+ThePoignancy When he said that the winner of this match'll be no match for chen long in final aha.. He underestimated them that piss me off :/, when we saw that LCW beat him without difficulty ^^
tbh he's pretty biased and sometimes makes too bold prediction. but on the other hand I agree, his analysis are fantastic to hear...personally he's my favorite co-commentator, much better than his fellow danish morten frost.
+Sanpob M Yes. These guys are in a league of their own. When they are both on and focused, nobody in the world can keep up. What a great battle this was, and a great rivalry over the years. LD knows it was people like LCW and Peter Gade who brought out the best in him, and it happened again with this match. AND...now it looks like they could meet again in the semifinals of the Hong Kong Open, but LCW will have to beat Chen Long again first. I hope he does, so we can watch a rematch of this outstanding China Open match.
+Sanpob M Well, after barely beating an unknown qualifier in the first roung of the HK Open, Lin Dan got crushed once again, this time by Ng Ka Long Angus from HK. So unfortunately there was no rematch with LCW. But you got your wish: LCW did beat Chen Long in the quarterfinals, after being down 1 game and down 13-18 in the second game no less. Tremendous reversal there: 3 titles in a row, beating CL twice and LD once along the way.
+Walkingshadow1 Again I agree and I must congratulate LCW for winning 3 consecutive superseries, also LD and CL, since they're both a very good players indeed.
Lee Chong Wei's points: 17 + 21 + 21 = 59 Lin Dan's points: 21 + 19 + 19 = 59 So even though LCW won the last 2 games... both players scored the exact same number of points in this match. I find this fascinating.
When two titans of badminton clash.....you can expect nothing less than pure entertaining badminton of the highest level.....Check out their rallies at: 14:48, 40:50, 43:48, 47:48, 56:48, 57:45, 1:06:48.......
Totally agree. I have been watching the 4 kings for many years now, and I know once they are all gone, it will be a very long time indeed before we see such classic battles again. The last 15 years have been a perfect storm for competitive badminton. We have seen matches that our children and grandchildren will only wish they were alive to see and experience.
+Terence Doherty I think Chen long should be given his due respect which he definitely deserves ....he is legend himself now ...and can be rated 3rd after LD and LCW.....
correct me if you disagree but i think that this is the best MS match so far this year. And also i think that this has been the best performance this year from LCW and LD
+TheSagen15 I agree. Lin Dan has looked listless for a long time now, and tends to lapse into a very boring, uninspired type of game that he hopes to win just by his technical shot quality and experience. But that doesn't work well against good players, and recently he got humiliated by Viktor Axelsen (and others). I was thinking he was done, but in this match, he proved me wrong. This was one for the ages, one of the best matches I've seen in a few years. Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei both need a challenge. I really thought LD would win this match, since he was playing on home soil and LCW has never beaten him in China. Also, when the pressure is on, that's when LD really shines.And he gets maximally motivated for just these kinds of matches. But LCW was just too good too often, and played inspired badminton. LCW lost focus and made some sloppy shots at times, but what he did the rest of the time ranged from great to brilliant. When he plays like that consistently enough in a match and doesn't make dumb mistakes, nobody on the planet can beat him.
+Walkingshadow1 I just think the hardest thing for someone who got 5 world champion & 2 olympic title , it's to keep motivation ON . Back on 2008 look how he jump on everything. This year hasnt been good for LD it looks he was not motivated except when he played LCW. Because it's like Vegeta & Goku . But look how LCW has been that dominant the last few months (by far #1 in terms of playing ,). With new Olympic coming around and specially going to be latest year for LCW & LD ( i guess) They will be back at their ultimate level (LCW already back) . This year will definately look the best for Men SIngle . Because t here is so much this LD & LCW domination so much player can make them trouble . (Chen Long , Axelsen , Jorgensen , , Momota) Even mid top 20 ranking players can take a game on a good day (Chou tien chen , Kidambi , sugiarto , Parupalli)
+Ey3shi3ld Yes, it is hard for LD to stay motivated. But in this match, that was clearly not a problem for him. He was moving and playing and diving and jump-smashing like the LD of old, but with a more disciplined approach that comes from experience and wisdom. But you are right: for the last 6 or 8 months, LCW has been in a class by himself, and can and will beat all opponents---including LD.
great ??? one of his worst . Dude he took some set in thomas cup too against top 200 players L.claerbout and an other guy . He is not extremly disapointed . But it's just like "i kknow i can be the best , i just need the good opponent that will motivate myself to win or Olympic " For LD & LCW it'"s maybe their last year as competitor , that's why except 1 tournament LCW has been absolutly dominating as fuck . He knows that so , he is putting his best performance to have no regret until the BIG BIG Olympic incoming . i hope he won't get injured thats why only wish.
that is an iconic match...huge confidence booster for lcw .....evidently he is dominating the rivalry now though only opportunities are left to keep the head to head deficit less.....2017 world final championships should be the dream ending of this rivalry....I hope this comes true...
currently Lin Dan is number 3 and LCW is number 4 in bwf ranking. They always have a neck to neck competition regardless it's final round or first round whatsoever. Their match is always the most tense yet so entertaining to watch. i really want to see them compete for a gold medal again though. soon.
i enjoyed listening to how Gilian comment about all the players in all the games. Usually i like to listen to these both commentators, but in this match Steen criticized LCW so much, i mean a little too much about LCW cnt make mistake, his attack cant kill the game, his drop shot not sharp...etc... I love both LD and LCW and they are one of the greatest player in Badminton history.. he needs to respect the BOTH of them and be neutral when commenting..
I would say this is 6th on the list of the most iconic lcw Ld matches Top 5 being 2011 world championships 2012 olympics 2013 world championships 2008 olympics 2010 Asian games 6. This game
The match was generally 'slow' for the likes of LCW and LD match. Both Olympics finals and BWF championship 2014 were the greatest matches produced by both of them.
It's only annoying if all you want in a commentator is to be biased in favor of the player you want to win. If that's all you want, then all you have to listen to is the screaming of the crowd backing your favorite player. If you want the commentator to actually inject intelligent commentary that gives valuable insight into what each player is trying to do, then Steen is your commentator. Actually, he is not biased towards LD, he just recognizes and respects his tremendous abilities, which despite the outcome of this match, rival those of any other player in the world on most occasions. And BTW, I am a huge fan of LCW, but despite that, I totally recognize LD's greatness.
Good win by lcw, Lin Dan lost some focus after 15 10 in the third and let this one slip got a feeling Chen long would beat either of them tomorrow anyway though
+Pingbo97 Well that prediction didn't work out well. LCW pretty much crushed Chen Long. It wasn't even close. But, it looks like they will meet again in the QF of the Hong Kong Open in a couple of days. I hope LCW beats him again, because that should set up a rematch with Lin Dan in the Semifinals.
Nobody gave LCW the slightest chance but he always prove them all wrong. Every current match does not depend on past history but on the present conditions.
Brilliant play by both players. Awesome game after a long time. I bet Lin D would have challenged line judge's call at 15-10 up at 1:28:34 if only he had any challenges remaining. It looked IN to me, or at least more probable, even LCW seemed a bit relieved :D and that was the turning point. To me, these legends are just celebrities now, of Yonex, no matter they win or lose, we like to watch them in action. I somehow still believe that even Chen Long wont be able to stop Lin D/LCW at Rio.
Stupid commentators saying "lcw has no chance", "lcw is unable", "Ld will win"... Well lcw just proved you wrong! Stop your idiotic criticism of lcw, respect and recognize him for who he is... A fucking legend. Bwf the standard of commentary is very disappointing.
Lúc này thể lực, sức mạnh, nhanh của Lee đã hơn Lin Dan khá rõ ràng. Lin thì rất ít nhảy đập, còn Lee vẫn bật rất cao và đập như búa bổ từ đầu trận tới cuối trận. Trận đấu căng thẳng vì khả năng điều cầu của Lin Dan quá ảo diệu khéo léo, đó là điều duy nhất Lin hơn Lee lúc này. Tất nhiên lúc này khán giả chủ yếu sẽ thích xem cách thi đấu bốc lửa bùng cháy của Lee hơn Lin.
The male commentator is annoying, glad chong wei won the tournament and beating lin dan and chen long. Dude be talking like he already lost while the game ain't even over.
“They are fighting for silver as for Chen long going to win this tournament “…..overconfident commentator ever😂….he’s so looking down on lee Chong wei…
First time in three years -- huh? Do you think LCW has finally figured out how to play LD? Clear & drop game instead of smash -- smash -- smash, just run with LD and wait. We'll see . . .
Steen Pedersen is usually an okay commentator. But on this occasion, he's just been a whiny little runt. There was no mention of how LCW came from 1 game down, narrowly topping LD in the second and won from coming behind ( no pun intended). Steen must have a had a bad day before the game and his day got much worse on how wrong he was. We all have bad days after all.
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I really like this commentator Steen Pedersen, he provides very insightful and unbiased technical analysis, brings a whole new dimension to the game
+ThePoignancy like to the 5th dimension?
+ThePoignancy I guess you where sarcastic. I found him extremely biased and made the other commentator "small"
+ThePoignancy When he said that the winner of this match'll be no match for chen long in final aha.. He underestimated them that piss me off :/, when we saw that LCW beat him without difficulty ^^
tbh he's pretty biased and sometimes makes too bold prediction. but on the other hand I agree, his analysis are fantastic to hear...personally he's my favorite co-commentator, much better than his fellow danish morten frost.
ThePoignancy he was literally biased to lin dan
I've to say, this is one of the best LCW and LD rival matches.
+Sanpob M Yes. These guys are in a league of their own. When they are both on and focused, nobody in the world can keep up. What a great battle this was, and a great rivalry over the years. LD knows it was people like LCW and Peter Gade who brought out the best in him, and it happened again with this match. AND...now it looks like they could meet again in the semifinals of the Hong Kong Open, but LCW will have to beat Chen Long again first. I hope he does, so we can watch a rematch of this outstanding China Open match.
+Walkingshadow1 I definitely agree and I hope LCW win against Chen Long as well.
+Sanpob M Well, after barely beating an unknown qualifier in the first roung of the HK Open, Lin Dan got crushed once again, this time by Ng Ka Long Angus from HK. So unfortunately there was no rematch with LCW. But you got your wish: LCW did beat Chen Long in the quarterfinals, after being down 1 game and down 13-18 in the second game no less. Tremendous reversal there: 3 titles in a row, beating CL twice and LD once along the way.
+Walkingshadow1 Again I agree and I must congratulate LCW for winning 3 consecutive superseries, also LD and CL, since they're both a very good players indeed.
+Walki000ngshadow1 m
Lee Chong Wei's points: 17 + 21 + 21 = 59
Lin Dan's points: 21 + 19 + 19 = 59
So even though LCW won the last 2 games... both players scored the exact same number of points in this match. I find this fascinating.
+thatorange08 When your opponent reach 21 first, no matter how many points you score, 2 or 19 is meaningless :)
👡👑🎩👒👜🎂🎁🎀
very good analogy....
That's called nose ahead.
Not fascinating at all. It could be that your opponent is reaching 21 and there is no point fighting so you let go the first game.
When two titans of badminton clash.....you can expect nothing less than pure entertaining badminton of the highest level.....Check out their rallies at: 14:48, 40:50, 43:48, 47:48, 56:48, 57:45, 1:06:48.......
great game! glad we are born in the era of the four badminton kings!
Totally agree. I have been watching the 4 kings for many years now, and I know once they are all gone, it will be a very long time indeed before we see such classic battles again. The last 15 years have been a perfect storm for competitive badminton. We have seen matches that our children and grandchildren will only wish they were alive to see and experience.
+Terence Doherty I think Chen long should be given his due respect which he definitely deserves ....he is legend himself now ...and can be rated 3rd after LD and LCW.....
correct me if you disagree but i think that this is the best MS match so far this year. And also i think that this has been the best performance this year from LCW and LD
+TheSagen15 I agree. Lin Dan has looked listless for a long time now, and tends to lapse into a very boring, uninspired type of game that he hopes to win just by his technical shot quality and experience. But that doesn't work well against good players, and recently he got humiliated by Viktor Axelsen (and others). I was thinking he was done, but in this match, he proved me wrong. This was one for the ages, one of the best matches I've seen in a few years. Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei both need a challenge. I really thought LD would win this match, since he was playing on home soil and LCW has never beaten him in China. Also, when the pressure is on, that's when LD really shines.And he gets maximally motivated for just these kinds of matches. But LCW was just too good too often, and played inspired badminton. LCW lost focus and made some sloppy shots at times, but what he did the rest of the time ranged from great to brilliant. When he plays like that consistently enough in a match and doesn't make dumb mistakes, nobody on the planet can beat him.
+Walkingshadow1 I just think the hardest thing for someone who got 5 world champion & 2 olympic title , it's to keep motivation ON . Back on 2008 look how he jump on everything.
This year hasnt been good for LD it looks he was not motivated except when he played LCW. Because it's like Vegeta & Goku . But look how LCW has been that dominant the last few months (by far #1 in terms of playing ,).
With new Olympic coming around and specially going to be latest year for LCW & LD ( i guess) They will be back at their ultimate level (LCW already back) . This year will definately look the best for Men SIngle . Because t here is so much this LD & LCW domination so much player can make them trouble . (Chen Long , Axelsen , Jorgensen , , Momota) Even mid top 20 ranking players can take a game on a good day (Chou tien chen , Kidambi , sugiarto , Parupalli)
+Ey3shi3ld Yes, it is hard for LD to stay motivated. But in this match, that was clearly not a problem for him. He was moving and playing and diving and jump-smashing like the LD of old, but with a more disciplined approach that comes from experience and wisdom. But you are right: for the last 6 or 8 months, LCW has been in a class by himself, and can and will beat all opponents---including LD.
But 2016 has been a great year for Lin Dan :) If you forget about the Asia badminton championship against LCW! :P
great ??? one of his worst . Dude he took some set in thomas cup too against top 200 players L.claerbout and an other guy . He is not extremly disapointed . But it's just like "i kknow i can be the best , i just need the good opponent that will motivate myself to win or Olympic " For LD & LCW it'"s maybe their last year as competitor , that's why except 1 tournament LCW has been absolutly dominating as fuck . He knows that so , he is putting his best performance to have no regret until the BIG BIG Olympic incoming . i hope he won't get injured thats why only wish.
Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Well done LCW, well done, you make us all proud ;)
that is an iconic match...huge confidence booster for lcw .....evidently he is dominating the rivalry now though only opportunities are left to keep the head to head deficit less.....2017 world final championships should be the dream ending of this rivalry....I hope this comes true...
No one moves around the court so wonderfully and beautifully smooth like LCW !. Only Momota of almost the same height come close to that !.
great match, respect to both players
Incredible play by LCW!
No my friend, LCW played like a phoenix rising from his ashes!
+Ashok Keenoo harry potter fan spotted :P nice 1
+Asraaf Ali Bhuttoo that is basic mythology lol nothing to do with Harry Potter :P
both players are still on par until today, and lets hope they both make it to the final of olympics 2016:)
Amazing amazing game!! Very close and equally skilled yet varied style of plays!
currently Lin Dan is number 3 and LCW is number 4 in bwf ranking. They always have a neck to neck competition regardless it's final round or first round whatsoever. Their match is always the most tense yet so entertaining to watch. i really want to see them compete for a gold medal again though. soon.
currently lcw is 1st and LD is 3rd
Good performance, Lee Chong Wei
finally LCW takes the win. These matches have always been close, but he finally rose up to the challenge!
remarkable match between the two greatest players of badminton!
i enjoyed listening to how Gilian comment about all the players in all the games. Usually i like to listen to these both commentators, but in this match Steen criticized LCW so much, i mean a little too much about LCW cnt make mistake, his attack cant kill the game, his drop shot not sharp...etc... I love both LD and LCW and they are one of the greatest player in Badminton history.. he needs to respect the BOTH of them and be neutral when commenting..
Jace Kim
agreed
What a remarkable game.. world class player indeed
Always great to watch these two play!! but whats happened to LCW hair colour and whats happened to LD hairstyle?? This is hair CRAZY!!
Wow beaten him on his home ground, what an achievement, bravo!
Barber: How would you like it this time, Mr. Dan?
Lin Dan: Cut it so it looks like I'm wearing a wig.
lol he's Mr.Lin
LCW is always my idol!
battle of gods. Anyone notice the same match winning point at line smash for 2nd & 3rd game for lcw?
I would say this is 6th on the list of the most iconic lcw Ld matches
Top 5 being
2011 world championships
2012 olympics
2013 world championships
2008 olympics
2010 Asian games
6. This game
2008 Olympics was not an "iconic" match. LD won easily. It was not much of a match really. The other ones you list, yes indeed, those were battles.
add Rio Olympic semifinal to that list ....actually I consider 2nd best match after 2011 wc.....
Don’t forget the nail bitter 2016 Olympics semifinals showdown
I think some earlier games also deserve mention. 2006/2009/2011 all england
But when lee Chong Wei wins the tornement , they said I knew that he could do it
The match was generally 'slow' for the likes of LCW and LD match. Both Olympics finals and BWF championship 2014 were the greatest matches produced by both of them.
Damn This Is LCW Trying To Get To No 1 Rank After Banned For 8 Month. 🥰 Now He Is No More Thanks LCW 😢
It takes the best to beat the best. Great match!
Steen Pederson the male commentator is a fan of Lin Dan, you can tell how he praised LD on his every match. So annoying.
It's only annoying if all you want in a commentator is to be biased in favor of the player you want to win. If that's all you want, then all you have to listen to is the screaming of the crowd backing your favorite player. If you want the commentator to actually inject intelligent commentary that gives valuable insight into what each player is trying to do, then Steen is your commentator. Actually, he is not biased towards LD, he just recognizes and respects his tremendous abilities, which despite the outcome of this match, rival those of any other player in the world on most occasions. And BTW, I am a huge fan of LCW, but despite that, I totally recognize LD's greatness.
@@terencedoherty3049 what are you talking about dude.. calm down
@@mohammadal-amir1802 He's telling his mind. And he's right.
The commoners of the world love ❤ LCW !.
Didn't know who won this. Heart was thumping a bit at the end of the final set.
Good win by lcw, Lin Dan lost some focus after 15 10 in the third and let this one slip
got a feeling Chen long would beat either of them tomorrow anyway though
+Pingbo97 Well that prediction didn't work out well. LCW pretty much crushed Chen Long. It wasn't even close. But, it looks like they will meet again in the QF of the Hong Kong Open in a couple of days. I hope LCW beats him again, because that should set up a rematch with Lin Dan in the Semifinals.
Badminton ranked as number one in my fastest moving objects in sports video.
What a fantastic match :)
well played lin well played lee
Nobody gave LCW the slightest chance but he always prove them all wrong. Every current match does not depend on past history but on the present conditions.
Commentators: " LCW overplay the crosscourt net shot." min 40. boom! amazing match
Even with great disadvantage, handicap and not home ground, he overcome the impossible and beat the super !.
Both LCW and LD are great defenders now, not as aggressive as a few years ago.
Brilliant play by both players. Awesome game after a long time. I bet Lin D would have challenged line judge's call at 15-10 up at 1:28:34 if only he had any challenges remaining. It looked IN to me, or at least more probable, even LCW seemed a bit relieved :D and that was the turning point.
To me, these legends are just celebrities now, of Yonex, no matter they win or lose, we like to watch them in action. I somehow still believe that even Chen Long wont be able to stop Lin D/LCW at Rio.
you thought
so excited! Cannot read the comments below for spoiler
Stupid commentators saying "lcw has no chance", "lcw is unable", "Ld will win"... Well lcw just proved you wrong! Stop your idiotic criticism of lcw, respect and recognize him for who he is... A fucking legend.
Bwf the standard of commentary is very disappointing.
Lúc này thể lực, sức mạnh, nhanh của Lee đã hơn Lin Dan khá rõ ràng. Lin thì rất ít nhảy đập, còn Lee vẫn bật rất cao và đập như búa bổ từ đầu trận tới cuối trận.
Trận đấu căng thẳng vì khả năng điều cầu của Lin Dan quá ảo diệu khéo léo, đó là điều duy nhất Lin hơn Lee lúc này.
Tất nhiên lúc này khán giả chủ yếu sẽ thích xem cách thi đấu bốc lửa bùng cháy của Lee hơn Lin.
YAYAYY FINALLY FINALLY LEE CHONG WEI BEAT LINDAN, IN CHINA LOL
LD does not want meet Chen Long, also happened in Denmark open this year, so he gave away though made difficult to win by LCW.
Lcw = produktif
Ld = efektif
Awesome match.
Best Umpire at all time
the tournament refree schedule Lee c w will meet lin dan on semi final Olympic
Who's da a**holes that disliked this great video of a magnificent match?!
LEE CHONG wee is better...he runs so much on the court...on the other hand lin dan is more calculative....his approach is very different....
had to turn off the sound because the male commentator keep talking negative about LCW all the freaking time, really, who is this guy anyway
Dein Go yes but more it was that idiot lady talking bad about lee Chong wei
Daniel Fernandes not really the female commentor supported lcw
Is LD's racket Voltric z-force II LD edition? It doesn't seem one of the Li-nings
Lin Dan is my idol
LD lost to a sweatshirt, LOL. The secret to defeat LD: sticking with a sweaty sweatshirt LOL
Lin Dan VS Lee Chong wei 💫✨👆👍
I would appreciate the commentators to shut up about every other game than the one in front of them now.
22:56 lol that was probably not out of frustration. he was just slapping a poor fly.
He was coming back from ban after this I think and he was losing tournaments back to back. After this match he started playing like a G.
40:55 great save
30mil usd and you still cant get 3 identical blue shirts...
30mil usd is exactly why he doesn't give a f**k about that
what racket is lin dan using its surely not the limited lin dan voltric z force 2 , is it?
22:58 wasn't out of frustration, he was swatting a fly.
Nah, he's swatting a broken feather from the smashed shuttlecock.
I know lee c w is using the doura 10 but what racket is Lin Dan using?
Wow first win since 2012
Im in happy tears now...lcw😭 won over lin
which racquet is leechongwei using in this game
Cuối trận có thể thấy rõ, Lin Dan không thể nhảy đập được nữa, trong khi Lee vẫn còn rất khoẻ.
Has anyone noticed that ld is using a lcw zf2
3rd set game point = Male commentator has left the group 😂😂
really though. I miss jill's fangirl comments over lcw. the guy just snatched up all the talking time.
Who's the Male commentator..I hope it was not morten frost lol
what is their using racket?
The anouncers are so fake. And the beginning of the match the said, Lin dan will win by a long shot. But when lee Chong Wei wins the tornement
The male commentator is annoying, glad chong wei won the tournament and beating lin dan and chen long. Dude be talking like he already lost while the game ain't even over.
Fine play. Lol Lin Dan is playing with the Lee Chong Wei limited edition Voltric ZF-II. He has his own one... strange
+Meander Myself just a masterpiece of concentration and graft from both men.
Well the award goes to female commentator
リンダンつよ
how come service judge is Chinese? not really fair, even though im for lin dan
great job
lcw is so pro
the guy commentator was so annoying the entire match
always No1 in my eye . L CW
After 1:38:44 the male commentator vanished. did not utter a single word. LOL.
nice play
LCW should've just changed shirts.
“They are fighting for silver as for Chen long going to win this tournament “…..overconfident commentator ever😂….he’s so looking down on lee Chong wei…
What brand
18:10
Uuu arrrr superb
First time in three years -- huh? Do you think LCW has finally figured out how to play LD? Clear & drop game instead of smash -- smash -- smash, just run with LD and wait. We'll see . . .
So this is after LCW'S doping scandal that never was ! . What a shame !. So who is held accountable !. Compensation ? ? ?.
two legends
1:33:15 Lin Dan Thug Life....
Steen Pedersen is usually an okay commentator. But on this occasion, he's just been a whiny little runt. There was no mention of how LCW came from 1 game down, narrowly topping LD in the second and won from coming behind ( no pun intended). Steen must have a had a bad day before the game and his day got much worse on how wrong he was. We all have bad days after all.
i dont like the way the commentators talked.... hahhaha.. they keep talking bad about LCW..kekekeke... so biased
1:35:15
Lin Dan using z force ii lcw?
+AnjoCaido Konishi duora 10
he's not using duora he's using his own design of voltric z force II
+Richard Pogoy the question is for lcw not ld or is it
+mic7d ld is using newer version of zf2 yes
ZF2 LD 2