Malaysia join Japan and Philippines in semi-finals

Malaysia strolled to 2-0 victories over Singapore and Korea respectively to advance to the semi-finals of the ISTAF Super Series Finals 2014/15 NAKHON PATHOM here on Wednesday. The Malaysians wrapped up their match against the Singaporeans 21-13, 21-14 in 34 minutes but closed the day’s proceedings by struggling to get past Korea 23-21 and 21-13 in a late match. They had on Tuesday defeated Japan 2-0 at the Nakhon Pathom Municipal Gymnasium. Coach Abdul Talib Ahmad’s boys now go into Thursday’s semi-finals showdown with Philippines who finished second in Group A after going down 0-2 in a pulsating tie against defending champions...