Fajar/Rian missed, Indonesia vs China 0-2

Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto were unable to score points for the Indonesian men’s team team after being defeated by Liang Wei Keng/Wang Chang in a fierce rubber game 18-21, 21-17, 17-21 in the second final. Thomas Cup 2024 at Hi-Tech Zone Sports Center Gymnasium, Chengdu, Sunday (5/5/2024) WIB. The current position is Indonesia vs China 0-2

Fajar/Rian was actually able to keep up with Liang/Wang’s game. The world number seven pair was even able to lead 11-7 in the first interval.

After taking a break, Liang/Wang were able to catch up and equalize the score at 13-13. At critical points, both pairs show each other hard smashes to win points.

However, Liang/Wang were mentally better prepared to win the first game with a score of 21-18. In the second game, Fajar/Rian tried to minimize mistakes.

But Liang/Wang’s defense was too solid to penetrate. The home men’s doubles finally took an 11-10 lead in the second interval.

Fajar/Rian, who were only one point behind, tried to change strategy after the break. The fast game and hard smashes overwhelmed Liang/Wang.

At critical points, Fajar/Rian finally managed to win the second game with a 21-17 win. In the deciding game, fast play with cross smashes put Fajri ahead 11-9 in the final interval.

After the break, Fajar/Rian lost concentration which allowed Liang/Wang to equalize at 13-13. Both pairs took points, but this time it was Fajar/Rian who were lucky.

At critical points, Fajar/Rian started to lose concentration which made Liang/Wang catch up and close the match with a score of 21-17.

Currently, Liang/Wang have widened their meeting record to 5-2. In the last three meetings, Fajar/Rian never won against Liang/Wang and always ended in rubber game battles.

Indonesia’s hope is in the hands of Jonathan Christie. Jojo is expected to be able to secure points to maintain Indonesia’s chances of winning the 2024 Thomas Cup. He will later challenge Li Shi Feng.

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