Jin Wei shows great fortitude in Malaysia's win over Spain


P(BRIEF CAPTION): Malaysia Goh Jin Wei trying to save a shot when against Spain Carolina Marin during the first match in Women's single match at Total BWF Uber Cup Finals 2016 at Kunshan, China on 18th May 2016. Star pic by: CHAN BOON KAI/ The Star/ (18th May 2016)

KUNSHAN (China): Teenager Goh Jin Wei won the hearts of many, but not the match, as Malaysia wrapped up their Uber Cup campaign with a come-from-behind 3-2 win over Spain at the Kunshan Sports Centre Gymnasium.

The 16-year-old Jin Wei played as first singles in place of Tee Jing Yi on Wednesday and the reigning world junior champion was not expected to beat world No. 1 Carolina Marin.

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