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2009 AE: Day 6 (Finals) Sunday March 8

For match results as they are progressing live: click here (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&d=20090303)

Today, we have arrived at the Finals:

Mens Singles
Chong Wei LEE [1] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=1)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/MAS.gif[MAS] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=MAS) - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/CHN.gif[CHN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=CHN)Dan LIN [2] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=2)

Womens Singles
Tine RASMUSSEN [1] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=61)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/DEN.gif[DEN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=DEN) - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/CHN.gif[CHN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=CHN)Yihan WANG (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=75)

Mens Doubles
Sang Hoon HAN (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=144)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/KOR.gif[KOR] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=KOR) Ji Man HWANG (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=143)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/KOR.gif[KOR] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=KOR) - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/CHN.gif[CHN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=CHN)Yun CAI [7] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=124) http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/CHN.gif[CHN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=CHN)Haifeng FU (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=123)

Womens Doubles
Shu CHENG (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=216)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/CHN.gif[CHN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=CHN) Yunlei ZHAO (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=215)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/CHN.gif[CHN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=CHN) - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/CHN.gif[CHN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=CHN)Yawen ZHANG [7] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=221) http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/CHN.gif[CHN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=CHN)Tingting ZHAO (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=222)

Mixed Doubles
Hanbin HE [3] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=200)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/CHN.gif[CHN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=CHN) Yang (F) YU (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=214)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/CHN.gif[CHN] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=CHN) - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/KOR.gif[KOR] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=KOR)Sung Hyun KO (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=158) http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/KOR.gif[KOR] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&c=KOR)Jung Eun HA (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=F52CFDF6-3AB9-4A29-820C-CE30E6D7D260&player=217)

It's great that the lower ranked players, WYH, HSH/HJM, CS/ZYL and KSH/HJE have made it into the Finals.

All the best to all participants in the 2009 All England Finals.

Cheers... chris-ccc
:):):)
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Look at all those Chinese flags..

..the CHN squad has another good opportunity to sweep all 5 titles.:cool:
*On that note, I hope i'm not jinxing them...:p

at what time is tommorow's match? malaysia time?

12:30pm local time (8:30pm Malaysian time)

Look at all those Chinese flags..



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Yes ... Only MAS, DEN and KOR can prevent CHN from taking all the 5 titles.
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Hey..good luck all finalists!

others, till we meet again next year.

Looks like Tine is the only one that has a good chance to prevent China from clean sweep. We'll see...

Just a heads up to North American BC members planning to watch live streaming or just follow the action. Our clocks will be moving ahead by 1 hour at 2:00am on March 8 (early Sunday morning).

So the 12:30pm start in the UK
= 5:30am in Vancouver/LA/SF
= 6:30am in Calgary (cooler/bananakid/onetoughbirdie country)
= 8:30am in Ontario

Don't get caught out and miss the action.

A public service provided by madbad ;):)

Just a heads up to North American BC members planning to watch live streaming or just follow the action. Our clocks will be moving ahead by 1 hour at 2:00am on March 8 (early Sunday morning).

So the 12:30pm start in the UK
= 5:30am in Vancouver/LA/SF
= 6:30am in Calgary (cooler/bananakid/onetoughbirdie country)
= 8:30am in Ontario

Don't get caught out and miss the action.

A public service provided by madbad ;):)thx for your advance notice:)

Just a heads up to North American BC members planning to watch live streaming or just follow the action. Our clocks will be moving ahead by 1 hour at 2:00am on March 8 (early Sunday morning).

So the 12:30pm start in the UK
= 5:30am in Vancouver/LA/SF
= 6:30am in Calgary (cooler/bananakid/onetoughbirdie country)
= 8:30am in Ontario

Don't get caught out and miss the action.

A public service provided by madbad ;):)

...AND 09:30 am here in the Maritimes ;)
(10:00 in Newfoundland:cool:)

...AND 09:30 am here in the Maritimes ;)
(10:00 in Newfoundland:cool:)

Hehe, sorry I didn't extend out to the East Coast :o
Good of you to add to the public service :)

I have training at 12:00pm. MSF starts around.. 1:00pm I'm guessing. I'll have to bring my laptop to the hall so I can watch LD vs LCW in my breaks!

Don't get caught out and miss the action.

A public service provided by madbad ;):)



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Yes ... It was noticed at Badminton Central: The time we post is recorded one hour later. :eek:
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...AND 09:30 am here in the Maritimes ;)
(10:00 in Newfoundland:cool:)
lucky you, at least those are sane hours:)

7:30 am for me here in central time.... looks like i will skip breakfast:D

lucky you, at least those are sane hours:)

Sane hours, but can't watch while teaching Sunday School:crying:. (can I?)

Sane hours, but can't watch while teaching Sunday School:crying:. (can I?)ohhhh, those are your saint hours:D:):):)

any1 knows is there a way to watch online streaming ? final tuickets has been sold out :( and i dont think i could travel to birmingham tomorrow ..

any1 knows is there a way to watch online streaming ? final tuickets has been sold out :( and i dont think i could travel to birmingham tomorrow ..
http://tinopolis-pokerstarlive-eng-500k.wm.llnwd.net/tinopolis_PokerStarLive_Eng_500k
Open that with Windows Media Player / VLC

Hi ss9378j,

If you want to see live videos from internet, you can download the SopCast software and choose the GD-Sports channel. Download SopCast from here: http://www.sopcast.com/download/

In case of you want to see online (but not live), you can go to this site and enjoy the videos. They captures the videos and uploaded there, you can see directly, no need to download to your computer, just watch it online, i recommend you this site: http://watchbadminton.com. There are some videos there.

Here are for the Yonex All England Open 2009 - Semi Final Matches.
High light Videos: http://watchbadminton.com/videos/yonex-all-england-open-2009/over-view/high-light-semi-final/page1-detail.aspx

MS Semi (Final Lin Dan vs ChenJin) http://watchbadminton.com/videos/yonex-all-england-open-2009/men-singles/semi-final-match-1/page1-detail.aspx

MD: http://watchbadminton.com/videos/yonex-all-england-open-2009/men-doubles/semi-final-match-1/page1-detail.aspx

WS: http://watchbadminton.com/videos/yonex-all-england-open-2009/women-singles/semi-final-match-1/page1-detail.aspx

WD: no link at this moments.

MX: http://watchbadminton.com/videos/yonex-all-england-open-2009/mix-doubles/semi-final-match-1/page1-detail.aspx

Hope this help.

Ya. those flags are so red, it looks like a stock market indicator.. plundging down. Doesn't look like a depression since ticket is sold out. Thanks to badminton fans for keeping up the economy. ;)

Hope LCW wont buckle on pressure for the solid player LD. ;)

My Prediction:

Lin Dan over Lee Chong Wei - Both players at their best but Lin Dan made it effortless. Coupled with the fact that their last AE clash went LD's way (where he came back to bring down LCW from 6-13 down in the rubber), LD has the mental edge. But I am still happy with LCW's consistency, given that he has the higher pressure (not as World No 1, but as the one who holds the weight of expectations from an uncompromising nation).

Tine Rasmussen over Wang Yihan - CHN has to win this to reassert their supremacy. But their last player standing (WYH) will need to dig deep. These CHN youngsters have not really established themselves yet, witness how Wang Lin fell by the wayside to Yippy. Like Morten Frost said in the last AE, the only player who can beat Tine is herself.

Cai/Fu over HSH/HJM - When it comes to CHN vs KOR, if it is not LYD and his regular partner, the match goes to China.

ZYW/ZTT over CS/ZYL - No doubt, these are the real CHN no 1 pair when it comes to all CHN clashes.

HHB/YY over Ko/Ha - A very tough battle, Olympic medallists will be aware of the expectations against them after ZB/MJ's spectacular defeat.

lin dan to win by margin.

China win 4 titles today.
Leave WS title to Denmark.

come on lee chong wei... jia you!!! come on tine.. come on hwang and han

i hope if LCW wins today which is unlikely, the "after AE jinx(going downhill) like Hafiz and Koo/Tan " will not happen..

come on FENG-YUN!!
↖(^ω^)↗

MS title sure to LD..............his form is really good now...and have psychological advantage over LCW....

Just a heads up to North American BC members planning to watch live streaming or just follow the action. Our clocks will be moving ahead by 1 hour at 2:00am on March 8 (early Sunday morning).

So the 12:30pm start in the UK
= 5:30am in Vancouver/LA/SF
= 6:30am in Calgary (cooler/bananakid/onetoughbirdie country)
= 8:30am in Ontario

Don't get caught out and miss the action.

A public service provided by madbad ;):)
oh, thats your part time service besides driving ambulance?:D

hope lee chong wei can win the title later!!!!
camon!!!!!! you surely can do it..
just 1 more BIG step for the title.
fight hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

My Prediction:

Lin Dan over Lee Chong Wei - Both players at their best but Lin Dan made it effortless. Coupled with the fact that their last AE clash went LD's way (where he came back to bring down LCW from 6-13 down in the rubber), LD has the mental edge. But I am still happy with LCW's consistency, given that he has the higher pressure (not as World No 1, but as the one who holds the weight of expectations from an uncompromising nation).

Tine Rasmussen over Wang Yihan - CHN has to win this to reassert their supremacy. But their last player standing (WYH) will need to dig deep. These CHN youngsters have not really established themselves yet, witness how Wang Lin fell by the wayside to Yippy. Like Morten Frost said in the last AE, the only player who can beat Tine is herself.

Cai/Fu over HSH/HJM - When it comes to CHN vs KOR, if it is not LYD and his regular partner, the match goes to China.

ZYW/ZTT over CS/ZYL - No doubt, these are the real CHN no 1 pair when it comes to all CHN clashes.

HHB/YY over Ko/Ha - A very tough battle, Olympic medallists will be aware of the expectations against them after ZB/MJ's spectacular defeat.

Yes,....I agree with U........but I pick WYH....in WS.........TR's game is too depending on her powerful shot.......WYH had beaten her before and will do it one more time.......

Hi ss9378j,
...Hope this help.
..thanks for the tip, peter.web80!..Yes, it's a big help as we don't have to download any videos, just straight to the vids!:cool:
Just a heads up to North American BC members planning to watch live streaming or just follow the action. Our clocks will be moving ahead by 1 hour at 2:00am on March 8 (early Sunday morning).
...
..yeah, i've already moved it forward since this morning...;)

i hope if LCW wins today which is unlikely, the "after AE jinx(going downhill) like Hafiz and Koo/Tan " will not happen..
yes the yoyo jinx hope he is immune to it anyway all the best LCW forget about OG just play your hearts out we will be with u all the way

My Prediction:

Lin Dan over Lee Chong Wei - Both players at their best but Lin Dan made it effortless. Coupled with the fact that their last AE clash went LD's way (where he came back to bring down LCW from 6-13 down in the rubber), LD has the mental edge. But I am still happy with LCW's consistency, given that he has the higher pressure (not as World No 1, but as the one who holds the weight of expectations from an uncompromising nation).

Tine Rasmussen over Wang Yihan - CHN has to win this to reassert their supremacy. But their last player standing (WYH) will need to dig deep. These CHN youngsters have not really established themselves yet, witness how Wang Lin fell by the wayside to Yippy. Like Morten Frost said in the last AE, the only player who can beat Tine is herself.

Cai/Fu over HSH/HJM - When it comes to CHN vs KOR, if it is not LYD and his regular partner, the match goes to China.

ZYW/ZTT over CS/ZYL - No doubt, these are the real CHN no 1 pair when it comes to all CHN clashes.

HHB/YY over Ko/Ha - A very tough battle, Olympic medallists will be aware of the expectations against them after ZB/MJ's spectacular defeat.
I don't disagree with u.

CHN almost guarantees 3 titles from WD, MD & XD.

It's all up to Tine & our Datuk to prevent it from a clean sweep by CHN.

hope lee chong wei can win the title later!!!!
camon!!!!!! you surely can do it..
just 1 more BIG step for the title.
fight hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)
yayaya..bcoz tomorrow holiday ma....:D:D:D:D

I'll put my money on Chong Wei today.
It is time for Lin Dan to have a bad match.
He is superb so far but human after all.

p/s: I hoping Chong Wei to win so badly :)

I'll put my money on Chong Wei today.
It is time for Lin Dan to have a bad match.

What you mean is that you want both men to play to the best of their abilities for an exciting match with your man being victorious.;):) We really don't want to see another Taufik v LCW snorer?

I'll put my money on Chong Wei today.
It is time for Lin Dan to have a bad match.
He is superb so far but human after all.

p/s: I hoping Chong Wei to win so badly :)
good that u put your money on chong wei today, arsene wenger:D:D
heheh.

can he hear my cheering for him??:D:D
is it loud enough?;):rolleyes::confused:

arghh.half and hour more to go ..heheh.
already very excited here:D

Hey guys how long till the game starts? in terms of hours and minutes thanks.

Hey guys how long till the game starts? in terms of hours and minutes thanks.
another 25 minutes and 40 seconds to start.;):D
lolxx
cheers:)

Aha George, you can wait for the matches to start eh... hehehe. Be sure not to dine first, just in case you puke in front of the tv with all the excitement. LOL :p

another 20 minutes!!! cant wait to see the final!!!!!! LEE CHONG WEI AND TINE RASMUSSEN BOLEH!!! HWANG/HAN AND KO/HA BOLEH!!!

15 minutes more!! MALAYSIA BOLEH!! CHONG WEI MESTI,PASTI BOLEH!! CHINA MESTI "LOU YOU" sebab tak ada minyak!!

My guess is LD 70 and LCW 30. Don't put pressure on him too much. LD knows LCW weakness well. Where else, LCW staff members didn't do the homework. So expect LD to win it. ;) But if LCW can win, it will be a bonus. ;)

another 25 minutes and 40 seconds to start.;):D
lolxx
cheers:)
Cheers man, appreciate it......... :)

HOwdy!.....................

The XD players enter the arena, CHN pair in the same yellow/black kit.

The KOR qualifiers are in all black kit.

Gill Clark is wondering if Ko/Ha can do the same as Koo/Tan, winning a super series from qualifying rounds.

At least this AE will be more entertaining since there is only WD with all CHN compared to GO ;)

Chen Xingdong seems not fully recovered from his outburst to Zheng Bo last night.

Ha Tae Kwon joins Kang Kyung Jin in the coaching chair.

YY short serve gives KOR 1st point.

CHN pair show their nerves, KOR take advantage.

Ha good service return, YY stretched.

Ko flew and whacks the shuttle.

HHB cross court drive, then a KO mistake at the net brings them back level.

GUess only you and me in this forum now abedeng

HHB pushed the shuttle too wide.

YY hunts the net with easy putaway.

INA fans prolly all gone after TH lost

HHB smashes wide but appeals to umpire, saying the shuttle hit Ha.

Ko misjudgement at the baseline.

all tie up now.....

HHB fires hard and Ha's backhand defence breaks.

cross court smash gave CHN first lead

YY intercepts a slightly loose return.

YY great low serve, 10-7

HHB forced to the corner and pushes the shuttle to the net.

Again HHB isolated and stretched, coup de grace to YY's body.

KOR great defence and clear to open court.

Koreans lead by 1 with Ko's leaping power.

Again, CHN fail to break KOR with fast drives, HHB smashes to net.

YY tries a net placement but hits the net.

Ha brilliantly puts the shuttle in front of HHB.

The KOR girl is playing much better today. KOR on a good run 14-11

HHB too much power over the net. Koreans by 4.

CHN fans add momentum and YY responds to floor Ha.

All out CHN attack with YY almost off balance.

I honestly thought YY would be the dominant player today but not so. HHB also a little ragged 16-13

Brilliant KOR placement midway thru the rally changes the complexion of the rally.

Again, KOR defence is too good and HHB is stranded.

KOR channel attack forces HHB error.

KOR picks up 7 gamepts from their baseline.

Ko's remarkable defence holds and Ko and Ha win the 1st 21-13.

KOR won 1st set!!

Unbelievable effort from the KOR duo. 21-13. That's a a shocker!

21-13...hmm, that's unexpected from the KOR XD.

I wonder if my PAW can hold on to this. YY giving a few instructions to HHB.

Dang, it's early for me here :D

CHN push KOR backcourt and win the point.

Ko's unbelievable backhand drive confuses CHN pair.

hi hi hi.

HeHB seems a bit slow and losing focus today. Yu just making too many mistakes at the net and not helping HeHB enough.

not to discount Ko and Ha, they are playing perfect game with the strongest defense that is puzzling the Chinese.

i really need to make more time to watch more badminton. :)

That Ko kid is something special, isn't he?

HHB trying too hard for placement, shuttle landed wide.

hi hi hi.

HeHB seems a bit slow and losing focus today. Yu just making too many mistakes at the net and not helping HeHB enough.

not to discount Ko and Ha, they are playing perfect game with the strongest defense that is puzzling the Chinese.

i really need to make more time to watch more badminton. :)

Good morning, boss

YY unhappy with her net errors.

HHB whacks one between the 2 Koreans.

Err, make that twice.

Ha forced to drive to the net, YY looks happier.

KOR made multiple mistakes there...

YY jumps like a bunny after losing that net dribble.

What a difference in the body language between this CHN pair and yesterday's

Just as CHN make progress, they make simple mistakes.

HHB great service return and YY is placated.

Now its YY turn to made mistake....

YY great deception under pressure. Bowed so low.

Ko unable to control the shuttle cleanly.

Brilliant deception from YY

Ha assists her partner and places the shuttle to open space.

Our girl Ha is making a name for herself this tournament

HHB's loose return is mercilessly killed.

Ha is brilliant. so calm, so cool and emotionless. perfect.

come KOR finish this one off so the MS can start soon :)

YY loses composure and her dropshot doesn't clear the net.

CHN losing their way a little 10-9

Koreans regain parity with 5 straight pts, mostly from CHN mistakes.

Long yet again from HHB 10-10

Ha's defence is loose and YY takes 1 pt lead at the break.

YY stops the rot by putting away a simple finish 11-10

CHN had to work for their pts but KOR pts are mostly from CHN errors.

The CHN coach aka Mr. Volcano, quite animated at the break. Nothing in it right now

Ko applied too much angle on his defence.

HHB cranks one that is unreturnable 12-10

KOR patient buildup and HHB's drive hits the net.

KOR is getting points from being way more solid and then capitalizing on CHN mistakes.

Ko trying to be too clever, makes mistake on the crosscourt.

Again, CHN error brings KOR close.

dang for one rally i thought YY was HHB!

Ha hits herself on the head for that service error.

Long yet again from HHB 13-12

Ha leaves the shuttle and Ko confused.

HHB again with a clear too long.

YY forces Ko wide and HHB kills the shuttle.

Ko making a few errors on YY's pressure.

Yup, YY is in control now ..... My PAW chances are going.

flick serve seems to have rattles the KOR a little bit. showing some loss in focus when they are brought out of their comfort zone.

Ko gets a measure of revenge on YY.

Rubber appear to be on its way .....

287 km/h from HHB

HHB reaches matchpoint off Ko's body.

HHB really generating some power with his smashes 20-14

Great HHB return of serve finishes the game, 21-15. Rubber.

Lovely push return from HHB secures the 2nd game 21-15

Mr. Volcano yapping away in his excited fashion

Another flick serve pays dividents to CHN.

YY puts away at the net 1-0

Our girl Ha is making a name for herself this tournament

Yup, looks like Ha/Ko will be better known than Ha/Kim in WD. She's finally doing well in XD.

Ko frustrated with YY's dominance at the net.

CHN continue their dominance 2-0

Deep attack to Ko's body gives CHN momentum.

Come on HHB finish it quick!

Goodness, HHB is not shy with his smashes 3-0

Ko losing focus. mistakes creeping in.

Ko made mistakes again and again

Ko is bemused, making another error at net.

YY is more confident.

Lucky net cord makes it 5-0

Fairytale start for CHN, Ha forced to drive to the net.

mistake after mistake the KOR XD lost it in rubber

Ha Tae Kwon looks concerned, but Ko still cannot respond to his instructions.

CHN is steamrolling now. KOR committing errors too

the CHN is obviously playing with confidence now..... finish it quick :)

Ko seems to be succumbing under the pressure 7-0

Even with that great chance, Ko makes another error.

Ko misses a sitter into the net 8-0

Yup, Koreans crumble the same way as Zheng Bo.

Minus the shouting between partners, of course.

gez when wil the "egg" break?

Ko still young. his lack of composure has gotten the better of him. he is too caught up by his prior mistakes.

HHB unloading with abandon 9-0

Mr Volcano seems stoic as ever 10-0

Lucky for Korea, broke the duck before reaching interval changeover.

KOR pair is disheartened. No answer for the CHN artillery 11-1

if KOR wants to win, they need to think about winning and not about how not to play badminton.

No fair. YY should not be allowed in XD :D:D

Ha stands her ground for Korean 2nd point

YY too powerful for Ha's flick serve.

dang. what a smash from YY! :O :O

Ridiculous smash from YY off a flick serve 12-2

Ko finds a semblance of form, HHB twisted his body in vain.

unlikely for the KOR to win now

CHN attack is relentless 13-3

Ko whacks that flick serve and subdue HHB temporarily.

Ko out of position when he tried to take the 3rd shot, HHB easy kill.

YY ready to take Ha's loose defence.

Ko had to use all his power to break YY down.

Nice set up leads to YY putting away yet another winner 15-4

Ko makes another silly error.

Ko is the weak link in the rubber. Ha has hardly played

Now Ha follows Ko's form, sending the return wide.

wow that was like 3 ft wide!!

KOR has fallen apart but HHB puts one into the net

Ha unable to get up in that rally and CHN pummel Ko with cluster bombs.

wow that was like 3 ft wide!!

that's ok. i do that all the time! :)

HHB doing an aggressive fist pump after another smash

Now it's Ko's turn to dive and stay down, YY with the kill.

The fat lady is warming up 19-7

13 matchpoints from lucky net cord, CHN stranded and still win the point.

YY too hasty, shuttle went too steep.

1 match point saved 8-20

Will KOR get to double figures 9-20

that's ok. i do that all the time! :)

:p:p......... not that i have never experience it

YY stamps her authority as the best player on court, wins the point for the title.

YY beams her brilliant smile as she puts away at the net. CHN wins 20-9. Total dominance in the rubber

and CHN won it!

Yu Yang / He Hanbin bt. Ha Jung Eun / Ko Sung Hyun 13-21 / 21-15 / 21-9

ok come on... match of the day LCW vs TH

come on chong wei!!!

shows that mental power is the key at this level of badminton. Ko/Ha played brilliantly and solidly in the first game, everything was returned fast and flat back to He/Yu. a lost in composure and confidence on their part saw that this pair starts to crumble at the middle of the 2nd game. self criticism and doubt start to dominate and then everything was history.

china never change their shirt.. always wear the same black and yellow!! busuk!

ok come on... match of the day LCW vs TH
Sure hope Taufik wins :):):)




:p

ok come on... match of the day LCW vs TH

LD, not TH!

prize ceremony is taking too much of my beauty sleep time!

Now a lap of honour after the presentations

china never change their shirt.. always wear the same black and yellow!! busuk!

you got smell aah?

Lin dan... Lin dan...Lin dan... Super dan....

Why does YuYang name has a (F) on Tournament Software?

The crowd waits in anticipation for the arrival of LD and LCW

Malaysian flags wave as LCW enters the battlefield.

nonetheless. the young KOR pair is quite impressive with their achievement in this AE. Ko has good technique and physique while Ha shows that she can keep up with players caliber of Yu at the net. we should be seeing a lot of them in the future.

enter the dragon......

KOR are good...new pair...can enter final........beat ZB/MJ.......Mas players cant do that....for sure...! Sigh...

LD follows suit accompanied by Chinese flags.

Why does YuYang name has a (F) on Tournament Software?

Because china has another Yu Yang

Big cheers for LCW as he is introduced. Equally big reception for LD. Looks like a even crowd for the big match

KOR are good...new pair...can enter final........beat ZB/MJ.......Mas players cant do that....for sure...! Sigh...

That's because MAS never really concentrated on XD development ......:p

BOTH top players on court now for the battle. Let's see who cracked up first. All da best!!!! ;)

Xia Xuanze!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Xia Xuanze taking charge of the CHN coaching chair. Rashid and Misbun Sidek on the other side.

nonetheless. the young KOR pair is quite impressive with their achievement in this AE. Ko has good technique and physique while Ha shows that she can keep up with players caliber of Yu at the net. we should be seeing a lot of them in the future.

Not to forget they played two extra matches in the qualifying as well as two consecutive 3 setters before the final, with their semifinal being the last match of the evening yesterday while He/Yu was the first match of the day. Strange order of play if you ask me ...

let the game begin.....

Xia Xuanze!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big Mouth !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

argh, am i late by 1 hr??...:(...
kwun and madbad still awake??..

Because china has another Yu Yang
Thanks. :)
Most anticipated match is coming up!! Good luck to both players.

Why does YuYang name has a (F) on Tournament Software?

just to reassure everyone that, yes, she is female. :D

LD fires salvo wide.

here we go.......

Good netplay forces LCW to return loose.

LD, not TH!

prize ceremony is taking too much of my beauty sleep time!

oopppssss:o:o:o need more coffee

Another wide return from LD.

LD lucky at the net.

sounds like the M'sian cheer is louder..non-stop "Boleh"!...
LinDan is really sharp!!..Up ahead 4-2..Speed gun read the wrong smash speed by LCW earlier..LD ahead 5-2

oh luck was on LD side there

So it begins,
LCW VS LD: 2 - 2

LCW misses on a sideline opening.

stream is lagging here :(

LD able to outplay the net dribble and execute a half court smash.

LCW loose return, LD 3 pts clear.

where's LYB??? anyone has any idea??

just hope LCW could give a close match .... LD looks very confidence as usual

i am amazed at the pace and apparent ease that LD can move around the court.

No netcord luck for LCW.

Dang, streaming is lagging

5 points clear for LD