THAILAND beat the Philippines, 5-0, in the women’s tournament of the 2020 Badminton Asia Manila Team Championship group phase on Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Busanan Ombangrungphan beat Nicole Albo, 21-8, 21-10, and Pornpawee Chochuwong defeated Bianca Carlos at 21-15, 21-12, before the Thais clinched the tie with Chasinee Korepap winning over Sarah Joy Barredo, 21-14, 21-15.
Thailand completed the sweep with Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai beating Alyssa Leonardo and Thea Pomar, 21-12, 21-13, and Korepap teaming up with Phataimas Muenwong to win over Geva De Vera and Chanelle Lunod, 21-10, 21-8.
“For me naman, naging maganda yung game ko kahit first time ko siyang nakalaban. At first kasi yung game niya balik-balik lang, pero hindi lang pala siya ganun, consistent din,” said Barredo.
“Mas mahihirapan kami with Indonesians pero iisipin na lang namin na no pressure kami at all. Basta, laban lang,” said Barredo.
The Philippines will face Indonesia on Wednesday. in the competition backed by Smart Communications Inc., MVP Sports Foundation, Leisure and Resorts World Corporation, Cignal and TV5.
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