Experience and composure make the difference for Soon Huat-Shevon in win over Tang Jie-Ee Wei


Dynamic duo: Goh Soon Huat (right) and Shevon Lai Jemie in action against compatriots Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei during the semi-final match. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Old is gold for badminton couple Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie as their experience gave them the emotional stability to topple top seed and compatriots Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and reach the final of the Malaysian Masters.

The world No. 18 independent mixed doubles pair was a picture of composure as they tamed Tang Jie-Ee Wei 21-11, 21-19 in a 40-minute semi-final match at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil yesterday.

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