China sails into Uber Cup finals
2008-05-15 09:52:14 GMT 2008-05-15 17:52:14 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English
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JAKARTA, May 15 (Xinhua) -- China thrashed South Korea's team 3-1 on Thursday and advanced to the finals in the Uber Cup women's badminton semifinal showdown at Bung Karno Sports Hall here.
World No. 1 Xie Xingfang crushed South Korea's single player Hwang Hye Youn 21-9, 21-19 in the first round of the game, but China's first doubles pair Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen fell to Lee KyungWon/Hyo Jung Lee 21-14, 17-21, 18-21.
China second single player Lu Lan demolished Jang Soo Young 21-9,21-12 while doubles pair Wei Yili/Zhang Yawen swept past Kim MinJung/Bae Youn Joo 21-19, 21-8.
China will face the winner of Germany/Indonesia in the Uber Cup finals.
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