I won't call it choking, come-on. They played really well. Apart from that lousy serve during the crunch time, they did pretty well, Li/Liu were able to edge out since they played the last few points a tad better. 5-0 on the wall?
mas pair having similar situation from Goh/Tan when they failed to win the match in Olympic MD gold medal match in clutch time...
kind of similar but the pressure is not even the least similar. That was a Gold Medal match and this is the first group stage match. But I have confidence these guys will mature (mentally stronger) in the coming year.
When I checked the live score, I found that Chia/Soh were just one point away to win the match. At first, I am anticipated the upset, but decided not to as I know that Li/Liu's mentality is strong and MAS players' choking habit is still exist. Turns out I am right with Li/Liu won the match. Great fight from Chia/Soh, though.
I think so too. But, it's kinda funny to me. The IND peoples here doubt about IND's chance just as the MAS peoples here doubt about MAS's progress. Both MAS and IND peoples here don't seem to believe their own country's chance.
It's true. Malaysia is favourites. They are strong in all the doubles department, whereas India is strong only in singles. So, it is difficult for India to win. That's why we hesitate to say predicition
TBH Malaysia, or atleast this Malaysian team isn't "strong" in "all" doubles discipline. Infact they are fairly "weak" for a high tier tournament. IND is simply "feeble" in them. For such a high ranked team, our doubles contingent is no less than a "joke". Especially with Satwik not at his best. However Ashwini has pulled some big victories in team tournaments in past , and Mannu/Reddy won some good matches of late "very uncharacteristic ) I believe it all comes down to WD in that tie, considering Satwik isn't completely match fit yet.
More favoured teams in group 1 book winning start, team INA is too strong for ENG but couldn't create clean sweep. As predicted The Adcocks stole the last tie against Jordan/Oktavianti. Indonesian pair old habit, when their opponent catching up and take over the leading, the unforced errors suddenly happened and fail to regain focus. More complexion tie against Denmark for 1989 champion in singles category with Viktor Axelsen and fast-improved Mia Blichfeldt. Later on in evening session, home team China blanked Malaysia, 5-0 but first of two ties going into full distance particularly the crucial opening match, rising stars Aaron Chia/Soh WY almost stunned reigning World Champions Li JH/Liu YC in enthralling encounter, 21-18 / 16-21 / 24-22. Chen Yufei also stretched into long match by Sonia Cheah, 21-15 / 21-23 / 21-14. The three remaining matches China players stamped authority. At court 2, Chinese Taipei edged out Hong Kong, 3-2. The order of play really contributes this 3/4 seed to scoop victory with their advantage in men's doubles, women's singles and men's singles disciplines. Cheung Ngan Yi delivered hard times for Tai Tzu Ying who looked under pressure before she released the burden in the deciding game. TPE should be wary for defending championand darkhorse KOR who's more complicated to face on Wednesday. DAY 2 - GROUP STAGE FIXTURES (11.00am & 06.00pm) => https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/...1FA1A9-CDE1-4700-B03E-3E7CF2C992ED&d=20190520 1A - JPN v RUS (Court 1) Japan keeps Kento Momota, Kamura/Sonoda, Watanabe/Higashino for next match against Thailand. 1B - DEN v ENG (Court 1, 06.00PM) 1C - KOR v HKG (Court 2)
Yeah I'm worried about this prospect as well but seeing that Endo and Watanabe have been producing godlike defenses lately I hope it will be in their favor.
