Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon were eliminated by Aaron Chia/Soh Woii Yi in the quarter-finals of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The winner talked about mentality.
Kevin/Marcus faced the Malaysian pair Aaron Chia/Soh Woii Yi in the quarter-finals of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics at Musashino Forest Sport Plaza, Tokyo Thursday (29/7/2021) morning WIB. Minions are actually far superior on paper.
Kevin/Marcus was able to beat Aaron Chia/Soh Woii Yi in his last seven meetings in a row. Even in the group phase, Aaron Chia/Soh Woii Yi was defeated by another Indonesian pair, Hendra/Ahsan in two straight games.
What a power, the Kevin/Marcus vs Aaron Chia/Soh Woii Yi duel gave birth to a surprise. The Malaysian pair were able to beat the Minions two straight games, 21-14 and 21-17.
Aaron Chia/Soh Woii Yi even took the lead in each interval. They were able to keep the points and continue to lead.
Aaron Chia/Soh Woii Yi gave a quick play, which made it difficult for Kevin/Marcus to turn the coke into a mistake. Aaron Chia/Soh Woii Yi does look more aggressive.
Kevin/Marcus eliminated by Malaysian pair at Tokyo 2020 Olympics (AP/Dita Alangkara) |
Soh Woii Yik explained that the victory over the Minions was the result of good cooperation on the field. Communication and self -confidence, so the main weapons.
“We continue to communicate and are more confident. We discuss every point,” he said as quoted from BWF.
“Then, the mental side is very clear to be able to get points in every stroke,” he added.
Aaron Chia/Soh Woii Yik are ready to advance to the semifinals of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Next, they will face Li Junhui/Liu Yuchen on Friday (30/7) tomorrow.
For Indonesia, in the men’s doubles, Mohamad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan were able to beat the Japanese pair and advance to the semifinals.
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