in theory, the 2005 SC should be starting today's first round of matches in an hour's time. the 9.30am start features Group 2, 4 and 5 matches. Group 1 matches start around 2pm. that will be more interesting with: Denmark vs. England Korea vs. Thailand and group 2: Malaysia vs. Chinese Taipei
Singapore v Germany should be the most interesting at this 9 am slot. And Singapore is already in danger. The first tie, XD, is tied at 1-1 and the Germans (Kindervater/Piotrowski) are leading (Saputra/Jiang) 9-0 in the rubber game. If you consider that Xu Huaiwen's point to be sure, then Germany just need one more point. And that point could come from the MD which is Singapore's greatest weakness. Or maybe Joppien (v Susilo) or Grether/Schenk (v Jiang/Liu Fan). So, Singapore's position is very precarious. Whatever happened to Li Yujia?
The Germans won the XD, so 1-0. I expect Ronald and Xu to win (which are the next matches), so the first crucial match will be the MD.
I'm afraid you're right. With the loss in XD, which I thought we should win, we're in great danger of losing to Germany, perhaps 2-3. :crying: :crying:
Ronald won the first set 15-13 and now they're in the second set. Looks like it's not that easy after all. If Singapore beats Germany, it has to be down to sheer grit and determination.
it will be close. Ronald should be able to take on Joppien. however, Xu Huaiwen is slightly stronger than Li Li. the outcome will be dependent on both MD and WD...
In a 2B tie, Japan already has an unassailable lead over Ukraine 3-0. In another 2B tie, Singapore and Germany are tied 1-1 with the WS currently being played.
Group 4B: Australia defeat South Africa 5-0 Latest results 10/5/2005 09:30 - 12:06 local time Australia defeat South Africa 5-0 on court six Mixed Doubles T Denny/K Wilson-Smith defeat D James/M Edwards 15-10, 15-2 in 22 minutes Men's Singles S Brehaut defeat C Dednam 15-2, 15-9 in 21 minutes Women's Singles T Luiz defeated A Viljoen 11-3, 13-10 in 21 minutes Men's Doubles T Denny/B Cooper defeated C Dednam/R Dednam 15-10, 15-11 in 25 minutes Women's Doubles K Wilson-Smith/K Lucas defeated M Edwards C Botts 15-2, 9-15, 15-3 in 37 minutes
Typical..I get onto the internet to get some other information...and I'm being distracted by BC/BF...and the Sudirman Cup results. I am supposed to be working... :crying: Is that good or bad ?
definitely bad Cheung. it is only day one. it only gets better (or worse, depending how you look at it. ) back to the SC... afternoon matches haven't started yet. i just received a mesg from JR. JR isn't playing till tomorrow. he seems to have a little bit of free time...
Singapore went past Germany 3-2. If you look at the result as a whole, you can say that Singapore lost the XD but won it back with the MD. The Singapore WD pair look too strong for the German pair. So, there are 3 almost equally strong teams in Group 2B, and Singapore drew first blood.
First tie in Korea v Thailand match is: Lee Jae Jin/Ra Kyung Min v Sudket/Saralee followed by Shon v Boonsak Seo v Salakjit Kim/Ha (!!!) v Sudket/Patapol Lee/Lee v Saralee/Sujitra (looks like Kim and Ra are for real, but where's Sathinee) On paper, Thailand can win this one.
IN the other Group 1B tie, Denmark v England, I think England can possibly win 2 points but no more than that.
