World Cup 2011 (Team)

[scylla24]

I haven't had a chance to look at the player list. Who are the japanese sending? Are they going with the young players? if so this is probably just a test run. They have a whole number of prospects that are niwa koki's age or younger. The japanese seem to have their players participate at international competitions at a much younger age than compared with other Asian countries, or just in general. Usually a good prospect you will hear about really early, unlike in the case of players like Wang Hao, who just appeared at one tournament all of the sudden at the age of 18, had a good showing, and from there, he basically became given in big tournaments for the Chinese team

 

[Dan]

I haven't had a chance to look at the player list. Who are the japanese sending? Are they going with the young players? if so this is probably just a test run. They have a whole number of prospects that are niwa koki's age or younger. The japanese seem to have their players participate at international competitions at a much younger age than compared with other Asian countries, or just in general. Usually a good prospect you will hear about really early, unlike in the case of players like Wang Hao, who just appeared at one tournament all of the sudden at the age of 18, had a good showing, and from there, he basically became given in big tournaments for the Chinese team

Yeah your right here Scylla.

Perhaps Japan are resting Mizutani and co for the Pro Tour Grand Finals if they qualified? I think Japan may have some big long term goals. They may want to use these youngsters to push the and take on the Chinese in a few years to come. Koki Niwa is at similar level the the under 18 Chinese player who is ranked number 2 in the World. If Koki can maintain and keep improving he can push himself and the Japanese team to take on the Chinese.

Here is the round 1 fixtures

 

[SuperHappyFunSlider]

can i just say solid effort from the aussie ladies! woohoo! hope they can top hungary. jian is such a star, she got me onto the pips i'm using now. and claire will go great guns providing she doesnt have to play a defender

 

[Matt Hetherington]

Awesome work from Australia and I agree Jian Fang Lay was central in the win!

http://matthetherington.blogspot.com/2011/11/australian-women-triumph-at.html

 

[Matt Hetherington]

I really can't wait for the main events to get kickstarted, the korean team is looking awesome, I'm looking forward to them playing Germany if that happens

 

[david93fcb]

I really can't wait for the main events to get kickstarted, the korean team is looking awesome, I'm looking forward to them playing Germany if that happens

I'm not quite sure that we can get past Hong Kong..but I agree, the Koreans and the Japanese have some promising talents in their squads.

 

[Matt Hetherington]

Should be some great games either way, really looking forward to it all!

 

[WiWa]

Brazil beats Hungary 3-2 and goes to the quarter-final!!

 

[Matt Hetherington]

Top effort! Unfortunately it's the end of the road for the aus women's team who lost 3-0 to hungary

 

[WiWa]

Join us in the Chat Lounge guys

 

[Matt Hetherington]

Amazing win for Kirill Skachkov over Ma Lin 3-1. Nice to have people in the chat lounge while the matches are on too!

 

[Wilco]

Unbelievable 1-2 Russia...
Keep fighting!

 

[Michal_Z]

Amazing!
I have expected Kiril to beat Ma Lin.. but to win those doubles is really amazing!
They got China under pressure, but I think Wang Hao and Ma Long will make this safe and they will send China into semis..

 

[Matt Hetherington]

Yea Wang Hao looks to have this in the bag and I can't see Kuzmin giving Ma Long much trouble to be honest. Sad but a great effort by Russia

 

[Dan]

Yea Wang Hao looks to have this in the bag and I can't see Kuzmin giving Ma Long much trouble to be honest. Sad but a great effort by Russia

Who won the end Matt? Sounds like an awesome match!.. Ma Lin struggling lately...

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[WiWa]

Who won the end Matt? Sounds like an awesome match!.. Ma Lin struggling lately...

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Wang Hao and Ma Long won their matches very easily in the end. 3-2 win for China.

 

[dici]

Amazing!
I have expected Kiril to beat Ma Lin.. but to win those doubles is really amazing!
They got China under pressure, but I think Wang Hao and Ma Long will make this safe and they will send China into semis..

Looks like LGL and Ma Lin still haven't solve the issue when Ma Lin is pair up with another penhold for double. It has been an issue for a while. But however, looks like many young player found some way to beat Ma Lin!

 

[Matt Hetherington]

Pretty close one for Germany, they beat Hong Kong 3-2 PHEWWWW

 

[david93fcb]

I'm positively surprised by today's result, it shows that we are at least slightly competitive without Timo, I didn't expect us to beat Hong Hong without him but Dima has been playing quite well lately and Bastian showed a good fighting spirit.

 

[blahness]

omg dimitrij won against wang hao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!