Uber Indonesia Team Begins To Be 'Confident' In Setting Target To Get To The Semi-Finals After Beating Germany

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JAKARTA – The Indonesian badminton team has set a target to reach the semifinals of the 2022 Uber Cup. That was after a landslide victory over Germany in the second match of the group stage.

Nita Violina Marwah and friends won over Germany in the preliminary match of Group A with a landslide score of 5-0 at Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday, May 10. Previously, they won with the same score over France in the first match.

"After making sure to qualify for the quarterfinals, the next target is to qualify for the semifinals. Hopefully this target can be realized," said Nita after the match in a written statement received by VOI.

The victory made Indonesia also ensure themselves towards the quarter-finals. However, before going to the quarter-finals, Nita cs. first to face Japan in the last match.

The duel against Japan is expected to be very fierce. Both teams need a win to qualify for the next round with the status as group winners.

Currently, Japan is still at the top of the standings. They also pocketed the same two points as Indonesia, but only had a head-to-head lead in total points.

"We are ready to work hard and full of enthusiasm to face the next matches that are not easy. Against Japan, I am also ready and play without a burden," said Nita.

In the previous edition in 2021, the Uber Indonesia team only reached the quarter-finals. At that time, Indonesia failed to get a semifinal ticket after losing against Thailand.