JAKARTA, Aug. 27 -- Chinese badminton pair Li Junhui/Liu Yuchen lost to home favorites Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in full sets in men's doubles semifinals at the 18th Asian Games here on Monday.
The world champions failed to restrain the Indonesian pair's attack in the first game. After trailing 6-11 at the changeover, they could not come back into contention, with at least three points separating both sides. Alfian and Ardianto took an initiative at 21-14.
"Both sides went neck-and-neck at an early stage. We conceded some turnovers, and didn't serve quite well throughout the match, resulting in more pressure from our opponents. Actually we felt a bit nervous," admitted Liu.
"Our opponents appeared to prepare well for our serves," his partner Li echoed.
The Chinese duo built a 7-4 lead into the second game, before their opponents tied at 8-all. After a mid-game tussle continued to 19-all, Li and Liu attacked resolutely to snatch two points in a row and force a decider at 21-19.
However, following a 4-4 draw early in the decider, the Li/Liu duo could not hold themselves on before letting the duel slide away 21-13.
"It seems that Indonesian shuttlers can perform at a higher level in this venue, but it's not the reason for our loss today.
"You need to go out and give it a try. Otherwise, opponents will feel much motivated to try themselves," Liu pointed out.
Despite the loss, Li and Liu still secured first men's doubles medal at Asiad for China in more than a decade, as the drought dated back to the Busan Games in 2002.
More Chinese get into swing of golf
Aussie FM resigns in leadership spat
Syrian FM urges foreign journalists to respect rules
US, Philippines to hold joint military exercises
Comic collection could yield serious money
More farmers for next NPC
Human rights added to draft law
'Control number of mainland births in HK'
Australian PM knocks out rival, but not discontent
Storms wreak havoc in Midwest US, killing at least 12
Nixon's visit 'changed so many things'
Texas school district embarks on widespread iPad giveaway
Putin set for poll triumph
Shanghai court postpones iPad decision
Women deputies call for greater female voice
Anti-austerity protests fall flat in much of Europe
Computer gaming 'harming' children's eyesight
Bookstores fight back with novel business ideas
Worker wakes up without left kidney
Romney ekes out win in Ohio
Iran denies nuke activity at military site
Expats fuel demand for domestic helpers
Obama seeks to calm Iran fears
Despite ban, smoking is rampant in Internet bars
Lifeline thrown to city's bookstores
Bin Laden's compound demolished
Law to ensure human rights
Taliban promises revenge against US
Concerns over radiation remain
Self-immolation acts condemned by deputies
不限 |
英语教案 |
英语课件 |
英语试题 |
不限 |
不限 |
上册 |
下册 |
不限 |