China beats Netherlands in Uber Cup quarterfinals

JAKARTA, May 14 (Xinhua) -- China women's team had a slim 3-2 win over the Netherlands and secured a place in semifinals in the Uber Cup women's badminton quarterfinal showdown Wednesday night at Bung Karno Sports Hall here.

Yao Jie, representing the Netherlands, beat World No. 1 Xie Xingfang 14-21, 21-12, 21-16 while China second singles player Lu lan outclassed Judith Meulendijks 10-21,21-18, 22-20.

Rachel Van Cutsen of the Netherlands swept past China's third singles Jiang Yanjiao 21-14, 11-21, 21-16.

While the singles players were struggling, China's top doubles team of Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen and second doubles Wei Yili/Zhang Yawen were able to grab points for China.

Yang Wei/Zhang Jiewen beat Paulien Van Dooremalen/Judith Meulendijks 21-9, 21-9 while Wei Yili/Zhang Yawen edged past Rachel Van Cutsen/Karina De Wit 21-10, 21-7.

Wednesday's matches also saw Germany, Indonesia and South Koreathrough to the Uber Cup semifinals.