Jun Hao stages upset but Indonesia beat M’sia in 5-match thriller
The top-seeded Indonesian team had to depend on their third singles player to secure a 3-2 victory and enter the semi-finals of the men’s team event at the Asian Games.
Malaysia's badminton team suffered an unexpected 3-2 loss in the Asian Games men's team quarter-final tie against Indonesia at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Aichi, Japan. The match saw Malaysia take an early 1-0 lead when world No 33 Leong Jun Hao defeated top seed Jonatan Christie 20-22, 21-12, 21-17 in 79 minutes. However, Indonesia fought back to tie the score at 1-1.
Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani were defeated by Fajar Alfian-Shohibul Fikri 15-21, 21-19, 10-21 in 50 minutes, allowing the Indonesians to take the lead. Alwi Farhan's win over Justin Hoh 21-19, 21-19 in 50 minutes gave Indonesia the upper hand. Aaron Chia-Tee Kai Wun's victory over Leo Rolly Carnando-Daniel Marthin 17-21, 21-16, 21-13 in 53 minutes ensured Malaysia remained level.
In the deciding match, Zaki Ubaidillah's 21-11, 21-11 win over Eogene Ewe in 35 minutes secured Indonesia's semi-final spot. Malaysia had also lost in their women's team quarter-final against defending champions South Korea 3-1. Despite the loss, Malaysia still has a chance for individual medals in the men's, women's, and mixed doubles categories that begin on Friday. Malaysia last won a badminton bronze medal at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
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