senayan roar gives Indonesia advantage

WILL the fans at Istora Senayan inspire the Indonesian team to the final of the Thomas Cup?

The question will be answered today when the hosts take on South Korea in the semi-finals. However, the ghost of 2004 could haunt the Indonesians again as they were beaten 3-2 at the same stage, also in Jakarta. The Koreans, after purposely losing their matches in the group stage, got their wish by defeating Denmark 3-2 on Wednesday and now want to send Indonesia packing in front of their own fans. Indonesia's performance in the Thomas Cup has been below par, mainly because of the erratic form of Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Taufik Hidayat. Going by the current form of both teams, the tie will likely go down to the wire with the Shon Seung Mo-Simon Santoso third singles deciding the outcome. "I know that Korea will be counting on their doubles and trying to win one of the singles," said Indonesia singles coach Hendrawan. "But we too have formidable players and Korea will find the atmosphere too hot to handle. They might hold the edge in one of the singles but I do not think it will be as easy. "Let them try and beat us. We are quite prepared for them. We respect their ability but we will be the ones making the final."