2009 Indonesia Open - 21 June - Day 6 (Finals)

[kwun]

great come back for SN. who is covering her mouth not believing that she has won a SS from a Chinese player. she totally outplayed WL in the 2nd and 3rd game. great win!

WL will have a lot of explanation to do and she will need to learn a big lesson from this loss.

[chemile]

Woww congrat to Saina Nehwal for great achievement today. I think she deserved to get it since she showed the best performance. Two chinese players defeated in a row, proved that she is a dangerous player in the next tournament. I love it! Now, women single not only dominate by Chinese players...

[bayanbaru]

saina netplay is superb

[kwun]

WL, despite the loss, is still giving smile to her fans.

[litobear]

cooler:
good win for india badminton..
good win for yonex too...

[kwun]

Saina's netplay is the same netplay as what Gopichand used to win the AE. simple projectile, no tumbling, but ultra deceptive.

[zqloy]

SN's net shots.....reminds me of TH......very high quality....

Congratulation SN.....

Welcome to joint the club....'beating Chn WS Club'...members : TR, WMC, ZM, WC and MKY..........new member SN........

Saina use to be a physical player. Looks like she has been working hard on her net shots. Very much a difference player than she used to be.

[kwun]

Saina drapes an Indian flag onto the podium. well deserved win and well deserved celebration for Indian badminton.

[**KZ**]

wow...saina was impressive today....good defense and the net shots....wow...and hauge...looking good with ed hardy eh? =)

[madbad]

Saina will be very hard to beat on her home soil in the WC

[eaglehelang]

wahhh, Saina won her 1st SS title beating a China player, 2 in fact, one in Semi & one in Finals. Yup, she's part of the "have beaten China WS to win" club now.

[ctjcad]

I can only imagine what it would be like for Saina come the World Championships later in August in India...Let's see if Saina can build upon this victory and challenge the rest of the WS competition, esp. the Chinese WS squad..

[kwun]

can someone explain why the medal is so huge? ;)

[zqloy]

Although a good player this WL, but lack of experience cost her the match. 1st time playing against such crowd probably?

[madbad]

wow...saina was impressive today....good defense and the net shots....wow...and hauge...looking good with ed hardy eh? =)

Haha, he's ALWAYS wearing Ed Hardy

[kwun]

I can only imagine what it would be like for Saina come the World Championships later in August in India...Let's see if Saina can build upon this victory and challenge the rest of the WS competition, esp. the Chinese WS squad..

China will have her disected inside out by then.

[zqloy]

Saina will be very hard to beat on her home soil in the WC

Thats still too early to say, dont u think? :rolleyes:

[chemile]

Don't forget to congrat to Atik Jauhari as well, as a coach of Saina Nehwal. The presenters joked that Pasar Baru (Jakarta market which is many Indian) close to celebrate it.

[madbad]

Coin toss... the CHN women dwarf the MAS duo significantly, haha

[jasonmarc]

WD is starting.....Common MAS WD.............

[chemile]

can someone explain why the medal is so huge? ;)

Indonesia wants to create different only. In Indonesia means: berani tampil beda haahaha

[picachu01]

can someone explain why the medal is so huge? ;)
Is to remind all players (who's winner) always remember DJrum Indonesia 2009:D

[ctjcad]

cooler:
good win for india badminton..
good win for yonex too...
..tell cooler to log in and post in BC...how come he's in hiding?? i hope it's not because of LinDan's loss..:p:p

Hau-ge was on tv??..

[madbad]

Thats still too early to say, dont u think? :rolleyes:

I'm sure home advantage gives you that little bit extra. Look at TH is this tournament. He's been nowhere near until the IO

[Han]

Xie Xingfang may have to thank Sainal as team China most probbaly will include her in the World Champinships final list as Xie is the only one with vast experience among all.

[litobear]

..tell cooler to log in and post in BC...how come he's in hiding?? i hope it's not because of LinDan's loss..:p:p

Hau-ge was on tv??..

haha...no la...as i mentioned earlier...he couldnt load in BC forum...

[pauline]

haha,totally different voice from the crowd...now is "woo....woo...."

[madbad]

Hehe, a healthy amount of booing as the MAS team is announced

[kwun]

178cm/173cm vs. 162cm/163cm.

[kwun]

i cannot even remember when was the last time China lost both WS/WD finals. hopefully it won't be tonight.

[gecko_gokhil]

Indonesia wants to create different only. In Indonesia means: berani tampil beda haahaha


yeahhh Chemile!!!
I agree with you ^^ seems like Indonesia want to make a different medal size than any medal competition in the world. wwkwkkwwkkwk

[STfang]

mas gal! go go go!!!

[madbad]

i cannot even remember when was the last time China lost both WS/WD finals. hopefully it won't be tonight.

Why not? As good a night as any ;)

[zqloy]

Hehe, a healthy amount of booing as the MAS team is announced

Dont matter. Our players will make them cry tonight hehe.... just joking....:p

[kwun]

ZYL smashed into net. MAS 4-3 CHN

[abedeng]

Decent start from the Malaysians despite the boos.

[kwun]

INA crowd very obviously supporting China.

[abedeng]

ZYL push to the baseline.

[ctjcad]

haha...no la...as i mentioned earlier...he couldnt load in BC forum...
..what happened to him??..i hope he's not banned...:confused::p

..just like Krisna mentioned, definite crowd bias against the MAS pair..MAS ahead 7-4...Crowd seemed to be cheering "Ci-na! Ci-na!"..?!?!..

Crowd's "Boo" "Yeah" chants don't work as MAS hold their own..CHN 9-4..Chin with an easy net error..MAS 9-5..

[madbad]

MAS defence wins them a point 10-5

[kwun]

INA crowd very obviously supporting China.

or more appropriately, INA crowd very obviously NOT supporting Malaysia.

[eddytkwee]

can anyone explain why indonesia so hate malaysia player???

[abedeng]

Malaysians 5 pts up at the break. Using angles more rather than power.

[kwun]

Chin/Wong more offensive and better coordinated. China... oh dear.

[madbad]

Shock of shocks. MAS up 11-6 at the interval. And I must say they have controlled the game quite well

[gecko_gokhil]

INA crowd very obviously supporting China.

Lot of problems behind all those crowd :D

[litobear]

..tell cooler to log in and post in BC...how come he's in hiding?? i hope it's not because of LinDan's loss..:p:p

Hau-ge was on tv??..


cooler has been cursed with pc flu, his home pc can't access BC/BF. It is weird because it is the only site i can't access. Hope to resolve this by next week when i get access to connect to my work pc using citrix, by passing my home pc:D

again, congrats to the slum dog champion;)A true champion, not fictional in a movie

[chemile]

Chinese pair always gave the shuttle cock to Chin Ee Hui...

[ctjcad]

Xie Xingfang may have to thank Sainal as team China most probbaly will include her in the World Champinships final list as Xie is the only one with vast experience among all.
..the latest news mentioned XXF will not attend the World Championships. I don't think they'll change their mind and include her just because of Saina's win.

CHN pair still trying to find their groove. Focusing their attacks on Chin..MAS ahead 12-8..

[kwun]

Wong/Chin has way better placement than Cheng/Zhao.

[abedeng]

Chin's defense is a little off, otherwise MAS is in good shape so far.

[abedeng]

Great MAS defence and CS caught flailing on air.

[chemile]

can anyone explain why indonesia so hate malaysia player???

That is because of political problems. I think I can't explain more detail since nanti kena banned :)

[abedeng]

Chin change of direction didn't pass the net.

[kwun]

Chin/Wong much better variation of shots that Cheng/Zhao cannot read.

MAS 14-9 CHN.

[jooku1]

can anyone explain why indonesia so hate malaysia player???
because of the maid abuses i guess....

[madbad]

OMG, 2 straight retuns into the net. What's happening with this CHN pair?

[abedeng]

Chinese employ some fast drives that cause trouble to Malaysians.

[abedeng]

ZYL not quite in form, too many loose shots to the net.

[madbad]

MAS reach game point 20-14

[abedeng]

MAS secure game 1 with CHN reply stuck at the net.

[gecko_gokhil]

can anyone explain why indonesia so hate malaysia player???

Lot of things behind this.
Better not to talk about it in here :)

Peace all V^^

[ctjcad]

MAS pair running away after 2 unforced errors...MAS 18-12..

litobear, tell cooler we miss him, take lots of rest & enjoy the weekend.;)

[SHLAU]

How come CEH/WPF become so good:eek:? Eaten spinach from Popeye the sailor man? Now they are slaughtering the Chinese pair. China great wall starts to crumble. Really unbelievable stuff from the Malaysian's pair. Hope they can last the distance.

[eddytkwee]

That is because of political problems. I think I can't explain more detail since nanti kena banned :)
what ever.. as long as we can win la.. see we already won first game

[yd0911]

I'm really sad that Lee Yong-dae and Lee Hyo-jung lost! They should play better to beat Zheng/Ma!

[limsy]

weird,way too easy,isnt it?lyb?:rolleyes:

[abedeng]

Perfect block from Chin to start game 2

[madbad]

litobear, how the heck did you become cooler's mouthpiece?

[yd0911]

Good that Saina win!!!!

[extremenanopowe]

wow, the indian girl is pretty good. The awakening for china.

Well done to malaysia for winning the first game. They shd wrap it up in 2nd game. ;)

[abedeng]

Excellent angled defense turns the rally around.

[ctjcad]

can anyone explain why indonesia so hate malaysia player???
..you can read the story behind this in the "side news Djarum Open 09" thread...

MAS pair holds off a late rally by the CHN's pair & wins the 1st game..2 coaches now coaching the young CS & ZYL..

[limsy]

maybe my jie jie(litobear) and him.....erkhem:p

[extremenanopowe]

The malaysian is good in moving the shuttles. Positioning is good today. bagus! ;)

[abedeng]

Chinese whack hits Chin's back.

[Seasider]

Is there a live streaming for RTM1 ?? In case if Chinese TV stop broadcasting the next match between LCW and TH?? I can't miss this match. Does anyone have any info?? Thanks.

[abedeng]

Defensive clear too long, MAS back in the lead.

[picachu01]

The MAS pair play very well, can they defeat CHN pair?

[abedeng]

CS caught unprepared.

[abedeng]

Chin has service issues, a few times short.

Wong hits a winner.

[kwun]

China very bad shot quality. need to go back and do more training.

[madbad]

Hello, hot chicks :D

[abedeng]

CS's defence is also not so good today.

[kwun]

China very simple, smash smash, cannot smash, lift, defend lift, defend lift, die.

[yd0911]

I don't reallly support Wong/Chin or Cheng/Zhao

[abedeng]

How could the CHN pair be so bad? Error prone.

Chin faulted again.

[madbad]

The CHN defence is apologetic. Just terrible. MAS 8-5

[ctjcad]

ZYL gives her own shriek after an easy net kill..MAS ahead 6-5..But Cheng Su botches one up..MAS 7-5..

[abedeng]

ZYL whacks in desperation and the shuttle lands out.

[abedeng]

Now Wong catches the service disease.

[badMania]

Look's like Wong/Chin will win their first SS title this year in Jakarta....rather unexpected...unless the CHN pair wakes up.

[abedeng]

MAS 4 pts up at the break.

[madbad]

maybe my jie jie(litobear) and him.....erkhem:p

OMG limsy, say it ain't so :D

[zqloy]

The chinese pair's defense sucked big time.... esp CS....

[gecko_gokhil]

What happened to chinese double women players?????????

Seems like they loose their soul ><

[kwun]

Chin lost a bit of weight. she used to be way fatter than that.

China defense is terrible, either get killed, or always lift, no variation.

[picachu01]

China very bad shot quality. need to go back and do more training.
Well, that why they train so much. Needn't training much more!!!:D

[abedeng]

Cheng Shu is not in the game.

[madbad]

Interesting that MAS is allowing the CHN pair to smash themselves out. CHN duo seem short of ideas at the moment

[eddytkwee]

ha ha ha.. all the indo crowd quiet already...

[kuwichert]

does anyone remember China lost a WD match? looks great today,
hope they do not stop to broadcast until the end since they will keep on praying for their MD pair. So I still hope I can watch Taufik online

[abedeng]

Confusion in MAS ranks.

CHN straight attack to Wong's body.

[limsy]

OMG limsy, say it ain't so :D

cant help,my hp sim card lost:crying:
cant sms her:mad:

[jooku1]

absolutely hilarious listening to the obviously partisan Chinese commentators on Shanghai GSports goind ..tsk tsk tsk when the chinese pair loses points :)
They sound bewildered, like, how the heck can our mighty Chinese players lose to these little Malaysians?
Same thing during the Saina-Wang Lin match too....

[ctjcad]

Am i seeing what i'm seeing? It seems like the serves by both pairs have been illegal (above the waist) the whole time...

MAS pair ahead 11-7 after another error from the CHN pair..

[abedeng]

CS complains on the service call.

[picachu01]

does anyone remember China lost a WD match? looks great today,
hope they do not stop to broadcast until the end since they will keep on praying for their MD pair. So I still hope I can watch Taufik online
Thats funny!:D:D:D

[zqloy]

Uh-oh... the chinese r catching up...

[kwun]

China has 7 pts. 3 of those are from MAS service error.

[yd0911]

How could the CHN pair be so bad? Error prone.

Chin faulted again.

Seems that China's performance is going down. Not only the women's doubles, but in other parts too. No Chinese players in the world no. 1.

[eddytkwee]

chinese pair start to attack..

[abedeng]

Good attack to the centre.

[kuwichert]

girls, please finish that match quick! We wanna see Taufik!

[kwun]

eh? China pair finally woke up? more determined shots in the last 3 rallies.

10-12

[madbad]

The Chinese commentators are so biased, but funny at the same time. CHN making their move now, down 13-14

[eddytkwee]

good shot from CEH to the back court

[kwun]

the difference is Chen Qiqiu ask them to do more net shots instead of lift lift lift all the time. and also add in more shot variations. now China is catching up 11-13.

[abedeng]

A little bit of gamesmanship from CHN.

CHN sends another clear long.

[eddytkwee]

16-13.. malaysia leading... the crowd keep quiet

[abedeng]

Cheng Shu is very very bad today.

[jooku1]

The Chinese commentators are so biased, but funny at the same time. CHN making their move now, down 13-14

can't stand those..tsk tsk of disappointment..
so unprofessional. I thought only HAsbullah Awang does that :)

[gecko_gokhil]

yeahh...Cheng Shu is very bad today ><

[picachu01]

MAS pair's going to V

[abedeng]

CS holds her ground at the net.

[eddytkwee]

2 error by CEH.. 2 point adv for m'sia

[abedeng]

Better attack coordination from CHN forces a wild clear.

[kuwichert]

yep- looks like we are going to the highlight soon! Malaysia go! Go, go, stop the Chinese and let us watch Taufik!

[madbad]

can't stand those..tsk tsk of disappointment..
so unprofessional. I thought only HAsbullah Awang does that :)

Happened right throught the WL-Saina match too

[SHLAU]

girls, please finish that match quick! We wanna see Taufik!


Hey. Girls' game deserve our attention too. Be patient.;)

[abedeng]

Chin perfect return of serve.

[abedeng]

Wong puts frontcourt pressure.

[kwun]

Cheng is running out. making a lot of errors.

[kuwichert]

they are simply Chinese, it is there all the time, they can not loose, they will leave the arena even if their pair gets silver and climbs the podest as well

[abedeng]

MAS girls on matchpoint. Again, CS found wanting.

[ctjcad]

Seems that China's performance is going down. Not only the women's doubles, but in other parts too. No Chinese players in the world no. 1.
..heard that before, but do you know what happened in the recently concluded Sudirman Cup??..;)

[picachu01]

Match over!!! Congratulation MAS

[extremenanopowe]

Well done to malaysian aunties.. syabas!!!

[Andy_Hayes]

Which Tv stations are broadcasting the actions?

[pauline]

wow, Congratulation Wong/Chin!!!!!

[abedeng]

Malaysian girls win a relatively simple match, great approach and their defence held.

[kuwichert]

one more! do it! Yep- finished, great play

[jooku1]

they are simply Chinese, it is there all the time, they can not loose, they will leave the arena even if their pair gets silver and climbs the podest as well
well said....sore losers. clearly epitomised by their "superstar" LD

[flying kangaroo]

2 staright games!! who can believe this an hour ago. Its just like PAS and Umno joined forces, Malaysia mesti boleh, the badminton, not the politics

[suetyan]

CS and ZYL were totally out of form today :(

[chemile]

Hmmm...I think WPT/CEH lucky today that Cheng Su not in good perform. MAS pair actually play just so so... Anyway congrat lah! :P

[extremenanopowe]

Ok.. lets focus on the main event? Will it be the skill against the fitness??? ;)

[fd16n]

WPT/CEH win, 3 titles for 3 diff. country now. come on Taufik make 4 for 4

[limsy]

they just look good because opponent play worse than them ,anyway,congrates for their 2nd ss titles,
will keep their wr 1 until wc:eek:
now,lcw turns

[jasonmarc]

Congratulation CEH/WPT..............great play

YONEX...won over LN...

[kuwichert]

what happend?did not hear anything? - Surdiman I mean

[extremenanopowe]

George.. pls propose to marry them... hehe.. ;)

[flying kangaroo]

Who says Chinese girls can't lose? he must be LD's cousin

[abedeng]

The emcee who interviews winners discusses with Wong/Chin on questions he would like them to answer.

[gecko_gokhil]

WOW...Congrat's to malaysian Players ^^

[madbad]

CS and ZYL were totally out of form today :(

I agree. They looked extremely uncoordinated and ordinary. CS looked really nervous

[jasonmarc]

Hmmm...I think WPT/CEH lucky today that Cheng Su not in good perform. MAS pair actually play just so so... Anyway congrat lah! :P

A win is a win...........:D:D

[kwun]

great job for the MAS girls. they played very well today. good variation in offensive, and good defense that neutralizes China offense.

China team needs to go home, regroup their women's dept, and come back again.

this is probably the first time in around.... 15 yrs when China lose both WS and WD matches. the last time was when INA and KOR were still strong team in women back in the early 90s if i guess correctly.

[yd0911]

Congrats for Chin/Wong

[chemile]

Congratulation CEH/WPT..............great play

YONEX...won over LN...

They are not great, only Chinese pair is not good perform... :(

[yd0911]

Next will be Lee Chong Wei vs. Taufik!

GO LEE!!!!!

[Andy_Hayes]

which tv stations are showing TH and LCW?

[flying kangaroo]

WPT/CEH win, 3 titles for 3 diff. country now. come on Taufik make 4 for 4
smart guy but wishful thinking

[jasonmarc]

WPT/CEH win, 3 titles for 3 diff. country now. come on Taufik make 4 for 4

You mean the next one could be INA's...............

Yes, TH has great chance here his home ground,.home crowds and home made 'Boooing' to treat LCW........:D:D

[ctjcad]

Which Tv stations are broadcasting the actions?
..either GDTV or Shanghai Sports...Check the "Live TV Coverage - Indonesia SS 2009" thread..

MAS pair simply outclasses the CHN pair...

[kwun]

ok. number 1 anticipated match of the day is coming up, Taufik Hidayat vs. Lee Chong Wei !!

[haifeng4ever]

Congrats to Chin/Wong. Their defense improved so much....I'm really proud of you guys. Chin/Wong, fighting!

[flying kangaroo]

Next will be Lee Chong Wei vs. Taufik!

GO LEE!!!!!
you say go Lee from Jakarta, you sure they allow to to fly back to KL later?:p

[kuwichert]

shanghai sports in internet you can watch

[limsy]

They are not great, only Chinese pair is not good perform... :(

let it be,anyone can be biased;)

[Andy_Hayes]

..either GDTV or Shanghai Sports...Check the "Live webcast" thread..

MAS pair simply outclasses the CHN pair...



any link? thanks

[abedeng]

Amidst boos (but not that loud), MAS girls complete their interview in a flash.

[SHLAU]

smart guy but wishful thinking


No you better not to bet against it. It is very likely to happen especially with home court advantage for Taufik and Taufik has proved that he could beat LCW many times in the past.

[flying kangaroo]

Congrats to Chin/Wong. Their defense improved so much....I'm really proud of you guys. Chin/Wong, fighting!
Yes, Soon Kiat taught them how to attack and defend and Rexy worked a bit more on defence.:cool:

[zqloy]

They are not great, only Chinese pair is not good perform... :(

Give the aunties some credit. They beat the mighty koreans, the taiwanese n the chinese en route to the title, come on.

[Han]

Is this the first Super Series title for the Malaysian pair excluding the Super Series Final 2008?

[limsy]

Give the aunties some credit. They beat the mighty koreans, the taiwanese n the chinese en route to the title, come on.

they are not aunties:mad:

[madbad]

The big match for everyone is coming up. Better grab a quick snack... so unhealthy :D

[limsy]

Is this the first Super Series title for the Malaysian pair excluding the Super Series Final 2008?

denmark open 2008;)

[kuwichert]

tuv player I am using, quick set up, just check for it

[flying kangaroo]

No you better not to bet against it. It is very likely to happen especially with home court advantage for Taufik and Taufik has proved that he could beat LCW many times in the past.
Their most recent head-to-head is 4-1 to LCW. They are good mates btw, LCW took TH for "char-kuei-toew" a few times. Lately, LCW knows how to handle TH's game. I say LCW to win in 3, the third comfortably:confused:

[picachu01]

MAS took a champion tile! Let Tafick (INA) win this match:D

[abedeng]

The crowd blocks my view as Taufik and LCW enter the battlefield.

[jutawin]

Taufik n LCW on the court now..

[flying kangaroo]

Is this the first Super Series title for the Malaysian pair excluding the Super Series Final 2008?
yes...............................ssssssssssssssss s:rolleyes:

[pauline]

That shirt looks really nice on Taufik..

[limsy]

yes...............................ssssssssssssssss s:rolleyes:

nope,u are wrong;)
they won denmark open 2008 too

[jasonmarc]

yes...............................ssssssssssssssss s:rolleyes:

No,.............they won Denmark Open SS in 2008....;)

[ctjcad]

Crowd erupts as both Datuk LeeCW and Taufik walk out...Taufik in yellow top and white shorts, LCW in red top, white shorts.."Final Countdown" song playing in the background while both are warming up..

[jooku1]

download sopcast and go to channel 6001 (shanghai gsports) for more biased commentating...maybe not so much since its INA vs MAS

[kuwichert]

mymy, the chinese partisans in TV are talking about Lin Dan - who needs that guy today?

[abedeng]

LCW takes the first salvo after blunting the initial assault.

[flying kangaroo]

No,.............they won Denmark Open SS in 2008....;)
ooops, yes, you both are right, they did

[abedeng]

Great whack crosscourt by Taufik.

[flying kangaroo]

mymy, the chinese partisans in TV are talking about Lin Dan - who needs that guy today?
He is not even there , flown back already to his home town in Fukian

[gecko_gokhil]

Go Taufikkk!!!!!!
Kamu Bisaaaa!!!!!!!

[abedeng]

LCW pressures Taufik's backhand.

[eaglehelang]

i cannot even remember when was the last time China lost both WS/WD finals. hopefully it won't be tonight.

Well, today it happened .;):D

[ctjcad]

Is this the first Super Series title for the Malaysian pair excluding the Super Series Final 2008?

nope,u are wrong;)
they won denmark open 2008 too

No,.............they won Denmark Open SS in 2008....;)
..for this yr, yes, it's their first title..

Crowd with the "In-do-ne-sia" chants...I believe this is a rematch of their recent encounter...Taufik looking spiffy in that yellow dominated shirt..Tied at 1 a piece..Make that LCW 2-1..

[haifeng4ever]

they are not aunties:mad:
Actually if they lose some weight, they might not be an auntie....(No offense, just goofing around););)

[jooku1]

mymy, the chinese partisans in TV are talking about Lin Dan - who needs that guy today?
he;s sitting at home probably using "Tolak Angin" (notice advertising board on Taufik's court) to massage himself.

[abedeng]

Accurate sideline attack from Taufik.

[kuwichert]

it's a leveled match, nice shots, nice play - thats exactly what we were waiting for! And the crowd is great too

[abedeng]

LCW change of pace forces short lift.

Taufik hits a net error.

[dropshot]

Tight net shot from Lee
LCW Vs TH - 8:5

[abedeng]

Taufik's reply hit the netcord and is short, LCW pummels it home.

Taufik should either match LCW's pace or slow it down.

[ctjcad]

Another shot of Taufik's wife and his mother-in-law..

Taufik sends one to the net from the backcourt..LCW 5-3.."Tau-fik, Tau-fiiik" chants echo in the background..Taufik fails a semi-smash return..LCW 6-4..

[abedeng]

Perfect baseline return by Taufik, not easy with the drift.

[abedeng]

Perfect baseline return by Taufik, not easy with the drift.

But he blows it with a short serve.

[flying kangaroo]

Well, today it happened .;):D
good point. Almost when confucius was alive!! I think its about 11 years ago.

[dropshot]

Quick flick from Lee
LCW Vs TH - 11:7

[abedeng]

Rashid Sidek gets to work with LCW 4 pts up.

The crowd in this match, although supportive of Taufik, is not so hostile to LCW as in the WD game.

Mexican Wave hits the Finals.

[dropshot]

SMASH
LCW Vs TH - 12:8

[abedeng]

LCW advances and forces Taufik into error.

[flying kangaroo]

Taufik's reply hit the netcord and is short, LCW pummels it home.

Taufik should either match LCW's pace or slow it down.

OMG, you know your badminton. I agree, he must be faster, just like Lee Hung Il in the second set at the Olympics and LD in the final. But, easy said than done, LCW is fast. :eek:

[limsy]

is time for th to gear up and made this match more interesting:)

[ctjcad]

LCW's reflex is much quicker than Taufik...Taufik so far has been reacting...LCW 11-7 at interval..

[chemile]

Rashid Sidek gets to work with LCW 4 pts up.

The crowd in this match, although supportive of Taufik, is not so hostile to LCW as in the WD game.

Mexican Wave hits the Finals.

INA supporters actually admit that LCW performance is great, and we also know that is not easy for TH to beat LCW... IMHO, LCW is better than TH.

[dropshot]

SMASH again!!
LCW Vs TH - 15:9

[abedeng]

Another Taufik short lift punched home by LCW.

[abedeng]

One trademark backhand smash went off target

[limsy]

lcw drive away against 6 times io champ?:(

[fd16n]

Taufik should reverse it in 2nd and 3rd set if any

[abedeng]

LCW picking shuttles from the back of the baseline and now he's on gamept.

Game over.

[kuwichert]

looks like we get 3 games

[dropshot]

OUT!!
LCW Vs TH - 21:9

[limsy]

looks like we get 3 games

u looks so sure:)
yes,th will be harder to beat in 2nd set

[chemile]

Easy game for LCW...21-9, I don't think TH will gear up and win the second set...

[ctjcad]

Nice x-court backhand smash from Taufik goes wide..LCW with a big lead 17-9..

LCW wins the 1st game...and by the way the game has looked, he should win in straight games..unless Taufik is saving up his energy..

[abedeng]

Taufik should avoid lifting if at all possible, play more diagonal fast drives, or engage in tight net battles.

At least now he's against the drift.

[madbad]

After all that anticipation, the 1st game was a real disappointment. LCW looks a step ahead of TH

[extremenanopowe]

wow... I am impressed with datuk lee chong wei game today. No mercy. ;)

He shd finish it off in straight game. ;)

The crowd is stunned.. ;)

[jooku1]

threatening to be a whitewash...

[kuwichert]

not sure, just wanna watch the match for long time!

[extremenanopowe]

Any good pictures? ;)

[abedeng]

Now LCW has to be mindful of the drift.

[eddytkwee]

LCW too much error in 2nd set

[jooku1]

no, i wanna go out soon...so hope LCW finishes it quick

[eaglehelang]

the difference is Chen Qiqiu ask them to do more net shots instead of lift lift lift all the time. and also add in more shot variations. now China is catching up 11-13.
Finally I know the name of China WD coach.


Hmmm...I think WPT/CEH lucky today that Cheng Su not in good perform. MAS pair actually play just so so... Anyway congrat lah! :P
Cos their opponent play worse, didnt push them to the limits. :p


Is this the first Super Series title for the Malaysian pair excluding the Super Series Final 2008?
2nd SS title, and the others said, the 1st was Denmark 2008 but many claimed that one was in absence of China pairs.


Give the aunties some credit........
Semi aunties, not yet auntie, 28 & 27 only ;)

[abedeng]

LCW trying to adjust his game but Taufik anticipates well.

Good start for Taufik.

[eddytkwee]

LCW left behind 5 pt

[extremenanopowe]

I want to add to my blog. ;)

[extremenanopowe]

its now of never for TH. ;) Under pressure. ;) His fitness is an issue. ;)

[CYW2006]

heh..what happen...7-1 now...
lee ...come on

[madbad]

Error after error from LCW. TH way up 7-1. Crowd getting into it

[abedeng]

Taufik fails to send a clean crosscourt shot.

[kuwichert]

great come back, Taufik go!

[extremenanopowe]

wow lucky shot from lcw. ;)

[abedeng]

Lucky net cord from LCW.

[CYW2006]

come on lcw....