Wednesday, February 27, 2008
11:18 PM
World Team Table Tennis Championships 2008 - Men's Team 1st Defeat!

In men’s action this aftrnoon, 4th seeded Singapore were upset 3-1 5th seeded Hong Kong.

In the first match, it was a point-by-point scrap as Yang Zi and Tang Peng battled it out. After four sets of the match, the score held draw at 2-2. At the crucial moment, Tang Peng proved to be the stronger opponent. He kept his nerve and won 11-7.

Gao Ning had a much easier game as compared to Yang Zi. He got Singapore back on track by defeating Li Ching with a score of 3-1.

Ko Lai Chak however, put Hong Kong 2-1 up by beating Cai Xiaoli in straight sets.

Tang Peng returned, clinching the winning point for Hong Kong in the reverse singles when he beat Gao Ning 3-1 (11-7, 11-3, 7-11, 11-8).




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