Hongkong Open Super Series 2009: Final (15 Nov 2009)

[george@chongwei]

WS- Wang Yi Han vs Jiang Yan Jiao.

My money is on JYJ in this. JYJ would surely wanna revenge of her loss in the final of the macau open this year. She's just inchies away from beating Wang Yi Han in that final but she lost at last. But Wang Yi Han form in this tournament looks pretty good though. Therefore, i would rate this match 50-50.

XD- Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir vs Mateusiak/Konstysiak.

Wil the giant killer pair from Poland win their 1st ever Super Series title here? I don't think so. The odds are highly against them but anything could happen though. Of course obviously the favourites to win this one would be Nova/Butet

MD- Lee Chong Wei vs Peter Gade

This match should be an exciting one. Its revenge time for LCW this time as he lost to Peter in the starting of the year Korea Open Final. LCW, the crowd favourite for sure tomorrow are in top form currently but everybody knows that Peter Gade could upset any top guns in the world as age is not a factor for him. But, i will still go for Lee Chong Wei to win this one.

WD- Du Jing/Yu Yang vs Ma Jin/Wang Xiao Li

I can see that Ma Jin/Wang Xiao Li can upset the OG champion tomorrow as YY is not in a her usual top for in this tourney. But MJ/WXL gallant run could prove to be worth it.

MD- Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae vs Jonas Rasmussen/Lars Paaske

Hmm, what could i say about this match? the young one vs the old one. I'm sure the Korean pair won't let the round of 32 of the Beijing OG08 to be happen. I predict this match would go 1 sided which obviously would be the Favourite Korea.

[volcom]

Wow agree with the prediction but I hope
Gade vs LCW, Gade to win.... :D
and JYJ really to win and see WYH defeated :D:D

[Destricto_Ense]

Going with JYJ from my PAW because she has :

Won all in 2 games (8 - 0 vs 8 - 1)
Spent 25 minutes less time on court than WYH (133 vs 158)

But... I think WYH will probably win anyway :mad:

[hcpoirot]

WS- Wang Yi Han vs Jiang Yan Jiao.

If WYH did no feel tired after playing 3 events in over 25 days and reaching all 3 finals. (Denmark, French and Hong Kong) she will win this. Lately, she keep winning playing agaisnt her own team mates.

XD- Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir vs Mateusiak/Konstysiak.

Nova/Butet have big chance to win. But if the Poland can keep pressuring Nova to make easy mistakes, they had a chance.

MD- Lee Chong Wei vs Peter Gade

Tough to call this one. The good news for PG is he did not waste lot of time winning his matches so he will fresh aganst LCW who really play too many events this year. But LCW still LCW. 55-45 for LCW.

WD- Du Jing/Yu Yang vs Ma Jin/Wang Xiao Li

YY had bad days in HK Open but still she and DJ still managed to reach the final. This will be their fourth finals this year (they win all their 3 finals previously) But the new rising pair of MJ/WXL will probably win this.

MD- Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae vs Jonas Rasmussen/Lars Paaske

Korea will win in 2 tight sets. At least the danes are slowly back to the top. After a very good 2008 year, in 2009 the did not had very good results. This istheir first final appearance. So if the Danes can play 100% neve free, they will givethe Koreans the run of their money.

[ctjcad]

..unfortunately, none of them piqued my interest..
The closest one is maybe the LCW & PG match..although i'll lend my support to the BC's very own, Mr. JR..

[geebees90]

Good Luck Peter Gade

[geebees90]

I wonder how Peter Gade managed to beat all those top players in straight games and below 15 and 10 points. His progress in this tournament is really appreciative. I hope he wins today, This win will motivate him to work even harder and stay on top instead thinking about retirement, Peter Gade is always fun to watch, He is one of the all time greatest. Good Luck Peter

[cooler]

I wonder how Peter Gade managed to beat all those top players in straight games and below 15 and 10 points. His progress in this tournament is really appreciative. I hope he wins today, This win will motivate him to work even harder and stay on top instead thinking about retirement, Peter Gade is always fun to watch, He is one of the all time greatest. Good Luck Peterat almost 33, he is amazing. Playing this long at such a high level, he deserve to be in the badminton hall of fame.

[Athelete1234]

at almost 33, he is amazing. Playing this long at such a high level, he deserve to be in the badminton hall of fame.
He's gone through almost 3 generations of CHN MS players...it's crazy

Hope he wins or gives LCW a real fight!

[huangkwokhau]

Peter Gade played so relax and in control...he knows how to control the draft also..
This is first time that I saw MS single can blew so many services in Single...
Tago served high 2 times and were all out...served short 2 times and got smashed by Gade..then serve short but got faulted...5 times in a row...so on 6th serve..he showed the serve to service judge to make sure he wont be faulted..and got smashed by GaDE...all spectators were laughing as it seems that Tago did not know how to serve in 2nd set....

[ytyang]

Congratulations to all finalists, no more coin flipping joke...:rolleyes:
The player/pair can cope with wind draft better will win, may the better
performer win. Go Poland! Make a new record :).

[extremenanopowe]

Agree. Favourites should win. ;)

[_"CS"_]

Jiang Yanjiao jia you..!!!

[cooler]

when is the first match to start?

[Cheung]

Soon....1.5 hrs time

[cooler]

Soon....1.5 hrs time

thanks, i'll go freshen up now...........:D

[hduong]

can't wait to watch...

[robin7]

WS- Wang Yi Han vs Jiang Yan Jiao.

XD- Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir vs Mateusiak/Konstysiak.

MS- Lee Chong Wei vs Peter Gade

WD- Du Jing/Yu Yang vs Ma Jin/Wang Xiao Li

MD- Jung Jae Sung/Lee Yong Dae vs Jonas Rasmussen/Lars Paaske
Wow, our George finally managed to produce a proper preview after nearly 20k posts. :p

Anyway, I agreed with your predictions though. :)

[ericmeiguo]

isn't it MS that PG vs LCW?

[danielwong]

Wow, our George finally managed to produce a proper preview after nearly 20k posts. :p

Anyway, I agreed with your predictions though. :)



i thought George managed to hit 20k due to short posts? :rolleyes::rolleyes:
way to go George...

[whack_d_net]

Just a lil typo i guess, gets a lil too excited, eh? Hehehe ;););)

[abedeng]

A few simple errors from JYJ, and WYH is clear by 3.

[abedeng]

Excellent dropshot to the sideline from JYJ.

[abedeng]

JYJ gets trapped to the back quite a lot now.

[whack_d_net]

Okay bring 'em on! Let's get the party started :)

First match for today: WYH vs JYJ
I guess WYH already grab too many titles this year, spare some to others lah :D:D
C'mon Jiang, there's only one Wang left,
You better takes initiatives since the very beginning and try to finish the game in two straight sets
Otherwise, WYH won't give you chance at all :rolleyes:

[extremenanopowe]

When is the final starting? I can sleep first. ;)

[Gunawan]

Showing live now:
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[abedeng]

Great crosscourt whack brings WYH 5 pt up at at the break.

[abedeng]

Great chance but WYH sends the shuttle wide.

[abedeng]

Excellent rally, stubborn defence from JYJ and WYH wisely traps her at the net for the 3rd time.

[abedeng]

JYJ is just reacting to WYH's shots, not able to take initiative.

[abedeng]

Lucky net cord breaks WYH's row of pts.

[abedeng]

JYJ forces WYH to stretch to her backhand.

[abedeng]

A couple of errors from WYH, trying too much deception.

[abedeng]

Another lucky net cord for JYJ, still 4 pts adrift.

[abedeng]

Drift sends JYJ's clear way out.

[abedeng]

Another net trap from WYH to JYJ's backhand side.

[Dede_Pran]

great cross-court net from Yihan 18-13

[abedeng]

JYJ overcooks a crosscourt drop.

[abedeng]

Overhead whack from WYH and 7 gamepts.

[Dede_Pran]

Yihan last it with a smash 21-13

[abedeng]

Again JYJ got trapped to the back and the short clear is punished. 21-13.

[abedeng]

WYH could do no wrong in game 1, but now she's against the drift.

[abedeng]

JYJ's backhand clear lands wide.

[abedeng]

WYH unable to intercept using her overhead shot.

[abedeng]

Excellent attacking clear from JYJ, WYH not happy with the line call.

[abedeng]

WYH whacks like a man and JYJ didn't even respond.

[abedeng]

JYJ unable to field WYH's attacks cleanly.

[abedeng]

Great change of pace from JYJ, WYH forced to return wide.

[abedeng]

WYH tries a backhand half-smash, shuttle lands wide.

[abedeng]

JYJ unable to deal with her backhand weakness at the net.

[whack_d_net]

Okay, it's pretty much game over if JYJ still unable to retakes the initiatives :rolleyes:

[abedeng]

One of the few times, JYJ got the better of the exchanges at the net.

[Dede_Pran]

Yihan failed to commit a cross-court net 5all

[abedeng]

JYJ's reply got deflected by the net, WYH whacks the loose return away.

[abedeng]

WYH overcooking her backhand net cross.

[Dede_Pran]

again JYJ levels it 6all from Yihan netting failure

[abedeng]

WYH fires thru the gap at JYJ's backhand.

[abedeng]

WYH jumps like lightning to intercept JYJ's attempted attacking clear.

[whack_d_net]

8-6 Black top Yellow short leads atm

[abedeng]

WYH unable to judge JYJ's dropshot and drops to ground.

[Dede_Pran]

a delight dropshot from JYJ

[abedeng]

Great measurement of the court from WYH.

[abedeng]

JYJ tries to manage the net, but she's 2nd best at the net today.

[abedeng]

JYJ sends a clear wide and WYH 4 pts away at the break.

[Dede_Pran]

JYJ sent it back long, WYH leading 11-7

[abedeng]

Another delightful net cross from WYH, clipping the net.

[Dede_Pran]

dribble at the net, Yihan 12-7

[abedeng]

JYJ is just not fast enough and unable to manage her frontcourt.

[abedeng]

JYJ traps WYH at the net and sends a clear to the open court.

[Destricto_Ense]

I'm awake at 6 AM :O ! Come on JYJ! Good rally, but I think WHY is too strong. She's really not a very nice player to watch :/

[abedeng]

Replies from WYH even on defensive are so fast, sometimes JYJ just doesn't have time to react.

[abedeng]

Service error from WYH, the audience laughs.

[Dede_Pran]

service fault from Yihan

[abedeng]

Sudden injection of pace from WYH during that long rally.

[Dede_Pran]

Yihan sent it wide 17-12

[Destricto_Ense]

Hmm, JYJ is like me. She can pull opponents out of position but isn't able to kill the rally. In that last rally she had WYH on the ropes two or three times and then she just hit a clear and let her right back into the point.

[abedeng]

WYH's sideline attack is wide.

[abedeng]

Excellent crosscourt block from JYJ.

[Dede_Pran]

good placement from JYJ

[Dede_Pran]

and again, JYJ catching up 14-17

[abedeng]

Another JYJ defence to the frontcourt.

[abedeng]

WYH had to use her net placement to JYJ's backhand to retake the initiative.

[abedeng]

Another net dribble won by WYH, 6 matchpts.

[Dede_Pran]

JYJ pushed it wide, WYH 2 more points and she got MP from JYJ net failure 20-14

[jasonmarc]

Miss Kitty Kuncoro's movement very boyish now..............

[Dede_Pran]

wrong judgement from Yihan

[abedeng]

Glorious crosscourt clear by JYJ, under pressure at backcourt.

[Destricto_Ense]

Wow, what a shot. WYH might win but JYJ can still make her look stupid!

[abedeng]

Finally WYH wins through JYJ's error. Time for coffee break.

[suetyan]

wow, Yihan won!!!! Congratz!!! 7 titles of the year!!! New record!!

[Dede_Pran]

WYH won 21-13 21-15

[whack_d_net]

No 3rd is a charm for JYJ as the last Wang standing stop her run
It's obvious that there's too much Wang to handle, not only for Kuwichert but also for JYJ :p
Congratz WYH
Next XD: INA vs POL
Go Red & White :D:D:D

[jasonmarc]

wow, Yihan won!!!! Congratz!!! 7 titles of the year!!! New record!!

Yes, Congratulation, amazing with 7 titles....:p

[madbad]

Ah Dang, missed the first match. Sounds like a pretty straightforward effort. Well done Yihan

[jasonmarc]

No 3rd is a charm for JYJ as the last Wang standing stop her run
It's obvious that there's too much Wang to handle, not only for Kuwichert but also for JYJ :p
Congratz WYH
Next XD: INA vs POL
Go Red & White :D:D:D

Yes, red top white bottom versus white top red bottom...........:D

[madbad]

Doesn't Yihan look rather skinny, almost malnourished?

[Destricto_Ense]

Ah Dang, missed the first match. Sounds like a pretty straightforward effort. Well done Yihan
0 PAW points for me, as usual :D

[jasonmarc]

Doesn't Yihan look rather skinny, almost malnourished?

agreed, still HHY looks better,....right...?:D:D

[iloveball]

WYH won. Congratulation :) now mix doubles, times to play computer :)

[madbad]

0 PAW points for me, as usual :D

Poor Destricto... chalk it down to one of "those" tournamnets

[madbad]

agreed, still HHY looks better,....right...?:D:D

I better say YES. Otherwise I'll be in big trouble, hehe :D:D

[suetyan]

wow, Master Li is talking to WYH about her match. It seems like WYH is Master Li's favourite WS now. :D

[Dede_Pran]

now it's time for NoLin to show up for probably the last time (hope they follow SSMF)

[Destricto_Ense]

Poor Destricto... chalk it down to one of "those" tournamnets
Haha, I put it down to inexperience! First time doing PAW.

[Destricto_Ense]

wow, Master Li is talking to WYH about her match. It seems like WYH is Master Li's favourite WS now. :D
That's because she has duck feet like LD :p

[suetyan]

I better say YES. Otherwise I'll be in big trouble, hehe :D:D
not WSX ah? :phaha

[abedeng]

Nadiedza Kostiuczyk is quite nice looking.

[jasonmarc]

That's because she has duck feet like LD :p

Duck feet plays better badminton..........:D

[abedeng]

INA coaches must be feeling quite cold in the arena, both with overcoats.

[madbad]

not WSX ah? :phaha

Haiya, If I make comments about WSX, george and company be after my hide. They're jealously guarding their prize possession, you know. ;):p

[madbad]

INA coaches must be feeling quite cold in the arena, both with overcoats.

Hehe, looks like they're freezing

[Destricto_Ense]

Come on Nova/Butet!!

[whack_d_net]

Good luck Nova/Butet. But please be careful with those Rob's killer smashes :)

[abedeng]

Umpire having a mouthful, trying to read Polish names.

[abedeng]

Nova fires at the midcourt.

[jasonmarc]

now it's time for NoLin to show up for probably the last time (hope they follow SSMF)

The farewell match for NoLiyn pair !....how sad....:crying:

[abedeng]

Lily fires with deadly venom.

[abedeng]

NK shows great deception.

[abedeng]

RM fires back at Lily's backhand.

NK misses an interception at the net.

[Destricto_Ense]

Did Butet just return a serve that was wide?

[madbad]

Ooo, that Butet looks quite butch with her smash :D:D

[abedeng]

Lily forced to send wide.

[abedeng]

NK not looking comfortable at net interceptions.

Nova not wasting time to whack it away.

[Destricto_Ense]

I just noticed that the flags are the same just upside down, hah.

[abedeng]

Good judgement from NK, asking RM to leave it wide.

[abedeng]

Nova's reply hits Lily's back.

[abedeng]

Mateusiak menacing at the net.

[abedeng]

NK takes a swipe at Lily

[abedeng]

Nova not quite ready to handle the serve, Polish back level

[abedeng]

Polish pair with 1 pt advantage after coming back from 7-10 down.

[abedeng]

Nova's reply unstuck at the net.

[abedeng]

RM sends the shuttle long.

[abedeng]

Nova sends a fast drive to NK.

[abedeng]

Polish at the ascendancy at the net.

[abedeng]

Great return from Nova.

[whack_d_net]

INA under pressure, plus too many UE from Nova :(
Semangat!!!! :D

[abedeng]

INA wasting a flick serve.

[abedeng]

Fast flat drive from Nova.

[whack_d_net]

1st great rallye so far :)

[abedeng]

INA off position in the early part of the rally but still win it, INA coach celebrates.

[abedeng]

Great anticipation of the 3rd shot from NK.

[abedeng]

NK sends the clear too long.

[abedeng]

Loose serve from Nova and RM drives it back to his body.

[iloveball]

go go INA.walao 20-18 now.game point

[abedeng]

NK sends her serve to the net, INA on 2 gamepts.

[Dede_Pran]

service fault from Nadiezda, gives GP for NoLin 20-18
POL levels it 20all

[kuwichert]

morning folks, looks I got up just in time LOL
overtime!!!!

[abedeng]

RM intercepts crosscourt, the crowd is happy with deuce.

[abedeng]

Again the Poles hold frontcourt control and Lily forced to send the shuttle wide.

NK maintains pressure and Poles win game 1 22-20.

[Dede_Pran]

NoLin lost 4 points in a row and gave up 20-22 at first game..
come on NoLin

[abedeng]

NK got better with her net interceptions as the game progressed.

[whack_d_net]

Nooooo 20-22, INA waste the leads :(
Again, critical points syndrome. Arggghhh!!!
http://dl2.glitter-graphics.net/pub/369/369142lpbls7io2x.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
http://dl7.glitter-graphics.net/pub/369/369327p7k46j3e1c.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)

[abedeng]

RM pummels INA's defences.

[madbad]

Hmmm... Butet doesn't quite look herself today. RM has been finding a few weak spots at her today

[abedeng]

Nova's drive is over the speed limit.

[madbad]

RM, that smashing machine

[kuwichert]

skip the boring girls show and get ready for real entertainment! :eek:
Yep - as I said yesterday, Poland is on a good way for doubles, sad moment Nolyn, :confused:, but the underdog will take first chance they got :Dsuddenly

[abedeng]

Both Poles are quicker at the net, INA has to force them back.

[ytyang]

Polish pair did well so far, keep it up!

[abedeng]

The flick serves are just giving cheap pts to the Poles.

[kuwichert]

4 all - the battle goes on:cool:

[abedeng]

Great dropshot from RM, Lily unhappy with the line call.

[abedeng]

Nova calls on his power reserves.

[abedeng]

Great change of pace from NK, allows her to pick off the easy loose return.

[kuwichert]

we get a good mixed of titles: CN takes girls awards, INA the MD, Poland XD and Peter the MS - Great for badminton!!

[abedeng]

Lily attacks RM's body to level the score.

[abedeng]

Deceptive serve, hitting the top of the tape.

Polish drive too long.

[abedeng]

Both Poles advance to midcourt and Indonesians' defense breaks down.

[kuwichert]

polish attack cracks Ina defense:eek:

[abedeng]

Nova push out of bounds, Poles in front by 1 at the interval.

[whack_d_net]

Kuwichert, sadly no INA in MD :(

[kuwichert]

come on folks, first and only title for unseeded players today:cool::D:D

[abedeng]

NK apologizes for her lucky net cord..

Nova forced to send a defensive shot to the net.

[abedeng]

RM finds a great place to whack, towards Lily's right hip.

[kuwichert]

yeah, the much cutier girl makes the difference! 14-10 now, Poland go Poland go

[iloveball]

gosh close my eyes :( 10-14 GO INA

[abedeng]

Indonesians unable to push the shuttle beyond midcourt, Poles pouncing on loose returns.

[ytyang]

No on-site coaching for Polish pair? probably don't need it....

[Destricto_Ense]

Mateusiak is just winning the match on his own.

[abedeng]

First error in a long while from RM, Nova pounces home.

[abedeng]

Lily did well to get out of the way of the shuttle.

[abedeng]

Nova did himself no favours, sends the drive to the net.

Nova slips after hitting a winner.

[kuwichert]

No on-site coaching for Polish pair? probably don't need it....
for what? training sessions in Poland, now they gonna do only what they have learned:D:D:D

[abedeng]

Brilliant defensive reply from Lily, trying to bring her team back in the game.

[abedeng]

Great return of serve from RM.

[kuwichert]

easy return makes next point 18-14

[abedeng]

Lily unable to hit the 3rd shot cleanly.

[abedeng]

Poles about to land on top of Indonesians, 5 matchpoints.

[kuwichert]

good judge by Robert brings 5 match points

[suetyan]

wow, the Polish pair is going to create history!

[kuwichert]

its over, great!!!

[abedeng]

NK service error, nerves perhaps.

RM makes sure of a historic Polish victory.

[kar_mun]

Congratulations to Poland pair for winning the MX title. This is their first title right?

[abedeng]

Deserved victory by Polish pair, despite a hesitant start.

[jasonmarc]

My gosh,.......an big upset.........INA pair lost in their farewell match ..............sigh

[iloveball]

gosh POL won.well.congratulation :p LCW LCW LCW now :)

[kuwichert]

wow, the Polish pair is going to create history!
and Olga still not there:eek::D:D:D watch out the new XD power house!:eek:

[whack_d_net]

So sad, Nova/Butet lost
20-22 15-21
No title for INA
http://dl6.glitter-graphics.net/pub/369/369176i664wis02c.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
Congratz for Rob/Nadia, though
Newly crowned SS-champs
White top red bottom rules today :(

[ytyang]

Wow, the Polish pair did it, Make a new record too.
Congratulation to them....

[kuwichert]

Congratulations to Poland pair for winning the MX title. This is their first title right?
think they are polish champs :D:D:D

[abedeng]

The European XD style of play is perhaps more tactically sound than the Asian style now.

Time for Asian pairs to take stock and review their formations.

[cooler]

man, i can't even get points from a supposed safe paw in XD:(

[kuwichert]

after the underdogs took their title, now it gets veteran's day!!:eek:
Peter go:D

[kar_mun]

think they are polish champs :D:D:D

Haha, if like that then can say that this is their first ss title.

[suetyan]

Congratulations to Poland pair for winning the MX title. This is their first title right?
I think so, it is not grand prix title somemore, but is SS title!! Applause!! :D:cool:

[madbad]

Hehe, Robert had to help Nadia up onto the podium. Never has she climbed such a steep step. Well done Poland :)

[iloveball]

i'm ready my keropop here already :)

[lexluthor1975]

i'm happy this Polish finally win a major title. i've watched them in several videos and skill-wise they are really world-class. in the semis of Denmark Open, Nadiezda is really strong even at the back. it was a close match they lost to the eventual winners. well, congratulations for finally winning their first SS title. :)

[jasonmarc]

First ever SS title for Poland.

White top red bottom wins over Red top white bottom...

[madbad]

Wow, Nadia is positively beaming. A great sight to see

[isaura]

so sad butet lost..so got less prize money , but she's very genereous to buy a car for her sis as wedding present.. can't wait to see her wif Devin Lahardi next week..

[kuwichert]

C'mon Peter, now it's your turn!!!

[hcpoirot]

Robert/Nadya play the best match of their career. Sharp and controlling the macth specially in the second set. Meanwhile Indonesian pair specially Nova make too many mistakes in second set. Maybe a little upset after almost win the first set.

The European pairs of XD have very good results this year. After the two Danes XD winning World Champion and SS title, now the Poles pair.

[narnia]

Especially, for many reasons, the category of XD has a lot of opportunities in which any of the lower-ranked teams can have edges to win the title. The limitation of tournament system itself is one of them. And it is highly depends on women's plays, etc.

:)

[abedeng]

Mateusiak and Kostiucyzk's victory will be the biggest news of the HK Open.

[kuwichert]

LCW looks more nerveous

[abedeng]

Gade is wearing a sleeveless shirt ala Lin Dan during the Olympics.

I stand corrected, it is only sleeveless on the playing arm.

[madbad]

Gade is wearing a sleeveless shirt ala Lin Dan during the Olympics.

To be precise, one sleeved, one sleeveless

[madbad]

On the other hand, LCW has resorted to a tasteless smattering of colour on the front of his shirt. No doubt to throw off PG with its ugly, garish design :rolleyes:

[jasonmarc]

Very colourful shirt from LCW...........PG still with one sleeve shirt...

[kuwichert]

ok, lets start the battle

[abedeng]

Loose serve punished by Gade.

[abedeng]

Great deception from Gade.

[kuwichert]

good start Peter, first step is done!!

[ytyang]

LCW jia you...show us your knee is alright ;)

[abedeng]

LCW net play not working.

Gade makes an error and gets out of the way of LCW's smash.

[cooler]

uh oh, lcw look hessitant

[abedeng]

Gade's net reply is just out.

[madbad]

PG takes evasive action after a short lift

[hcpoirot]

Now battles of two generation begin.

If I am not wrong, Peter Gade already play International event when Rashid Sidek (Malaysia), Hendrawan (Indonesia) and Xia Xuan Ze (China) play. Now the three of them already retired and becoming coaches.

Despite his age, he did not look like an uncle.

A very even start for both players.

[abedeng]

Lucky net cord for LCW, levels score.

[abedeng]

Gade's smash clips the tape but lands back on his side.

[abedeng]

Good attack from Gade but LCW retrieves the shuttle better.

[abedeng]

LCW smashes and advances for the kill.

[abedeng]

Injection of pace from LCW and Gade unable to react cleanly.

[abedeng]

Gade takes initiative and traps LCW at the net.

[madbad]

PG making UEs now

[abedeng]

Great outstretched defense from Gade but he made an error on the clear.

[abedeng]

LCW's attempted net kill is wide.

[abedeng]

LCW's delicate dropshot finds the line. Time for a break.

[iloveball]

chong wei jia you :) i love his shirt orh.nice kan?and i want to say again?
ohya,he has a nike bottle :)

[abedeng]

LCW fails another net kill, a great net reply from Gade.

Gade whacks sideline to LCW's forehand.

[abedeng]

Deceptive crosscourt clear from LCW.

[abedeng]

Gade's backhand reply is too loose.

[abedeng]

Another injection of pace and Gade didn't have time to reply.

[abedeng]

Another bazooka to Gade's backhand.

[abedeng]

Unforced error from LCW, sending the shuttle wide.

[abedeng]

Broken strings on LCW's racquet.

[abedeng]

Fast drive game and LCW sends one a bit too long.