Thank goodness I read your name more carefully. For a moment I thought why would the Lord of Darkness be posting on a badminton forum.
And win he did. It always boils down to who makes the most mistakes in matches between this two great athletes. Unfortunately today was Lin Dan's turn. The game went LCW's way only when he reverted to his usual high intensity game. Not to mention tons of variety in his shots and superb net touches, Lin Dan gave up after the score was about 16-10. Good job Dato ....
What most impressed me was that LCW was able to take the 2nd set being really pressed by LD in the late stages. If I remember correctly, Lin Dan was still leading like 17-16 and 18-17. Being one game down and coming top of that will probably do wonders for LCW's confidence. He looked nervous and helpless up to that point, but became a new man after that.
Congratulations Dato Lee Chong Wei for the winner of men single in Super Series Korea Open 2012. You did it. It was a good start for the year 2012. We Malaysian will always be behind you and support you.
After rushing back from a friend's wedding to catch the MS final my observation: G1: LCW was still kinda nervous. Still unsure if he could win this match, past losses haunting him, making him playing rather safely but at the same trying to see if he could try to win points. Many errors also. His smashes going out. *sigh* G2: He changed his game, more aggressive, more variety. Built some confidence. It pays alot! (I was successfully glued to the tv screen!) G3: He maintained his composure with LD making unforced errors and yeah, losing interest, kind of, (but I don't really care on that) and he won!!!! - this is all that matters today hehehe... All that I see from this match : many techniques, great techniques by both players. Both managed to fool one another and both managed to win points by out-maneuvering one another... well I LOVE it. I don't regret telling me boss that I would be delayed to the office today cos I rather spend that 1-hour plus watching this battle of LCW vs LD. And I'm glad I don't miss it. Congratulations on a job well done LCW!!
Looks like he follows your 2nd option. The coming week of Mas Open will be very interesting indeed now.. WOW, datuk lee very smart ah.. BIG ang pow before chinese new year.. He is RM 236,071.00 richer now YUP.. Does that mean that Lin Dan's mental is not strong in today's final?? Agree with you. Both men looks 'no mood' for an explosive battle today. Maybe because of the cold weather??
That book belongs to my late father's friend and he's still alive today but don't know how is the booklet I remember my dad translated to me pages after pages and taught how to read/use the diagram haha and that was donkey years ago
And the news read : http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2012/1/8/sports/20120108161552&sec=sports & http://www.nst.com.my/latest/chong-wei-beats-lin-dan-at-korea-open-final-1.29441
Next, Malaysia Open and the canon is coming ..oopst Chen Long is coming just wish lcw has one or two side winger this time around, we all know this title is missing in Lin Dan's collection