Thuy Linh helps Vietnamese badminton lead Malaysia 1-0 - Photo: THANH DINH
On the morning of December 7, Vietnamese badminton officially competed in the 33rd SEA Games in the quarterfinals of the women's team event against Malaysia. Nguyen Thuy Linh was chosen to compete first with Letshanaa Karupathevan.
The Vietnamese representative is rated higher than the opponent when ranked 20 places higher in the world rankings (22 compared to 42).
However, the 2003-born player with his youth and abundant physical strength caused many difficulties for Thuy Linh and unexpectedly won in the first set.
However, with her experience, the “hot girl badminton Vietnam” regained her spirit and had her signature moves. The Phu Tho player won 21-10 in the second set.
The drama came in the third set, when both players fought for each point and at one point it seemed like Thuy Linh would fall to her Malaysian opponent. She even let her opponent have two match points, but the world No. 22 player's class spoke up at the right time.
Thuy Linh closed the set with a 23-12 victory and a successful comeback.
Sharing after the match, Thuy Linh said that this was not an easy match as her opponent played with great determination. At the same time, she also said that she was unfairly treated by the referee in 3 confusing plays.
However, this victory is a favorable step for Vietnamese badminton to aim for high achievements at SEA Games 33.
Vietnam - Malaysia women's team competition order
Single 1: Thuy Linh Nguyen vs Karupathevan Letshanaa.
Singles 2: Vu Thi Trang vs Ling Ching Wong.
Single 3: Bich Phuong Bui - Siti Zulaikha.
Pair 1: Pham Thi Khanh / Pham Thi Dieu Ly vs Thinaah Muralitharan / Pearly Tan.
Pair 2: Nguyen Thuy Linh / Vu Thi Trang - Pei Kee Go / Xing Teoh Mei.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/thuy-linh-co-chien-thang-dau-tien-tai-sea-games-33-20251207114644161.htm
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