Singapore gave third seeds Korea a run for their money in the Thomas Cup Group A on Monday night. Although Korea managed to secure their place, Singapore’s impressive performance nearly led to an upset. Let’s take a closer look at the highlights of the match.
Loh Kean Yew Shines Once Again
Loh Kean Yew, the world champion, proved to be the driving force for Singapore just like in their previous tie against Indonesia. He demolished Heo Kwang Hee’s challenge in just 32 minutes, showcasing his exceptional skills.
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Intense Doubles Match
Terry Hee and Loh Kean Hean faced recent Korea Open champions Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae in a thrilling doubles match. Singapore played with an incredible pace that had the Koreans unsure of themselves. Although the Koreans eventually found their rhythm, it was a closely contested match that swung in their favor only at the very end.
Singapore’s Defiance Continues
Despite the Korean dominance, Singapore continued to put up a fight. Jason Teh, ranked No. 88 in the world, took Korea Masters champion Jeon Hyeok Jin to three games. Teh expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, “I was able to challenge my opponent and perform what I had trained for.”
A Close Call for Korea
Korea secured the tie in the fourth match through Choi Solgyu and Kim Wonho. However, Singapore managed to narrow the margin at 3-2 with a victory by Joel Koh over Lee Yun Gyu in the fifth match. It was a nail-biting encounter that highlighted Singapore’s resilience and nearly caused an upset for the third seeds.
In other news, defending champions Indonesia faced some tense moments before defeating Thailand 4-1 and securing their spot in the quarterfinals. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting faced a tough challenge from Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the first match, but Indonesia rallied back to win the remaining matches. Notably, the scratch pair of Bagas Maulana and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo delivered a crucial point for Indonesia.
Here are the full results of the matches:
- China, fielding their top players, dominated Spain 5-0 in the Uber Cup Group B, even without Carolina Marin.
- Chinese Taipei also displayed their dominance with a convincing victory over Australia.
FAQs
Q: How close was Singapore to upsetting Korea in the Thomas Cup?
A: Singapore put up a strong fight and came close to causing an upset against third seeds Korea.
Q: Who was the standout performer for Singapore?
A: Loh Kean Yew, the world champion, continued to shine for Singapore in the Thomas Cup.
Q: Did Indonesia face any challenges in their match against Thailand?
A: Yes, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting struggled in the first match, but Indonesia bounced back to secure a 4-1 victory.
Conclusion
The recent matches in the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals have provided us with thrilling moments and impressive performances. Singapore’s valiant effort against Korea showcased their potential to compete with the best in the world. Meanwhile, defending champions Indonesia overcame a tough challenge from Thailand to advance to the quarterfinals. Stay tuned for more updates on the badminton action!
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