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Thomas Cup 2016: Malaysia beat Taiwan 3-1 to advance to semifinals

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Astro Awani
19/05/2016
08:53 MYT
Thomas Cup 2016: Malaysia beat Taiwan 3-1 to advance to semifinals
Lee Chong Wei got the ball rolling with a straight sets win over Chou Tien Chen
Malaysia advanced to the semifinals of the 2016 Thomas Cup tournament in Kunshan, China after beating Taiwan 3-1, with the winning point delivered by Koo Kien Keat - Tan Boon Heong, defeating Chen Hung Ling - Wang Chi Lin in straight sets, 21-16 22-20.
Malaysia took the early lead over Taiwan with the first point delivered by Datuk Lee Chong Wei, who beat Chou Tien Chen in straight sets, 21-18 21-18.
However, national doubles pair Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong failed to capitalize on their first set lead, eventually losing to Lee Sheng Mu - Tsai Chia Hsin in three sets, 21-16, 19-21 and 19-21, leveling the tally at 1-1.
Malaysia then took the lead again when second men's singles Iskandar Zulkarnain beat Hsu Jen Hao 21-8 21-13.
Malaysia will face either Japan or Denmark in the semifinals on Friday.
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