Jakarta, MINA – Indonesia secured a place in the 2018 Asian Games women’s badminton semifinals after defeating Korea 3-1 in the quarterfinal match held at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, on Monday (20/8).
The first winning point for the host was contributed by Indonesia’s first single, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, who had to play three games before conquering Sung Ji-hyun 21-13, 8-21, 21-18.
Indonesia then doubled the lead through the women’s doubles pair Greysia Polii-Apriyani Rahayu, who won two straight sets 21-18, 21-17 over pair Lee So-hee and Shin Seung-chan.
The second set was postponed for a while because the monitor had brief technical issues “It didn’t bother us. Most importantly, we have to show the best game. And this is for Indonesia,” she said.
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However, Korea stole one point in the third game after their second single player, Lee Se-yeon, beat Indonesia’s second single Fitriani in three sets 21-14, 8-21, 21-12.
Indonesia was then able to ensure victory through the second doubles pair, Della Destiara Haris-Rizki Amelia Pradipta, who won two sets over pair Baek Ha-na and Kim Hye-rin with 21-19, 21-15.
The match in the fourth game was tight as the two pairs were alternately led in points.(L/R04/RS%)
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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