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Malaysia’s Soh Wooi Yik (front) hits a return as teammate Aaron Chia looks on during the men’s doubles final against Denmark’s William Kryger Boe and Christian Faust Kjaer. – AFPPIC

Aaron-Wooi Yik snap title drought, Pearly-Thinaah seal historic win in Thailand M ALAYSIA’S top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik ended a 15-year title drought at the Thailand Open in Bangkok yester day, edging out Denmark’s William Kryger Boe and Christian Faust Kjaer in a thrilling final to clinch the Super 500 crown. a strong fight throughout the match. “I feel them very much because we were once very young players too,” said Wooi Yik. “They’re very good at both attacking and defending – very versatile. Of course, we also wanted to show our new coach what we’re capable of, and we did it.”

The title was part of a golden double for Malaysia in Bangkok, after Pearly Tan and M Thinaah claimed the women’s doubles crown earlier in the day with a 21-16, 21-15 win over South Korea’s Jeong Na-eun and Lee Yeon-woo. The world No. 4 pair overcame the world No. 105 Korean duo in 58 minutes to take home US$37,525 (RM161,000). Thinaah expressed her satisfaction with their performance, highlighting the importance of mutual support and guidance from their coach. “We’re very happy with our performance today, especially the support we gave each other. Our coach also played a big role in keeping us focused. “The support really helped us throughout the match, particularly against the Korean pair, who played a very good game,” she told reporters after the match at the Nimibutr Stadium. – Bernama/scoop.my.

The world No. 5 duo held their nerve in a nail-biting contest, winning 20-22, 21-17, 21-12 to secure Malaysia’s first men’s doubles title at the tournament since Chan Peng Soon and Lim Khim Wah triumphed in 2009. “The first day was not our best performance, but we slowly got better – and now we’ve got the title,” Aaron said after the match. “We always have to remember that today we are champions, but tomorrow we may not be. So we have to start all over again, beginning with next week’s Malaysia Masters,” he added. “Looks like there were a lot of Malaysian supporters here – thanks for the support.” Wooi Yik, meanwhile, paid tribute to their young Danish opponents, who put up

Malaysia’s Muralitaran Thinaah (right) and Pearly Tan pose with the women’s doubles trophy. – AFPPIC

Pep unhappy over time wasting in City’s FA Cup defeat

PEP GUARDIOLA was unhappy about Dean Henderson’s time wasting in Manchester City’s FA Cup final defeat – but the Spaniard refused to be drawn on whether the Crystal Palace goalkeeper should have been sent off. An angry Guardiola exchanged words with Henderson after the final whistle following City’s 1-0 loss at Wembley, which leaves them without a trophy this season and still sweating on their qualification for the Champions League. Henderson was fortunate not to be sent off after he took the ball off Erling Haaland’s toes when he handled the ball outside of his penalty area. Later in the first half, Henderson

he handed it to Marmoush who saw his spot-kick saved by Henderson. Haaland has now failed to score in six appearances at Wembley and in eight City finals. “They decided on the pitch so I don’t know,” said Guardiola when quizzed as to why Haaland, who has missed three of seven penalties this season, passed the ball to Marmoush. “I have not spoken to them. In that moment, it is about how you are feeling and they decided Omar was ready to take it. “Omar took a lot of time and that put more pressure on himself and Henderson made a good save.” – The Independent

was going away from the Palace goal. Commenting on the first-half controversy, Guardiola continued: “Don’t ask me. Ask the referee and ask VAR. It is not my business.” Palace manager Oliver Glasner said of the flashpoint: “I thought, ‘why don’t you kick he ball?’ And then I had my fingers crossed that VAR did not intervene and everything worked out.” After falling behind to Eze’s goal, City were handed a lifeline when Tyrick Mitchell fouled Bernado Silva with 10 minutes of the first half remaining. Haaland might have taken the penalty, but after he kissed the ball,

players play, play, play. “You see Barcelona now, they attack, attack, attack and the other team attack and attack and the show is beautiful. “I understand his position. But I don’t feel it. My teams never try that because I try to give the game the people deserve to watch. “But in saying that, congratulations to Henderson and Crystal Palace and they defended well and we were not able to score a goal.” Referee Stuart Attwell failed to spot Henderson handling the ball outside of his box and VAR did not intervene as they claimed the ball

then saved Omar Mamoush’s spot kick and pulled off a string of saves as Palace secured the first major trophy in their history thanks to Eberechi Eze’s 16th-minute goal. Explaining his confrontation with Henderson, City boss Guardiola said: “He defended his position and we defend our position on time wasting. “In the one or two minutes he is British. I am sorry. Everyone can do whatever they want. We have to score goals. We didn’t lose because Henderson was time wasting in the last minutes, I understand that. “But it was true, they gave us 10 minutes (of injury) time, but it is a question of rhythm and to let the 22

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