After taking a sensational Semi-final spot for in Belgium beating the English top seeds in Leuven, Belgium today, Chloe and Sam Magee lost their semi-final match this evening.
The pair lost to Danish 4th seeds Rasmussen and Grebak 14-21 19-21.
The Irish number one pairing of Sam and Chloe Magee booked their place in the semi-final with a sensational win over the number one seeded pair of Chris Langridge and Heather Olver earlier in the day.
Going into the quarter final the Irish pair knew it would be a tough test as the pair is ranked 20 spots higher than them on the World ranking at number 23 in the world.
In a gruelling match that lasted twice as long as two of the other three quarter finals the Magees came out on top winning the third set 21-18 in a 67 minute match.
Earlier post:
The Irish number one pairing of Sam and Chloe Magee have booked their way into a semi-final with a sensational win over the number one seeded pair of Chris Langridge and Heather Olver.
Going into the quarter final the Irish pair knew it would be a tough test as the pair is ranked 20 spots higher than them on the World ranking at number 23 in the world. In a gruelling match that lasted twice as long as two of the other three quarter finals the Magees came out on top winning the third set 21-18 in a 67 minute match.
This now sets up a semi-final later today against Anders Skaarup Rasmussen and Lena Grebak of Denmark who are seeded four in this event.
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Mixed Doubles:
RD 16
Sam Magee & Chloe Magee (IRE) Vs Jakub Bitman & Alzbeta Basova (CZE) 21-15 21-16
Quarter Final
Sam Magee & Chloe Magee (IRE) Vs Chris Langridge & Heather Olver (ENG) (1) Won 12-21 21-14 18-21
Semi Final
Sam Magee & Chloe Magee (IRE) Vs Anders Skaarup Rasmussen & Lena Grebak (DEN) (4)