Clash of the Titans!! (Updated version)

The Thomas Cup 2008 competition in Indonesia bringing us to another exciting moment when 4 giants are on course battling to lift and take home the Thomas Cup this year. Malaysia, China, Indonesia and South Korea have their very own reason wanting to win the most prestigious badminton tournament. Malaysia will take on China in the semi-finals while Indonesia will face South Korea to grab the other Finals spot. Malaysia, of course want the Thomas Cup to be back to Malaysia after more than a decade since the last time Malaysia was crowned the Champs. China, on the other hand wants the Thomas Cup to continue to live in China at least for another 2 years. As for Indonesia and South Korea, both of them are equally strong but only the stronger team will have a chance to grab the Cup.

(1) Malaysia vs. China - 2pm (Malaysian time)

(2) Indonesia vs. South Korea - 7pm (Malaysian time)

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Don't miss these clashes of the Titans!!

Malaysia lost!! It was a real close fight between Malaysia and China yesterday. Unfortunately, the score was settled at 2-3 for China. It was a really dissapointed semi-finals outing for the Malaysian team. They came so close to topple the defending champion but the last single won by Chen Jin. But bravo for the Malaysian contigent. You guys fought a good fight!!

Also, congrats to the Korean team which surprisingly thrash Indonesia 3-0. Many may have puzzled the Korean's game spirit in this tournament earlier when they took the risk to lose all their group matches to create an easier route to the Finals. I would say that their playing spirit was totally different when they play the Indonesian team yesterday. And now, they are in the Finals!!

Thomas Cup 2008 Finals : China vs. South Korea.

My prediction: I think the Chinese will be lucky enough to beat the Koreans 3-0 in the Finals with Lin Dan, Cai Yun - Fu Haifeng and Bao Chunlai are expected to deliver the points in the first 3 matches.