I wont say totally. The 2nd set was evenly matched, but LCW seriously hv to work on his tactics if he wants to beat the chinese players. CJ and LD both used the correct strategies and tactics to beat LCW; he must learn to think fast and be ready to make changes when necessary.
i'm just making a general comment, not criticizing lcw. some of u guys keep changing your tunes. Misbun/lcw is changing strategies. I dont believe they r that dumb. LCW is 2nd best IMO, so lcw/misbun only need to focus on LD. When playing a fast player like LD, we see tons of advices given here in BF on strategy threads. You want to slow down the fast paced opponent with deep clears and more rallying. Funny how lcw is doing that but now u MAL fans say we must get li mao back so steer lcw back to a attacking player. ROFL I dont have to invent anything, i just recall what was said before My advice? BAM hire both li mao and misbun. Depending on who lcw faces or which set is being played, misbun and li mao can switch role on the fly at the coaches bench LOL Poor LYB, 2 coaches against one LOL
For those who only do selective reading and people who claim LD didn't put good pressure on LCW, please read the statement above.
I think most ppl are trying to understand the result and they appreciate Misbun's explanation. So please don't be so offensive.
I am just trying to point out the part where people missed in understanding the result. That LCW lost to himself, but more importantly, LD is the main contributed factor.
I think if u look at it as an overall rating that is correct. The main difference iis that LD is mentally tough, decisive and is mentally flexible enough to try different tactics to win the point. This ability compensates for any techical difference w/ his opponents. LCW is actually superior technically and has a broad and flexible game that can support a varied tactical approach. The problem is that mentally he hasn't developed the ability to read the match situations and change tactics. He prefers to go with the flow of the rally and hope that something develops. However, against the top level sometimes you will have to actively dictate play in order to win or change the momentum of the match. I think this is the essential difference betewen LCW and Morten Frost. Frost played a rally style as well but with much greater purpose. He was always thinking to exploit a weakness and was very opportunistic; he was always ready to adapt his play to exploit any opportunity that arose. That is why LCW is not consistent as you can only win going with the flow when his own game is totally on or your opponents is off.
The thing is, you cannot tell from the result alone whether LCW's mistakes are mainly due to himself or due to LD. So there is nothing wrong for some ppl to conjecture that the former is true -- of course there is nothing wrong for you to conjecture that the latter is true either. Misbun's explanation indeed put some weight on your opinion.
LD used to be a bit too eager to prove his superiority, and when things were not going his way, he got frustrated. After WC07 it seems he overcame this a bit. He is more patient now. LCW often seems a bit lost, doesn't know what he should do. LCW has the physique and skill, but he needs to be mentally more sharp/aggressive to match LD.
Of course it's only "some weight". Simply because Misbun said it does not mean it's the whole truth. Sometimes you also do not agree with professionals' opinions, do you? For example, Morten Frost commented that LCW is only at his 60% when playing CJ in AE08, do you agree?
gotta go back to work. Anymore ROFLOL my co-workers think i having a seizure and crying on the floor because of my teary eyes.
LCW: Where are you taking XXF after the match? LD: I dunno, where are you taking WMC? LCW: Maybe we can double date? LD: Hmmm... Good idea!
