The Korean squad is on the verge of creating history by becoming the first Korean team to lift the Thomas Cup. But more interestingly, if they won, they would also be the 1st champion to lose all their group matches. How ironic isn't it?The team that finish last in Group B are on the verge of being Champions. And I'm glad the media highlighted this, as their act should not go unnoticed.
Besides that, we will also witness the World Number 1 who beat up his own coach, and trying to fight with other team's coach. Probably not the best ambassador for the sports as well.
In today's game, the Korean definitely have a chance to win it! But they must win it as soon as possible. If the tie goes into third single, China's World Number 4 Chen Jin will surely have the edge over Shon Sheung Mo.
Lin Dan also had some not so convincing result against Park Sung Hwan, and he is surely not unbeatable as he is beaten by Lee Chong Wei
As for the 1st double, the Korean is clearly stronger and have the edge. If the Korean can obtain the 1st two points, they have a great chance to win it.The Korean top doubles pair Jung Jae-sung-Lee Yong-dae are optimistic over their team’s chances of upstaging two-time defending champions China today.
South Korea's team manager Kim Jong Soo confirmed that the Koreans would retain the same line-up from the semi-finals and added that the strategy for the final would be to rattle the Chinese by taking the first two points of the tie. I certainly agree with him.
2 comments:
so, their gamble on losing on purpose at the earlier round did pay off
well..it's no a gamble actually. it's a loop hole that they exploited, cause even if they lose all 2 games against England and Malaysia, they will still qualify to the next round. So World Badminton Federation will really have to look into it and mend this hole!
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