

i think KOR has to be thankful for having Lee Yong Dae.. ^^

[narnia]

i think KOR has to be thankful for having Lee Yong Dae.. ^^

Yeah, the Olympic Gold Medalist is a celebrity in KOR. KOR has had such a badminton genius like Park Joo Bong and Kim Dong Moon.

[eaglehelang]

Kakak, they did, but not to the players directly. Instead terrible remarks were hurled towards Rexy, whom as a chief coach chooses to stand on the grand stand near the entrance rather than to sit on the coaches seats for such a crucial match. The group of supporters were totally furious, shouting how unprofessional can Rexy be etc etc, for whatever short coming between him and the players (KKK/TBH), he has a job to do and his responsibility to the fans.

Uncle Misty, <sigh> these fans, like that also want say terrible things to Rexy. As Era said in yesterday's thread, Rexy was also kan cheong. If he kan cheong & sit there, the players will be more kan cheong.

But personally, I think better Rexy dont appear during the match, less kan cheong for the players, then they can win, as seem to be the case with KKK/TBH - that's only my observation lah.;);)

[jutawin]

Koreans prevail in the finals of 2009 MAS Open. MS, MD, WD, XD except WS(HHY).

no CHINA.. KOREA dominate now.. Where are Indonesia & Malaysia?

[Morten]

what is Kan Cheong??

[robin7]

what is Kan Cheong??
Kan Cheong means 'anxious' or 'nervous' in Cantonese, which widely used in Malaysia!

[eaglehelang]

what is Kan Cheong??

Sorry, sorry, since even our madbad from Canada knows the meaning, I thought by now many BCers will know :D. "kan cheong" is cantonese for 'anxious' or 'nervous' and can also mean excited like what robin7 said but my meaning in the context is "anxious".

[robin7]

i think KOR has to be thankful for having Lee Yong Dae.. ^^
KOR should have reps in all 5 disciplines if LYD can participate all!!! :D

[eaglehelang]

KOR should have reps in all 5 disciplines if LYD can participate all!!! :D

Bang robin7, LYD cannot participate in WS & WD, I'm sure they'll have a gender check/test 1st, like OG, hahaha. :D

[nicole_tvxq]

I was there in Stadium Putra!!
It was such an excited game!!
When Nova/Liliyana were playing I screamed her name many times, loudly!!

[jutawin]

KOR should have reps in all 5 disciplines if LYD can participate all!!! :D

If Chandra wijaya is 8 year younger than now.. LYD is nothing..

[eRa@에라]

Uncle Misty, <sigh> these fans, like that also want say terrible things to Rexy. As Era said in yesterday's thread, Rexy was also kan cheong. If he kan cheong & sit there, the players will be more kan cheong.

But personally, I think better Rexy dont appear during the match, less kan cheong for the players, then they can win, as seem to be the case with KKK/TBH - that's only my observation lah.;);)


true true... you shud see he's holding tight to the bar, as if his life depends on it... feel sorry for him..;)

[eRa@에라]

btw, LCW vs Peter Gade match was a match that nearly kills me... :D :D :D I nearly burn my final ticket when he kept losing the upper hand *sigh* luckily I keep it at home... :D :D

[abedeng]

btw, LCW vs Peter Gade match was a match that nearly kills me... :D :D :D I nearly burn my final ticket when he kept losing the upper hand *sigh* luckily I keep it at home... :D :D

Nice to meet you today ......

In order not to get yourself killed in a badminton match, all you need to do is graduate from a fanatical supporter, to an, ahem, almost neutral fan ...... :p

[eRa@에라]

Nice to meet you today ......

In order not to get yourself killed in a badminton match, all you need to do is graduate from a fanatical supporter, to an, ahem, almost neutral fan ...... :p

nice to meet you too Mr. abedeng.. though a bit scared cos you look serious one...hehehe... anyway, how to graduate from that course? ;):D;) cos, I really cannot hold long if I keep taking panadol when my migraine attack each time my fav. MAS lost or nearly lost...:D:D:D:D

[cutee]

nice to meet you all。

[george@chongwei]

btw, LCW vs Peter Gade match was a match that nearly kills me... :D :D :D I nearly burn my final ticket when he kept losing the upper hand *sigh* luckily I keep it at home... :D :D
haha..all fans kan chiong already after lcw lose the 1st set..
heheh:D
while me just relax only..:cool:
heheh:p

[george@chongwei]

Nice to meet you today ......

In order not to get yourself killed in a badminton match, all you need to do is graduate from a fanatical supporter, to an, ahem, almost neutral fan ...... :p
abedeng, nice to meet u too:p
at first, i though why u look so serious when we meet..i though u was shock seeing me because of lee chong wei brother??:D

[ctjcad]

Yong Dae LEE - Jae Sung JUNG 1:0 Anthony OBERTSON - Nathan ROBERTSON

http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=25607&player=121
..appreciate the info.:cool:

nice to meet you too Mr. abedeng.. though a bit scared cos you look serious one...hehehe...

abedeng, nice to meet u too:p
at first, i though why u look so serious when we meet..
..abedeng is "serious" about badminton..:);)..were you guys successful in making him "not look so serious"??..;)

As for the PG vs. LCW's match, i caught a glimpse of it til midway through the 3rd game when i realized LCW essentially got a foothold of the match. But despite the loss, Gade looked much calmer and played better, in comparison to the SS Masters Final, didn't he??..:confused:

I couldn't stay awake & finish watching the LYD & JJS vs. NR & AC's match; gave up halfway in the 2nd game when the KOR pair made their run.