Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Dejan Ferdinansyah/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja successfully advanced to the quarter-finals of the Thailand Masters after defeating the third seed and vice-host Supak Jomkoh/Supissara Paewsampran, 19-21, 21-19, 21-16.
Dejan/Gloria took a 4-2 lead early in the first game. Dejan/Gloria’s advantage lasted up to 8-7.
After that Supak/Supissara managed to win three consecutive points and turned to lead 10-8. Supak/Supissara continued to maintain their lead until 13-12.
Dejan/Gloria had won 14-13 but then Supak/Supissara were able to win the next three points and regained their lead at 16-14. Supak/Supissara again succeeded in winning the next rally so that the score changed to 17-14.
Dejan/Gloria were finally able to stop Supak/Supissara’s streak of consecutive points while changing the score to 15-17 in the next rally. Supak/Supissara then won a game point at 20-17.
Dejan/Gloria managed to thwart the opponent’s first two chances well. Score changed to 19-20. However, Gloria’s return that came out made Supak/Supissara win 21-19 in the first game.
Losing in the first game, Dejan/Gloria tried to do better in the second game. Dejan/Gloria had led 4-1 but were later equalized by Supak/Supissara.
In a fierce duel, Dejan/Gloria closed the interval in the second game with a score of 11-9. After the interval, Dejan/Gloria managed to win four consecutive points and created a seven-point difference at 17-10.
After that moment, Supak/Supissara had time to show a persistent fight. They were able to reduce the point difference to two figures at 16-18.
Dejan/Gloria then increased the point difference to 19-16 through a punch that was released by Dejan in the net area. Dejan/Gloria then got a game point at 20-18.
After failing at the first opportunity, Dejan/Gloria were able to win the second game at the next opportunity. Dejan/Gloria’s attack was able to make Supak/Supissara difficult. Dejan’s hard smash ensured a 21-19 victory in the second game.
The good momentum in the second game was continued by Dejan/Gloria in the deciding game. Dejan/Glora could lead 11-6 at intervals.
After the interval, Dejan/Gloria continued to maintain their advantage well up to 17-9. Even though Supak/Supissara tried their best to score points, Dejan/Gloria managed to win a match point at 20-16.
Gloria’s shot, which her opponent couldn’t return, brought her the 20th point. Dejan/Gloria immediately completed the first opportunity well. Score 21-16 for Dejan/Gloria at the end of the game.
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