Gregoria Mariska was injured when she tried to retrieve Intanon smash, 20-14 that forcing her to do Split position. Thai women's team nails gold medal, their singles material is better than Indonesia, powerful line-up : Ratchanok-Busanan-Pornpawee.
As predicted INA team leads 1-0 through Jonatan Christie who outclasses Lee Zii Jia, 21-9 / 21-17. Tough chance for Malaysia to beat Indonesia in singles category.
INA v MAS, 1-1 Aaron Chia/Soh WY extend their winning record over INA third ranked pair Alfian/Ardianto, 21-17 / 21-13 this time.
Ginting 20-17.. can he? can he?? 20-18.. Yes! 21-18. Phew.. The opponent served to the net. Ginting must step up for the WTF.
Service error by Soong Joo Ven delivers INA team 2-1 ahead. The Malaysian did good job to pressure the off form and inconsistent Anthony Ginting, not quite good sign for his campaign in imminent Guangzhou Finals.
Riding on roller coasters with 720 degrees loops or worse is nothing compared to watching Ginting's matches..
As expected, INA men's team continues gold tradition in SEAG arena, unstoppable since 2007. Real battlefield awaits in Aarhus next year whether INA would recapture the coveted Thomas Cup, quite long time since 2002 edition.
JC and ASG helped INA team win the team gold medal, but they are not compete for the individual event...
