(Blibli Indonesia Open 2018) Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying Failed to Cope With Owi/Butet’s Pressure

Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying
Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying
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The final match of Blibli Indonesia Open 2018 mixed doubles event was played by Tontowi/Lilyana (INA) and Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying (MAS), the match was won by the Indonesian pair through a straight game of 21-17, 21-8.

The match is the replay of 2016 Olympic final match where the Malaysian pair lost to Owi/Butet in that occasion. Likewise, on this year’s Indonesia Open final match, the Malaysian pair had to face many attacks from the Owi/Butet, while the Indonesian Pair consistently put pressure on them, thus Soon/Goh’s game did not work out well.

Today, our opponent’s gameplay was good, they put a lot of pressure to us, so we couldn’t defend that well.” As stated by Chan Peng Soon during the press conference.

The boisterous supporters in Istora was also stated as one of the problems for the Malaysian pair, as they could not communicate well between each other, furthermore all supporters in Istora was rooting for Owi/Butet who played as the host in this tournament.

When I spoke to Peng Soon, we couldn’t hear what each other is saying, the enthusiasm in this stadium Is very high.” Goh Liu Ying added.

The Malaysian pair is hoping to see Owi/Butet again this year as Butet is planning to retire by the end of this year.

I am hoping that we can see Tantowi/Liliyana again, at least once before Liliyana goes into her retirement.” Peng Soon said.