VietNamNet Bridge – Facing the German rival of nearly 2m high – Dieter Domke who ranks 64th in the world, Tien Minh had 2-0 win to enter the third round of the BWF World Championships 2013 in China today, August 7.

Compared with the opening game, the game this morning was not easy. The German player had the advantage of youth and especially his height of nearly 2m. Domke was particularly dangerous with powerful smashes. According to statistics, Dieter Domke had 25 smashes and Tien Minh had only 13.

The first game saw the two players perform tit for tat, and it was the Vietnamese hopeful who delivered a decisive attack in the last minutes to seal the victory.

The German player tried to equalize the scoring in the second game, but failed. He Vietnamese opponent maintained his dominance to end the game 21-17.

Minh’s next opponent in the third round will be the winner of match between Ajay Jayaram (India) and Pablo Abian (Spain).

Minh outplayed New Zealand’s Joe Wu in the first round on August 4.

Minh’s goal is moving to the quarter-finals of this tournament.

Source: TT&VH - VOV