Yuki Fukushim registers her class in group stage of 2013 Djarum Superliga Badminton
Friday, February 8th, 2013 4:58:42 by Ammad KhawajaWomen’s Singles shuttler Yuki Fukushim displayed unbeatable craft on court and outclassed Maria Febe Kusumastuti in group stage of Djarum Superliga Badminton on February 8, 2013.
This 45-minute tussle was a part of a match between Renesas Badminton Club of Japan and PB Djarum club.
Though, it was a straight-set match but still both contenders kept the audience glued to their chairs while piling up final figures of 21-19 and 21-19.
In the opening game, Yuki Fukushim was bit sluggish in the establishing rallies as she dropped many valuable points without even showing any movement on the court.
However, she did not take much time in gaining required momentum and left her competitor far behind on points table. She kept on moving forward at steady pace and doubled her total in no time.
This intensive attack confounded Maria completely as she remained at the lower end in most part of the game.
Though, she made a swift progress just before the announcement of break but her fluctuated performance put her expedition to halt.
On the other hand, Yuki Fukushim made best out of her competitor’s blunders and established a respectable lead.
She maintained that upper hand all the way to game point situation and won this crucial set with a convincing figure of 21-19.
The following game was also played in similar manner as Maria was in strong position in the beginning but then the talented Japanese shuttler struck hard and tipped the scale in her favour.
At first, Yuki mounted pressure by placing an indomitable margin of 11 and then magnified the impact in third quarter of the set.
She played with an authoritative approach and registered a winning score of 21-19 to seal her straight-set victory.
Her splendid win boosted the confidence of her team mates and their club bagged another valuable point.
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