Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo won 21-17, 16-21, and 21-15 over Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik in the second party quarterfinals Thomas Cup 2021 between Indonesia and Malaysia, Friday (15/10) evening Indonesian time.
Despite losing to Aaron/Chia twice in the last two meetings, at the 2020 Olympics and Sudirman Cup, Marcus/Kevin are shown to face the number one pair of Malaysia.
Marcus/Kevin and Aaron/Chia put on an interesting attack and defense match. Minions and their opponents take turns getting points.
After the 4-4 score, Marcus / Kevin moved away from the pursuit of Aaron / Chia. The Cipayung Pelatnas pair had led 9-5 before the score became 11-6.
Aaron/Chia got two points after the interval. Marcus / Kevin immediately responded and kept the lead 13-9. Quick points achieved by both pairs to a score of 15-10 before a long rally that ended in additional points for Aaron/Chia.
The world number eight pair tried their best to pursue the advantage of Marcus / Kevin. From the 19-15 advantage, Marcus/Kevin’s saving advantage was drained by two points.
Kevin’s smashing finished the first game with a score of 21-17.
Aaron/Chia are always in a leading position at the start of the second game. After equalizing 2-2, Marcus / Kevin trailed 3-6. Marcus/Kevin’s four consecutive points turned the situation around.
Aaron/Chia responded to the deficit and took the lead again. Marcus/Kevin trailed 9-11.
After gaining one point after the interval, Marcus/Kevin were again two points behind. The difference had become four points at 11-15 position. After winning two points, Marcus/Kevin’s score stagnated.
Behind 14-20, Marcus/Kevin won two points before the second game ended with a score of 16-21.
Leading 4-2 at the start of the deciding game, Marcus/Kevin were then overtaken and trailed by two points. The world number one pair was not discouraged and again led 9-7.
Marcus / Kevin’s advantage lasted until the third half of the game with the position 11-8.
The distance of three points continues to be maintained. Aaron/Chia added points, Marcus/Kevin also added points. Had a 15-11 lead, the distance between the two pairs became two points.
After that, Marcus / Kevin again widened the distance and approached the final number. Marcus/Kevin ensured that Indonesia won 2-0 over Malaysia after winning the third game with a score of 21-15.
Previously in the first party, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting won over Lee Zii Jia.
(nva/jal)
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