Shenzhen –
Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan eliminated from the top 16 China Masters 2023 after losing two straight games to the host representative, Liang Wei Keng/Wang Chang with a score of 17-21, 17-21.
Playing at Shenzhen Bay Gymnasium, Thursday (23/11), Ahsan/Hendra actually started the match well. Despite stiff resistance from Liang/Wang, The Daddies managed to lead 11-10 at the interval.
This advantage was maintained until the score was 14-11, then 16-14. However, after that, Liang/Wang got up and went ahead 17-16. The Daddies had equalized the score at 17-17, but Liang/Wang won four points in a row to win 21-17.
In the second game, Liang/Wang tried to stay away from the start, but Ahsan/Hendra put up resistance. The Daddies were trailing 4-9 before coming back to catch up. However, Liang/Wang were able to close the interval with an 11-9 advantage.
After the break, Liang/Wang were able to keep their distance. They continued to lead 14-11, 16-13, then 19-14. Wang’s shot that hit the net changed the score to 15-19, but Wang’s clever shot in front of the net increased China’s lead to 20-15.
Ahsan/Hendra, who had not given up, added two points to 17-20, but Liang’s smash, which Hendra failed to return perfectly, closed the second game with a score of 21-17 for China.
(adp/krs)
2023-11-23 09:04:06
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