2009 AE: Day 4 (Quarter-Finals) Friday March 6

[abedeng]

Taufik goes down but Gade muffs the kill.

[francothegreat]

GO taufik!!!!! lucky lucky!

[abedeng]

Taufik defence works hard and sends a crosscourt placement to open court.

[phaarix]

This is just super... loving every minute :).

[abedeng]

Gade's defence is solid as well, pushes the shuttle to backcourt with Taufik stranded.

[jutawin]

TH 16-16..
take the first set...

[francothegreat]

YEAH taufik!!! hes working so hard!!!!! win this!:p

[fantastic4]

Seeing the statistics, it is clearly shown that taufik got most of the points from his smashes. I am afraid that he will be out of gas if the match goes to rubber.

[francothegreat]

game point for taufik!!! seal it!!!!

[jutawin]

Taufik takes the first set 21-17
come on, Taufik.. finish it in straight set.

[cheemao]

Seeing the statistics, it is clearly shown that taufik got most of the points from his smashes. I am afraid that he will be out of gas if the match goes to rubber.

if he holds back, he might never have the chance again. Really hope that he can complete his collection this time round

[limsy]

looks like cj back is pain again...come on....sho sasaki...

[francothegreat]

amazing rally and taufik put a sensational end to the 1st game!

go taufik!

[george@chongwei]

wow, unbelievable rally!!!
what a cross court net drop

[demolidor]

:D Slick finish! One PAW I would be glad to lose :p.

[george@chongwei]

camon sho!
catch up!
14-15 now

[phaarix]

Taufik... please make me lose my PAW... hehe.

[Destricto_Ense]

Wow Taufik is playing amazingly

[limsy]

i enjoy the whole set...brilliant...hehe....the match shuld have go deuce if pg made les mistake...hehe....tat will be more exciting

[jutawin]

Taufik got 10 smash winner, 8 net winner..
Sasaki is chasing CJ.. so is Lulan..

[madbad]

PG's net play looks a little dodgy today

[etudiant]

cmon Taufik....u can do it.....

[phaarix]

What a start by Peter! This is why I LOVE PG/TH matches.

[tommy_bun]

Cmon Cen Jin 4 more...U can do it

[tommy_bun]

Chen Jin...Jiang Yan JIao...

[francothegreat]

amazing net shots, taufik!! so damn tight!

[george@chongwei]

PG's net play looks a little dodgy today
i have to agree with this..
he has problem with the net play today:(

[tommy_bun]

3 points to go Chen Jin.....

[george@chongwei]

camon sho sasaki!
smash it.

[aeida]

perfect net play from Taufik! i love watching it..

[george@chongwei]

camon peter !!!
force it to the rubber:p

[phaarix]

Taufik is not joking around today...

[madbad]

PG is making the mistake of trying to outduel TH at the net. TH 4-3

[george@chongwei]

wow, great applause by the crowd..sasaki18-19 now.
kan chiong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cooler]

go peter, make TH sweat for every point.
A rubber set would make this match very exciting.

[eRa@에라]

th really wants this ae title...hmmm

[george@chongwei]

haiya, cj match point now..20-19

[yen_saw]

CU has to win to make sure LD go to final : p

[Noridayu]

Julia will be playing soon.

[jutawin]

Taufik wants to finish it quickly..
he feels sleepy now..
TH lead 7-5
CJ win over Sho Sasaki 14-21, 21-13, 21-19.
tight game in 3rd set..

[george@chongwei]

fianlly!!!
cj wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[copadh]

ah....sasaki san tamed by chen jin...it was close...

[george@chongwei]

applause to sho sasaki though:)

[cooler]

CU has to win to make sure LD go to final : p
why not? just returning a favor for 2008 AE:p

[etudiant]

Taufik....Taufik....cheering hard here for u....

[yen_saw]

Oh Bosan lost so no more Ina MD left. Let's hope Mas will have a pair in semi

[george@chongwei]

ah....sasaki san tamed by chen jin...it was close...
yep, it was very close though..
cj's female fans keep shouting:p

[robin7]

2nd match pt for JYJ 21-20...

[jutawin]

Limsy,
you must add your upset list.
Jiang yanjiao beat Lulan 21-18, 22-20

[robin7]

JYJ won over LL 21-18 22-20...

[madbad]

JYJ wins 22-20. PAW points for everyone!

[copadh]

finally, tommy bun's fave win...good girl...

[cooler]

yep, it was very close though..
cj's female fans keep shouting:p
i can hear yannie ffrom here:)

[francothegreat]

yay! JYJ won!!! <3 her!! hope tat taufik can win this!;)

[george@chongwei]

finally, JYJ won her match

[limsy]

sho sasaki wont be able to sleep tonight....he will think...i am so close....argh

[Noridayu]

All the best to you, Julia. Create the history to be 1st woman player reaches SF.

[george@chongwei]

julia wong is on court now.
now its up to mas fans to make sounds now..
MALAYSIA BOLEH , i can hear from some section of the arena:D

[yen_saw]

why not? just returning a favor for 2008 AE:p

Exactly ;)

.........

[limsy]

JYJ wins 22-20. PAW points for everyone!

and julia will break many pawer heart be denied the 14 paw points....:p

[francothegreat]

go Julia wong! =) she can do it!

[yen_saw]

Tv vs Pg score update pls :)

[jutawin]

Taufik trail 10-11 at the break..
come on..

[yen_saw]

Ops TH I mean ...... A:)

[madbad]

and julia will break many pawer heart be denied the 14 paw points....:p

I did not PAW this match so I'm with you ;)

[limsy]

I did not PAW this match so I'm with you ;)

great...hehe...clever...wise....because julia is not cutie....:p

[Noridayu]

Julia trail 0-1.

[cooler]

14-13 for PG 2nd set
14-14 now

[Noridayu]

Mas close gap 1-2 now.

[ronnie14]

come on Taufik!!

[jutawin]

Taufik 14-14.
don't play rubber set.. please.......

[fantastic4]

Taufik - Gade : 14-14. What a match ! :)

[Noridayu]

Mas trail 1-3 now.

[madbad]

Many net cords for TH today

[Noridayu]

Julia trail 1-5 now.

[fantastic4]

16-14 for Taufik now !

[Noridayu]

Julia trail 2-5 now.

[cooler]

Taufik 14-14.
don't play rubber set.. please.......

rubber please:D
do it for us fans, we love to watch more of TH:)

[Noridayu]

Julia trail 3-5 now.

[madbad]

Body smashes doing the job for TH. 17-14, 5 points in a row

[fantastic4]

17-15 now for TH.

[francothegreat]

come on julia!

taufik! wohoo!! come on, seal it! and meet LCW 2mr! tat would b an amazing game!

[Noridayu]

Close gap 4-5 now.

[cooler]

TH leading 17-15
18-15 now

[madbad]

rubber please:D
do it for us fans, we love to watch more of TH:)

FOR MY PAW!!! (please) :D

[Noridayu]

Level at 5 all now.

[madbad]

PG needs a miracle now. His defence has been found wanting. TH 18-16

[Noridayu]

Mas trails 5-6 now.

[Noridayu]

Level at 6 all now.

[cooler]

FOR MY PAW!!! (please) :Di guess your grief over HYH lost is now passed :)

[Noridayu]

Mas trails 6-7 now.

[fantastic4]

18-17 now for TH.

[Noridayu]

Mas trails 6-8 now.

[jutawin]

TH 19-17
2 more to go...

[cooler]

20-17 for TH...........

[Noridayu]

Close gap 7-8 now.

[jutawin]

match point.............

[Noridayu]

Close gap 8-9 now.

[madbad]

i guess your grief over HYH lost is now passed :)

Still in mourning [sad] :crying:

[francothegreat]

come on taufik!! take it!!!!:D

[Noridayu]

Level at 9 all.

[cooler]

20-18...........

[Noridayu]

Mas trails 9-10 now.

[cooler]

TH won, 21-18, no rubber:(

[francothegreat]

YES!!!!!!! :cool: taufik is cool!

now go julia!

[cheemao]

All the way now TH! AE2009, 2 more matches to go

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 9-11.

[samuel882]

TH seems very well prepared for this match. Even full of confidence was showing in his coach's emotion.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 9-12 now.

[george@chongwei]

wow, th wins it and screams in delight!:)
i must admit that this is a wonderful match:)

[aeida]

yeah!! Taufik played 3 sets against lower-ranked players but won in straight sets against PG.. Good job! well done!

[francothegreat]

now i cant wait for taufik's post game interview! sweet sweet victory!

[ye333]

I think it's clear that he didn't lie when he said he had trained.

On the other hand, I think the form he showed today is not enough to take out LD. In particular, his smashes are so weak now.

[badadum]

Heh, against Hsieh and AS, he seemingly uinterested and played hour-long match...against PG, finish in straight set....
Congrats TH, good luck tomorrow :D

[limsy]

dont think lcw can win...th...

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 9-13.

[copadh]

lost my PAW but happy for Taufik. Good game, guys...

[dwihartanto]

congrat to taufik...

[george@chongwei]

nanna is so white:D:D

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 10-14 now.

[phaarix]

Brilliant match! But you could see the pace went down a little after the first set... I think if Taufik is to keep going, he will need to play like he did in the first set the whole way through :). Some amazing rallies!

[madbad]

A very entertaining match that TH looked to have in control. Very hard to see Gade winning the way TH was playing. TH is certainly giving us (and LCW and LD) food for thought

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 10-15 now.

[leonardklh]

come on julia!!!

[madbad]

Nanna is giving Julia a lesson 16-10

[george@chongwei]

maybe now i know why korean wd concede a walkover.
maybe they are afraid HA wont have enough energy to play xd..

[Destricto_Ense]

Wow, excellent game by Taufik. I have to think that PG was tired though, he seemed to be a bit slow around the court and also confused by Taufik's speed.

[madbad]

Now we have to endure an XD match involving an ENG pair. ZZZZZZZZZ

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 11-16 now.

[george@chongwei]

camon julia!
u can do it!!!!

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 12-16 now.

[george@chongwei]

julia catching up..12-16 now.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 13-17 now.

[Dr. Evil]

After watching the match, I concluded that Taufik has been holding back in the previouos match. Even through he won the first game, I thought he was slow as a turtle ( in contrast to the semi final in 2004 ) due to age factor. But then toward the end of the game, he suddenly sped up and rain smashes. I hope LCW was watching this match or he will be in trouble.

[madbad]

maybe now i know why korean wd concede a walkover.
maybe they are afraid HA wont have enough energy to play xd..

Don't forget, LHY has to play XD later with LYD too. That will be a super tough match

[jutawin]

Taufik Hidayat beat Peter Gade on straight sets 21-17, 21-18
Taufik has made an appointment with LCW to meet at semifinal
http://mega.xtremenitro.org/bigpaopaobing/smiley/boom_boom.gif (http://xtremenitro.org)

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 13-18 now.

[eRa@에라]

and julia will break many pawer heart be denied the 14 paw points....:p

so sure eh limsy? :p

[leonardklh]

julia jia you!!!

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 13-19 now.

[limsy]

so sure eh limsy? :p

yes....i am sure...hehe....

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 14-20.

[Dr. Evil]

I think Peter played a little too careful. When he was playing against LCW in the MO and KO, he did a lot risky smash down the line and it paid off.

[madbad]

After watching the match, I concluded that Taufik has been holding back in the previouos match. Even through he won the first game, I thought he was slow as a turtle ( in contrast to the semi final in 2004 ) due to age factor. But then toward the end of the game, he suddenly sped up and rain smashes. I hope LCW was watching this match or he will be in trouble.

PG let TH off the hook many times as well. And PG was deceived many times and not quick enough to react to hit a quality shot. If LCW is smart, he's be more aggressive and force TH to the back foot

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 15-20.

[nicolas33]

yeeeeaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! yelling for Taufik victory!!!

[demolidor]

:D:D:D:D:D:D That made my week/month/year so far :). Have to say Gade has been better but that was obvious.

I see Super Nanna http://i44.tinypic.com/inx4et.jpg is at it again :cool:.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 16-20.

[george@chongwei]

1 game point saved..16-20 now..julia

[Noridayu]

Julia lost 16-21. Common Julia win the 2nd game.

[francothegreat]

dont worry julia, take the 2nd and 3rd game!

[Destricto_Ense]

A funny moment during Taufik's victory
http://omg.wthax.org/Picture_1_12.png

[leonardklh]

come on julia and win the 2nd set!!

[george@chongwei]

sigh..julia lost the 1st set..16-21:(

[jutawin]

It's sleeping time..
http://cinta.kaskusradio.com/bigonion/smiley/A_167.gif (http://xtremenitro.org)

[cooler]

who is this WS Nanna BROSOLAT JENSEN ? first time i've heard of her.
she is making a good showing

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 0-1.

[nicolas33]

guys... will tv1(RTM) broadcast live tmrow semis? starhub singapore will not broadcast live...

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 0-2 now.

[madbad]

Come on AC/DK, ride the crowd and win

[george@chongwei]

who is this WS Nanna BROSOLAT JENSEN ? first time i've heard of her.
she is making a good showing
denmark's upcoming rising star:cool:

[badadum]

who is this WS Nanna BROSOLAT JENSEN ? first time i've heard of her.
she is making a good showing

2nd WS in Danish Team right now.

[madbad]

Another brutally slow start from Julia. Looks like Nanna has her number today. Nanna 5-0

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 0-5 now.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 1-5 now.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 1-6 now.

[george@chongwei]

omg, julia is losing.

[madbad]

TPE pair edges the 1st game 21-19 over the young CHN pair

[mAlAn]

Good game TH vs PG, yes TH footwork too slow (but its like he got the feeling of the game now). Just curious if next opponent aggressive and faster + hard smasher than he'll be in a lot of trouble. Anyway Congrats TH,. :)

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 2-6 now.

[madbad]

omg, julia is losing.

You sound surprised

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 3-7 now.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 4-8 now.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 4-9.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 4-10.

[madbad]

DK looking weak and lost; AC running like mad to cover her

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 5-10 now.

[leonardklh]

julia come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jutawin]

Indonesia audience can see Taufik play tomorrow on INDOVISION live...
http://cinta.kaskusradio.com/bigonion/smiley/A_244.gif (http://xtremenitro.org)
KAMU BELUM HABIS...

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 6-10 now.

[cooler]

2nd WS in Danish Team right now.2nd question, is she hot??:p

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 7-11 in the interval.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 7-12 now.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 7-13 now.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 7-14 now.

[madbad]

2nd question, is she hot??:p

Let me answer (since I am the cutie expert)... hottish (NOT Scottish :D:D)

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 8-14.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 9-14 now.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 9-15.

[badadum]

Let me answer (since I am the cutie expert)... hottish (NOT Scottish :D:D)

there we go, was going to defer to the resident specialist on that matter :p.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 9-16 now.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 10-17.

[demolidor]

2nd question, is she hot??:p


Let me answer (since I am the cutie expert)... hottish (NOT Scottish :D:D)

:D Are you going to trust a HYH fanboy??

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 11-18 now.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 12-18 now.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 13-19.

[Noridayu]

Julia trails 14-19 now.

[phaarix]

Bad idea to delete PAW for KOR pair heh. They look very strong so far. England pair look a bit desperate most of the time :(.

[francothegreat]

lets go julia, show us an amazing come back!

[madbad]

:D Are you going to trust a HYH fanboy??

HHY dammit, HHY (and proud of it :o) :D:D

[george@chongwei]

looks all over for julia now:(

[conan93]

Julia lost 16-21 16-21

[Noridayu]

Julia lost 16-21.

[george@chongwei]

:D Are you going to trust a HYH fanboy??
u also joining the party.
let me join it as well!
yes, she's hot!:D
very white indeed:p

[madbad]

Big PAW points for those who PAWed Nanna

[eRa@에라]

yes....i am sure...hehe....


sorry she dissapoints you limsy... she just presented those 14 points to pawers :D:D ... on a gold plate :D

[copadh]

1st european in semifinal, NANNA Brosolat Jensen...
(and 14 points for my PAW!)

[demolidor]

Sådan! Super Nanna strike 2 http://i44.tinypic.com/inx4et.jpg :cool:.

[george@chongwei]

:D Are you going to trust a HYH fanboy??
of course he's not hsieh yu hsin fanboy:D

[madbad]

u also joining the party.
let me join it as well!
yes, she's hot!:D
very white indeed:p

That is a peculiar observation

[george@chongwei]

sorry she dissapoints you limsy... she just presented those 14 points to pawers :D:D ... on a gold plate :D
cheeerss!:D:D
although i dont want her to lose in reality.
but that's life:)

[francothegreat]

julia always suffered a bad start in the game...when she finally got into the gear, it was a little too late :crying:

theres always next year! go julia!

[george@chongwei]

Sådan! Super Nanna strike 2 http://i44.tinypic.com/inx4et.jpg :cool:.
is she your superwoman?:p

[jutawin]

It's game over for Julia.
Nanna Brosolat Jensen beat Julia wong on similar score 21-16, 21-16

[madbad]

KOR misses a sitter at the net

[george@chongwei]

julia always suffered a bad start in the game...when she finally got into the gear, it was a little too late :crying:

theres always next year! go julia!
her inconsistency disease attacks her again..

[abedeng]

Big PAW points for those who PAWed Nanna

Bigger PAWS for those who PAWed Jiang Yanjiao.

[copadh]

time to go bed... thnaks to share the game, guys...

[jutawin]

How many point can Ville Lang get against LCW??

[cooler]

Bigger PAWS for those who PAWed Jiang Yanjiao.
i missed that one:(

[madbad]

Clark seems to be hitting long a lot

[madbad]

How many point can Ville Lang get against LCW??

It's time for LCW to step up and put in a professional performance. TH has thrown down the challenge

[Jagdpanther]

Yawn. :p
Let' see.
Bona/Ahsan lost to the (will-soon-to-be) KOR MD world dominator.
Good they were able to force into rubber, since Bona is having slight injury.

And... La Independenza Nueva Senor Taufik won straight sets against Peter.
Not rusty yet. Happy for him.
All the best! :)

[demolidor]

of course he's not hsieh yu hsin fanboy:D

Not fanboy, boytoy :p.

But I agree on madbad's classification :D. And a scale higher off-court :).

TPE pair better bring it home, as well as the brits ...

[madbad]

Yawn. :p
Let' see.
Bona/Ahsan lost to the (will-soon-to-be) KOR MD world dominator.
Good they were able to force into rubber, since Bona is having slight injury.

And... La Independenza Nueva Senor Taufik won straight sets against Peter.
Not rusty yet. Happy for him.
All the best! :)

Examplary Spanish, Senor

[george@chongwei]

wow, what a long rally..Ha's misjudgement let england lead 11-10 now..interval.
YAWN.

[Destricto_Ense]

They're surprisingly good for English players, hehe

[madbad]

Oh oh, DK, has twisted her ankle while lunging for a birdie

[george@chongwei]

camon korean..faster win that damn game:p

[Jagdpanther]

Examplary Spanish, Senor

Honestly, I'm not even sure if all those words really exist in dictionary.:p

[madbad]

AC upping his game to lead 15-11

[madbad]

Honestly, I don't even sure if all those words really exist in dictionary.:p

Hehe, neither do I... but it sounded good :p:p

[badadum]

Yawn. :p
Let' see.
Bona/Ahsan lost to the (will-soon-to-be) KOR MD world dominator.
Good they were able to force into rubber, since Bona is having slight injury.

And... La Independenza Nueva Senor Taufik won straight sets against Peter.
Not rusty yet. Happy for him.
All the best! :)

Dang....impressive...especially from an arek bandung :D

[madbad]

Yet another long shot by AC

[Destricto_Ense]

You just called him a load of dung? xP

[badadum]

You just called him a load of dung? xP

LOL, more like the "Newly independent Mr. TH"

[madbad]

Good accurate attack from ENG 19-15

[madbad]

Wow,ENG takes it 21-15. Looks like the turning point was when DK sprained her ankle. Let's hope they can keep up the momentum. Ride the crowd, baby

[madbad]

LOL, more like the "Newly independent Mr. TH"

Really, I thought it was "LD can carry my shoes" :D:D

[phaarix]

Go Eng! Injure yourselves more so you can win and save my deleted PAW :D.

[badadum]

meanwhile...the Chinese WD is lock in mortal combat with TPE WR#1.....

[cooler]

Wow,ENG takes it 21-15. Looks like the turning point was when DK sprained her ankle. Let's hope they can keep up the momentum. Ride the crowd, babyi dont get it, DK sprained her ankle and she gotten better?

[madbad]

Crazy tight battle to the death between TPE and CHN 15-15

[madbad]

i dont get it, DK sprained her ankle and she gotten better?

Actually, AC has become better as a result. DK is less hyper at the net = a good thing

[madbad]

ENG playing a more measured game

[madbad]

3 straight points for CHN, leads 18-17

[Jagdpanther]

Dang. Looking at 3rd set of CHN vs TPE match in tournamentsoftware reminds me of DNA helix...

...and my terrible Biology test score. :D

[madbad]

TPE levels at 18-18

[Destricto_Ense]

LOL, more like the "Newly independent Mr. TH"
That's a pretty long phrase from "arek bandung" :p

[madbad]

DK's movement seems hampered. Whenever she is down, she has trouble getting up