This Is The Key To The Daddies' Victory Over Liang/Wang

The Daddie (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Men's doubles Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan said that the key to their victory over Liang Wei Yeng/Wang Chang in the semifinals was determined by good communication and coordination between them and the coach.

The pair nicknamed The Daddies managed to beat Liang/Wang with a score of 21-15, 19-21, 29-27 in a 68-minute match at Utilita Arena Birmingham, England, Saturday afternoon local time.

"We didn't think much about it when the opponent tried to buy time. We only focused on our communication, communication with the coach, what to do at the next point," Ahsan said as quoted by Antara, Sunday.

The Daddies are very relieved after the match. Not only because they can advance to the top party, but they are also still able to compete excellently in the face of younger opponents.

Although it was not easy, The Daddies tried to perform optimally at critical points. This can be seen when their points are left behind, but are still able to catch up and turn ahead of the Chinese representatives.

"We try to continue to perform optimally in those critical points. We don't know who will win, we are just trying and thank God we can win," said Ahsan.

Likewise, when they already have the advantage, The Daddies also maintain the focus of the game so they don't let their guard down and let go of their defense.

"Even though we were already ahead, we still have to focus. The opponent also doesn't want to lose, so we focus on point by point, don't think we are ahead and then we will follow," said Hendra.

Fierce and tense competition also occurred in the third game. The two pairs that had reached match points 20-20 tried to kill each other's punches.

Their points also followed alternately, increasing the tension of the match. But again, the communication factor became a helper for The Daddies, who finally won the final ticket to the BWF Super 1000 tournament.

"In the third game, the coach reminded us to set the tempo of the game. Don't keep going fast, because the more we play fast, the faster they get. Keep and control the important emotions," said Hendra.