2009 Singapore Open - 14 June - Day 6 (Finals)

[chris-ccc]

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2009 Singapore Open - 14 June - Day 6 (Finals)

Greetings,

Today, we have arrived at the last 5 matches of the 2009 Singapore Open:

Womens Singles
Zhou Mi [1] ............................... vs ...... Xie Xingfang [8]

Mens Singles
Bao Chunlai .............................. vs ...... Boonsak Ponsana

Womens Doubles
Y.W. Zhang & T.T. Zhao [5] ..... vs ...... G. Polii & N.K. Maheswari

Mens Doubles

M. Kido & H. Setiawan [1] ....... vs ...... A. Clarke & R. Robertson

Mixed Doubles

B. Zheng & J. Ma [5] ................ vs ...... Z.B. Xie & Y.W. Zhang [6]


There is a good chance that the two No.1 seeds could go on to take out their events.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE FINALISTS !!!


For match results as they are progressing live: click here (http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=110A8CDC-1726-4BD0-B8E0-02D9BCBBBA99&d=20090614)
For current time in Singapore: click here (http://www.worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_SG.aspx)
The first match (Womens Doubles) will start at 1:00pm.


Cheers... chris-ccc
:):):)
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[fantastic4]

My prediction for the final matches:

1. Zhang/Zhao Vs Greysia/Nitya - Greysia/Nitya showed a huge progress on their game. But to defeat chinese players here is not an easy task. 65:35 for Zhang/Zhao.

2. Zhou Mi Vs Xie Xingfang - Both players are not young anymore, I believe they desperately want the title. Xie Xingfang has the edge.

3. Kido/Hendra Vs Clark/Robertson - Despite having problem on Kido's knee, Kido/Hendra must be on fire for the final match. 55:45 for INA's pair.

4. Zheng Bo / Ma Jin Vs Xie Zhongbo / Zhang Ya Wen - 60:40 for Zheng Bo / Ma Jin

5. Boonsak Ponsana Vs Bao Chunlai - Match of the day. It is difficult to predict who will win the match. 50:50

[jutawin]

All the best to Indonesia players..

[Jagdpanther]

Hopefully Grace/Nitya can steal a set from CHN seniors.
For Kido/Hendra, go all out and clinch your first SIN SS title!

[hcpoirot]

Prediction:

1. Zhang/Zhao Vs Greysia/Nitya - China pair to win. But I hope Indonesia pair give their best and fight all out.

2. Zhou Mi Vs Xie Xingfang - Very tough to call. XXF win in three tight sets.

3. Kido/Hendra Vs Clark/Robertson - Indonesia pair to win.

4. Zheng Bo / Ma Jin Vs Xie Zhongbo / Zhang Ya Wen - It depend who win the most when they play each other in training. But maybe XZB/ZYW want it more cause they did not do very well this year.

5. Boonsak Ponsana Vs Bao Chunlai - Second title for BCL this year.

[chris-ccc]

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2009 Singapore Open - 14 June - Day 6 (Finals)

Let's look at the maximum titles that each of the 5 National Teams can bag, namely;
CHN ...... 4
INA ........ 2
ENG ...... 1
HKG ...... 1
THA ...... 1

Won't be surprised that each of the above nations will bag one title each. ;););)

Womens Singles
Zhou Mi [1] ............................... to defeat ...... Xie Xingfang [8]

Mens Singles
Boonsak Ponsana ..................... to defeat ...... Bao Chunlai

Womens Doubles
G. Polii & N.K. Maheswari ...... to defeat ...... Y.W. Zhang & T.T. Zhao [5]

Mens Doubles

A. Clarke & R. Robertson ........ to defeat ...... M. Kido & H. Setiawan [1]

Mixed Doubles

B. Zheng & J. Ma [5] ................ to defeat ...... Z.B. Xie & Y.W. Zhang [6]


GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE 5 NATIONS INVOLVED IN THE FINALS !!!

:):):)
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[badMania]

Women's Doubles FINAL
Nitya Krishinda Maheswari/Greysia Polii vs Zhang Yawen/Zhao Tingting [5] -- the Final appearance is a step in the right direction. However, the CHN pair still has a clear edge and I just hope Nitya/Grace can perform their best in their First ever SS Final!

Men's Doubles FINAL
Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan [1] vs Nathan Robertson/Anthony Clark -- INA MD pair always find it awkward to play against Robertson/Clark, probably because of the tendencies of both ENG players to rotate to their mixed positions. Nevertheless, Kido/Hendra should have an edge and hopefully they will win their first Singapore SS title!

[abedeng]

It's raining now in Singapore, spoiled my day at the harbour, oops, I mean, beach. But the beach still looks more like a harbour, with jets buzzing around above.

Well, might as well return to Kallang for a quick lunch and finals day.

Anyway, my take on the finals.

MS - Boonsak has the hunger but based on semifinals, Bao is in slightly better shape.
WS - battle of two out of breath finalists. I would give it to Zhou Mi because Xie Xingfang just doesn't look that interested to play.
XD - no comment
WD - Indonesian fairytale journey stops here. Good effort but Nitya needs to come prepared from the opening rally. Took too much time to warm up and get in gear.
MD - Bad knee vs temperamental attitude, I would vote for the knee.

[abedeng]

Chinese players lead by Zhang Ning go to Kallang Leisure Mall, presumably to have lunch.

[abedeng]

Aah ...... Great vantage point. The lines are clearly seen from here.

WD to be played first.

[abedeng]

On the march out, Polii was able to grab a bottle of water.

[abedeng]

INA using angles to try to confuse CHN.

[abedeng]

The last few pts coming from mistakes rather than outright winners.

[abedeng]

INA good defensive posture and deceptive drop by Polii wins the pt

[abedeng]

At least Nityais fully warmed up, good.

Polii tries net crosscourt but the sight of ZTT forces her into error.

[abedeng]

Unbelievable defence from Yawen.

[abedeng]

Polii breaks the roll, but Nitya makes a service error.

[badMania]

No live telecast from GlobalTV????

[abedeng]

INA's angles really put CHN under pressure, but their experience holds and they turn the tables.

[abedeng]

Terrible misjudgement from Polii. And then another error and cHN 4 pts clear.

[ctjcad]

..and the matches started not too late, so we (North American folks on the west coast) can go to sleep early..:p:cool:

MS, WD & MD matches look interesting..

..i'm following in kwun's bad habit of eating late night snacks and sweets:p...*unwrapping my red-bean ice cream bar & launching the webstream*..:p

[abedeng]

Polii advances the shuttle out of Tingting's reach.

[abedeng]

Yawen moves quickly for the net kill. Interval.

INA cheerleader starting to shout during the rallies.

[abedeng]

Polii turns defence into attack with some difficulty.

"Pls mop", says the umpire.

"C'mon Indonesia!", says pjswift.

[badMania]

The webstream doesn't seem to be working though :cool: Meanwhile, the pts are pretty slow moving today.....

[ctjcad]

No live telecast from GlobalTV????
..Global TV apparently has decided to boycott the webstream..

Watching through CCTV5 now..

CHN pair in the lead 11-7..And Polii finishes off a loose return after a nice rally..CHN 11-8..

[abedeng]

Chinese are not actually having it all their way but they get to extend the lead with Polii in sixes and sevens.

[abedeng]

Nitya pummels the loose return without mercy.

[abedeng]

That shuttle looked out .... No overrule.

[abedeng]

A couple of times, Nitya looked a bit slow on rotation and INA lost initiative.

Polii reprimanded for changing shuttle without asking.

[ctjcad]

A close line call..CHN in the lead 14-9..14-10 now, crowd chanting "Zhong Go Ren, Jia You"..Battle of the clears, ends with Ya Wen pushing it wide..CHN 14-11..

[abedeng]

Tingting unleashes her power and advances for the kill.

[abedeng]

Yawen tries to influence the linejudge and Polii not to happy about it.

[abedeng]

INA lost discipline in the last couple of rallies.

[ctjcad]

Zhou Ting Ting, going all out finally delivers the easy coup de grace after a loose return..CHN in the lead 16-12..
Correct call on the wide shot..CHN 17-12..

[abedeng]

Bad error from Polii, smashing to net. Chinese at gamept.

[abedeng]

Casual block by Tingting crosscourt wins them the game.

[ctjcad]

Nitya slow again to react after a great flick return placement..CHN 19-13..
Polii tries to mimic Markis' jumpsmash to no avail, hits nothing but net..CHN on game pt. 20-14..
CHN ahead 1 game to nil...More powerful, more skilled..This match should end in 2 straight games..

[abedeng]

INA coaches giving lots of pointers.

[abedeng]

Tingting change of pace and angle wins 1st pt.

Pjswift shouts more encouragement to INA

[abedeng]

Nitya sends wide despite not being under pressure.

Chinese rotation at odds and INA score 1st pt

[badMania]

The CCTV5 telecast will end at 3:30pm. I don't think they will show the MD match :cool:

[abedeng]

Good pressure by INA, even better reply by CHN

[abedeng]

Chinese turn the screw and get a few pts from INA mistakes.

[ctjcad]

Polii pushes Nitya aside for the easy kill..all tied @ 2 a piece..Polii slow with her coverage, CHN ahead 3-2..

[abedeng]

Yawen's overhead under pressure and forces an error.

[abedeng]

Desperate defending from INA doesn't work. They are unable to hit as hard as in game 1. Even the defensive lifts are shorter now.

[abedeng]

Polii beats Tingting on tight net dribble.

[abesadi]

Greysia Polii... Semangat!!!!!

[ctjcad]

Nitya has been caught wrong-footed a few times..And ZTT finishes it off with a x-court smash to Nitya's body..CHN ahead 7-3..

Down the line smash by the Chinese, 8-3..And Polii wins the battle of the net with a clever x-court net drop..CHN 8-4..

Polii with another x-court smash return winner, sending ZYW reaching..CHN 8-5..Polii on a roll with another x-court placement..8-6..Crowd behind the INA pair now..

[abedeng]

Polii defensive angle brings Yawen almost to her knees.

[abedeng]

Polii almost turning in circles on court, in desperation.

[ctjcad]

Very well played rally ends with ZTT wide open x-court winner..CHN ahead 9-5..

It's been all Polii doing the playmaking..And Nitya gets an easy one off of ZTT's loose drive return..CHN 9-5..Crowd chanting louder "Indonesia-Indonesia"..

[abedeng]

Chinese concentrated wavering a bit, must be 'cos of the huge lead earlier.

Nitya forces Tingting into error on fast drives. Tingting checks for shoe damage.

[abedeng]

Great idea by Nitya, shuttle just wide.

Polii stranded on the right frontcourt. Easy tap for Chinese. Interval.

[abedeng]

Patient play by INA. Nitya needs to move a bit faster, Polii is exhausted covering.

Nitya not alert to the tap with Polii stranded at backcourt.

[abedeng]

Nitya fails to make a clean kill with Chinese defence cracking.

[abedeng]

Hauge asking for the score, very difficult to commentate and send sms at the same time.

[badMania]

Hauge asking for the score, very difficult to commentate and send sms at the same time.

I have replied him. No worry abt that.

[abedeng]

Rare error from Yawen.

Nitya sends a smash wide with Tingting off position.

[abedeng]

Chinese so quick to move from baseline to net, INA challenge is broken.

[abedeng]

Umpire confused with Chinese positioning, Yawen had to tell him she was the last server.

[abedeng]

Chinese on matchpt, umpire insisting that Yawen should serve.

Match over. 21-14, 21-13.

[ctjcad]

INA pair's effort was on and off..Scoreline probably doesn't reflect how hard of a fight the match was..

What in the world??..both ZYW and ZT were scribbling/autographing chinese characters w/a Sharpie on the camera lens..:eek:

Prize presentation now...moving as quickly as possible..

[abedeng]

Does INA have another livewire female player like Greysia Polii? I think Nitya is just a bit to slow to follow Polii's gameplan.

[badMania]

I am confident enough that Nitya Krishinda Maheswari/Greysia Polii will rise up to the top 8 very very soon. This Final Appearance has exceeded my expectation a lot!

[ctjcad]

is the BC commentator taking a break as well??..:p

[badMania]

This WS match better be fast and doesn't drag to 3-sets :o

[abedeng]

Cameras are blocking my commentary position, had to move up a lot higher.

[abedeng]

A reasonably fast game for WS standards, practically all pts are outright winners.

[Krisna]

I am confident enough that Nitya Krishinda Maheswari/Greysia Polii will rise up to the top 8 very very soon. This Final Appearance has exceeded my expectation a lot!

I think so too... This way INA will have a formidable WD lineup for next year's Uber Cup... Hopefully, by then, Greysia-Nitya and Mel-Shendy can play well against 2 WD from KOR, MAS, DEN, and JPN... Well, good enough to go to the finals again. :cool:

[abedeng]

Xingfang is looking quite determined, could be good for my PAW.

Another great crosscourt drop, plum on the line.

[abedeng]

Xingfang is perfect when finding sidelines.

[ctjcad]

The CCTV5 telecast will end at 3:30pm. I don't think they will show the MD match :cool:

This WS match better be fast and doesn't drag to 3-sets :o
..i think they have no choice but to show the webcast past 3:30 pm (Beijing time). It's abt 1 hr away and we're not even done with the WS match..If they cut off the webstream, then hopefully Global TV will take over..:cool:

[abedeng]

No breakthrough yet. Crowd applauds a very loud linejudge.

[abedeng]

Best rally of the match, ZM sends a net cross wide.

[abedeng]

Xingfang starting to make crucial errors.

[abedeng]

Zhou Mi takes advantage and wins game 1. Whether Xingfang has the drive to win the match is questionable.

[madbad]

Xingfang is looking quite determined, could be good for my PAW.

You had to say it, didn't you... :mad:

[abedeng]

This match is kinda boring, even the applause is somewhat muted. I feel like taking a nap.

[badMania]

Yawn...let's get this match over and done with as quick as possible....I am falling asleep already....as a resident of HKG, I hope that Zhou Mi takes the second set and the match!

[abedeng]

ZM grunts as she unleashes a body smash towards Xingfang.

[abedeng]

With some much arsenal under their belts, it feels like these girls have no significant defence whatsoever.

[ctjcad]

..someone finally woke up the crowd with that loud "OUT"!!..XXF is holding on, trying to force a rubber game..XXF ahead 11-10..

[abedeng]

Such good angles of attack, but surely it could be defended.

These girls are just going thru the motions, gain 2 pts, drop 2 pts.

[ctjcad]

Another loud "OUT!!" by the linesman...i think he's trying to keep himself awake with that loud belt...XXF ahead 15-13..

[abedeng]

Xingfang with 4 pt break, this boredom might continue longer.

[abedeng]

One hard fought rally and ZM within 1. Xingfang deploys her timeout tactic.

[jasonmarc]

Greysia Polii really have improve her skill ever since she start playing XD.......only Maheswari let down a bit....sigh

[ctjcad]

did i hear pjswift belt a high-pitched yell??..XXF still with a narrow 1 pt lead..And another convincing "OUT"!!..

[abedeng]

Great rally wakes the crowd up, Xingfang sending the shuttle to backcourt with ZM stranded.

[abedeng]

ZM reprimanded for going to her coach for instructions.

XXF gamept. And as expected, the boredom is prolonged.

[ctjcad]

I think we're heading for a rubber game..Zhou Mi trying to buy a bit more time talking with the umpire & pacing to and fro on the sideline..XXF with a 19-18 lead..And rubber game it is..

[abedeng]

Schoolkids around me are making too much noise.

[abedeng]

XXF good overhead defence.

[madbad]

So which of the two is looking more gassed?

[ctjcad]

Schoolkids around me are making too much noise.
..they don't harass you, it should be fine..:)

Both are looking gassed, but they have no choice..Both are straddling and taking their time inspecting the sidelines and backlines often..All tied @ 2 a piece..

[abedeng]

XXF losing focus.

[jasonmarc]

Xxf...losing The Match....

[abedeng]

Xingfang feels the pace and bows down.

[madbad]

..they don't harass you, it should be fine..:)

Both are looking gassed, but they have no choice..Both are straddling and taking their time inspecting the sidelines and backlines often..All tied @ 2 a piece..

Ah yes, the good old inspecting the sidelines trick :p

[badMania]

Come on...finish the game off. I have better things to do after the MD match :mad:

[abedeng]

Zhou Mi took too much time to get instructions from her coach.

Anyway, it works and my PAW hope is going out in smoke.

[jasonmarc]

Wow...nice view of the stadium....from the telecast......

[abedeng]

Great salvo to XXF's backhand.

[jasonmarc]

XXF.....is totally out now......ZM is like slapping LYB now...

[abedeng]

Good deception forces XXF to send to net.

[abedeng]

China should have "allowed" Jiang Yanjiao to play. At least she could have engaged ZM in rallies.

[badMania]

Zhou Mi looks confident to score another SS victory, leading 17-8 now.

[jasonmarc]

Nearly got twisted her leg...lucky ZM is fine....

[abedeng]

ZM took a shuttle that was about to go out.

Still she gets matchpoint on the next rally.

Match over with crosscourt smash.

[jasonmarc]

China should have "allowed" Jiang Yanjiao to play. At least she could have engaged ZM in rallies.

Thats why 'match fixing' is so important to LYB..........:D:D:D:D

[badMania]

Zhou Mi wins her first SS title this year after beating Xie Xingfang in 3-sets: 21-19, 18-21, 21-10

[jasonmarc]

Bravo...ZM.....

[abedeng]

Someone is repairing the Aviva sticker in the middle of the court.

[jasonmarc]

So far....LN--1 Head--1

Next YY vs Carlton.........

[abedeng]

No prizes for guessing where the crowd support lies.

Kido starts with 2 errors.

[abedeng]

Initial play is a bit loose. England move to a quick lead.

[ctjcad]

CCTV5 broadcast has ended, as scheduled...nothing on Global TV, thus probably no more livestream..:(

[abedeng]

England applying body pressure on Indonesians.

[abedeng]

English camera crew shouts "C'mon England!" And we go to the break.

[badMania]

England applying body pressure on Indonesians.

Traditionally, INA MD pairs certainly find it awkward to play against ENG. Kido/Hendra had lost to Clark/Blair in the World Championships 2006. Bona/Ahsan just lost to the same pair Robertson/Clark in the Sudirman Cup.

So, it's certainly not a walk in the park for the INA pair :cool:

[samuel882]

Kindra looks out of sought at the moment..

[abedeng]

Umpire overrules Kido's serve.

[abedeng]

Those return of serves to the body is paying dividends for England.

Indonesians cannot impose themselves and forced to go defensive.

[samuel882]

Simpy no answer by kindra by the attacking play of ENG pair

[samuel882]

Good push by HS. INA certainly more flash of brilliants by him

[abedeng]

Excellent crisscross attack from England. Same recipe used to kill off Koo/Tan.

[samuel882]

Very fast 1st game. No long rallies at all.

[abedeng]

INA coach very animated in his instructions, like a boxer.

[extremenanopowe]

wow, the english veterans are good. Well done to ZM. ;)

[extremenanopowe]

he mentioned indra gunawan passed away. I didn't realise this. Condolence. ;)

[abedeng]

Robertson makes an easy tap in and celebrates ala KKK.

[abedeng]

Dang, should have PAWed on this.

[samuel882]

ENG just dont like to play rallies. Couple of quick kills to grab their points .

[abedeng]

Good work from England, making Kido scurry to backcourt and Hendra exposed at the net.

[samuel882]

An unexpected one way traffic is on the way

[ycchen]

looks like it is going to be an easy win for the English pair.. :) leading a lot in 2nd game too...

[badMania]

It will be a miracle if the INA pair can recover from the devastating attacks of the ENG pair. No chance of winning.

[abedeng]

This is an annihilation.

[ctjcad]

he mentioned indra gunawan passed away. I didn't realise this. Condolence. ;)
..the news abt Indra Gunawan had been posted in the Professional Players' section..There's a dedicated thread abt his news..

[abedeng]

Unlike the Danes, England has a very good defence and very little gets by.

They are also able to match younger pairs' speed..

[samuel882]

Countless errors by Kindra, So rare to see this happened.

[abedeng]

Good flick serve and Kido can't respond.

[samuel882]

Everything doesnt goes in INA way now..

[TheSmasher]

Clark and Robertson sure win the title..
Why they suddenly become unbeatable?
even our Koo/Tan lose to them..

[abedeng]

Kido not in the right frame of mind. Almost like Jonas Rasmussen last night.

[abedeng]

Robertson puts himself practically just behind the net.

Matchpoint.

[abedeng]

The most one sided MD final in the history of the super series.

We have a new winner. Anthony Clark and Nathan Robertson of England. They are just superb.

[badMania]

Almost similar to the pattern of Koo/Tan's regular mauling of Kido/Hendra back in 2007. The INA pair simply has no answer to the ENG pair. So, Nathan Robertson/Anthony Clark win their first ever SS title.

[narnia]

The ENG was lucky not to meet the KOR duo.

:)

[Emma Watson]

yer..y like tht de
my lovely badminton player all lose in this singapore open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[abedeng]

Time for a break and reenergize for the BCL vs Boonsak match.

[Emma Watson]

kido....y u will lose de
haiz.......

[demolidor]

The ENG was lucky not to meet the KOR duo.

:)

"Lucky" :D. If your precious pairing had done their part they would have :p;).


Dang PAW down the drain like abedeng haha. Let's go Zheng Bo, let's go! Knock em out knock em out! (in PAW ko terms :p)

[aresya]

Wow!!!
Congratulations to the english pair ....

easy win .... never imagine this could happen ....

[Chibot]

What happen with Markis/Hendra ??? :(

They played very bad in this match :mad:

Congratulations for Nathan Robertson/Anthony Clark, their first ever SS title.

[Emma Watson]

kido...u must maintain ur good performanse juz like u win the other game!!!!!!!

[narnia]

What happen with Markis/Hendra ??? :(

They played very bad in this match :mad:

Congratulations for Nathan Robertson/Anthony Clark, their first ever SS title.

I guess Kido used his knee too much to beat the Danes yesterday. I suggest he should take rest not to participate in INA Open; He may overuse it again.

[robin7]

The ENG was lucky not to meet the KOR duo.:)
0 titles for KOR and so for DEN, INA & MAS.

[badadum]

I guess Kido used his knee too much to beat the Danes yesterday. I suggest he should take rest not to participate in INA Open; He may overuse it again.

LOL, that's why you'll be forever limited to "guessing" :p

[ctjcad]

The most one sided MD final in the history of the super series.

We have a new winner. Anthony Clark and Nathan Robertson of England. They are just superb.
..i didn't know it would be that easy for the ENG pair.:eek: Let's see if they can continue their momentum & their good fortune next week @ the INA Open..

Almost similar to the pattern of Koo/Tan's regular mauling of Kido/Hendra back in 2007. The INA pair simply has no answer to the ENG pair. So, Nathan Robertson/Anthony Clark win their first ever SS title.
..i'm sorry, badMania, for their lost. Perhaps it wasn't meant to be for your heroes to taste the S'pore Open title...Next yr, perhaps (if they still stay together)??..:(

[extremenanopowe]

England on top form today man... ;) Well done Tan Kim Her. ;)

[narnia]

England on top form today man... ;) Well done Tan Kim Her. ;)

Yeah, I also reminded of him. Good Coach! :)

[abedeng]

Yawen read the court very well. Very important for my next PAW

[abedeng]

Ma Jin whacks shuttle to Zheng Bo's head.

[abedeng]

ZB whacks one to Yawen's face.

[narnia]

Why are ZB/MJ losing to their team mates?

One of the reasons would be because they have only practiced to beat LYD/LHJ. XZB/ZYW already knows about the tactics; ZB is just tiring out from his continuing smashes...

Lol~ :)

[abedeng]

PAW is going south again, even Bao has stopped his warmup.

[robin7]

XZB/ZYW should have won in straight games and are 13-5 down.

[lexluthor1975]

XZB/ZYW should have won in straight games and are 13-5 down.

what happened? seems like they lost momentum. did anybody get injured or something?

[rookienen]

i can't watch men single :(
the local tv only show the game until mix double
omai T_T

[abedeng]

Boonsak almost drove the shuttle direct to the umpire.

[abedeng]

Bao is quick to keep Boonsak off balance.

[abedeng]

Great wristwork by Bao

Pjswift is getting nervous.

[abedeng]

Sideline drop just wide.

More encouraging responses by pjswift.

[abedeng]

Bao is maintaining a high pace, Boonsak will have to slow him down.

[abedeng]

Quick net interception while Bao is stranded backcourt.

[abedeng]

That shuttle looked out, no overrule from umpire.

[abedeng]

Bao twists and turns to no avail

[abedeng]

Another controversial shuttle call, looked out.

[samuel882]

Come on Thailand ! Try your very best to upset the form books !

[abedeng]

Boonsak employing delayed reaction shots to slow down the game, then whacks to backcourt with Bao already moving forward.

[abedeng]

Bao uses deception to get back in front.

Boonsak fires straight at him.

[abedeng]

Boonsak shows Bao he could do the net cross deception too.

[abedeng]

Bao's shot hits the tape and deflected out.

Body attack gives him gamept.

[abedeng]

Hard labour, just to save that gamept, still 2 more to go.

[abedeng]

Boonsak clear lands out and Bao takes game 1.

[abedeng]

Bao not happy with linejudge. Changed his mind and indicated out. Complains to umpire and he calls the tournament referee.

[samuel882]

This is a very poor quality of linejudge here in S'pore
No wonder LD is smart and skip to come over.

[abedeng]

Bao is still not happy although the decision is final.

[abedeng]

Yup, he's still thinking of that line call, can't serve properly.

[abedeng]

Boonsak accurate backhand flick.

[abedeng]

A few errors and Bao regains the lead.

[abedeng]

Bao almost made a difficult return work,

[abedeng]

Bao trying to be efficient but his last tap lands wide.

[samuel882]

BP makes 2 dives in a row ala LCW style to save the thunders by Bao

[samuel882]

What a great fighter BP was !
Chase front and rear to retrieve back shuttles at 13-all.

[robin7]

Boonsak is playing like Rafael Nadal right now...

[samuel882]

There is some impatient shown frm BCL gesture now. BP must take the chance.

[abedeng]

Boonsak benefiting from Bao's tantrums.

[abedeng]

Yup, Boonsak does employ some LCW playing styles.

[samuel882]

Lets Hopes for a more nerve wrecking decider.

[abedeng]

Both players race to the net, Boonsak wins.

[abedeng]

Delicious net dribbles won by Boonsak

[samuel882]

BP invites BCL to play more on nets and finish it off patiently

[abedeng]

Perfect attacking clear from Boonsak, on the line.

[tommy_bun]

Cmon Bao........

[abedeng]

Bao lost a bit of speed and nails the shuttle to the net.

He gets faulted at the net for touching it in the next rally.

[abedeng]

Bao lobs the shuttle above Boonsak's head.

Boonsak counters with crosscourt smash.

[samuel882]

Cmon Bao........
GO BOONSAK GO ! :p

[abedeng]

Attack and counter attack, it is obvious Bao looks the more tired. But more likely mental due to the game 2 incident.

[samuel882]

the momentum swung to BP side now..

[abedeng]

Wild backhand return brings Bao back within 2 pts.

[samuel882]

BP have a pair of tiring legs now :(

[tommy_bun]

GO BOONSAK GO ! :p
Bao just woke up from his dream:D:D:D

[samuel882]

BP only hopes for errors by BCL now to level it'
His body movement is extremely slow now

[tommy_bun]

Ayo Bao.....two more......

[abedeng]

Spectacular collapse from Boonsak, that cost him very dearly.

[samuel882]

totally worn out by BP after took a margin lead by 10-6!
Congrats BCL

[gjoo888]

Boonsak ran out of gas.

[samuel882]

Thanks for keeping Thailand flags flying in S'pore.
Tremendous effort by BP. Well done :)

[tommy_bun]

Yesss....Bao just did it....Good Job.......The absence of LD is Bao's advantage ahahahaha

[rookienen]

Boonsak ran out of gas.

he lost :(
he did his best though

[CLELY]

Three titles for CHN, MD and WS grabbed by England and Hongkong respectively. This time, INA failed to bag any title here. Next stop 6th leg of SS, INA should do better in Istora...

[jasonmarc]

BCL was awesome.....few line-calls was against him...but he still able to kept cool to win the match.....well done.

By the way,....maybe his knee injury has fully recovered, his court coverage was good just now.......no signs of pain was shown just now......congratulation BCL.

[jasonmarc]

What happened to MK/HS..? No communication between them....something wrong between them...They were not themselves just now......

Anyway, well doen England...

[takepon]

want to watch too..........but can not ....too far...........

[abedeng]

Already left S'pore, on the way back home to Rawang now.

Many thanks to pjswift and Jen for providing "financial backing" (aka free ticket).

Next stop Jakarta and Gachibowli, Hyderabad.

Kinda disappointed with MD match though, by no means Kido/Setiawan's best efforts.

Boonsak could have done better, even out of gas he could have implemented delaying tactics, otherwise his adoption of tactics usually used by LCW was spot on.

Likewise, INA WD has taken another step forward but there must be equal sharing of responsibilities to make it work better.

WS was a battle between 2 heavily armed but tired ladies, it was obvious the winner has to be more motivated.

I question the results of XD, a spectacular collapse of the more veteran pair while leading comfortably. Conspiracy again?

[Jagdpanther]

Yesss....Bao just did it....Good Job.......The absence of LD is Bao's advantage ahahahaha
Which means that, BCL can only win when LD is not around... :p
Where were you when MK/HS were playing?
Don't tell me you, an Indonesian, support CHN more than your own countrymen? :(


Why are ZB/MJ losing to their team mates?

One of the reasons would be because they have only practiced to beat LYD/LHJ. XZB/ZYW already knows about the tactics; ZB is just tiring out from his continuing smashes...

Lol~ :)
Heh. :rolleyes:
Watch the game till it ends, will ya?

[kathmachiato]

go bao...
hope bao can win IO 09...^^ although LD is around that competition...