Tag: 2014 Axiata Cup

Norza thinks Malaysia rely on Lee Chong Wei too much

Kuala Lumpur: Deputy president of the Badminton Association of Malaysia’s (BAM) Datuk Mohamad Norza Zakaria was disappointed after Malaysia lost to Asia All-Stars last Sunday for the consolation third-fourth place match based on overall points scored.

“There were two reasons for our failure at the Axiata Cup. First, we were relying too much on Chong Wei. Secondly, we were expecting senior players such as Chong Wei Feng and Daren Liew to deliver,” said Norza.BAM should start giving young shuttler such as Lim Chi Wing (right) more exposure at the senior level tournament
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Malaysia complete 4th in Axiata Cup

Kuala Lumpur: In the battle for the third and fourth place of Axiata Cup, Malaysia lost to Asia All-Stars based on overall points scored.

All-Stars Asia and Malaysia were tied 2-2 after each team won two of the four matches played. Nonetheless, victory went to Asia All-Stars based on the overall number of points scored in the games played when they collected 147 points compared to only 140 garnered by the Malaysia squad.Chan Peng Soon and Lai Pei Jing play beautifully on Sunday, hope the coaches can keep this winning combination intact
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Thailand upset Indonesia to win Axiata Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand needed only a 2-2 draw to edge past Indonesia at the Axiata Cup final on Sunday and to pocket prize money of USD400, 000 (RM1.2 million).

Both teams were tied at 2-2 for matches won and 4-4 on games won at the end of the tie. Based on the Axiata Cup tournament format, if the overall score is tied at 2-2, team that wins more points will win the cup. After all the scores were tallied, Thailand defeated Indonesia by a mere two points, 140-138.The 2014 Axiata Cup Champion - Thailand
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Indonesia beat Malaysia, to play Thailand in Axiata Cup final

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesian advanced to the Axiata Cup final even though they settled for a 2-2 draw with Malaysia in the semi-final of 2014 Axiata Cup held in Kuala Lumpur Cheras Stadium on Saturday. The 2012 Axiata Cup Champion Indonesia qualified for the final based on a tournament format which Indonesia had won two more games than Malaysia.Chong Wei Feng suffers a tough loss in the semi-finall of Axiata Cup
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Axiata Cup: Malaysia vs Indonesia in semi-final

Kuala Lumpur — Defending champions Malaysia will clash with Indonesia while Thailand will play All-Star Asia in the semi-finals of the 2014 Axiata Cup at Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium, Cheras on Saturday.

Indonesia ended the preliminary round with 24 points to top the table, followed by the Asian All-Star team and Thailand in second and third with 19 points each.Will Malaysia play Tan Boon Heong and Tan Wee Kiong in the Axiata Cup semi-finals?
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Daren Liew, Tee Jing Yi keep Malaysia’s Axiata Cup hope alive

Jakarta: After falling into a tournament slump by losing to Indonesia 0-4 and Thailand 1-3, Malaysia bounced back with stellar performances on Monday to thump Europe All Stars 4-0 at the Britama Arena.

Daren Liew pulled off a great escape as he rallied from behind when trailing 5-11 in the decider to snatch victory from Frenchman Brice Leverdez with 21-13, 14-21, 21-18 in 52 minutes.Tan Boon Heong-Tan Wee Kiong seal the winning point for the Malaysian camp

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Axiata Cup: Thailand oust Malaysia 3-1

Jakarta: After being vanquished by Indonesia in humiliating fashion at the Axiata Cup on Saturday, Malaysia were forced to adjust their rotation and get contributions from other players.

Daren Liew who replaced Chong Wei Feng in the men’s singles event, came out of the gate firing, blasted past Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk of Thailand 21-18, 21-9 in just 31 minutes.Daren Liew plays can a fast paced badminton against Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk

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Axiata Cup: Indonesia crush Malaysia 4-0

Jakarta: Indonesia thrashed Malaysia 4-0 in their third preliminary round match of the 2014 Axiata Cup Badminton Tournament at Bratama Arena in Jakarta on Saturday.

Indonesia’s first men’s singles Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka who lost to Chong Wei Feng in the second singles tie at the Thomas Cup quarter-finals in May, didn’t let the history to repeat itself. He erased memories of his Thomas Cup straight games loss to dispatch Chong Wei Feng 21-19, 21-11.Muhammad Ahsan and Markis Kido play the first men's doubles for Indonesia at the 2014 Axiata Cup
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Axiata Cup: Chong Wei Feng leads Malaysia past Asia All Stars

Jakarta: The 2013 Axiata Cup champion beat Asia All Stars 3-1 at the Britama Arena in Jakarta on Friday.

Malaysian team captain Chong Wei Feng handed Malaysia the first point by defeating world number 14 Hu Yun of Hong Kong 21-18, 15-21, 21-16 in the men’s singles tie. Chan Peng Soon and Lai Pei Jing deliver the winning point for Malaysia
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