Mixed doubles shuttlers Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie continued their fantastic form to reach the semi-finals of the Malaysia Open to the delight of the home fans.
Goh and Lai who was still recovering from a fever played brilliantly to beat China’s world No. 11 Cheng Xing-Zhang Chi 21-15, 22-20 on Friday (Jan 10).
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Goh and Lai who was still recovering from a fever played brilliantly to beat China’s world No. 11 Cheng Xing-Zhang Chi 21-15, 22-20 on Friday (Jan 10).
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00:00After 6 years, we have a representative for the semi-final. How do you feel?
00:13We are very happy, but we also feel very honoured to be able to enter the semi-final in the home ground.
00:25All of our fans are here, our families, our fans. It is an honour for us to fight for Malaysia again.
00:32How was the game today? Are you all satisfied?
00:36The second set, my partner thought I was crazy. He was crazy and so was I.
00:46Luckily, in the last crucial point, we were calmer and more solid in our game plan.
00:54So, in the end, we won.
00:57What did you tell the fans? Did they tell you to calm down at the crucial point?
01:04He was better. He was more consistent in the game. I was more of an attacking player.
01:09So, both of us shouldn't make simple mistakes.
01:14In the crucial point, both of us were nervous.
01:20So, we wanted to be braver and calmer in the game.
01:25Are you feeling better now?
01:27Yes, I am feeling better.
01:30Sometimes, I say, I am okay. Sometimes, I say, I am not okay.
01:34But, you are still running.
01:36You still have the last week.
01:38I have a last question.
01:39Some of the Thai fans were not upset with the second seeded in the first round.
01:45It looked like a tough episode.
01:48Yes, I saw their performance today.
01:51Their game plan was solid, fast, and accurate.
01:55So, we will bring our best game against them tomorrow.
02:00They are quite familiar with our game.
02:02We have trained with them.
02:04So, I think we have to step up in that part.
02:09I think it is better here because we have our home fans here.
02:13Sometimes, when we lose a bit of concentration, our fans will keep supporting us and cheering for us.
02:19So, we have to go back and focus on our game.
02:24So, I think that will be a little bit more advantageous for us here in Malaysia.
02:29Do you have any dreams for Malaysia?
02:32If I can, it will be the best.
02:35Because the gold medal is already secured.
02:38I mean, winning the Malaysia Open is everyone's dream.
02:43Having made it this far, how much do you want to make the final push?
02:50Because it doesn't come often, right?
02:53Very, very much, I would say.
02:55Because last year, we have tasted the Malaysian Masters.
02:58Even though it wasn't the same level or tier of tournament, the crowds were almost the same.
03:04And I tell you, the feeling was...
03:06I can't use amazing to...
03:09It was electrifying.
03:10So, I think I would really, really love to go back to the finals with that feeling again.