BAM representative K Letshanaa put up a gallant fight before going down to her Taiwanese opponent in three games in the third match. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Taiwan took a commanding 3-1 lead over Malaysia in their Uber Cup finals tie in Chengdu, China, today.
Taiwan went ahead in the first match when former world No 1 Tai Tzu-ying beat Malaysia’s former world junior badminton champion Goh Jin Wei 21-19, 22-20.
Malaysia drew level in the second match when national shuttlers Go Pei Kee-Teoh Mei Xing beat Hsu Ya Ching-Lin Wan Ching 21-19, 21-17.
In the third match, BAM representative K Letshanaa put up a good fight before going down to Wen Chi Hsu 21-13, 17-21, 16-21.
Taiwan clinched the tie when Hu Ling Fang-Teng Chun Hsun beat Ho Lo Ee-Tan Zhing Yi 21-17, 21-11.
One match remains in their Group B encounter.
Malaysia and Taiwan are grouped with Thailand and Australia, with the top two advancing to the quarter-finals.
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