Smashing Soon Huat-Shevon reach Malaysia Open semis

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Mixed doubles shuttlers Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie continued their fantastic form to reach the semi-finals of the Malaysia Open to the delight of the home fans.  Goh and Lai who was still recovering from a fever played brilliantly to beat China’s world No. 11 Cheng Xing-Zhang Chi 21-15, 22-20 on Friday (Jan 10).  Read more at https://shorturl.at/v0pZc  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00After 6 years, we have a representative for the semi-final. How do you feel?

00:13We are very happy, but we also feel very honoured to be able to enter the semi-final in the home ground.

00:25All of our fans are here, our families, our fans. It is an honour for us to fight for Malaysia again.

00:32How was the game today? Are you all satisfied?

00:36The second set, my partner thought I was crazy. He was crazy and so was I.

00:46Luckily, in the last crucial point, we were calmer and more solid in our game plan.

00:54So, in the end, we won.

00:57What did you tell the fans? Did they tell you to calm down at the crucial point?

01:04He was better. He was more consistent in the game. I was more of an attacking player.

01:09So, both of us shouldn't make simple mistakes.

01:14In the crucial point, both of us were nervous.

01:20So, we wanted to be braver and calmer in the game.

01:25Are you feeling better now?

01:27Yes, I am feeling better.

01:30Sometimes, I say, I am okay. Sometimes, I say, I am not okay.

01:34But, you are still running.

01:36You still have the last week.

01:38I have a last question.

01:39Some of the Thai fans were not upset with the second seeded in the first round.

01:45It looked like a tough episode.

01:48Yes, I saw their performance today.

01:51Their game plan was solid, fast, and accurate.

01:55So, we will bring our best game against them tomorrow.

02:00They are quite familiar with our game.

02:02We have trained with them.

02:04So, I think we have to step up in that part.

02:09I think it is better here because we have our home fans here.

02:13Sometimes, when we lose a bit of concentration, our fans will keep supporting us and cheering for us.

02:19So, we have to go back and focus on our game.

02:24So, I think that will be a little bit more advantageous for us here in Malaysia.

02:29Do you have any dreams for Malaysia?

02:32If I can, it will be the best.

02:35Because the gold medal is already secured.

02:38I mean, winning the Malaysia Open is everyone's dream.

02:43Having made it this far, how much do you want to make the final push?

02:50Because it doesn't come often, right?

02:53Very, very much, I would say.

02:55Because last year, we have tasted the Malaysian Masters.

02:58Even though it wasn't the same level or tier of tournament, the crowds were almost the same.

03:04And I tell you, the feeling was...

03:06I can't use amazing to...

03:09It was electrifying.

03:10So, I think I would really, really love to go back to the finals with that feeling again.

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