Thomas Cup 2008

Malaysia failed to qualify to the final and end the 16years of cup success. The line up against China was quite interesting.

Lin Dan vs Lee Chong Wei
Cai/Fu vs Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong
Bao Chunlai vs. Wong Choong Hann
Guo/Xie vs Zakry/Fairuz
Chen Jin vs Hafi

After a superb win by Lee Chong Wei against Lin Dan(21-12,21-14) in the first single Malaysia failed to kill off the great wall of China in the following 1st double match in which Koo&Tan lost 21-16,21-17.

And the wheel spun in China's favour when world number three Bao Chunlai proved too good for Malaysian captain Wong Choong Hann who crashed 21-18, 21-7 to put the tie within reach.

But Malaysia's strong point is doubles and Muhammad Zakry Abdul Latif and Muhammad Fairuzizuan Muhammad Tazari forced the tie into a thrilling finale by beating Xie Zhongbo and Guo Zhendong.

With China's reputation at stake, Chen Jin stepped up to the mark to outgun Muhammad Hafiz Hashim and ensure they remain on track for a third straight title with either Indonesia or South Korea awaiting them in Sunday's final.