What's wrong with FZD in the final of the Olympics
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Ardak . Asked 3 years ago
Hi coach!
Until the olympics, in the last one year I saw FZD won Ma Long several times. Then I started to think that Ma Long is getting old. But in the final of olympics Ma Long was great. I think FZD underestimated Ma Long and FZD was in a bad physical condition, when Ma Long was in a great shape. Can't think that FZD had bad game plan, tactics.
Can you say about tactics? Mini analysis?
Alois Rosario Answered 3 years ago
Hi Ardak,
I haven't analysed the match as yet but I think one of the biggest factors in a big match like this is the mental strength and the deep belief in your own abilities. I think this is where Ma Long is the greatest at the moment.
Fan Zhendong will have his breakthrough moment one day.
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Ardak . Posted 3 years ago
Thank you, coach!