Sudirman Cup: Malaysia second-stringers seal quarter-final spot with Egypt thrashing

Malaysia confirmed their quarter-final berth at the ongoing Sudirman Cup after a 5-0 demolition of minnows Egypt in their Group D match in less than three hours.

The national team were made up of a completely different line-up who edged past England 3-2 on Monday, as the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) opted to field a team of national back-up shuttlers.

The youngsters completed their mission in style and were barely out of their first gear in a victory that could be described as barely a leisure training session.

Mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Peck Yen Wei put the first points on the board with a 21-6, 21-7 victory over Ahmad Salah-Nour Ahmed Youssri in 20 minutes.

Tahniah Chen Tang Jie & Peck Yen Wei #SudirmanCup2021 pic.twitter.com/tJAmOx9UaE

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Next up was Ng Tze Yong, who also showed Mohamed Mostafa Kamel no mercy to finish off the men’s singles contest in 24 minutes, courtesy of a 21-18, 21-2 victory.

Eoon Qi Xuan also made quick work of Doha Hany in a 21-5, 21-7 win in the women’s singles for the 3-0 lead.

Reaksi Ng Tze Yong selepas menang perlawanan kedua berdepan perseorangan lelaki Mesir!#SokongMalaysia#PialaSudirman2021 pic.twitter.com/qdWLIxzEle

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Fast rising men’s doubles pairing of Man Wei Chong-Kai Wun Tee was next to inflict more expected misery on the tiring Ahmad-Mohamed, who had already featured earlier, with a 21-7, 21-6 win.

Teoh Mei Xing-Yap Ling wrapped up the points with a 21-4, 21-9 win over Nour-Doha for the outright victory.

Malaysia wrap up their group campaign against Japan, who overcame England in their second group match, on Thursday in a quest to become group champions.

Can't wait for Japan vs Malaysia! #SudirmanCup2021 pic.twitter.com/xc0vihBbL9

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