Sudirman Cup 2009 Day 5: May 14

[chris-ccc]

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Sudirman Cup 2009 Day 5: May 14

Greetings,

Yesterday, Day 4, Wednesday 13-May-2009, was rather a quiet day.

But there were some unexpected results. Congratulations to these happy winners:
* Germany defeating France, 5-0
* Singapore defeating the Netherlands 4-1
* Portugal defeating Lithuania 3-2

Today, Day 5, there will be some great matches to follow: click here (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&d=20090514)
The stronger nations, China, Denmark, Indonesia and Malaysia, will all be on show.

Also, Play Offs will be commencing in Group 3. India will certainly be expected to top this group.

Cheers... chris-ccc
:):):)
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[ctjcad]

..will erupt by around 2 or 3 am PDT(5 or 6 pm MAS/INA time) in the wee hours of the morning..Too bad those 2 ties won't be played in the earlier afternoon session..:(

[chris-ccc]

..will erupt by around 2 or 3 am PDT(5 or 6 pm MAS/INA time) in the wee hours of the morning..Too bad those 2 ties won't be played in the earlier afternoon session..:(



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Yes, unfortunately I have to attend to my Badminton club session when the big matches are to be scheduled.

This thread is expected to be a long, long thread to read when I get home. ;););)
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[ctjcad]

..to see the INA squad empty their benches and play their younger players, knowing well they've secured a SF berth..

On the other hand, both DEN and MAS would want to play their top players in order to clinch a SF appearance..Literally, all five events could go either way and depending on the order of play, it could be decided by the last match..:cool:

Prepare the fireworks!!..:cool:

[jutawin]

INA vs CHINA = exhibition Match

[Han]

..to see the INA squad empty their benches and play their younger players, knowing well they've secured a SF berth..

On the other hand, both DEN and MAS would want to play their top players in order to clinch a SF appearance..Literally, all five events could go either way and depending on the order of play, it could be decided by the last match..:cool:

Prepare the fireworks!!..:cool:

The only question for team Malaysia is how are they going to field the XD? I think it may be better to be conservative and let KKK and WPT play single event, that's MD and WD as these 2 events have good chance to bring in 1 to 2 points. Putting KKK and WPT in 2 events backfired before and should be avoided. Let the opponent beat us and don't beat ourself is my philosophy. Not sure I have the strength to stay up whole night for the MAS vs DEN.

[limsy]

well,looking forward the heavy weight match up:cool:

we will rock this thread:p

[kwun]

oh boy. 4am PDT. do i really need to be at work tomorrow?

[hcpoirot]

Malaysia-Denmark will be the one to watch. Its like do or die matches.

And Indonesia-China will be more relax.

[jasonmarc]

Its depends on if Tine could make it or not.........If Tine could not make it to GZ.....MAS have better chance to qualified to SF..cause mas MD and WD are not themselves in this tournament...........other wise...!!.....

As for the Migraine of PG.......It will make PG stronger and more determine to win against LCW....

[badMania]

As Chris mentioned, INA vs CHN will be an exhibition match (from INA's perspective). The strategy is to play all the remaining players brought to Guangzhou and thereby allowing them to earn valuable ranking pts for seeding purposes at the WC despite losing (esp for Rian/Yoke and Devin/Lita).


Likely lineup:
MD: Hendra Setiawan/Mohd Ahsan or Rian Sukmawan/Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun -- this will be an interesting spectable if Hendra/Ahsan are fielded.

WS: Adriyanti Firdasari vs any player CHN field.

MS: Simon Santoso vs Chen Jin or Bao Chunlai

WD: Nitya Krishinda/Greysia Polii vs Du Jing/Yu Yang

XD: Devin Lahardi/Lita Nurlita vs Zheng Bo/Ma Jin or Xie Zhongbo/Zhang Yawen

Except for the first match, all the other ties should be won by CHN.

[demolidor]

Its depends on if Tine could make it or not.........If Tine could not make it to GZ.....MAS have better chance to qualified to SF..cause mas MD and WD are not themselves in this tournament...........other wise...!!.....

As for the Migraine of PG.......It will make PG stronger and more determine to win against LCW....

Tine won't be there for sure from what I've read. Not even sure yet Gade will play. Chances are Jan Ø might have to step in but he says he's ready to go http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif:D.

[samuel882]

Knowing that INA won't be at their full force, CHN might as well rested their top guns too tonight.
BTW, Luis Pongoh did mentioned they will fielded their strongest line-ups and try to beat China to top the group and avoids KOREA in SF:D

[chris-ccc]

Knowing that INA won't be at their full force, CHN might as well rested their top guns too tonight.

BTW, Luis Pongoh did mentioned they will fielded their strongest line-ups and try to beat China to top the group and avoids KOREA in SF :D



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This is very true. CHN has great confidence to defeat DEN, MAS or KOR at the SF.
Therefore, the result/outcome of today's CHN-INA match is of no importance to CHN, IMHO.
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[vching]

Hidup Malaysia!
Hidup Indo!

(thats it, I've been reading too many reformasi papers :D)

[eaglehelang]

The only question for team Malaysia is how are they going to field the XD? I think it may be better to be conservative and let KKK and WPT play single event, that's MD and WD as these 2 events have good chance to bring in 1 to 2 points. Putting KKK and WPT in 2 events backfired before and should be avoided. Let the opponent beat us and don't beat ourself is my philosophy. Not sure I have the strength to stay up whole night for the MAS vs DEN.

Tourney software puts the order of play as : MS, WS, MD, WD, XD
With WD playing just before XD, dont they'll field WPT. And MD as usual as 3rd match, too tiring also for KKK.
Unless they change the order with MD playing 1st, then KKK/NHL will be the combo for XD. If not, it'll have to be Fairuz/NHL.

[X Ball]

These players will win it for Malaysia today:

Winners:

1. LCW
2. WMC
3. EE Hui/WPT



I may be wrong but I am almost always right. :D

[koo_fan]

I'd be like it if kkk/tbh is added to the list and make it a win for Malaysia.

[X Ball]

I'd be like it if kkk/tbh is added to the list and make it a win for Malaysia.


I think their current form is not good enough to beat the Danes.

[vching]

I'd be like it if kkk/tbh is added to the list and make it a win for Malaysia.

Pfft... KKK/TBH...

[pauline]

The order of play is quite important la....especially the 3rd match.

[vching]

I don't know how the order of play is determined but during the last Sudirman Cup, they were drawn out of a hat (I think only for the finals). But if KKK or WPT are playing XD, I think the organisers would accomodate that.

[ctjcad]

As Chris mentioned, INA vs CHN will be an exhibition match (from INA's perspective).
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..no, i did not mention it will be an exhibition tie (i mentioned "i won't be surprised if they field their younger players")..:p...But if you say so, okay then..;)

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BTW, Luis Pongoh did mentioned they will fielded their strongest line-ups and try to beat China to top the group and avoids KOREA in SF:D
..if that really happens, there's no guarantee either for INA to win their SF tie against either MAS or KOR..;)

These players will win it for Malaysia today:

Winners:

1. LCW
2. WMC
3. EE Hui/WPT

I may be wrong but I am almost always right. :D
..IMO, if fielded, those players/pair are their best shot & chance for upending the Danes..good luck!:cool:

[ctjcad]

... Not sure I have the strength to stay up whole night for the MAS vs DEN.

oh boy. 4am PDT. do i really need to be at work tomorrow?
..early nap time??..sleep now, wake up in abt 6 hrs time??..;)

I don't know how the order of play is determined but during the last Sudirman Cup, they were drawn out of a hat (I think only for the finals). But if KKK or WPT are playing XD, I think the organisers would accomodate that.
..order of play is usually determined if there are players involved in other/multiple events..

[ctjcad]

.....if that really happens, there's no guarantee either for INA to win their SF tie against either MAS or KOR..;)
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..meant to write "..either MAS or DEN.."

[badMania]

Krisna also just wrote to me that INA is going to field their strongest lineup :eek: Quite surprising really......

In that case:
XD: Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir vs He Hanbin/Yu Yang (since Yu Yang has to play WD) -- Nova/Butet have yet to lose to He/Yu last year, so, I will think they have a slight slight advantage.

WS: Maria Kristin Yulianti vs CHN's any WS player -- now, this is the crucial one...I will give the pt to CHN.

MS: Sony Dwi Kuncoro vs Lin Dan -- again, Lin Dan should take this one.

WD: Nitya Krishinda Maheswari/Greysia Polii vs Du Jing/Yu Yang -- now, this is also a crucial tie. Depending on how Yu Yang's stamina, the INA pair could sneak a surprise win. Remember, this pair has beaten Cheng Shu/Zhao Yunlei before. Nevertheless, the CHN pair holds an edge.

MD: Hendra Setiawan/Mohd Ahsan vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun -- if the score is tied at 2-2, then, Hendra/Ahsan could play an important role by winning this match. Considering Hendra Setiawan's cool and composed mind whenever he plays Fu/Cai (never lost to them since the China Masters SS Final 2007), I will think the INA MD pair holds a slight edge.

I still think CHN will take it 3-2 or 4-1.

[vching]

..meant to write "..either MAS or DEN.."


MAS or DEN are easier opponents than KOR.

A full blown match is what we want! :D:D

[vching]

Krisna also just wrote to me that INA is going to field their strongest lineup :eek: Quite surprising really......

In that case:
XD: Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir vs He Hanbin/Yu Yang (since Yu Yang has to play WD) -- Nova/Butet have yet to lose to He/Yu last year, so, I will think they have a slight slight advantage.

WS: Maria Kristin Yulianti vs CHN's any WS player -- now, this is the crucial one...I will give the pt to CHN.

MS: Sony Dwi Kuncoro vs Lin Dan -- again, Lin Dan should take this one.

WD: Nitya Krishinda Maheswari/Greysia Polii vs Du Jing/Yu Yang -- now, this is also a crucial tie. Depending on how Yu Yang's stamina, the INA pair could sneak a surprise win. Remember, this pair has beaten Cheng Shu/Zhao Yunlei before. Nevertheless, the CHN pair holds an edge.

MD: Hendra Setiawan/Mohd Ahsan vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun -- if the score is tied at 2-2, then, Hendra/Ahsan could play an important role by winning this match. Considering Hendra Setiawan's cool and composed mind whenever he plays Fu/Cai (never lost to them since the China Masters SS Final 2007), I will think the INA MD pair holds a slight edge.

I still think CHN will take it 3-2 or 4-1.

Forgive me if I'm a bit behind time, but there was once a time where Natsir/Marrissa was INA's top WD pair. Where di Vita go?

INA will have to pray for a point from Sony or Maria. Maria has a bigger possibility of an upset.

[badMania]

MAS vs DEN possible lineup:

XD: Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazary/Wong Pei Tty vs Thomas Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter-Juhl -- the DEN pair holds an edge, but, I am not surprised either if the MAS pair can steal the first tie.

WS: Wong Mew Choo vs Nana Brosolat Jensen -- absolutely no question abt this one, Wong has to win!

MS: Lee Chong Wei vs Peter Gade -- ditto for LCW. He holds a slight edge over Peter.

MD: Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong vs Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen -- if LCW happen to lose to Peter, then, this tie is absolutely crucial for MAS and a must-win! Likewise for DEN, if the score is 2-1 in their favor, Boe/Mogensen will have extra incentive to beat Koo/Tan. A 50-50 game, but recent encounters do favor the MAS pair.

WD: Wong Pei Tty/Chin Ee Hui vs Lena Frier-Kristensen/Kamilla Rytter-Juhl -- I think MAS will have won the tie by now, but, if the score is poised at 2-2, this ultimate decider will be hell of a game! Both pairs each have a player who will be playing in XD. The MAS pair has a slight edge.

Overall, I think MAS will be able to edge out DEN 3-2 or 4-1. God forbids if they lose as chaos might strike BC yet again with lots of "see...I told u so" postings ;)

[tommy_bun]

I think these will be China's line-ups
Zheng/Ma
Lin dan
Wang Lin/Yihan
Fu/Cai
Du/Yu

[badMania]

Forgive me if I'm a bit behind time, but there was once a time where Natsir/Marrissa was INA's top WD pair. Where di Vita go?

INA will have to pray for a point from Sony or Maria. Maria has a bigger possibility of an upset.

Vita Marissa has left the National team and become an independent player.

[copadh]

Forgive me if I'm a bit behind time, but there was once a time where Natsir/Marrissa was INA's top WD pair. Where di Vita go?

INA will have to pray for a point from Sony or Maria. Maria has a bigger possibility of an upset.

Vita has left national training camp and become independent player following Taufik, Flandy, Alvent, etc, since february '09, if i'm not wrong...

[samuel882]

The Danes might field LP/JR in place of Boe/Morgensen since the season campaigner holding a slightly advantages over KKK/TBH and the later was not in form in GZ..

[vching]

Vita Marissa has left the National team and become an independent player.

Damn... I liked her :p:p

[fantastic4]

Krisna also just wrote to me that INA is going to field their strongest lineup :eek: Quite surprising really......

In that case:
XD: Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir vs He Hanbin/Yu Yang (since Yu Yang has to play WD) -- Nova/Butet have yet to lose to He/Yu last year, so, I will think they have a slight slight advantage.

WS: Maria Kristin Yulianti vs CHN's any WS player -- now, this is the crucial one...I will give the pt to CHN.

MS: Sony Dwi Kuncoro vs Lin Dan -- again, Lin Dan should take this one.

WD: Nitya Krishinda Maheswari/Greysia Polii vs Du Jing/Yu Yang -- now, this is also a crucial tie. Depending on how Yu Yang's stamina, the INA pair could sneak a surprise win. Remember, this pair has beaten Cheng Shu/Zhao Yunlei before. Nevertheless, the CHN pair holds an edge.

MD: Hendra Setiawan/Mohd Ahsan vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun -- if the score is tied at 2-2, then, Hendra/Ahsan could play an important role by winning this match. Considering Hendra Setiawan's cool and composed mind whenever he plays Fu/Cai (never lost to them since the China Masters SS Final 2007), I will think the INA MD pair holds a slight edge.

I still think CHN will take it 3-2 or 4-1.

If INA field their strongest team, could it be a warm up match before they meet again on the grand final ? :p And it will be an interesting match to be watched. Unfortunately, I can't watch it since I have something to do tonight. :mad:

[ctjcad]

Krisna also just wrote to me that INA is going to field their strongest lineup :eek: Quite surprising really......
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I still think CHN will take it 3-2 or 4-1.
..it could be a bluff. But then again, i think they know their best chance to reach the Final Rd. is to beat CHN & win the Group...They could also use this opportunity to gauge their match temperament if in case they should advance to the Final Rd and meet up with CHN..Hope nothing drastic or a freak accident happens to one of INA top players..

MAS or DEN are easier opponents than KOR.

A full blown match is what we want! :D:D
..IMO, out of the 2, MAS could prove to be the tougher foes..

Good luck to team INA..

[badMania]

True....INA can steal pts in WS, MD, WD, and XD if they face DEN in the SF.

Whereas, chances are, if INA is facing MAS, then the only discipline INA has an advantage will be XD. MAS also has a clear advantage only in MS. The others: MD, WS, and WD will be hard fights.

[jasonmarc]

I think tie between Chn and INA is going to be tough, as both team want to avoids KOR in SF.........MAS or Den are relatively easier opponent compared to KOR......

So Both Chn and INA will fill their 1st choice team tonight....

[fantastic4]

True....INA can steal pts in WS, MD, WD, and XD if they face DEN in the SF.

Whereas, chances are, if INA is facing MAS, then the only discipline INA has an advantage will be XD. MAS also has a clear advantage only in MS. The others: MD, WS, and WD will be hard fights.

But isn't it better for INA to face MAS / DEN in SF rather than KOR since KOR has a good players in all sectors ?

[badMania]

I double-checked with Krisna. He did confirm that INA is going all-out against CHN! Now, will CHN field a weaker lineup :cool:

[vching]

For Malaysia's sake, I want China to field a weaker lineup, but the badminton in me wants a full lineup :D

[jasonmarc]

I double-checked with Krisna. He did confirm that INA is going all-out against CHN! Now, will CHN field a weaker lineup :cool:

INA all-out line up.......?......could it be this one....

MS SDK, WS MKY, MD MK/HS, WD SPI/MJ, XD Nova/Butet

and Chn Strongest line up could be......

MS LD, WS WYH, MD CY/FHF WD DJ/YY XD ZB/MJ

[jasonmarc]

For Malaysia's sake, I want China to field a weaker lineup, but the badminton in me wants a full lineup :D

Do U think Chn wanted to face KOR in SF instead of MAS or DEN....?:rolleyes:..;)

[huangkwokhau]

As Chris mentioned, INA vs CHN will be an exhibition match (from INA's perspective). The strategy is to play all the remaining players brought to Guangzhou and thereby allowing them to earn valuable ranking pts for seeding purposes at the WC despite losing (esp for Rian/Yoke and Devin/Lita).


Likely lineup:
MD: Hendra Setiawan/Mohd Ahsan or Rian Sukmawan/Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun -- this will be an interesting spectable if Hendra/Ahsan are fielded.

WS: Adriyanti Firdasari vs any player CHN field.

MS: Simon Santoso vs Chen Jin or Bao Chunlai

WD: Nitya Krishinda/Greysia Polii vs Du Jing/Yu Yang

XD: Devin Lahardi/Lita Nurlita vs Zheng Bo/Ma Jin or Xie Zhongbo/Zhang Yawen

Except for the first match, all the other ties should be won by CHN.

INA Line up ( you almost got it right)

MIX: Devin/Lita
MD: Hendra S/Ahsan
WD: Nitya/Grace
WS: Maria Kristin
MS: Simon

Thats all I know...I guess INA is focusing on Semifinal

[copadh]

I double-checked with Krisna. He did confirm that INA is going all-out against CHN! Now, will CHN field a weaker lineup :cool:

Hope so...
heard also there's 2nd alternative for INA team tonight: Simon, Maria, Hendra/Ahsan, Gresya/Nitya, and Devin/Lita will play. Hope INA will going all the way against CHN, for the good of the game...

[huangkwokhau]

Hope so...
heard also there's 2nd alternative for INA team tonight: Simon, Maria, Hendra/Ahsan, Gresya/Nitya, and Devin/Lita will play. Hope INA will going all the way against CHN, for the good of the game...
You are correct...these lines up..I just got it now from INA players...:D

[vching]

You are correct...these lines up..I just got it now from INA players...:D

Meaning INA will not go all out. Damn...

[fantastic4]

Meaning INA will not go all out. Damn...

Yes. My understanding of INA's full team was :

XD : Nova / Lily
MD : Kido / Hendra
MS : Sony DK
WS : Maria Kristin
WS : Nitya / Polii

[copadh]

Meaning INA will not go all out. Damn...

Nothing to loose lah...
If they win (which chance is less than 20 %, IMO:D), INA could avoid KOR in SF.
If they loose, well, CHN is the best badminton team in the world, anyway.

Let's see if INA scratch team could show us a good fight...

[copadh]

Dicky Palyama lost 1st game, 4-21 against Stanislav Pukhov :eek:
and lead 8-0 in 2nd game :eek:
before Pukhov take 3 points in a row...

[ctjcad]

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Likely lineup:
MD: Hendra Setiawan/Mohd Ahsan or Rian Sukmawan/Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun -- this will be an interesting spectable if Hendra/Ahsan are fielded.
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XD: Devin Lahardi/Lita Nurlita vs Zheng Bo/Ma Jin or Xie Zhongbo/Zhang Yawen
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INA Line up ( you almost got it right)

MIX: Devin/Lita
MD: Hendra S/Ahsan
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..looks like INA coaching staff is avoiding to play Nova & Lilyana and Kido, eh??..Or are they saving them for the Semifinal and Final Rds??..

Hmm, if Lilyana won't play XD, could she play WD instead with Gresyia??..would that be a bad idea??..

[LingLing]

Good luck to China

[copadh]

Good show from Hendri/Hendra against Michal Logosz/Robert Mateusiak, SIN MD win 21-16, 17-21, 21-19

SIN 1 - 0 POL

Xing Aiying on court now...

[robin7]

Stanislav upset Dicky 21-4 10-21 21-10.

RUS 2 - 0 NED

[CLELY]

INA Line up ( you almost got it right)

MIX: Devin/Lita
MD: Hendra S/Ahsan
WD: Nitya/Grace
WS: Maria Kristin
MS: Simon

Thats all I know...I guess INA is focusing on Semifinal

Several local newspapers also reported that INA may field back-up squad against CHN tonight.

[copadh]

Xing Aiying only need 8 minutes to close 1st game, 21-8

Looking good for Uncle Loh so far...

[robin7]

Sui 3 - 0 Rsa

Cze 1 - 1 Sco

Phi 2 - 0 Tur

[copadh]

Switzerland topped Group 4A, Philipine on their way to 2nd place.

Xing Aiying beat POL WS (difficult name to typed), 21-8, 21-8 in 19 minutes

SIN 2 - 0 POL

[copadh]

Just check the rules again, Singapore won't have a chance to take 1st place in Group 2B if Russia win against the Netherlands. Head to head between SIN and RUS come first, and Russia beat Singapore 3-2...

[samuel882]

Just check the rules again, Singapore won't have a chance to take 1st place in Group 2B if Russia win against the Netherlands. Head to head between SIN and RUS come first, and Russia beat Singapore 3-2...
No Wonder Netherlands "throw AWAY " the games to RUS :D:D A revenge :p

[CLELY]

PHI vs TUR -- 3-0 , 15 points for PAWers.

[STfang]

anyone know which MAS player wil playing with DEN later???

[Loh]

Xing Aiying only need 8 minutes to close 1st game, 21-8

Looking good for Uncle Loh so far...

I'm now back to take a look. And I got another pleasant surprise. Not only did Singapore gain two points from the MD & WS, I just saw from the live scores that young Ashton Chen has clawed back from about 4 to 5 points down to beat Wacha 23-21 in the first game! What an impressive fightback.

Keep it up Singapore! :D

[koo_fan]

anyone know which MAS player wil playing with DEN later???
I think it'll be an usual line-up
Chong wei, WMC, kkk/tbh, wpt/ceh, just the xd will not be confirmed, though.

[bdfreak]

wpt/fairuz in xd
hope they can create upset again

[fd16n]

This is the line up for India v Bulgaria lineup
1MD Vladimir Metodiev (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=297)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/BUL.gif[BUL] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=BUL) Yulian Hristov (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=298)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/BUL.gif[BUL] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=BUL) - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/IND.gif[IND] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=IND)Sanave Thomas (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=240) http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/IND.gif[IND] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=IND)Rupesh Kumar (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=241)



2WS Linda Zetchiri (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=301)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/BUL.gif[BUL] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=BUL) - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/IND.gif[IND] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=IND)Saina Nehwal (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=245)



3MS Krasimir Yankov (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=296)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/BUL.gif[BUL] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=BUL) - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/IND.gif[IND] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=IND)Arvind Bhat (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=239)



4WD Petya Nedeltcheva (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=300)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/BUL.gif[BUL] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=BUL) Dimitria Popstoykova (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=303)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/BUL.gif[BUL] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=BUL) - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/IND.gif[IND] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=IND)Aparna Balan (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=249) http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/IND.gif[IND] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=IND)Shruti Kurian (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=248)



5XD Stilian Makarski (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=294)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/BUL.gif[BUL] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=BUL) Diana Dimova (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=302)http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/BUL.gif[BUL] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=BUL) - http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/IND.gif[IND] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=IND)Diju. V (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=242) http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/IND.gif[IND] (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&c=IND)Jwalla Gutta (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/player.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&player=247)

[kwun]

the line up has been release in tournamentsoftware:

DEN vs MAS

Laybourn/Juhl vs. Fairuz/WPT
Jorgensen vs. LCW
LR/JR vs. KKK/TBH
Nanna vs. WMC
Juhl/Kristiansen vs. WPT/CEH

INA vs. CHN

Hendra/Ahsan vs. CY/FHF
Maria vs. WYH
Simon vs. LD
Greysia/Nitya vs. DJ/YY
Fitriawan/Nurlita vs. ZB/MJ

[CLELY]

Tournament software has updated the line-up :

INA vs CHN :

MD -- Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan vs Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng
WS -- Maria Kristin Yulianti vs Wang Yihan
MS -- Simon Santoso vs Lin Dan
WD -- Greysia Polii/Nitya Krishinda Maheswari vs Du Jing/Yu Yang
XD -- Devin Lahardi Fitriawan/Lita Nurlita vs Zheng Bo/Ma Jin

DEN vs MAS :

XD -- Thomas Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter Juhl vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari/Wong Pei Tty
MS -- Jan O Jorgensen vs Lee Chong Wei
MD -- Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen vs Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong
WS -- Nanna Brosolat Jensen vs Wong Mew Choo
WD -- Kamilla Rytter Juhl/Lena Frier Kristiansen vs Wong Pei Tty/Chin Eei Hui

[george@chongwei]

These players will win it for Malaysia today:

Winners:

1. LCW
2. WMC
3. EE Hui/WPT



I may be wrong but I am almost always right. :D
Half agree:p, but on the other hand, i think either ceh/wpt or kkk/tbh will end up as a winner today:) based on the latest team line up updated on tournamentsoftware;)

[george@chongwei]

it looks like Peter Gade migraine problem is a real news, not mind games as thought earlier, or maybe denmark thinks jan o jorgensen can play against lcw(remember swiss open semi final??) On the other hand, i saw somewhere in the forum that boe is injured, maybe boe is really injured and the vaterans, and the more experience pair, LP/JR had to be field in to replace them, or it could be denmark is depending on this pair's experience.
Anyway, by looking at the line up, mas team does have a slight advantage i could say, it just seems like xd department is a problem for Malaysia in my opinion.
I hope mas players won't take things forgranted. The outcome of this match will just depends on the players themself this time!:)
camon MALAYSIA!:):)

[Loh]

I'm now back to take a look. And I got another pleasant surprise. Not only did Singapore gain two points from the MD & WS, I just saw from the live scores that young Ashton Chen has clawed back from about 4 to 5 points down to beat Wacha 23-21 in the first game! What an impressive fightback.

Keep it up Singapore! :D

Well Ashton did give Wacha a good fight in 3 games, before losing.
We still have a chance to win with two more matches to go. By beating Poland will give Singapore a chance to fight for promotion to Group 1, since Poland has beaten Russia. :)

Will Yao Lei and Shinta secure us the honour?

[copadh]

I'm now back to take a look. And I got another pleasant surprise. Not only did Singapore gain two points from the MD & WS, I just saw from the live scores that young Ashton Chen has clawed back from about 4 to 5 points down to beat Wacha 23-21 in the first game! What an impressive fightback.

Keep it up Singapore! :D

Who is this boy, uncle Loh? He got much support from the crowds for the spirit he showed during his match. He pushed Wacha to the limit, and Wacha showed good sportsmanship too by pat his back after the game.

[jasonmarc]

it looks like Peter Gade migraine problem is a real news, not mind games as thought earlier, or maybe denmark thinks jan o jorgensen can play against lcw(remember swiss open semi final??) On the other hand, i saw somewhere in the forum that boe is injured, maybe boe is really injured and the vaterans, and the more experience pair, LP/JR had to be field in to replace them, or it could be denmark is depending on this pair's experience.
Anyway, by looking at the line up, mas team does have a slight advantage i could say, it just seems like xd department is a problem for Malaysia in my opinion.
I hope mas players won't take things forgranted. The outcome of this match will just depends on the players themself this time!:)
camon MALAYSIA!:):)

Yes, true. Hope all players in the line up will performs up to their best...and dont disappointed us......:o

[CLELY]

it looks like Peter Gade migraine problem is a real news, not mind games as thought earlier, or maybe denmark thinks jan o jorgensen can play against lcw(remember swiss open semi final??) On the other hand, i saw somewhere in the forum that boe is injured, maybe boe is really injured and the vaterans, and the more experience pair, LP/JR had to be field in to replace them, or it could be denmark is depending on this pair's experience.
Anyway, by looking at the line up, mas team does have a slight advantage i could say, it just seems like xd department is a problem for Malaysia in my opinion.
I hope mas players won't take things forgranted. The outcome of this match will just depends on the players themself this time!:)
camon MALAYSIA!:):)

Yup, Malaysia has bright chance to advance into semifinal with both Peter Gade and Tine Rasmussen absence.

[Loh]

Who is this boy, uncle Loh? He got much support from the crowds for the spirit he showed during his match. He pushed Wacha to the limit, and Wacha showed good sportsmanship too by pat his back after the game.

Oh I envy you that you can see everything on TV. ;)

Ashton and Derek Wong are local lads of about the same age and standard.
They are currently Singapore's more promising locals after the retirement of both Ronald Susilo and Kendrick Lee.

Though young and inexperienced as with our WD pair of Yao Lei/Shinta, they have acquitted themselves quite well so far. I hope the Sudirman Cup will be the beginning of a much better performance for them in years to come. :D

[george@chongwei]

I predict Malaysia to win 3-2 or 4-1 this time:)

[george@chongwei]

Oh I envy you that you can see everything on TV. ;)

Ashton and Derek Wong are local lads of about the same age and standard.
They are currently Singapore's more promising locals after the retirement of both Ronald Susilo and Kendrick Lee.

Though young and inexperienced as with our WD pair of Yao Lei/Shinta, they have acquitted themselves quite well so far. I hope the Sudirman Cup will be the beginning of a much better performance for them in years to come. :D
Copadh is in the stadium ,uncle loh.
He can see anything that is not covered on tv:p

[kwun]

CCTV5 is broadcasting now.

Dong Jiong is commentating (he is so fat!!)

use IE to open:

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/streaming/cctv5.html

[kwun]

CCTV showing Singapore vs. Poland... i think.

[Loh]

Well Ashton did give Wacha a good fight in 3 games, before losing.
We still have a chance to win with two more matches to go. By beating Poland will give Singapore a chance to fight for promotion to Group 1, since Poland has beaten Russia. :)

Will Yao Lei and Shinta secure us the honour?

Well, our girls have won the first game 21-13, but is now trailing 5-7 in the second. Steady girls and try your best. :)

[taufik-ist]

GlobalTV of Indoensia will brodcast Ina vs China live at 1730WIB

[kwun]

CCTV showing Singapore vs. Poland... i think.

hm... not live though. they are replaying the MD... :(

[copadh]

Oh I envy you that you can see everything on TV. ;)

Ashton and Derek Wong are local lads of about the same age and standard.
They are currently Singapore's more promising locals after the retirement of both Ronald Susilo and Kendrick Lee.

Though young and inexperienced as with our WD pair of Yao Lei/Shinta, they have acquitted themselves quite well so far. I hope the Sudirman Cup will be the beginning of a much better performance for them in years to come. :D

Just lucky to be here...

thank you for the background about Ashton, he's very promising player.
hope NED WD beat RUS in other court, and your WD win, SIN will fight against THA for a place in Group 1 in 2011

[copadh]

GlobalTV of Indoensia will brodcast Ina vs China live at 1730WIB

good news. I thought only vision1 will show semifinal and final...

[robin7]

Denmark http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/DEN.gif vs http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/MAS.gif Malaysia

1 XD Thomas Laybourn / Kamilla Rytter Juhl vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari / Wong Pei Tty

2 MS Jan O Jorgensen vs Lee Chong Wei

3 MD Lars Paaske / Jonas Rasmussen vs Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong

4 WS Nanna Brosolat Jensen vs Wong Mew Choo

5 WD Kamilla Rytter Juhl / Lena Frier Kristiansen vs Chin Eei Hui / Wong Pei Tty

[jasonmarc]

INA seems going to kind of let go this match with their line up,......i wonder why they dont place like kido for MS, SS/SDK for MD and Polii for WS......it will be more fun to watch.....

[robin7]

Indonesia http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif vs http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/CHN.gif China

1 MD Hendra Setiawan / Mohammad Ahsan vs Cai Yun / Fu Haifeng

2 WS Maria Kristin Yulianti vs Wang Yihan

3 MS Simon Santoso vs Lin Dan

4 WD Greysia Polii / Nitya Krishinda Maheswari vs Du Jing / Yu Yang

5 XD Devin Lahardi Fitriawan / Lita Nurlita vs Zheng Bo / Ma Jin

[markchan]

INA is saving their "big guns" for the SF against KOREA... sensible strategy.:D


Indonesia http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/INA.gif vs http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/CHN.gif China

1 MD Hendra Setiawan / Mohammad Ahsan vs Cai Yun / Fu Haifeng

2 WS Maria Kristin Yulianti vs Wang Yihan

3 MS Simon Santoso vs Lin Dan

4 WD Greysia Polii / Nitya Krishinda Maheswari vs Du Jing / Yu Yang

5 XD Devin Lahardi Fitriawan / Lita Nurlita vs Zheng Bo / Ma Jin

[markchan]

Denmark http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/DEN.gif vs http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/MAS.gif Malaysia

1 XD Thomas Laybourn / Kamilla Rytter Juhl vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari / Wong Pei Tty

2 MS Jan O Jorgensen vs Lee Chong Wei

3 MD Lars Paaske / Jonas Rasmussen vs Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong

4 WS Nanna Brosolat Jensen vs Wong Mew Choo

5 WD Kamilla Rytter Juhl / Lena Frier Kristiansen vs Chin Eei Hui / Wong Pei Tty



Anyone has the H2H record for the WDs? It could really boil down to this last match ! In my opinion, the 1st 2 matches cud be split between DEN (XD) and MAS (MS). MD and WS is 50:50 both KKK/TBH and WMC look unconvincing . So it boils down to WD as the decider. What a cracker this gonna be....!

[Loh]

Just lucky to be here...

thank you for the background about Ashton, he's very promising player.
hope NED WD beat RUS in other court, and your WD win, SIN will fight against THA for a place in Group 1 in 2011

Oh so you're the man in the right place! :D

I have to day kudos to SIN's young WD team for defeating the bigger-sized Polish ladies (they must be bigger right?) 21-18 and put SIN top of the Group to meet THA for promotion to Div 1 (like football).

Hope our XD pair can win to give SIN greater confidence in their next encounter. :p

[copadh]

Sweden, once was European giant, finally saves their place in Group 3, beat Australia 3-1.

Sweden played in Group 1 in 2005, relegated to play in Group 2 (2007), and again relegated to play in Group 3 this year. So happy they are not relegated again, three times in a row...

[Loh]

Just check the rules again, Singapore won't have a chance to take 1st place in Group 2B if Russia win against the Netherlands. Head to head between SIN and RUS come first, and Russia beat Singapore 3-2...

Wah, very sporting huh! :D

But, SIN beat NED 4-1 and RUS managed only 3-2 against them.
So we may yet be leaders!

And Poland beat Russia 3-2! But SIN beat POL already even if it is 3-2.
So how?

[copadh]

Wah, very sporting huh! :D

Well, I might be wrong :)
RUS already clinched their tie, win 3-2 against NED.
SIN XD still on the court. Let's see what the latest standing will be

[robin7]

INA seems going to kind of let go this match with their line up,......i wonder why they dont place like kido for MS, SS/SDK for MD and Polii for WS......it will be more fun to watch.....
I know u r kidding but Kido's knees are not fully recovered and he needs more rest than the rest. It would be the stupidest decision to let Kido playing singles.

[copadh]

Guangzhou Gymansium is so quiet.... POL XD lead in interval, 11-8, and the crowds were busy with themselves....no claps...

come on, this is a stadium or cemetery?

[badMania]

Hendra Setiawan/Mohd Ahsan are probably the fittest among the 6 MD players and they have been trained in case they are needed as a scratch pair (like tonight) against CHN and more importantly against KOR in the SF. A victory in the SF against the reigning All-England champion Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun will certainly boost their confidence ahead of the anticipated tie against Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae in the SF on Saturday.

[beeyee]

Anyone know whc channel will be showing the match btw mas and denmark later?

[robin7]

Anyone has the H2H record for the WDs? It could really boil down to this last match ! In my opinion, the 1st 2 matches cud be split between DEN (XD) and MAS (MS). MD and WS is 50:50 both KKK/TBH and WMC look unconvincing . So it boils down to WD as the decider. What a cracker this gonna be....!
U can find it here (http://www.internationalbadminton.org/) but it's currently under rennovation. I'm surprised that u don't know this site. Maybe u do.

[abedeng]

Wah, very sporting huh! :D

But, SIN beat NED 4-1 and RUS managed only 3-2 against them.
So we may yet be leaders!

And Poland beat Russia 3-2! But SIN beat POL already even if it is 3-2.
So how?

Yup, Copadh is right, if two teams are on equal pts, head to head records come first and not the number of matches won and lost.

This was the same situation during Malaysia's victorious Thomas Cup campaign of 1992, they were 2nd in the group cos they lost to Korea despite superior win-loss match ratio.

[copadh]

waiting for night matches...

Funny, they play "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" in the stadium...
christmas on May?

[pramilainc]

Anyone has the H2H record for the WDs? It could really boil down to this last match ! In my opinion, the 1st 2 matches cud be split between DEN (XD) and MAS (MS). MD and WS is 50:50 both KKK/TBH and WMC look unconvincing . So it boils down to WD as the decider. What a cracker this gonna be....!

I think H2H is 2:1 to MAS. But i think last meet was 2007 Sudirman cup when score was 2:2 and MAS pair lost a tight game.

[pramilainc]

I think H2H is 2:1 to MAS. But i think last meet was 2007 Sudirman cup when score was 2:2 and MAS pair lost a tight game.

My bad. wasnt 2:2, but MAS still lost.

http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/teammatch.aspx?id=46789A4E-B185-419B-B999-9B5390965F7D&match=905

[badMania]

So, Singapore failed to top the group as they lost to Russia. Russia will face Thailand for a place in Group 1 in 2011. Singapore will meet Chinese-Taipei.

[bdfreak]

I think H2H is 2:1 to MAS. But i think last meet was 2007 Sudirman cup when score was 2:2 and MAS pair lost a tight game.

last game was in SS finals where mas win

[copadh]

Yup, Copadh is right, if two teams are on equal pts, head to head records come first and not the number of matches won and lost.

This was the same situation during Malaysia's victorious Thomas Cup campaign of 1992, they were 2nd in the group cos they lost to Korea despite superior win-loss match ratio.

It's official now, Russia top of the group 2B, Singapore 2nd, folow by the Netherlands and Poland. Russia will play Thailand for one spot in Group 1.

Next time better, Uncle Loh, Singapore have a good squad of youngsters. But beware of Japan/Hongkong and India (Saina and gangs should win against Bulgaria and promoted to Group 2)

[Loh]

Anyone has the H2H record for the WDs? It could really boil down to this last match ! In my opinion, the 1st 2 matches cud be split between DEN (XD) and MAS (MS). MD and WS is 50:50 both KKK/TBH and WMC look unconvincing . So it boils down to WD as the decider. What a cracker this gonna be....!

Whatever, MAS's chance has improved with DEN's first choice for MS and MD unavailable! :)

I wonder whether MAS TV1 will show this tie, otherwise I'll have to go elsewhere to watch.:(

[copadh]

Whatever, MAS's chance has improved with DEN's first choice for MS and MD unavailable! :)

I wonder whether MAS TV1 will show this tie, otherwise I'll have to go elsewhere to watch.:(

don't forget DEN's first choice in WS already unavailable :)

try the link Mr Kwun posted earlier for CCTV 5 live streaming, it will show CHN-INA. I'm not sure about MAS-DEN.

[eaglehelang]

Whatever, MAS's chance has improved with DEN's first choice for MS and MD unavailable! :)

I wonder whether MAS TV1 will show this tie, otherwise I'll have to go elsewhere to watch.:(

Wah, PG's migraine must be really serious for him to be rested in this crucial tie.

Nah, LArs/Jonas had beaten KKK/TBH before, convincingly too. They have better record vs KKK/TBH than Boe/Morgenson, I think.
This time around, it's up to the Msian gals - WS & WD to do the honours.

Doesnt look like RTM 1 will be broadcasting Msia vs Denamrk, it's not in the TV guide.:(

[Loh]

It's official now, Russia top of the group 2B, Singapore 2nd, folow by the Netherlands and Poland. Russia will play Thailand for one spot in Group 1.

Next time better, Uncle Loh, Singapore have a good squad of youngsters. But beware of Japan/Hongkong and India (Saina and gangs should win against Bulgaria and promoted to Group 2)

Now how come RUS can top when they beat NED only 3-2 and SIN did better with 4-1? All other match results are about the same.

Is it purely because RUS beat SIN? Hard Luck and THA is a tough team to crack. But you'll never know ... Fight on Singapore! :D

Yes, India is very promising indeed! ;)

What SIN will meet Chinese Taipeh? Well, they're both no easy meat!

[Loh]

don't forget DEN's first choice in WS already unavailable :)

try the link Mr Kwun posted earlier for CCTV 5 live streaming, it will show CHN-INA. I'm not sure about MAS-DEN.

I never got in love with streaming with my slow PC. I better watch the big screen at the club. Hope they have it telecast live. :)

[silver]

Now how come RUS can top when they beat NED only 3-2 and SIN did better with 4-1? All other match results are about the same.

Is it purely because RUS beat SIN? Hard Luck and THA is a tough team to crack. But you'll never know ... Fight on Singapore! :D

Yes, India is very promising indeed! ;)

What SIN will meet Chinese Taipeh? Well, they're both no easy meat!

I hope Russia will win! Go, Russia!! :D :p

[danielwong]

hey guys, long time no see....
here is my prediction.....realistic one....

Denmark http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/DEN.gif vs http://static.tournamentsoftware.com/images/flags/MAS.gif Malaysia

1 XD Thomas Laybourn / Kamilla Rytter Juhl vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari / Wong Pei Tty
* Danes advantage, close match...unless Fairuzizuan can show his true capability... 55-45 to the Danes

2 MS Jan O Jorgensen vs Lee Chong Wei
* Need not much saying....LCW all the way 90-10...unless food poisoning

3 MD Lars Paaske / Jonas Rasmussen vs Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong
*Unless KKK/TBH can show more serious side and not smilling the whole time..
if not the Danes will nail it.....55-45 to Danes


4 WS Nanna Brosolat Jensen vs Wong Mew Choo
* Choo-choo train to nail it...but wont be easy...Nanna is a hard nut to crack
60-40 to Choo-choo


5 WD Kamilla Rytter Juhl / Lena Frier Kristiansen vs Chin Eei Hui / Wong Pei Tty
*our gals should nail it.....60-40
prediction 3-2 to MAS

[robin7]

In 2007, HKG upset THA by sending THA to Division 2. This year, THA will likely swap place with HKG.

[jasonmarc]

I hope Russia will win! Go, Russia!! :D :p

But, I think Thailand going to win against Russia...........:rolleyes:

[jasonmarc]

In 2007, HKG upset THA by sending THA to Division 2. This year, THA will likely swap place with HKG.

So sure it going to be HKG......maybe JPN......will face THA...........;)

[fd16n]

30 minutes to go for the session 2 to begin

[robin7]

My bad. wasnt 2:2, but MAS still lost.

http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/teammatch.aspx?id=46789A4E-B185-419B-B999-9B5390965F7D&match=905
CEH/WPT are now different from 2 years ago.

So sure it going to be HKG......maybe JPN......will face THA...........;)
That's why I say likely. Against JPN, HKG probably has WS (not guarantee) while JPN has MD & WD in the bag and MS & XD are 50:50.

[copadh]

30 minutes to go for the session 2 to begin


yup....
24 minutes count down
Thomas Laybourn and Kamilla just finished their warm up along with Fairuz/Wong Pei Tty in the same court

in court three, Wang Yihan and Lu Lan got warm up with two China boys.

players just left the court

[copadh]

Shendy, Liliyana, Firda, and Mel just strolling around the coridor and looking for Yonex's counter for some souvenirs...

[copadh]

Security guards were busy "hoosh"-ing local supporters who want to take the pictures of their heroes and heroines...

CHN team occupied most of players seat around court 3, INA team were pushed to sit in court 4 with DEN and MAS :)

[cheeyf]

yup....
24 minutes count down
Thomas Laybourn and Kamilla just finished their warm up along with Fairuz/Wong Pei Tty in the same court

in court three, Wang Yihan and Lu Lan got warm up with two China boys.

players just left the court

wa still gt 24 minutes n they already warm up
interesting
hope fairuz/wpt can upset den
wpt dont warm up so much
must save energy
haha
double duty again
mas boleh

[copadh]

Two rams mascot were back, greetings the players and supporters...

[vching]

Time to bring out my old pom poms that haven't been used since...... lets just say a long time ago :D

MALAYSIA BOLEH!

[copadh]

referee is resetting net in court one.

sporty dancers time....eight girls and four boys...yooohoooo...

[vching]

...and of course, my favorite secret weapon (any of the veteran forumers remember what it was? :D) might be used ...

ahh... no Pemuda to trash talk the Malaysian players beforehand... (kind of miss him :P)

[copadh]

CHN supporters are already in place... wondering where's INA supporters, hopefully they will be here on time.

[copadh]

All CHN players on court now...shoulder to shoulder in a circle, while their supporters scream "JIA YOU!"..

[vching]

does anyone know any media outlet thats broadcasting the Malaysia vs. Denmark match?

[copadh]

Wang Yihan leaves the bench, followed by Lu Lan, to warm up on training court. Can't see INA bench clearly, CHN supporters are standing and block my sight

[koo_fan]

3 MD Lars Paaske / Jonas Rasmussen vs Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong
*Unless KKK/TBH can show more serious side and not smilling the whole time..
if not the Danes will nail it.....55-45 to Danes

It's not going to be easy, yeah. i din hope them to make serious look, because how do we enjoy then? their game with lyd / jjs is not convincing enough. however, it'll be cool if they can contribute point for Malaysia. There'll be something i can boast about. hahaha..:D. And hey, it's koo kien keat, daniel.:p


4 WS Nanna Brosolat Jensen vs Wong Mew Choo
* Choo-choo train to nail it...but wont be easy...Nanna is a hard nut to crack
60-40 to Choo-choo

since when do we call her choo-choo? nice..

[vching]

since when do we call her choo-choo? nice..

Since this:
http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/train_old.jpg

During the WC07 against XXF :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[copadh]

Maria left INA bench accompanied by coach Marleve. Mel sat in front row with popm pom stick in her hand

[koo_fan]

...and of course, my favorite secret weapon (any of the veteran forumers remember what it was? :D) might be used ...

ahh... no Pemuda to trash talk the Malaysian players beforehand... (kind of miss him :P)
hahaha, bring it on, vching. This time, ada protection from other forumers.
oh yeah, this is when i'll miss all the banters. ~

It's about to start, kan?
RTM will not show it, i guess. Don't know about astro.
Any livestreaming?

[copadh]

All players in 6 courts are introduced. Hendra Setiawan/M Ahsan vs Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng in court 4, Thomas Laybourn/Kamilla Rytter Juhl vs Fairuzizuan/Wong Pei Tty in court 3.

[koo_fan]

Let's get started

[copadh]

Much much more crowds compare to the other days. They really love their player...

[copadh]

nice drop shot from WPT, MAS 5-7

[copadh]

Ahsan was faulted by service judge, 1st fault of the match...

[Seasider]

CCTV 5 is not showing badminton :(
Does anyone knows other channels that shows INA vs CHN ?? please help !

[copadh]

Ahsan smash on the net, 6-14

interval on court 4, DEN-MAS 11-6

[vching]

Pei Tty you boleh!

We all boleh!!!!

[copadh]

Finally, INA supporters are show up

[badMania]

Look's like Hendra/Ahsan are still adjusting to each other? Let's see how the second set will progress...

[copadh]

smart placing by Cai Yun, 18-8

Ahsan smash, 9-19
Hendra smash, 10-19

[badMania]

How is the INA pair performing so far? Average I would say???

[Seasider]

Look's like Hendra/Ahsan are still adjusting to each other? Let's see how the second set will progress...


Where can I watch live streaming? CCTV 5 is NOT showing badminton :(
Please help. Thanks.

[badMania]

Fu/Cai take the first set 21-10.
Can the INA pair rebound in the second set?

[samuel882]

wow ! only gets 10 points by HS/Bona

[copadh]

Ahsan was faulted again. 2nd fault of the match. 10-20

CHN close the game, 21-10 in 11 minutes

[badMania]

wow ! only gets 10 points by HS/Bona

It's Hendra/Ahsan (not Bona).

[copadh]

After some instruction from Sigit and Christian, INA pair back on court

[drifit]

Where can I watch live streaming? CCTV 5 is NOT showing badminton :(
Please help. Thanks.
i dont there is any live over the net in this moment.

[copadh]

Hendra stroke far on to corner, 2-1
Cai Yun get the ball back, 2-2

[samuel882]

It's Hendra/Ahsan (not Bona).
Sorry my bad :o Thanks for the correction :)
Looks like the INA pair are getting better while the match progress..

[arumdaun]

they're not doing well together..hendra seems off alot

[samuel882]

Not mch rallies between both MAS and Danes pair. every points seems to be get from the 1st 3-4 shots

[copadh]

Laybourn smash close the game for DEN, 21-17

[badMania]

Although I would very much like to see Hendra/Ahsan win, but, as long as they can stretch the CHN pair to rubber-set, I think they should be ok, considering that it's a scratch pairing.

[copadh]

Hendra tries to calm Ahsan. 10-9 for INA

[arumdaun]

Although I would very much like to see Hendra/Ahsan win, but, as long as they can stretch the CHN pair to rubber-set, I think they should be ok, considering that it's a scratch pairing.

couldn't agree more :(

[copadh]

interval, CHN 11-10 INA

[badMania]

The younger and less experienced Ahsan will learn a lot from today's and the match on Monday.

The INA pair trails 10-11 at the interval.

[nicolas33]

what happen with Peter gade? Denmark want to give free semi final ticket to Malaysia?

[vching]

meanwhile overwhelming traditional BC forumers - the Malaysians are still AWOL...

[vching]

i think CCTV5 is starting to broadcast badminton

[copadh]

Nice net play by Hendra. INA tie the game, 16-16

[Seasider]

CCTV 5 is showing badminton now :) Yay...!!

[copadh]

Cai Yun makes it even, 17-16

[vching]

CCTV5 shaddup and show me some baddie :D :D

[copadh]

scoring board is down on INA-CHN court. 17-17 now

[copadh]

Hendra on the net, 17-18

[jutawin]

M.Ahsan's smash is too weak to get point..

[copadh]

Ahsan too wide, 17-19

[copadh]

HEndra placing, Fu HAifeng to net, 18-19
cai yun too wide, 19-19

[arumdaun]

game point for ina!!

[arumdaun]

yeay! rubber set! at least it'll light them up :)

[lim'zzz]

21-19 indo take the second game

[copadh]

Hendra stroke to corner, 20-19
Fu Haifeng push too long, 21-19 for INA

CHN team surenderred first game of the tournament to Hendra/Ahsan

[jutawin]

INA force to rubber set..

[copadh]

Ahsan was faulted again. his 3rd fault of the match

[badMania]

Unexpectedly, trailing 17-19, the INA pair played brilliantly and snatched the second set 21-19 with 4 pts from Hendra's serves.

Hendra Setiawan is still better guarding the net, although Mohd Ahsan's smashes are not as deadly as Markis Kido.

The INA pair has performed up to expectation in stretching the All-England champion to rubber-set.

[copadh]

2-6 now, INA serve

[copadh]

Fu smash into net, INA 3-6

[vching]

uncharacteristically, Hendra is making quite a few unforced errors

[llpjlau]

i would bet on the Chinese pair to win.

[taufik-ist]

i saw khrisna watching MD in the stadium

[llpjlau]

China getting a bit impatient with their attack.

[vching]

live score kaputs

[abesadi]

Indonesia semangat!!!

[LingLing]

OMG,he changed one racket

[sickgal]

the live score is not working is it??

hmmm....

[copadh]

Nice placing from Hendra, too far for Fu, 6-8

[wynn000]

Live score is not working anyone know msia score?

[llpjlau]

the Indo pair is not too bad actually.

[LingLing]

The match is really so good

[copadh]

Fu smash, 6-9
Ahsan drive to net, 6-10, he's very upset..

[LingLing]

INA has huge fans there

[llpjlau]

Fu smash, 6-9
Ahsan drive to net, 6-10, he's very upset..

he should keep his cool if he wants to win against CY-FHF

[narnia]

Ahsan played quite well.
He always tried to make quick shots running around the court but they were not so effective as the CHN's defense was good enough.
He will need more experiences, especially need to attack effectively.
AFAIK, INA's style is not that fast-playing rather skillful way of managing the games.
All the best for the INA! :)

[samuel882]

danes and mas ties at deuce 20-all

[copadh]

interval,11-7 for CHN

sorry, can't follow MAS-DEN match, same time, and score board is broke down

[LingLing]

Chn8-5ina, ,

[bidapower]

how about malaysia? anyone know?

[LingLing]

my live show on internet is slower than the scoreboard

[badMania]

Ahsan is still too nervous at times, making unforced errors at the end. Learning experience for him...

The INA pair trails 7-11 at the interval of the rubber-set.

[samuel882]

22-all now ........

[Megatop]

Wow, that guy Ahsan is totally a smashing machine.

[Maximum]

of all the time... why now, my dear livescore???

[samuel882]

Danes won it 24-22

[Jessica]

Please update the score here because livescores is stuck...

[arumdaun]

oh my..ina has waken china up

[wynn000]

danes won? mixed double or?

[llpjlau]

Wow, that guy Ahsan is totally a smashing machine.

could replace Kido if he improves other parts of his game.

[Jessica]

Danes won it 24-22

Oh no...Mas lost the first point..:(

[samuel882]

danes won? mixed double or?
Yes. Mix double. 2nd game 24-22

[vching]

livescore oh livescore.... work dammit work!!!

[llpjlau]

Ahsan trying trick shot (behind the back smash return) but to no avail.

[narnia]

CHN's improvement in defense is a bit remarkable... Especially, Fu is always keeping up his racket at the front court.

[arumdaun]

ok. congrats fu/cai!

[llpjlau]

Lee CW about to take to the court.

[jutawin]

INA MD lost..
It's good they can steal a set from China..

[samuel882]

AS expected. Danes clinch the 1st point. Despite the pressure on them to deliver, both Thomas / Kamilla still able to deliver it.
WPT doesn't smashes alots and Fairuz control most of the movement

[chemile]

0-1 for China. However, Ahsan/Hendra showed good play. No problem. Ina prepared for SF...

[llpjlau]

Indo played well, but not well enough. Chinese pair too strong.

[Maximum]

wow... china won... hehe.. wats the score??

[nellute]

please help to report the score for LCW's match.

[badMania]

INA 0 vs CHN 1
MD: Hendra Setiawan/Mohd Ahsan vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun 10-21, 21-19, 12-21 -- Ahsan showed his inexperience and Fu/Cai fully made us of that. His smashes were also not as deadly as Kido's as I mentioned earlier.

WS: Maria Kristin Yulianti vs Wang Yihan.

[copadh]

for those whose livescore aren't working:
MD INA-CHN 10-21, 21-19, 12-21
XD DEN-MAS 17-21, 22-24

[samuel882]

Now. Come on Kitten | Prove it to LYB that ur selection is right. :)

[abesadi]

Hiks, hendra/ahsan lost.. But i think ahsan will have a good lesson from this match.

Come on maria, beat wang yihan..

[Megatop]

could replace Kido if he improves other parts of his game.

I think he's still young. Over eager, but man, his fitness is exceptional, he's like jump smashing non-stop.

[samuel882]

Jan O J looks abit nervous on court now. LCW leading 2-1

[beeyee]

whr u all watch the match of mas vs denmark?

[copadh]

Maria and Wang Yihan on court 4
LCW and Jan O Jorgensen already play on court 3, can't see the score board from here

[samuel882]

Its level at 4-all now from 2-4 down by LCW.

[vching]

i (do not) hope its an error, but Malaysia has been awarded the first point :P

[badMania]

I think he's still young. Over eager, but man, his fitness is exceptional, he's like jump smashing non-stop.

Bona/Ahsan are both still 21 this year, while Kido/Hendra are both 25 already. The young pair still has a lot to learn in terms of match temperament and experience in playing top pairs like Fu/Cai.

[samuel882]

LCW leading 9-6. JOJ got some deep smash which unanswered by Dato

[arumdaun]

go maria!!!keep it up! zhang ning look fierce..rawr

[suetyan]

Maria leading WYH 4-2

[suetyan]

WYH sent the shuttle out 2-5

[suetyan]

WHY sent the shuttle wide again 2-6

[samuel882]

14-7 for LCW. Any1 cares? :p

[suetyan]

WYH made too many unforced errors 4-7 now

[Megatop]

Bona/Ahsan are both still 21 this year, while Kido/Hendra are both 25 already. The young pair still has a lot to learn in terms of match temperament and experience in playing top pairs like Fu/Cai.

Yeah, they will only get better as they learn from experiences. I think even the Chinese commentator was impressed, saying Ahsan reminded him of Fu when he was younger. The smashing.

[Jessica]

Haiz...Its so frustrated when there is no any live streaming and the livescores is not working...

[suetyan]

14-7 for LCW. Any1 cares? :p
it is just like a big brother playing with a little kid :D

[wynn000]

14-7 for LCW. Any1 cares? :p

Yes yes please post msia vs den score the live score stuck there so sad....

[suetyan]

WYH still chasing 6-9

[suetyan]

Maria leading 10-6, Yihan too many unforced errors today