2012 Badminton Asia Championships: Semi-Finals and Finals matches

**Justin L** · 04-22-2012, 03:09 AM

Originally Posted by jkkwongnz

Do you guys think this is a fixed game? LXR 4th ranking is still not secure yet. LYB want LXR to lead as much as possible before India open where Saina will have home court advantage.

Just look at the quality of the shots, the amazing rallies,the energy-sapping three-game encounter - how to fake that? And if you were WYH, the no.1 in the world, would you relish losing twice to the same junior and in front of your home crowd? Besides,it's not a must for LXR to win this match, there is still the India SS for WSX and LXR to fight it out if necessary. Furthermore,Chen Xiaojia was seriously trying to beat LXR yesterday. As if LXR hasn't got enough going her way recently, what with winning the All-England and suddenly in real contention for OG spot.

**pcll99** · 04-22-2012, 03:15 AM

MaJin similing at XuChen. This is the first time I see it.

**Justin L** · 04-22-2012, 03:17 AM

How many other countries' coaches would love to be in LYB's shoes, never mind the splitting headaches of how or who to choose. What an enviable position, making the coach more valuable as well.

**Justin L** · 04-22-2012, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by pcll99

Caning?

Give his bum a huge injection so he cannot sit on his back for a few days and has to sleep in prone position. Seriously,it should be a fine and/or a ban from one or two tournaments(but not the Olympics).

**Justin L** · 04-22-2012, 03:30 AM

The upcoming India SS will be WSX's toughest test and most important tournament in her badminton career. She will have to stress and strain herself to the limit, it may even make or break her. Either she emerges stronger or just fades away, assuming LYB hasn't made up his mind yet about the two i.e keeps his promise that both this tourney and the India one will help him decide, and to a certain extent the Uber Cup too. The Uber Cup is different as LYB cannot afford to field LXR and WSX all or most of the time, it depends on the tournament situation and the overall strategy,unlike the individual championships.

**Aikachan** · 04-22-2012, 03:40 AM

Seems far-fetched that LD will get in trouble for the WO he gave in this tourney. Why should BWF do something about it now? They never do anything about this matter. They said they'll investigate, swore to uphold the rules, that they took this matter seriously....blablaaa...Is it any different today? Nope.

**jkkwongnz** · 04-22-2012, 03:44 AM

Before this game LXR is only 703 points ahead. After this game, LXR is 2663 points ahead. This is the reason why LXR won this game. It is quite impossible for Saina to overtake LXR now. She has to win India Open to stop LXR......

Originally Posted by Miqilin7

How would Saina winning the India Open overtake Li Xuerui in the ranking ?

**etudiant** · 04-22-2012, 03:44 AM

Congrats to Li XR ! What a shocker... Does this mean she'll go to Olympics ??

**Miqilin7** · 04-22-2012, 03:51 AM

Originally Posted by etudiant

Congrats to Li XR ! What a shocker... Does this mean she'll go to Olympics ??

She truly deserves to go the Olympics it will be a waste if the world is not allowed to watch her play in Wembley...

but at whose expense...wang xin/wang shixian.....

**Miqilin7** · 04-22-2012, 04:02 AM

I do not trust this Park Joo Bong...what's his real intention to coach Japan? I do not think he puts his passion for coaching above his ethnic loyalty.

Since he took up the job, i have never seen him coming up with a formula for Japan to defeat the Koreans..seems like he is sharing half of what he knows to the Japanese....what a cheeky person

**pcll99** · 04-22-2012, 04:08 AM

Originally Posted by jkkwongnz

Before this game LXR is only 703 points ahead. After this game, LXR is 2663 points ahead. This is the reason why LXR won this game. It is quite impossible for Saina to overtake LXR now. She has to win India Open to stop LXR......

Correct me if i am wrong, if Saina wins in India Open and LXR loses in early rounds in India, then Saina will overtake LXR in ranking. Right?

**Miqilin7** · 04-22-2012, 04:11 AM

Originally Posted by pcll99

Correct me if i am wrong, if Saina wins in India Open and LXR loses in early rounds in India, then Saina will overtake LXR in ranking. Right?

Interesting scenario...but it seems as thought LXR might stay fourth marginally if that happens..

Then Wang Shixian knows what she has to do to keep her place heheheeh

**Justin L** · 04-22-2012, 04:35 AM

LXR seems to have the knack of romping home in the decider, as seen in a number of matches previously and today. Moral of the story is don't stretch her in three games, try your level best to finish it in two against her.

**LD rules!** · 04-22-2012, 05:04 AM

And then, the fairy godmother said:

"Chen Jin, you shall go to the Olympics"

**Miqilin7** · 04-22-2012, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by LD rules!

And then, the fairy godmother said:

"Chen Jin, you shall go to the Olympics"

It's not guaranteed yet, China and Chen Jin can only sleep soundly when they hear about Gade's defeat in India...while waiting for that to happen, Chen Jin must do well in India too and avoid early elimination

**jkkwongnz** · 04-22-2012, 06:13 AM

Yes. If Saina win India Open SS and LXR doesn't make to the final, Saina can still marginally overtake LXR.

Originally Posted by pcll99

Correct me if i am wrong, if Saina wins in India Open and LXR loses in early rounds in India, then Saina will overtake LXR in ranking. Right?

**jkkwongnz** · 04-22-2012, 06:20 AM

The first two games could be real but the last game could be fixed. I think WYH acted well so that most people believed that it was a real game. I am surprised about the Lin Dan's walk-over. He at least should give Chen Jin a practice session. Now, he has to explain his injury well to BWF......

Originally Posted by Justin L

Just look at the quality of the shots, the amazing rallies,the energy-sapping three-game encounter - how to fake that? And if you were WYH, the no.1 in the world, would you relish losing twice to the same junior and in front of your home crowd? Besides,it's not a must for LXR to win this match, there is still the India SS for WSX and LXR to fight it out if necessary. Furthermore,Chen Xiaojia was seriously trying to beat LXR yesterday. As if LXR hasn't got enough going her way recently, what with winning the All-England and suddenly in real contention for OG spot.