I dont like this kinda of mentality. This kinda mentality is not good for any team and its fan. Why would you have to bow out to anyone; the game hasn't started yet. You can't lose the war before the fight. I know China is the strongest team; but MAS team is not Nigeria or South Africa. I believe MAS still have a chance!!! LCW can beat LD as he has done it a few times. Although China MS2 and MS3 are stronger, MAS still have KKK/TBH and the uncles who can beat China's MD1 and MD2. This is a team event; anything can happen.
Nobody gives NED Uber Cup team a chance, yet, they showed us that miracles can happen. They were just 1 point away from a monumental upset....in beating 2 of 3 Chinese WS players.
Yup, it's gonna be hell of a night on Friday The key will be Sony and Taufik. If both players play to their form and beat Park Sung Hwan and Lee Hyun Il, then, we are halfway through.
I am afraid so. It's so nearly 3 out of 3.....geez....LYB must be thanking his fortune that Lu Lan won.
As an eye witness, I can testify that: by the time Judith reached match point against Lu Lan, virtually the whole Istora stadium forgot about Taufik's match... Everyone knew that if CHN were beaten, INA's prospects of winning the 2008 Uber Cup significantly improved! The crowd shouted "Whooo" "Whaaaa" at every shot that were made... Maybe Judith felt the pressure was too big at that time... Imagine 8500 people shouting at you... and they aren't even her countrymen... And, she must realize she was on the verge of setting the UPSET OF THE CENTURY or even THE BIGGEST UPSET IN BADMINTON HISTORY "NED beat CHN 3-0 in the Uber Quarterfinals" How big a feat that could have been! [had it happened...]
I think NED's 2 pts will serve as a morale booster to INA's Uber Cup team. Don't give up before play even starts! Our 2 doubles can give a hell of a fight to the Chinese pairs (as long as it's not Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen ). Firda and Pia need to stand out and say that they are not afraid to take on Lu Lan and Jiang Yanjiao (if Zhu Lin's injury still prevents her from playing). Maria has shown her worth by beating Yippy. Remember...Yippy has beaten Xie Xingfang too in recent months, so, Maria still has a chance. The crowds will be behind her and will be screaming like hell. The Chinese players won't be comfortable with that kind of hostile atmosphere. Of course, we still have to first beat Germany tomorrow night.
due to performance as 1st MS of INA TC for first time on front of home ground, Sony be nervous and lack of skill, power etc...
She really will regret it now. I thought that the tie would be all over when Judith lost. However, who can expect that Rachel Van Cutsen would defy the odds and defeat Jiang Yanjiao...that was really a shocker Rachel looked down and out after losing by a big margin in the second set.
I think you mis-understood my point, of course I want Malaysia to win just like many would like to see Denmark over Korea but the fact remains we are the underdog and China is still superior over many dark horses that are still hanging around. For Malaysia to win, we need to take at least one MS and win 2 MDs, is very tough against this mighty China. If Chong Wei can deliver then the possibility will greatly enhance. Yes, I will take your word for it, anything is possible just like 1992 and hope we come true and get another public holiday Malaysia Boleh!
Judith almost won the 3rd set...it was very close. It would have been GREAT if they defeated China... that would be history. I think China never expect this kind of results.
It's a pity for Netherlands since they put up a great fight. Judith must have been very gutted. But kudos to them.
China UC obviously underestimated Holland's capability, it is a lesson learn for them. Korea is still the underdog facing China tomorrow.
Having JYJ play WS3 for CHN is scary (for CHN) as she's proven time and time again to not have the mental capacity to cope. I hope this was a gamble against NED to allow ZL to rest. CHN must have ZL back in the line up for the SF. I think XXF will bounce back in a big way, so I'm not too worried about her. Of biggest concern is LL. Her form seems to fluctuate from day to day... you never know which version will show up. Once again, their incredible WD pairs bailed them out, so with that in mind, I think CHN will be too strong for KOR tomorrow.
Agree to your view, Felix. China over confident today, surely they will put ZL back as 3rd single in Semifinal and final. It would be a big big upset/mistake if 2nd single beat Lu Lan today. Lucky escape reallly.
