Korea’s men successfully navigated through a challenging opening match, defeating Thailand 3-2 in Group B of the TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2018. Despite facing a raucous home crowd, the Korean team showed resilience at crucial moments to withstand a spirited comeback from the hosts. After falling behind 2-0, Thailand fought back admirably, almost forcing a decider in the fifth match of the tie at Impact Arena.
The Korean team got off to a strong start, with Son Wan Ho and the Men’s Doubles team of Chung Eui Seok and Kim Dukyoung winning the first two points for Korea. However, Kantaphon Wangcharoen of Thailand gave his compatriots hope by defeating Heo Kwang Hee in the Men’s Singles match. In the second doubles match, Kittinupong Kedren and Dechapol Puavaranukroh of Thailand came close to leveling the tie, but Kang Min Hyuk and Kim Won Ho of Korea managed to secure a victory in a tight three-game match.
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Reflecting on their performance, Kang and Kim stated, “We didn’t worry about being nervous. We just said ‘Let’s see what we can do’ and we kept fighting. We played better as the match went on.” Despite losing the last match to Pannawit Thongnuam of Thailand, Korea secured second place in the group standings behind Indonesia, who had defeated Canada 5-0 earlier.
In the Uber Cup Group C encounter, Denmark’s women also faced a tough challenge against Russia but emerged victorious with a 4-1 win. Without star duo Kamilla Rytter Juhl and Christinna Pedersen, the Danish team battled through three closely contested matches, ultimately sealing the victory without dropping a set. Mia Blichfeldt, Maiken Fruergaard, Sara Thygesen, and Line Kjaersfeldt all played crucial roles in securing the win for Denmark.
Kjaersfeldt acknowledged the difficulties posed by the venue, stating, “It’s a bit difficult in this hall. There’s a lot of drift. I didn’t expect us to win 3-0 but we handled the conditions better.” She also expressed hope for a top-two finish in the group, saying, “Now we have a chance to finish in the top two in the group. I hope we can surprise some of the top teams.”
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Meanwhile, China’s Thomas Cup team dominated Australia with a 5-0 victory in Group A, and Chinese Taipei replicated the same success against Germany in Group C of the Men’s World Team Championships.
FAQs
Q: How did Korea perform in their opening match at the TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2018?
A: Korea won their opening match against Thailand with a score of 3-2, displaying resilience and strength throughout the tie.
Q: Who were the standout players for Korea in their victory over Thailand?
A: Son Wan Ho and the Men’s Doubles team of Chung Eui Seok and Kim Dukyoung were the standout players for Korea, winning their respective matches.
Q: How did Denmark’s women’s team fare in their match against Russia?
A: Denmark’s women’s team secured a 4-1 victory over Russia, despite missing key players Kamilla Rytter Juhl and Christinna Pedersen.
Summary
In the opening matches of the TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2018, Korea’s men and Denmark’s women showcased their skills and determination. Korea triumphed over Thailand with a 3-2 victory, overcoming a spirited comeback from the hosts. Meanwhile, Denmark’s women faced a tough challenge from Russia but emerged victorious with a 4-1 win. These impressive performances set the stage for an exciting tournament ahead. Follow the action on Carnegiecentre.com to stay updated on all the latest badminton news and results.
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