Finally, We reach the semi final match. We have INA vs KOR and CHN vs MAS.

My Prediction for INA vs KOR :

1. Nova Widianto / Lilyana Natsir Vs Lee Yong Dae / Lee Hyo Jung - 50:50 match. Whoever win this match will have an edge to win the final ticket.

2. Sony Dwi Kuncoro Vs Park Sung Hwan - 60:40 for Sony.

3. Maria Kristin Yulianti Vs Hwang Hye Youn - Maria should win this to secure INA's position.

4. Any INA's pair Vs Lee Hyo Jung / Lee Kyung Won - KOR to win this.

5. Markis Kido / Hendra Setiawan Vs Lee Yong Dae / Jung Jae Sung - 50:50 match. Given that Lee Yong Dae has played in XD before, INA's pair has an edge. However, this match could be the tie breaker.

..the outlook of the CHN vs. MAS tie???..are they unimportant??..:confused:

Anyway, i hope both ties go the full distance, just for the sake of us watching and entertainment!:cool:

Prediction for CHN vs MAS:

1. He Hanbin / Yu Yang Vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari / Wong Pei Tty - CHN to take this.

2. Lin Dan Vs Lee Chong Wei - 50:50 match. I could say that it will be the match of the day. :rolleyes:

3. Wang Yihan Vs Wong Mew Choo - 55:45 for CHN. In my opinion, MAS should take this to secure their position.

4. Cai Yun / Fu Hai Feng Vs Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong - 50:50 match.

5. Du Jing / Yu Yang Vs Wong Pei Tty / Chin Eei Hui - 60:40 for CHN.

..the outlook of the CHN vs. MAS tie???..are they unimportant??..:confused:

Anyway, i hope both ties go the full distance, just for the sake of us watching and entertainment!:cool:

I was writing it when you made this comment. :D

chn sure 2 send he hanbin/yu yang n also du jing/yu yang??

I was writing it when you made this comment. :D

It seems that CEH is injured, if CEH's not playing, NHL will replace her.

And China may not field Yu Yang in both WD & XD.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! MAS ADVANCED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK GOD!!! I hope we will beat CHN 2moro!

It seems that CEH is injured, if CEH's not playing, NHL will replace her.

And China may not field Yu Yang in both WD & XD.

ceh injured?from where u heard that kak helang?

Malaysia will highly probably lose. Probably better if they can play in the final and lose instead of meeting China at this stage. If all our shuttlers play true to form, they can really give China a good run for their money and definitely a very interesting match up.

Whatever it is, all the best and do your best.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! MAS ADVANCED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK GOD!!! I hope we will beat CHN 2moro!
i hope so!:D
GO MAS!!!

ceh injured?from where u heard that kak helang?

Samuel posted in May 15 thread, dont know where he heard it from. He heard that CEH & Indonesia's Maria injured from yesterday's matches. CEH very big chance not playing, Maria 50%.

Anyway, i hope both ties go the full distance, just for the sake of us watching and entertainment!:cool:

That would be my hope too. Oh yeah.. having kkk/tbh to prove them wrong and able to beat the Danes. It's a perfect semifinal for me. Sit back and relax, and enjoy the games. without too much pressure.

Samuel posted in May 15 thread, dont know where he heard it from. He heard that CEH & Indonesia's Maria injured from yesterday's matches. CEH very big chance not playing, Maria 50%.

aiyo many player injured la
so sad
i hope d news is not true tho
where uncles sam get it from?

..otherwise, uncle Sam will be in hot water come tonight or tomorrow..:p;)

http://tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&d=20090516

1:00 PM Group 1 - Korea[KOR] - [INA] Indonesia
7:00 PM Group 1 - Malaysia[MAS] - [CHN] China

absolutely mouth watering.... ;)

http://tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=991DFE99-023B-4853-8AF6-39255247D465&d=20090516

1:00 PM Group 1 - Korea[KOR] - [INA] Indonesia
7:00 PM Group 1 - Malaysia[MAS] - [CHN] China



.
The chances of making it to the Finals could be:

1:00 PM Group 1 - Korea[50%] - [50%] Indonesia
7:00 PM Group 1 - Malaysia[25%] - [75%] China
.

INA vs KOR -- my predicted lineup:
XD: Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung -- this is an absolutely must-win match for INA. If INA loses this, its 90% certain that they will lose the tie. Based on this year's encounter, Nova/Butet have beaten Lee/Lee. So, INA fans better pray that it's the good side of Nova that shows up tomorrow, not the bad side. It will be a tense match!

MS: Sony Dwi Kuncoro vs Park Sung Hwan -- likewise, INA must also be able to win this one. Both players are not in convincing forms lately. I hope Sony can win!

MD: Hendra Setiawan/Mohd Ahsan vs Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae -- I am quite certain Coach Sigit Pamungkas will not risk Markis Kido's knee and will field the same pair that stole a set from Fu/Cai yesterday. The KOR pair has the edge.

WS: Adriyanti Firdasari vs Hwang Hye Youn -- a crucial tie for both teams. If INA leads 2-1 at this stage, Firda will be under huge pressure to win the match. Likewise for Hwang, if the score is 1-2 or 2-1 to KOR. Based on rankings, the KOR pair has the edge.

WD: Nitya Krishinda Maheswari/Greysia Polii vs Lee Kyung Won/Lee Hyo Jung -- I am pretty certain the tie will be over before this match is played. Either KOR or INA will have secured the wins to progress to the Final. However, if the score is 2-2, then KOR will have the edge in this tie.

Overall, I think KOR will edge out INA 3-1 (if they win the XD) or 3-2.

For INA to beat KOR, then, they need to win either 3-0 or 3-1, which is highly unlikely :o

Note; I went to BWF site for checking the head to head. What a suprise (not at all) when the new site still not funtion 100%. Really, if BWF want badminton become very popular sport in the whole world, at least they can do is make a complete professional looking web site. Hired some top pro web design. They sure can afford it.

Prediction:

Indonesia: Korea will be very tough tough matches and I hope Indonesia will pull this off.

XD: Nova/Lily are questionable when the face tough opponent in team events. If LYD/LHJ all out , they will win in three tight sets which I hope not.

MS: Sonny also lack of focus in playing tough opponent in critical match in team event. The good news is PSH just came back after military service. So Sonny had an advantage here.

WS: Seeing how Maria so tired in match against WYH and maybe had her injury back again, better to play Firdasari who is fit. This tie will become very important for Ina and Korea. 50:50

MD: Indonesia will win this tie cause LYD probably a little tired and Markis/Kido usually can handle playing under pressure well.

WD: If Indonesia only had 2-2 when they reach this match, Korea will win this fight no matter who Ina send. LKW/LHJ were too exprerience and Ina pair just did not had any attacking weapon to penetrate the KOrea pair.

So if we want to win, we had to win 3-1 or 3-0.

INA vs KOR -- my predicted lineup:
XD: Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung -- this is an absolutely must-win match for INA. If INA loses this, its 90% certain that they will lose the tie. Based on this year's encounter, Nova/Butet have beaten Lee/Lee. So, INA fans better pray that it's the good side of Nova that shows up tomorrow, not the bad side. It will be a tense match!
...
..for XD, same can be said abt LHJ. Will it be "Mrs. Lee Hyde Jung" or "Dr. Lee Hyo Jekyll" showing up??..;)

Other than the WD event, which is a clear advantage to the KORs, the rest of the 4 events could go either way, more or less...

Btw, any prognostication for the MAS vs. CHN tie??..:confused:

For China - Malaysia prediction: (I make it short)

China will win 3-0 or 3-1 or if they lost both LD and CY/FHF they will win 3-2. The 3 sure points will be from XD, WS and WD.

..for XD, same can be said abt LHJ. Will it be "Mrs. Lee Hyde Jung" or "Lee Hyo Jekyll" showing up??..;)


This is very funny. Yes, LHJ sometimes can play brilliantly but sometimes can lost points with easy mistakes very quickly. Too bad , that also happen to Nova too. He had some top shots but can make easy one if he feel pressured.

It will be a gripping macthes tomorrow for Ina : Korea except for WD.

(Wishful thinking; If only Vita pair with Lilyana, we had a shot against Kor pair)

Prediction for CHN vs MAS:

1. He Hanbin / Yu Yang Vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari / Wong Pei Tty - CHN to take this.

2. Lin Dan Vs Lee Chong Wei - 50:50 match. I could say that it will be the match of the day. :rolleyes:

3. Wang Yihan Vs Wong Mew Choo - 55:45 for CHN. In my opinion, MAS should take this to secure their position.

4. Cai Yun / Fu Hai Feng Vs Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong - 50:50 match.
5. Du Jing / Yu Yang Vs Wong Pei Tty / Chin Eei Hui - 60:40 for CHN.
Wrong. the turth is this

1. He Hanbin / Yu Yang Vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari / Wong Pei Tty - CHN to take this.

2. Lin Dan Vs Lee Chong Wei - 80:20 match. I could say that it will be the match of the day. :rolleyes:

3. Wang Yihan Vs Wong Mew Choo - 90:10 for CHN. In my opinion, MAS should take this to secure their position.

4. Cai Yun / Fu Hai Feng Vs Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong - 80:20 match.
5. Du Jing / Yu Yang Vs Wong Pei Tty / Chin Eei Hui - 80:20 for CHN.

Total chance % for msia win china is 20%

Wrong. the turth is this


1. He Hanbin / Yu Yang Vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari / Wong Pei Tty - CHN to take this.

2. Lin Dan Vs Lee Chong Wei - 80:20 match. I could say that it will be the match of the day. :rolleyes:

3. Wang Yihan Vs Wong Mew Choo - 90:10 for CHN. In my opinion, MAS should take this to secure their position.

4. Cai Yun / Fu Hai Feng Vs Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong - 80:20 match.
5. Du Jing / Yu Yang Vs Wong Pei Tty / Chin Eei Hui - 80:20 for CHN.

Total chance % for msia win china is 20%


haha,ya very TRUE indeed:D

haha,ya very TRUE indeed:D

But i hope the 20% chance can success :p

INA vs KOR -- my predicted lineup:
XD: Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir vs Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung -- this is an absolutely must-win match for INA. If INA loses this, its 90% certain that they will lose the tie. Based on this year's encounter, Nova/Butet have beaten Lee/Lee. So, INA fans better pray that it's the good side of Nova that shows up tomorrow, not the bad side. It will be a tense match!

MS: Sony Dwi Kuncoro vs Park Sung Hwan -- likewise, INA must also be able to win this one. Both players are not in convincing forms lately. I hope Sony can win!

MD: Hendra Setiawan/Mohd Ahsan vs Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae -- I am quite certain Coach Sigit Pamungkas will not risk Markis Kido's knee and will field the same pair that stole a set from Fu/Cai yesterday. The KOR pair has the edge.

WS: Adriyanti Firdasari vs Hwang Hye Youn -- a crucial tie for both teams. If INA leads 2-1 at this stage, Firda will be under huge pressure to win the match. Likewise for Hwang, if the score is 1-2 or 2-1 to KOR. Based on rankings, the KOR pair has the edge.

WD: Nitya Krishinda Maheswari/Greysia Polii vs Lee Kyung Won/Lee Hyo Jung -- I am pretty certain the tie will be over before this match is played. Either KOR or INA will have secured the wins to progress to the Final. However, if the score is 2-2, then KOR will have the edge in this tie.

Overall, I think KOR will edge out INA 3-1 (if they win the XD) or 3-2.

For INA to beat KOR, then, they need to win either 3-0 or 3-1, which is highly unlikely :o

If HS goes all out and outplay LYD @ the net, it doesn't matter if its Ahsan or Kido that's paired with him, they'll beat the KOR pair.

Sony and Nova/Butet will have to win.......and I hope the INA coaches will field Maria instead of Firda (unless Maria's knee is really in bad shape). I doubt Firda can handle the pressure.... :o

What order of play will they used? Hopefully XD will be played before MD.

Wrong. the turth is this

1. He Hanbin / Yu Yang Vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari / Wong Pei Tty - CHN to take this.

2. Lin Dan Vs Lee Chong Wei - 80:20 match. I could say that it will be the match of the day. :rolleyes:
i would rate it as 66:34, lcw has a bit more confidence after his SO win over LD.

3. Wang Yihan Vs Wong Mew Choo - 90:10 for CHN. In my opinion, MAS should take this to secure their position.

4. Cai Yun / Fu Hai Feng Vs Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong - 80:20 match.
5. Du Jing / Yu Yang Vs Wong Pei Tty / Chin Eei Hui - 80:20 for CHN.

Total chance % for msia win china is 20%
..................................

It will be 4:1 for China with the single win from LCW -- it will be satisfying enough for me!:D

For China - Malaysia prediction: (I make it short)

China will win 3-0 or 3-1 or if they lost both LD and CY/FHF they will win 3-2. The 3 sure points will be from XD, WS and WD.

Same here,.......Totally agreed......but I M satistifed with the SF birth for MAS........they have created history....for entering this 1st ever SF........since MAS was up and down between Group 1 and 2 for past 10 years or so in Sudirman Cup.........Good to see MAS have establised as one of the permanent member in group 1.........like KOR, Chn, INA and Den....

Keep it up...MAS ......and no pressure for tonight SF....go for it...:D:D:D

It will be 4:1 for China with the single win from LCW -- it will be satisfying enough for me!:D

Err...X Ball............SF stage....the most is 3 - 1...:D:D

all the best to MAS
sure its exciting!!

absolutely mouth watering.... ;)
it will be surely a cracking day today!:cool:
Samuel posted in May 15 thread, dont know where he heard it from. He heard that CEH & Indonesia's Maria injured from yesterday's matches. CEH very big chance not playing, Maria 50%.
its true. ceh had a groin injury and had been dropped from the squad , according to rexy.
'And to make matters worse, national chief coach Rexy Mainaky has decided to drop Eei Hui due to a groin injury.
Youngster Ng Hui Lin will now make her debut with Pei Tty but they are unlikely to get past any of the pairs China field today.'
http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2009/5/16/sports/3919737&sec=sports
Err...X Ball............SF stage....the most is 3 - 1...:D:D
yeah, we already in the playoff stage;)

I would love to see koo/tan beating fu/cai again later;)
mission impossible this time;)

I hope Malaysia can make their own history by reaching final........It's not impossible for reaching final coz...
Lee Chong Wei vs Lin Dan-I believe LCW can do well...
Wong Mew Choo vs Wang Yi Han-WMC always play well in GuangZhou...n i hope 2day oso
Koo Kean Keat&Tan Boon Heong vs Cai Yun&Fu Hai Feng-KKK&TBh juz beat them in Swiss Open....

So........nothing is impossible..we still got ability to beat China

MALAYSIA BOLEH!!

If HS goes all out and outplay LYD @ the net, it doesn't matter if its Ahsan or Kido that's paired with him, they'll beat the KOR pair.

Sony and Nova/Butet will have to win.......and I hope the INA coaches will field Maria instead of Firda (unless Maria's knee is really in bad shape). I doubt Firda can handle the pressure.... :o

What order of play will they used? Hopefully XD will be played before MD.

Hush hush.....there's a resident KOR fan who will certainly disagree to your first statement abt his dominating KOR pair :o

I see that Coach Sigit Pamungkas gave Mohd Ahsan extra attention in practice yesterday. He was given more service practice with Nova Widianto, Fran Kurniawan, and the other doubles, while Hendra Setiawan is kept on a separate court. I guess Sigit will field Hendra/Ahsan.

There's no doubt abt the XD and MS matches. It's a MUST WIN for INA. Losing either one, we can depart home tomorrow already.

MAS vs CHN -- my predicted line-up:
XD: Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari/Wong Pei Tty vs He Hanbin/Yu Yang or Zheng Bo/Ma Jin -- which ever pair is fielded, CHN will take this pt.

MS: Lee Chong Wei vs Lin Dan -- the much anticipated contest. Unfortunately, this match happens in China and honestly, Lin Dan still has the edge. If LCW can beat Lin Dan in front of his home crowd, it will bode well for him in the WC 2009 and Asian Games 2010.

MD: Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong vs Fu Haifeng/Cai Yun -- a 50-50 match yet again and this time, I think Koo/Tan can beat the CHN pair.

WS: Wong Mew Choo vs Wang Yihan -- again 50-50. Wang Yihan has a slight edge.

WD: Wong Pei Tty/Ng Hui Lin vs Du Jing/Yu Yang -- if the score is 2-2 at this stage, CHN will take this one for sure. I cannot see them losing.

Overall, I think CHN will take this one 3-1 or 3-2.

Err...X Ball............SF stage....the most is 3 - 1...:D:D

Or 3-2, if LCW, KKK/TBH play superbly & secure 2 points.:D

4. Cai Yun / Fu Hai Feng Vs Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong - 80:20 match.


Total chance % for msia win china is 20%



WHy is it FU/cai vs KKK/TBH is 80-20 when KKK/TBH beat them in this year's Swiss SS ?Nvm, overall chance also low :D;)

While Sidek's men and women take on Yongbo's lineup indoors, another MAS_v_CHN is brewing outdoors in Kuantan, this one in Asia Cup [hockey]. As all of you who also follow hockey, South Korea won 5-1 against China in the semi-finals.

Coach Tai Beng Hai is confident his men will finish on the podium by combining the individual skills into a team unit and staying focussed.

All the best to all of them, all as it means good match for spectating in racquet and stick-work!

WHy is it FU/cai vs KKK/TBH is 80-20 when KKK/TBH beat them in this year's Swiss SS ?Nvm, overall chance also low :D;)

Even though I predicted KKK/TBH's win at the 2009 Swiss Open, unfortunately, in this event they will lose to CY/FHF.

I have usually predicted as watching their previous games. In Cai/Fu's games in this Sudirman, I saw something improved in them. On the contrary, Koo/Tan showed some deficiency in their confidence especially when playing against Jaesung/Yongdae.

Anyhow, I expect good game between the top players. :)

On Sony vs. PSH, many people predicted favoring for Sony. But I have doubt as their predictions are not based on recent stats between them. Sony is an excellent player but strangely he used to lose to PSH. But the problem with PSH is that he has missed some international tourneys recently because of his military training with JJS; he might need some more time to return to his original sense of play.

Anyhow, for this match, it would be half and half. If Sony can show his sharpness as he did last year, he will easily beat PSH. But if not, the game will be likely extended to the rubber set. Enjoy! :)

WHy is it FU/cai vs KKK/TBH is 80-20 when KKK/TBH beat them in this year's Swiss SS ?Nvm, overall chance also low :D;)

Judging from last Thomas Cup tie between these two pairs.......KKK/TBH was played very badly...and lost esily...:o....I still hope kkk/tbh able to get rid of this team event pressure............and able to play well.....if possible to beat cy/fhf......:p

My prediction.....KOR VS INA

XD...........LY/LHJ 52 : NV/Butet 48

MS......... PSH 48 : SDK 52

MD..........LYD/JJS 51 : MK/HS 49

WS......... HYH 48 : MKY 52

WD.........LHJ/LKW 55 : Polii/who ever

It will be KOR 3 : 1 or 3 : 2 This happened only if LYD's magical wonders continues.....
KOR is haeavily rely on LYD..........

The latest news is that INA is going to field:
Maria Kristin Yulianti and

Hendra Setiawan/Mohd Ahsan.

I think INA should put markis kido today againts lyd/jjs
Maybe coach sigit have a reason to put m.ahsan partner hendra setiawan.
Aniway, berjuang indonesia!!

Its barely 2hrs before the INA vs KOR match.....you'll think the official lineup would've been announced already...

The latest news is that INA is going to field:
Maria Kristin Yulianti and

Hendra Setiawan/Mohd Ahsan.

MK still injured...? :confused: replaced by his brother.....who played well against CY/FHF......

Good to know MKY is going to play.......:p

MK still injured...? :confused: replaced by his brother.....who played well against CY/FHF......

Good to know MKY is going to play.......:p

Errr....Mohd Ahsan is NOT Kido's brother.

MK still injured...? :confused: replaced by his brother.....who played well against CY/FHF......

Good to know MKY is going to play.......:p

Errr....Markis's brother is Bona....not Ahsan ;)

Errr....Mohd Ahsan is NOT Kido's brother.

Got beaten in mere seconds.....drats! :p

I think INA should put markis kido today againts lyd/jjs
Maybe coach sigit have a reason to put m.ahsan partner hendra setiawan.
Aniway, berjuang indonesia!!

Coach Sigit will not want to risk a half-fit Markis Kido to face the Korean, which means that Hendra will not be allowed to roam freely upfront. I think fielding Hendra/Ahsan is a wise decision. INA is aiming to take the pts from XD, MS, and WS; while harbouring some hope to win the MD also.

Errr....Mohd Ahsan is NOT Kido's brother.

Thanks.......Bona is MK's brother.....:D

Errr....Markis's brother is Bona....not Ahsan ;)

Thanks for the infos......:p

I was hoping it would be Simon against Park. Park wins matches by grinding his opponents down, which is why he was able to beat tactically superior opposition. Sony's physique might not be able to handle that, the last super long match they had made Sony walk with a limp for days.

And yes, the decision to not play Kido (for INA MD) and Chin Eei Hui (for MAS WD) is probably prudent given that the World Championships is not far away. For INA WS, I told copadh that either Maria or Firda could take HHY or KMI out. Whether or not Firda's mind is up to it is a different matter.

I would move for INA to try and gamble Greys with Lily in WD though, if WD is last match. If the score is at 2-2 after 4 matches, this is worth a try. However, if WD is the first match, then better not.

..for XD, same can be said abt LHJ. Will it be "Mrs. Lee Hyde Jung" or "Dr. Lee Hyo Jekyll" showing up??..;)

Other than the WD event, which is a clear advantage to the KORs, the rest of the 4 events could go either way, more or less...

Btw, any prognostication for the MAS vs. CHN tie??..:confused:


WOW. What a mean thing to say. Hyde Jung? Hyo Jekyll?

Lee Hyo Jung is an exceptionally talented player. She does have good days and bad days but that goes the same for all the badminton players out there.

I like Lee Yong Dae a lot, too. He's definitely a gem/genius that would dominate the badminton xd/md games for a long time. But I feel like some people underestimate the importance/talent of LHJ. She's an olympic gold medalist and silver medalist at the same time, for God's sake!

I'm not trying to offend anybody out there but I feel like she deserves same credit as well as LYD does.

Met Simon and wished the team well during breakfast, he looked surprised to see me.

Met Gade too, seems to have recovered from his huge migraine attack.

MK still injured...? :confused: replaced by his brother.....who played well against CY/FHF......

Good to know MKY is going to play.......:p

That's contrary my expectation, I thought whatever the reason, Kido would come to the court by his decision. Anyway, that could be from some tactics from INA that a new face could change the mood as JJS/LYD must have prepared for Kido/Hendra, the old partnership.

All the best for the two countries superior in MD. :)

I was hoping it would be Simon against Park. Park wins matches by grinding his opponents down, which is why he was able to beat tactically superior opposition. Sony's physique might not be able to handle that, the last super long match they had made Sony walk with a limp for days.

And yes, the decision to not play Kido (for INA MD) and Chin Eei Hui (for MAS WD) is probably prudent given that the World Championships is not far away. For INA WS, I told copadh that either Maria or Firda could take HHY or KMI out. Whether or not Firda's mind is up to it is a different matter.

I would move for INA to try and gamble Greys with Lily in WD though, if WD is last match. If the score is at 2-2 after 4 matches, this is worth a try. However, if WD is the first match, then better not.

Greysia and Butet are more of front court player.....the pairing will have trouble generating enough offensive smash...

Besides, can the lineup be changed in a moment notice like that??

Hi ya could i know what time is it back in China or Jakarta...I'm waiting for badminton and both Global and CCTV not showing it yet...
I just remind me of watching football back at home...but now its the other way around...

Hi ya could i know what time is it back in China or Jakarta...I'm waiting for badminton and both Global and CCTV not showing it yet...
I just remind me of watching football back at home...but now its the other way around...

You're going to see the games just in two hours. :)

thanks narnia...i'm going back to sleep....hehehehe another 2 hours sleep will do good for me :)

Korea 3 - Indoesia 2
China 4 - Malaysia 1
Let's wait & see.

Hi, I'm the new member in this forum, Nice to See All the BC members,
bout SemiFinal Today I think KOREA will have good chance to Win the Tie, 55:45 for KOREA,
I'm Indonesian, but I should be OBJECCTIVE, from the NewsPaper here in Indonesia this morning, Indonesia is predicted to put their 1st team in this semiFinal and there is no Trial and Error like againts China 2 days ago, the representatives of Indonesia should be:
MD KIDO/HENDRA
XD NOVA/LILY
MS SDK
WS MKY
WD Polii/Nitya

there also an Option that is written in the news paper that is Forcing LiLy (BUTET) play twice in XD and WD (paired with Polii) same with Korea will Force Luu Hyo Jung to play Twice, but for Me Iam Not Sure INDONESIA will take that Option,

WD is for KOREA while WS is for Indonesia, and the rest is 50:50 but in MD littlebit for KOREA I think, Its Hard to say that My Prediction is 3:2 or 3:1 for Korea depending on the Turn Of Play.

Greysia and Butet are more of front court player.....the pairing will have trouble generating enough offensive smash...

Besides, can the lineup be changed in a moment notice like that??

Lily has good power, anyway the focus should be on tactics instead of power. Only CHN and KOR gals have power of any degree anyway.

The team lineup should be up now, should have been posted 2 hours before the tie.

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Wrong. the turth is this

1. He Hanbin / Yu Yang Vs Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari / Wong Pei Tty - CHN to take this.

2. Lin Dan Vs Lee Chong Wei - 80:20 match. I could say that it will be the match of the day. :rolleyes:

3. Wang Yihan Vs Wong Mew Choo - 90:10 for CHN. In my opinion, MAS should take this to secure their position.

4. Cai Yun / Fu Hai Feng Vs Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong - 80:20 match.
5. Du Jing / Yu Yang Vs Wong Pei Tty / Chin Eei Hui - 80:20 for CHN.

Total chance % for msia win china is 20%


why wongMC only have 10% n koo/tan only 20%???:confused:
erm...i think chn maybe wont send WYH today but maybe i'm wrong...

Less than 2 hours to start INA v KOR, no order of play yet? strange...

Less than 2 hours to start INA v KOR, no order of play yet? strange...

i was thinking about exactly the same thing.

for the Chiense WS lineup, LYB says they will send whoever WMC fear most. he doesn't fear playing XXF against WMC. it is actually not a tough choice as the lineup for MAS is rather limited.

China will for sure take WD and XD, to take one match out of MD/MS/WS is quite feasible as the strength is quite even.

I also already refresh my page in tournamentsoftware and still there is no line up :(

it is up!

XD: Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung vs. Nova Widianto / Liliyana Natsir
MS: Park Sung Hwan vs. Sony Dwi Kuncoro
WS Hwang Hye Youn vs. Maria Kristin Yulianti
MD Jung Jae Sung / Lee Yong Dae vs. Hendra Setiawan / Mohammad Ahsan
WD: Lee Kyung Won / Lee Hyo Jung vs. Greysia Polii / Nitya Krishinda Maheswari

CHN vs. MAS is up also:

XD: Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari vs. He Hanbin / Yu Yang
MS: Lee Chong Wei vs. Lin Dan
MD: Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong vs. Cai Yun / Fu Haifeng
WS: Wong Mew Choo vs. Wang Yihan
WD: Chin Eei Hui / Ng Hui Lin vs. Yu Yang / Du Jing.

Finally These are the Line Up for KOR Vs INA

Yong Dae Lee/Hyo Jung Lee Vs Nova Widianto/Liliyana Natsir
Sung Hwan Park Vs Sony Dwi Kuncoro
Hye Youn Hwang Vs Maria Kristin Yulianti
Jae Sung Jung/Yong Dae Lee Vs Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan
Kyung Won Lee/Hyo Jung Lee Vs Greysia Polii/Nitya Krishinda Maheswari

If INA want to win this Tie, they Must Save the first Point, after that I think SDK and Maria can Complete the Mission in 3:0, but if Nova/ BUTET fails, this Tie is For KOREA with score 3:2

why CEH partner with NHL???
i see the post tat state she's injured right??

For MD, I am wondering why is it Ahsan for partnering with Hendra?
He should be good player, but from my single view of his playing;

- he's not good smasher; fast many shots but not strong decider
- he's not tall; yeah, I should admit Kido would be smaller than him, but...

How about Hendrawan who's playing with Yulianto now?

Wondering why not any other tall strong attacker... :)

CHN vs. MAS is up also:

XD: Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari vs. He Hanbin / Yu Yang
MS: Lee Chong Wei vs. Lin Dan
MD: Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong vs. Cai Yun / Fu Haifeng
WS: Wong Mew Choo vs. Wang Yihan
WD: Chin Eei Hui / Ng Hui Lin vs. Yu Yang / Du Jing.

If MAS wants to win, they simply can not drag this to #4. By then, it's pretty much CHN lady army. The key is XD, if MAS can win (hardly) or at least dragging this for a long long rubber match (waste YY's stamina), then they have a chance.

If by #4, CHN leads 2:1, you can pretty much give the ticket to CHN. Even if WMC can beat WYH, the WD will wrap up the game pretty fast.

X-factor: YY is injured, and forced to give 2 WO to MAS for free... :rolleyes:

For MD, I am wondering why is it Ahsan for partnering with Hendra?
He should be good player, but from my single view of his playing;

- he's not good smasher; fast many shots but not strong decider
- he's not tall; I admit Kido would be smaller than him.

How about Hendrawan who's playing with Yulianto now?

Wondering why not any other tall strong attacker... :)

Same thing with LYD, his best result is with a "midget" JJS in the back. I believe INA coaches have better insight that some casual foreign observer....

The Danes and the cute Japanese were checking out while I was leaving for the stadium.

Korea 3 - Indoesia 2
China 4 - Malaysia 1
Let's wait & see.
Correction : China 3- Malaysia 1, since 5th game is not necessary at semi.

just came to stadium with INA team, mixed feeling inside bus but mostly relax and cheerfull...

For MD, I am wondering why is it Ahsan for partnering with Hendra?
He should be good player, but from my single view of his playing;

- he's not good smasher; fast many shots but not strong decider
- he's not tall; yeah, I should admit Kido would be smaller than him, but...

How about Hendrawan who's playing with Yulianto now?

Wondering why not any other tall strong attacker... :)

AGREE bout ahsan, but have you noticed that Hendra Setyawan are not in the his form when the meet Cai Yun / Fu Hai Feng?
some cross from ahsan is Good, and Hendra styawan also not much Smash in that game, so I think its is the best choice for INA while Kido still in not 100%

If MAS wants to win, they simply can not drag this to #4. By then, it's pretty much CHN lady army. The key is XD, if MAS can win (hardly) or at least dragging this for a long long rubber match (waste YY's stamina), then they have a chance.

If by #4, CHN leads 2:1, you can pretty much give the ticket to CHN. Even if WMC can beat WYH, the WD will wrap up the game pretty fast.

X-factor: YY is injured, and forced to give 2 WO to MAS for free... :rolleyes:

According to Rashid Sidek, the key is not XD but WS. XD, WD supposed Msia no chance to win, whichever pair China fields.;)

LYD and LHJ finished stretching and now warming up on court... Butet also come in, she is doing some stroke with....errrr....Sony? Nova still hiding somewhere...

Six courts from the last 6 days was reduced to only 1... New tribune was built in former court 1, and player will sit in fron of new tribune. Most of INA team are there, including all PBSI officer and wives...:)

Only PSH and two others in KOR bench.

Same thing with LYD, his best result is with a "midget" JJS in the back. I believe INA coaches have better insight that some casual foreign observer....

For the case of the KOR duo, JJS directly chose LYD as his partner and they have tuned together for two years until showing the best partnership from last year.

Wondered that INA coaching camp is thinking this new partnership will make a difference as they play together for the next couple of years? Or just trial? :)

Nova is coming, Sony leave the court and let Nova take care his partner...

Same thing with LYD, his best result is with a "midget" JJS in the back. I believe INA coaches have better insight that some casual foreign observer....
I just hope that Ahsan can overcome his nervousness...thats important...

INA coaches and officials take picture together... come on, grow up!!

I am seated just behind the Indonesian camp, The XD pairs are warming up. View of court not too good from here.

Sporty dancer take time to reherasal...As long as I remember, they use the same song since opening day and show the same coreography...and stil need to practise...

For the case of the KOR duo, JJS directly chose LYD as his partner and they have tuned together for two years until showing the best partnership from last year.

Wondered that INA coaching camp is thinking this new partnership will make a difference as they play together for the next couple of years? Or just trial? :)
Kido is not recovering yet from his knee.............

My Prediction
CHN vs. MAS

XD: Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari vs. He Hanbin / Yu Yang, 10-90
MS: Lee Chong Wei vs. Lin Dan, 35-65
MD: Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong vs. Cai Yun / Fu Haifeng 40-60
WS: Wong Mew Choo vs. Wang Yihan 20-80
WD: Chin Eei Hui / Ng Hui Lin vs. Yu Yang / Du Jing. 20-80

overall China VS MAS = 91-9

China-Mas 3-0: 35%
China-Mas 3-1: 37%
China-Mas 3-2: 18%
China-Mas 2-3: 5%
China-Mas 1-3: 3%
China-Mas 0-3: 1%

does anyone know the streaming channel that will show today's semifinal match?
thanks..

Copadh, I am in row one behind the INA squad and the newly built stage, blue shirt.

Bought lunch with me, no chance to go to Tianhe and enjoy some nice Xinjiang Muslim food.

BTW, where is the INA cheerleeading squad? Should be here by now.

My Prediction Kor VS Ina

XD: Lee Yong Dae/Lee Hyo Jung vs. Nova Widianto / Liliyana Natsir, 45-55
MS: Park Sung Hwan vs. Sony Dwi Kuncoro, 50-50
WS Hwang Hye Youn vs. Maria Kristin Yulianti. 40-60
MD Jung Jae Sung / Lee Yong Dae vs. Hendra Setiawan / Mohammad Ahsan 55-45
WD: Lee Kyung Won / Lee Hyo Jung vs. Greysia Polii / Nitya Krishinda Maheswari 70-30

Overall: Kor VS Ina 54-46

KOR VS INA 3-0 9%
KOR VS INA 3-1 18%
KOR VS INA 3-2 26%
KOR VS INA 2-3 11%
KOR VS INA 1-3 18%
KOR VS INA 0-3 17%

My predictions

XD: Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari vs. MJ/ZB 5-95
MS: Lee Chong Wei vs. Lin Dan, 45-55
MD: Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong vs. Cai Yun / Fu Haifeng 45-55
WS: Wong Mew Choo vs. Wang Yihan 2-98
WD: Chin Eei Hui / Ng Hui Lin vs. Yu Yang / Du Jing. 20-80

Lily, LYD and LHJ go into the tunnel just beside my seating area, to present themselves when called in.

My predictions

XD: Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari vs. MJ/ZB 5-95
MS: Lee Chong Wei vs. Lin Dan, 45-55
MD: Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong vs. Cai Yun / Fu Haifeng 45-55
WS: Wong Mew Choo vs. Wang Yihan 2-98
WD: Chin Eei Hui / Ng Hui Lin vs. Yu Yang / Du Jing. 20-80

that means China VS Mas: 94% VS 6%

Korean and Indonesian team managers shake hand and wish for a good hard fight.

Well, obviously they can't wish each other well.

My predictions

XD: Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari vs. MJ/ZB 5-95
MS: Lee Chong Wei vs. Lin Dan, 45-55
MD: Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong vs. Cai Yun / Fu Haifeng 45-55
WS: Wong Mew Choo vs. Wang Yihan 2-98
WD: Chin Eei Hui / Ng Hui Lin vs. Yu Yang / Du Jing. 20-80

There is no prediction with 2% and 5%...thats an insult...it means that WYH will beat WMC 21-0, 21-2 or Majin/ZB will win 21-2, 21-4..thats arrogant!! eventhough China will win....

Firda and some of the other non-playing squad members get relegated to water carrying duties.

I believe 2% means.. normally Wong Mew Choo will win once every 50 Match VS Wang Yi Han..

does anyone know the streaming channel that will show today's semifinal match?
thanks..
CCTV5 is your ticket...almost showtime..

CCTV5 is your ticket...almost showtime..
ok.. thanks a lot.
online there now..;)
go INA team!!

Copadh, I am in row one behind the INA squad and the newly built stage, blue shirt.

Bought lunch with me, no chance to go to Tianhe and enjoy some nice Xinjiang Muslim food.

Sorry, just read your message. I finished my lunch downstairs already. I have a bread and bottle of water if you want

Thats very stupid way to calculate.....why 50 matches? why not 10 matches or 20 matches?...

98% chance wins mean if the frequency of match is 100 than she will win 98 (statistically speaking)

Calculating score sound stupid to me too..

Sorry, just read your message. I finished my lunch downstairs already. I have a bread and bottle of water if you want
waduh...hows romantic!!!!:D:D......

Players come out for warmup, Sony moves to the warmup court.

lets enjoy the show

waduh...hows romantic!!!!:D:D......

hahaha...it's not easy to find meal here... have you been here? it's like Kemayoran in Jakarta...

WOW. What a mean thing to say. Hyde Jung? Hyo Jekyll?

Lee Hyo Jung is an exceptionally talented player. She does have good days and bad days but that goes the same for all the badminton players out there. \
...
..wow, a mean thing to say??..my friend, i think in 2nd paragraph you just described exactly why LHJ can be a "jekyll and hyde"..:eek::cool:
ok.. thanks a lot.
online there now..;)
go INA team!!
..lucky you, i'm still stuck & waiting, nothing yet showing on my stream..:(

LYD looks on fire........smashes are hard

LHJ keep making mistake, serves also not good......

Butet samshes are good also.....

Looks like INA have chance ...leading 6 - 5 now

hahaha...it's not easy to find meal here... have you been here? it's like Kemayoran in Jakarta...
been there...far from everywhere........I hate traffic there just like Jakarta...

LHJ's body defence is very good.

I guess each pair knows opponent's wekanesses..9-9 all..10-9 now

..okay, it's on but buffering a bit..INA are definitely targeting LHJ..All knotted @ 9 a piece after Nova netted..

wow...what a net play by Nova...

See saw battle and INA forge ahead with Nova's fortunate net reply.

subhanalloh,
What a Play, GREAT foe both pairs
NOVA do Great Job:)
12:10 for INA

My predictions

XD: Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari vs. MJ/ZB 5-95
MS: Lee Chong Wei vs. Lin Dan, 45-55
MD: Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong vs. Cai Yun / Fu Haifeng 45-55
WS: Wong Mew Choo vs. Wang Yihan 2-98
WD: Chin Eei Hui / Ng Hui Lin vs. Yu Yang / Du Jing. 20-80

Fairuz/WPT will be up against He Hanbin/Yu Yang, not Zheng Bo/Ma Jin
WMC vs WYH only 2%? WMC is not like the youngster Lydia Cheah. Even Julia Wong have beaten Wang Lin bf.

INA's play is quite intelligent so far with minimal high lifts.

LHJ misjudges a net tumble and INA lead @ the interval 11-10..Richard giving directions to Lilyana..

I think, as many have concluded, that if KOR wins this one, it's over. Pretty even so far though

There is no prediction with 2% and 5%...thats an insult...it means that WYH will beat WMC 21-0, 21-2 or Majin/ZB will win 21-2, 21-4..thats arrogant!! eventhough China will win....
% is not relative to the margin of victory.
So it doesn't matter if WYH wins by by 21-0 or 21-19, she will win.
China to clean sweep, unless LCW plays unbelievably well.

So Fast paly, Great LEE YONG DAE
13:12 now

nice smash placement by LHJ to Lilyana's backhand....INA lead 12-11..ANd LHJ makes another mistake at the net..INA in the lead 13-11..LYD answers with a x-court smash..INA 13-12..And Nova finishes off the smash after a great rally..INA 14-12..Clever drive placement by LYD..INA 14-13..

LHJ has a good defense as well as Butet's...

Excellent defensive play, INA turns the rally round.

Fairuz/WPT will be up against He Hanbin/Yu Yang, not Zheng Bo/Ma Jin
WMC vs WYH only 2%? WMC is not like the youngster Lydia Cheah. Even Julia Wong have beaten Wang Lin bf.

WMC stands little chance against WYH. WYH is younger, faster and has just as big a heart as WMC. Sorry MAS fans, I think you all know it's a foregone conclusion

Nova too slow on defensive rotation, Lily makes amends.

% is not relative to the margin of victory.
So it doesn't matter if WYH wins by by 21-0 or 21-19, she will win.
China to clean sweep, unless LCW plays unbelievably well.
Whatever...thats arrogant...dont think CHN will clean 5-0..may be 4-1

Whatever...thats arrogant...dont think CHN will clean 5-0..may be 4-1
It will be rather either 3-0 or 3-1, it cannot be 4-1.
Remember you said don't think China will 5-0 INA, and see what happened.

Koreans pick up lots of pts from crosscourt attacks.

what a great game!!
KOR pair have beaten these INA pair in OG, right?

KOR switching formation, trying to put LYD at the front..INA lead 16-15 after a nice little drive rally netted by Lilyana..

LYD thinks too much and sends the shuttle wide.

Al knotted at 16 a piece after LHJ forces an error from Nova..Another netted shot by Nova..KORs take control 17-16..

nice little placement from LHJ caught both Nova & Lilyana off guard..KORs lead 18-17..Another netted error from Lilyana, KORs 19-17..Lilyana frozen with LHJ's smash, KORs 20-17..Nova with a nice little x-court net drop..KORs 20-18..Game set after Nova made a service error..21-18..

Kor pair took the 1st game

great game from both pair....!

Koreans retake control, their change of direction shots puts pressure on INA's defenses.

Indonesian defense is ok but rotation speed could be better.

Great defences from LHJ........Nova keep making mistakes.......

KOR won the 1st game...21 - 18

Both Nova & Lilyana were caught off guard or in-no-man's land towards the latter part of the 1st game..easy pts from the KORs..

Start of 2nd game..KORs lead 1-0..LYD on fire, KORs building on their momentum, lead 3-0...Another easy net kill from LHJ, KORs lead 4-0..LHJ netted her forehand drive..INA on the scoreboard 4-1..LYD with a wide smash return KORs 4-2..

Koreans open gap with frontcourt press.

LHJ plays well....but just make a retrieves into the net.....kor 4 - 2 INA

Service fault called on Nova as he tried to replay his serve..KORs in the lead 5-2..Rare error from LYD as he netted a rather simple net shot..KORs lead 5-3..Excellent play from LYD as he forces a x-court push..KORs lead 6-3..LHJ attempts a x-court net return only to net it..KORs 6-4..

INA cheerleading squad are here, finally

Great rally ends with LHJ error

6-4 for KOR.............LHJ failed to cross the net

Nova smashed LYD who slipped ...6-5 for KOR

LYD slipped.............

Korean go angular and regain advantage.

8-5 for KOR...................

Excellent x-court retrieve shot, barely crossed the net, from Nova forces a weak lift from LYD..Nova finishes it off while LYD lies on his back..KORs 6-5..LHJ with an angled x-court smash..KORs 7-5..Another error from INA, KORs 8-5..Shot wide, KORs 8-6..Aggressive play from Nova, KORs 8-7..LHJ with another splendid clear caught Nova and Lilyana off guard KORs 9-7..INAs with a bit more aggression, all knotted at 9 a piece..

INA is closing th gap..8-7 for KOR....9-7 now

WMC stands little chance against WYH. WYH is younger, faster and has just as big a heart as WMC. Sorry MAS fans, I think you all know it's a foregone conclusion

WHat I mean is only 2% chance :eek:, I wouldnt give that kind of figure unless it's Group 1 country vs .... Mongolia. Even Hauge say it's too low & he's not Msia fan.

9 all now with Butet's smash to LHJ....

LHJ racquet speed a bit slow, forces her into error a few times.

LHJ smashes to Butet..KOR leads 11-9

2nd game interval to Kor

for me personnaly, INA already do the best, both of them paly well
still hope for INA win this tie, 11:9 now for KOREA

getting tough for INA..13-9

LYD huffing and puffing a bit...LHJ with another forecourt smash..KORs lead 11-9 @ the interval..LHJ has been pretty sharp so far with only minimal errors..

14-10 for KOR.....LHJ just smashes the shuttle

14:10 for KOREA now

11 - 8 for KOR.....LHJ plays well.....Butet ...OK.....But Nova still mistake prune.....

for me personnaly, INA already do the best, both of them paly well
still hope for INA win this tie, 11:9 now for KOREA
INA should have done less error!!!

15-10 now......16-10..Butet made mistakes in a row....

Lily is losing confidence at frontcourt, she doesn't do any better at the back.

LHJ mistimed her smash return, KORs 13-10..Another forecourt smash for LHJ, KORs 14-10..She is sharp today in the forecourt..Another error from Lilyana as she smashes into the net..KORs trying to finish off the game, lead 16-10...LHJ is on fire, Lilyana looks lost..KORs 17-10..

The end is nigh. KOR 16-10

Seems like LYD LHJ became too strong for INA duo since after the Beijing OG. And I'm glad to see Korean players are doing well with new Victor's rackets. It even seems that LYD smashes harder with his new Victor racket which has medium shaft instead of his old Yonex's stiff shaft racket.

INA has to force rubber so LYD will feel tired for MD........

Butet just smashed into net....poor thing...

what a rally...ending with LGJ's smash into empty space..17-10

INA has to force rubber so LYD will feel tired for MD........

Butet just smashed into net....poor thing...

LYD is still a young lad. Tiredness? What tiredness?

Seems like LYD LHJ became too strong for INA duo since after the Beijing OG. And I'm glad to see Korean players are doing well with new Victor's rackets. It even seems that LYD smashes harder with his new Victor racket which has medium shaft instead of his old Yonex's stiff shaft racket.
KOR lost to INA in January.....18-12 for KOR...

Butet just make another loose defence...........pity

Why the need for the flick serve?

its over. no hope for INA pair

KORs ahead 18-12 and they can smell their 1st pt...Another easy pt for the KORs 19-12..Lilyana looks bewildered...INA cheering getting a bit faint..Another easy forecourt kill, KORs on match pt, 20-14..LYD lifts just wide, 20-15..Match set for KORs as Nova netted a smash return...21-15..KORs on the scoreboard, all smiles & high fives all around, LHJ giving LYD a nice little kick in the buttock..

If KOR goes to final...with today's play..CHINA XD will find it difficult to beat them.....so flawless and LHJ's defense is very good today..made less mistakes

gooooooooooood games from both pair!!!
congrats to Korea
KOR 1 : 0 INA

INA is losing their grib now.....mistakes after mistakes.......6 match points for Kor...20 - 14

KOR XD defeated INA XD: 21-18,21-15

Koreans draw 1st blood. Reasonable effort from Indonesians but they lack the confidence on court. Only thing working for them was their defence.

LYD + LHJ.....so strong as a xd pair....both in good form.....well done

Butet seems not in her right mind in the latter part of the game while korean pair so flawless

As Sony moves to do battle on court, Maria and her "support staff" move to warmup court to do some stretching.

I do not know why INA pair always give KOREA pair attempt to smash,
:(

This is must win game for Sony, if INA still want to clinch final berth

This is must win game for Sony, if INA still want to clinch final berth

Pretty much the next 3 match will be must win for INA.

Sony can tie up the score with a win...let's see if Arek Suroboyo can give Park SH a taste of Indonesian ginseng..

I was REALLY worried about those victor rackets, after I visited Victor's webpage. Compared to Yonex's neatly designed webpage, victor seemed "crappy". But it seems like they are playing just as well as, if not better than, before. Victor's aggressive marketing strategy(they signed for sponsorship of Korean national team with something like 4 times more than Yonex has been sponsoring for 28 years)is working well. I might try victor rackets over this summer :)

weww...tough match....

OKEY!!!!! now, SDK!!!!!!!!!!

sony is going to win this match i guess

The new bride, Gao Ling, doing the in-studio host commentary..Sony shown warming up on court..Sony with a dominant red and white attire..While PSH with a dominant white and red attire..

come on SDK!!......................

Back to back errors from Sony..PSH leads 2-0..Sony with a nice little drop shot caught PSH by surprise..PSH 2-1..Sony attempts a x-court forehand clear only to land slightly outside..PSH 4-1..Sony with a straigh mid-court smash, PSH 4-3..

4-3 for PSH...................

LYD is still a young lad. Tiredness? What tiredness?
LHJ had injury that she didn't reveal for a couple of months.(she is known to be introverted) Not only the results around the beginning of this year, but also her actual perfomance do suggest she was having trouble. Now she's in her good form, and will, , oh yeah, "dominate" with LYD.

another nice drop shot...5-3 for PSH....

Good hard attack from Sony

PSH answers with a drop shot, PSH 5-3..Smash to PSH's forehand, PSH 5-4...Sony with a wide lift, PSH 6-4..X-court slice drop shot from Sony makes it 6-5..

LHJ had injury that she didn't reveal for a couple of months.(she is known to be introverted) Not only the results around the beginning of this year, but also her actual perfomance do suggest she was having trouble. Now she's in her good form, and will, , oh yeah, "dominate" with LYD.

Good to know, thanks :)

Perfect crosscourt drop from Sony

6-5, still PSH's advantage...

7-6, still to PSH.........

Sony reaches & netted a net return, PSH 7-5..Park a bit lazy on the drop shot return, PSH 7-6..Long lift, misjudged by Sony, PSH 9-6..PSH quick to the forecourt and sends a swift x-court push out of Sony's reach, PSH 10-6..

misjudged by Sony...9-6 now to PSH

Park ups the pace and Sony fails to make a clean hit

Li Mao still dare not show up in China....poor him!..I heard there was a death's threat last time against him

12-7 for PSH................

PSH is now a soldier. That makes the difference. :)

PSH leads 11-6 at the interval..Sony looking for some inspiration, any kind of inspiration chatting with Hendrawan..So, far PSH has controlled the tempo with minimal errors..

nice rally from both..ending with PSH's nice placement...13-7

Quick smash by Park, PSH 12-7..PSH is just quicker to the shuttle as he points his finger towards the air..13-7..Long lift by Sony, PSH 14-7..Park is making mince meat out of Sony, another easy smash..PSH 14-7..

Sony doesn't help his own cause with those errors, a good chance whacked out of the sideline.

Is this dominance? :)

Park fooled by Sony's x-court forehand drive, PSH 15-9...But smashes just wide, PSH 16-9..INA bench looking a bit restless..Sony tried one of LCW's famous net swipe, PSH 17-10..Park answers back with a half-smash, PSH 18-10..Sony netted an easy pounce, PSH 19-11..

My predictions

XD: Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari vs. MJ/ZB 5-95
I didn't know Fairuz is playing alone against 2. Where is WPT?
5% is insulting and HHB/YY instead of ZB/MJ are playing.

MS: Lee Chong Wei vs. Lin Dan, 45-55
I'm fine since LD is your countryman.

MD: Koo Kean Keat / Tan Boon Heong vs. Cai Yun / Fu Haifeng 45-55
I'm fine since CY/FHF are your countrymen.

WS: Wong Mew Choo vs. Wang Yihan 2-98
2% is just ridiculous considering how WMC destroyed your mighty camp in CO2007.:rolleyes:

WD: Chin Eei Hui / Ng Hui Lin vs. Yu Yang / Du Jing. 20-80
Whatever.

Undoubtedly, CHN is the overwhelming favorite in this tie but your "prediction" is funny.

WMC stands little chance against WYH. WYH is younger, faster and has just as big a heart as WMC. Sorry MAS fans, I think you all know it's a foregone conclusion
Don't forget WMC has beaten a young 21-year-old LL too.:rolleyes:

park is just owning this game, let's see if sony can bounce back in game 2 as the first one is all but over.

Some fellows with painted CHN flags are seated close to me.

I rushed home as soon as I could. Indo losing!

Is this dominance? :)
..it's not over yet, but if you'd say so...;)

PSH buckled after Sony sends a deceptive drop shot..PSH 20-14..PSH closes the 1st game..Really uninspiring performance from Sony..21-14..

Good start for Sony, forcing Park to play the net.

Dum dum, dum dum dum, dum dum dum dum dum, FAIRUZ!

Dum dum, dum dum dum, dum dum dum dum dum, PEI TTY!

They are our secret weapon. Olympic Gold or not, He and Yu are gonna get PWNED! :P

(this is my response to volcom's predictions)

Don't forget WMC has beaten a young 21-year-old LL too.:rolleyes:

LL plays a different style of game from WYH. WYH matches or is better than WMC in every area, and is younger and fresher. Hence my statement.

Make no mistake, WMC will play till her last drop of blood... that's the way she is. Many MAS players should take a leaf from her book.

Park goes down to ground, Sony has to watch his energy mgmt.

Sony starting to assert himself, sending PSH flying all over the court and getting some rubber burn, SDK 5-1..Sony with another x-court smash, SDK 7-1..Park with a x-court smash only to return 1 step short from the shuttle, SDK 8-1..Sony, with a wide return, SDK 8-2..

Good tactic pushing Park back and forth like that.

go go go Sony...sony dominates the second game

..it's not over yet, but if you'd say so...;)

PSH buckled after Sony sends a deceptive drop shot..PSH 20-14..PSH closes the 1st game..Really uninspiring performance from Sony..21-14..

Second game = role reversal. Sony up a mile 8-1. Is drift an issue?

PSH, much powerful than ever... the racket should be too light compared with M16.

Sony fails a net tumble, SDK 8-4..

looks like he is boucning back, 8-1

To make a comeback, Sony overplayed in the beginning stage.... as time goes on, he should be getting tired out... losing control... making more mistakes..

Second game = role reversal. Sony up a mile 8-1. Is drift an issue?
..abedeng is the right person to ask, he should be feeling the nice drift now..;)

Sony, a bit over-anxious, netted an easy smash..SDK 9-5..Sony attempts a Taufik backhand clear only to see the shuttle go long..SDK 9-6..Sony reaches & slips as he tries a smash return, SDK 9-7..Sony with a x-court smash off of PSH gift lift, PSH 10-7..Another Taufik-like backhand clear from Sony only to go wide, SDK 10-8..

Park cuts the rallies short and regain momentum.

Park's forehand side is vulnerable.

Park cuts the rallies short and regain momentum.

So I shall ask. Mr abedeng, is there a noticeable drift affecting play?

Make no mistake, WMC will play till her last drop of blood... that's the way she is. Many MAS players should take a leaf from her book.

Yikes, hopefully WMC'll be A-OK after that, not carried out on stretcher.
1st, we'll have to see if the guys can extend the tie for WMC to play.

PSH mimics a backhand return only to see it go wide, PSH hanging on at the interval 11-8..A KOR player is seen snoring, maybe getting bored??..Sony with a nifty x-court tap shot, SDK 13-8..PSH netted, SDK 14-8...PSH sends Sony wiping the floor off of his x-court smash, SDK 14-9..

sony bravo...
indo jia you!!
sony jia you!!

Yikes, hopefully WMC'll be A-OK after that, not carried out on stretcher.
1st, we'll have to see if the guys can extend the tie for WMC to play.

Quite possibly 2-1 to CHN at that point. Boy, what pressure that would exert on WMC

Malaysia has to win by game 4 if they want any chance of going to the finals...

This one could go rubber...PSH forces a deep return from Sony and pounces on an easy net kill, SDK, 15-10..PSH with a deceptive, reverse slice drop shot, SDK 15-11..PSH can't get his backhand shot across, SDK 16-11..

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SDK with a wide return, SDK 17-13..Inaccurate smash is wide from Sony, SDK 17-14..Long lift bounces in, SDK 18-14..Sony can smell it, feel it, touch it, SDK 19-14..Another long lift from Sony lands in, 20-14..Over-anxiousness from Sony, 20-15..And Sony brings the INA supporters to their feet, 21-15 to SDK..

How can drift be an issue when most pts are outright winners. There is a slight drift, but not the one like in India.

Most of what Sony did is to push Park back and then the kill at frontcourt or opposite sideline.