2011 Hong Kong Open SS: Semi-Finals Sat 19-Nov

**oasis123** · 11-19-2011, 05:53 AM

The BWF's youtube channel should have broadcasted both afternoon and evening sessions, not just the earlier session... Looks like I'll be going to bed early then.

**tsae75** · 11-19-2011, 05:55 AM

yes, definitely more blood in the SEA Games to quench our thirst than any China-dominated tournaments.

**Justin L** · 11-19-2011, 05:57 AM

Next the XD, you will 'see' them come out and play,all guns blazing! Can Xu/Ma succeed this time over Fischer/Pedersen? I'm for CHN this round.

**Justin L** · 11-19-2011, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by oasis123

The BWF's youtube channel should have broadcasted both afternoon and evening sessions, not just the earlier session... Looks like I'll be going to bed early then.

Can somebody asks BWF, don't they have enough sponsors?

**hanser** · 11-19-2011, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by Justin L

Next the XD, you will 'see' them come out and play,all guns blazing! Can Xu/Ma succeed this time over Fischer/Pedersen? I'm for CHN this round.

i was too after the antics of fischer last week...but then if zhang/zhao wins the other XD, then we are asking for a walkover tomoro.....bloody LYB nonsense

**oasis123** · 11-19-2011, 06:02 AM

haha, I was right. HK SS is back after the bloody soccer match was over. Perfect timing as I wanted to see this XD match so badly!!! Thanks God!

**chris-ccc** · 11-19-2011, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by oasis123

The BWF's youtube channel should have broadcasted both afternoon and evening sessions, not just the earlier session... Looks like I'll be going to bed early then.

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I am also thinking the same like you - Going to bed earlier tonight.
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**Justin L** · 11-19-2011, 06:15 AM

Luckily,this afternoon Lin Dan's treat was so savoury that it saved me from WSX who might have given me a heart attack. Also,just learnt that , in the SEA Games, Fu Mingtian, whom I thought has more potential than Gu Juan,didn't disappoint by edging out Firdasari for the gold medal. In the semi, Firda upset Porntip while Fu MT, surprise surprise,sensationally defeated our new Princess Ithanon Ratchanok! Singapore has a promising future star now.

**Justin L** · 11-19-2011, 06:17 AM

G1 to Denmark 21-16 in XD

**Justin L** · 11-19-2011, 06:42 AM

Just maybe
1) Lin Dan says he's not interested to play Chen Long tomorrow;
2) Chen long says he's not ready to play Lin Dan yet and don't wish to waste and, in the process, reveal his new-found tactics/techniques on his compatriot; so
3) Chen Jin says : Is it my fault they both don't want to play each other? Blame it on Lee for not beating Lin this afternoon; and
4) LYB just shrugs his shoulder as if to say : what's it got to do with me?

On the topic of Li YB, I must say frankly and objectively (and get flamed by some of you for saying this), which country wouldn't want a LYB who can deliver such magnificent results and achievements without breaking any rules and regulations;otherwise,why would coaches TXH,Xia XZ, ZN, etc continue working and be associated with him? I guess the only solution is for the other countries to produce a few more players capable of challenging China's dominance. For all you know,any other country in China's shoes might have done the same, all in the name of national interest,glory and fame. (Everybody is entitled to his/her own opinion,let's agree to disagree).

**demolidor** · 11-19-2011, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by oasis123

The BWF's youtube channel should have broadcasted both afternoon and evening sessions, not just the earlier session... Looks like I'll be going to bed early then.

The production is for TV, not for their YouTube channel which is simply a bonus channel to reach a broader audience with no tv coverage. What channel is going to show 10 badminton matches??

Some HK channel should be the host broadcaster and if they only produce 5 matches for the international feed there is not much BWF can do ...

Free coverage, still complaining ...

I missed it completely starting at 6AM in the morning here

**nokh88** · 11-19-2011, 06:52 AM

I am now watching HKSS at : http://www.hahasport.com/v-2/12/90/v-329125.html

**oasis123** · 11-19-2011, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by demolidor

The production is for TV, not for their YouTube channel which is simply a bonus channel to reach a broader audience with no tv coverage. What channel is going to show 10 badminton matches??

Some HK channel should be the host broadcaster and if they only produce 5 matches for the international feed there is not much BWF can do ...

Free coverage, still complaining ...

I missed it completely starting at 6AM in the morning

It is not complaining.. it is requesting! A lot of people are up in the middle of the night to watch it and if you missed free broadcasting, bad luck

**demolidor** · 11-19-2011, 06:58 AM

Surprisingly their head-to-head is 3 a piece. Still thought they had some mental block playing against their more succesfull counterparts which is exactly the way the first set looked just now

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**demolidor** · 11-19-2011, 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by oasis123

It is not complaining.. it is requesting! A lot of people are up in the middle of the night to watch it and if you missed free broadcasting, bad luck

"BWF should have"

. It's not even midnight in Sidney and this is the 4th match, what are you talking about?? And thirdly how often have they shown two sessions for the Super Series on their BWF channel? Or are you anxiously awaiting the next SS tournament because "this time they'll show it all for sure, just watch"

**Justin L** · 11-19-2011, 07:02 AM

The Korean MDs are playing each other now. Who knows how committed or serious they are? Seeing Cai/Fu already got a walkover,why should they? Problem is, which pair is willing to give way, the No.1 Kor pair to help the 2nd advance? Blame it on the CHN pairs,you say,they started it. OK,OK,just look at the score now, 21-10 to JJS/LYD in G1. I dare say, even if Cai/Fu were not given a walkover by their fellow teammates, would the Kor pairs play any differently? I rest my case.

Hey folks, it's Saturday,the night is young,go enjoy yourself with your family and friends, or just get a good rest. Let's not fret and argue over this. Have a wonderful weekend!

**oasis123** · 11-19-2011, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by demolidor

"BWF should have"

. It's not even midnight in Sidney and this is the 4th match, what are you talking about?? And thirdly how often have they shown two sessions for the Super Series on their BWF channel? Or are you anxiously awaiting the next SS tournament because "this time they'll show it all for sure, just watch"

Excuse me, you can't even spell 'Sydney'. I am not talking about myself is up in the middle of the night, but 'A lot of people' in the other part of the world... A lot of people get up working at 6am...if you can't get up at 6am to watch, then shut up...