M’sian women shuttlers set up semi-final clash with Indonesia in SEA Games
Malaysia’s women shuttlers have booked a semi-final berth in the team event at the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok today.
The Malaysians beat Vietnam 3-1 in a quarter-final tie and will take on Indonesia tomorrow for a place in the final.
They can expect a tougher time against Indonesia, which beat Myanmar 3-0 in another quarter-final tie today.
Malaysia got off to a shaky start when top women’s singles shuttler K Letshanaa went down to Nguyen Thuy Linh 21-15, 10-21, 21-23 in a match lasting 65 minutes.
Wong Ling Ching kept Malaysia’s hopes alive after overcoming Vu Thi Trang in three games, 21-14, 20-22, 21-13, in the second singles.
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah made it 2-1 for Malaysia by easily defeating Pham Thi Dieu Ly-Pham Thi Khanh 21-12, 21-8, before second singles shuttler Siti Zulaikha Azmi clinched…
