Goa Challengers vs Bengaluru Smashers Semifinal Live Score, UTT 2024: Intense semifinal on the cards as table toppers Bengaluru Smashers take on Goa Challengers

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Right then, Goa Challengers cruise into the final courtesy of an easy win over Bengaluru tonight. The table-toppers have been knocked out! Right then, that's about what we have for you from this match! Join us back tomorrow night for the second semifinal where Dabang Delhi take on Ahmedabad SG Pipers! Until then, this is us signing off! Goodnight!

Tie Score:

Goa Challengers 8 - 4 Bengaluru Smashers

Mihai Bobocica 2-1 Alvaro Robles [11-8, 11-7, 7-11]
Yangzi Liu 2-1 Manika Batra [4-11, 11-7, 11-4]
Harmeet/Yangzi 1-2 Alvaro/Manika [10-11, 7-11, 11-9]
Harmeet Desai 3-0 Jeet Chandra [11-5, 11-9, 11-8]

Match 4, Game 3: Harmeet Desai 11-8 Jeet Chandra [Match Score: 3-0] [Tie Score: Goa Challengers 8-4 Bengaluru Smashers]

HARMEET DOES IT! THE DEFENDING CHAMPIONS ARE IN THE FINAL ONCE AGAIN! Credit to Jeet Chandra, he tried his best but was simply outclassed by his opponent today. The entire team squeals in delight and rushes to the middle to celebrate with Harmeet.

Match 4, Game 3: Harmeet Desai 4-5 Jeet Chandra

A tightly-contested match this, and both teams are training blows for every single point. Remember, a win for Harmeet seals a spot in the final for Goa while Jeet's win will keep hopes alive for the Bengaluru Smashers.

Match 4, Game 2: Harmeet Desai 11-9 Jeet Chandra [Match Score: 2-0] [Tie Score: Goa Challengers 7-4]

Raw power from Harmeet there and Jeet is no match for it at all. He's not able to return his strong backhand flicks. A bit of a comeback from Jeet as he levels it up at 6-6 but Harmeet takes three points on the trot! From 10-6, it is Jeet who picks three points now to threaten a golden point but a forehand smash that lands out of the table sees Harmeet seal the match!

Match 4, Game 2: Harmeet Desai 5-2 Jeet Chandra

More of the same in the second game as the match continues to head in the same directions as the first match did. Jeet needs to make a comeback here lest this tie could not see a last match.

Match 4, Game 1: Harmeet Desai 11-5 Jeet Chandra [Match Score: 1-0] [Tie Score: Goa Challenegrs 6-4 Bengaluru Smashers]

Harmeet Desai takes the first game! He's been in great touch here and has outclassed his opponent! A sensational performance and Goa extend their lead!

Match 4, Game 1: Harmeet Desai 5-2 Jeet Chandra

Harmeet with a good lead going into the timeout. He is the senior of the two and is bossing proceedings in the middle. Jeet needs the timeout here and will look to comeback stronger.

Match 4: Harmeet Desai vs Jeet Chandra

An exciting contest coming up in the form of the experienced Harmeet Desai taking on young fire Jeet Chandra. Harmeet individually hasn't had the greatest of seasons this year, while Jeet has impressed in bursts. Two aggressive players - who will emerge on top? Stick around to find out!

Tie Score:

Goa Challengers 5 - 4 Bengaluru Smashers

Mihai Bobocica 2-1 Alvaro Robles [11-8, 11-7, 7-11]
Yangzi Liu 2-1 Manika Batra [4-11, 11-7, 11-4]
Harmeet/Yangzi 1-2 Alvaro/Manika [10-11, 7-11, 11-9]

Match 3, Game 3: Harmeet/Yangzi 11-9 Alvaro/Manika [Match Score: 1-2] [Tie Score: Goa Challengers 5-4 Bengaluru Smashers]

Goa were running away with the game but the Bengaluru duo are making a comeback for the ages! Right from being 4-10 down, they take points to threaten a golden point. However, a mishit from Alvaro Robles sees the Challengers take the third game and seal the deal!

Match 3, Game 3: Harmeet/Yangzi 5-2 Alvaro/Manika

Harmeet and Yangzi in the lead! They have turned on the heat in this final game and go into the timeout with a lead! Remember, whoever wins this game here goes into the last two matches with a lead in the tie score.

Match 3, Game 2: Harmeet/Yangzi 7-11 Alvaro/Manika [Match Score: 0-2] [Tie Score: Goa Challengers 4-4 Bengaluru Smashers]

Manika and Alvaro are helping the Smashers come back in this tie! A tightly-contested game but once Manika and Alvaro got a few points, they broke away from their opponents and took a big lead to get over the line!

Match 3, Game 2: Harmeet/Yangzi 4-5 Alvaro/Manika

Alvaro and Manika with a slender one point lead going into the timeout in the second game. Both sides are trading blows and not willing to back down. This promises to go down to the wire!

Match 3, Game 1: Harmeet/Yangzi 10-11 Alvaro/Manika [Match Score: 0-1] [Tie Score: Goa Challengers 4-3 Bengaluru Smashers]

A stunning backhand flick by Alvaro gets them a point after Goa's duo were picking a few up. Yangzi's return thuds into the net as she fails to return a powerful Alvaro forehand smash. Harmeet's flick ends up landing outside the table after a massive comeback where the scores were 8-9. Alvaro's flick goes out of bounds and the Challengers get close. AND WE GO DOWN TO A GOLDEN POINT!! ALVARO AND MANIKA TAKE IT courtesy of an error by their opponents in returning.

Match 3, Game 1: Harmeet/Yangzi 2-5 Alvaro/Manika

Going into the timeout, it is Alvaro and Manika with the lead. There is desperation showing in their style of play and they need to dominate here to get their team back into the contest.

Match 3: Harmeet/Yangzi vs Alvaro/Manika

It's time for the mixed doubles and Bengaluru are in dire need of a win here. Alvaro and Manika together have won just one match and lost two. Harmeet and Yangzi, on the other hand, have won three in the tournament and lost two as a pair. Can Manika and Alvaro get their team back in the contest? Stick around to find out!

Tie Score:

Goa Challengers 4 - 2 Bengaluru Smashers

Mihai Bobocica 2-1 Alvaro Robles [11-8, 11-7, 7-11]
Yangzi Liu 2-1 Manika Batra [4-11, 11-7, 11-4]

Match 2, Game 3: Yangzi Liu 11-4 Manika Batra [Match Score: 2-1] [Tie Score: Goa Challengers 4-2 Bengaluru Smashers]

Shorter rallies have been dominated by Yangzi Liu. Manika fails to pick Yangzi's serve, conceding a point. Manika's attempted forehand smash doesn't land on the table as troubles continue to mount for her. Yangzi takes the game, match and gives the Challengers a lead going into the mixed doubles!

Match 2, Game 3: Yangzi Liu 5-2 Manika Batra

A stunning backhand shot down the line catches Manika off guard. Yangzi had taken the early lead but Manika picked up a couple of points. Yangzi makes it 5 and goes into the timeout with a lead.

Match 2, Game 2: Yangzi Liu 11-7 Manika Batra [Match Score: 1-1] [Tie Score: Goa Challengers 3-2 Bengaluru Smashers]

A terrific smash down the line by Manika sees her get a point but as she looks to replicate that, it thuds into the net. Manika with a threatening-looking comeback but Yangzi manages to squash it. Much better from the Australian paddler here as she races away to a game win without much ado. A crucial decider game coming up. Can Manika level it up or will Yangzi extend Goa's lead? Stay tuned!

Match 2, Game 2: Yangzi Liu 5-1 Manika Batra

Yangzi going into the timeout with a lead now and she's replicating what Manika did in the first game pretty much. Manika's shoulders have dropped as she concedes multiple points and is facing a loss in this game.

Match 2, Game 1: Yangzi Liu 4-11 Manika Batra [Match Score: 0-1] [Tie Score: Goa Challengers 2-2 Bengaluru Smashers]

Yangzi unleashing some strong backhand smashes as she picks up a few points. Manika with a lucky point as the ball clips the net and bounces twice on the other side. A few errors from her see Yangzi's tally increase. Manika with a powerful long smash to the corner of the table closes the game for her! She'll be hoping for a lot more of this in the coming games!

Match 2, Game 1: Yangzi Liu 1-5 Manika Batra

Manika Batra takes an early lead as we head into the time-out break. Yangzi Liu hasn't been in the best form after losing three matches on the trot.

The Goa Challengers will need a better show from the Australian paddler if they are to give the Bengaluru Smashers a tough fight in the knockout tie.

Match 2: Yangzi Liu vs Manika Batra

UTT's once-upon-a-time unbeaten player Yangzi Liu takes on India's Golden Girl Manika Batra in this match! Yangzi has lost to Orawan, Suthasini and Maria coming into this match but now faces an Indian opponent. Manika Batra started off with a loss, got two wins and then lost two matches again. Both paddlers in need of a win here!

Tie Score:

Goa Challengers 2 - 1 Bengaluru Smashers

Mihai Bobocica 2-1 Alvaro Robles [11-8, 11-7, 7-11]

Match 1, Game 3: Mihai Bobocica 7-11 Alvaro Robles [Match Score: 2-1] [Tie Score: Goa Challengers 2-1 Bengaluru Smashers]

The Bengaluru Smashers avoid a clean sweep and take away one game from that match at least. A much-needed one and they will now turn to India's Golden Girl Manika Batra to get them a win and level the tie score or put them in the lead.

Match 1, Game 3: Mihai Bobocica 1-5 Alvaro Robles

A strong start from Alvaro in this game and Mihai just seems to have lost a bit of steam here. No points which were really contested tightly this game and we got to see multiple short rallies.

Match 1, Game 2: Mihai Bobocica 11-7 Alvaro Robles [Tie Score: Goa Challengers 2-0 Bengaluru Smashers]

Alvaro attempting a comeback here! The timeout seems to have done the trick for him as he slowly makes a comeback. He's serving to Mihai's backhand, which is helping him score. Mihai's long serves to Alvaro's forehand clips the net and lands outside. Mihai extends his lead and nips the comeback attempt in the bud. A backhand flick thuds into the net for Alvaro and a superb forehand smash has no answer from Alvaro. MIHAI WINS THE GAME AND MATCH! He's gotten Goa off to a terrific start!

Match 1, Game 2: Mihai Bobocica 5-0 Alvaro Robles

Mihai has been absolutely sensational this game! He's not allowed Alvaro to pick up a single point, and a combination of some terrific smashes has seen him take the lead. He's brought his A-game here and the first game win seems to have boosted his confidence.

Match 1, Game 1: Mihai Bobocica 11-8 Alvaro Robles [Tie Score: Goa Challengers 1-0 Bengaluru Smashers]

Alvaro with the comeback! Multiple points on the trot after the timeout see him take the lead! A terrific rally sees Alvaro make a stunning comeback after going into a difficult position. Rally of the season definitely that. After going 8-5 up, it's time for Mihai's comeback. Errors by Alvaro and he squanders his lead, giving away a game point to his opponent. AND MIHAI TAKES IT!

Match 1, Game 1: Mihai Bobocica 5-3 Alvaro Robles

Mihai Bobocica starts off well, winning two points on his own service, both returns of Alvaro landing outside the table. However, Alvaro doesn't take long before starting his comeback, picking up points of his own. Mihai with another couple of points and he goes into the timeout with a win!

Match 1: Mihai Bobocica vs Alvaro Robles

Spaniard Alvaro Robles will be taking on Mihai Bobocica in an all-foreign-players clash to kick things off in the semifinal. Mihai has just two wins in his five matches while Alvaro has been a lot more consistent. The odds are in favour of Robles surely!

Toss Update:

Goa Challengers won the toss and chose to serve. Bengaluru Smashers choose the side with their backs to the dugout.

Tie Fixtures:

Mihai Bobocica vs Alvaro Robles
Yangzi Liu vs Manika Batra
Harmeet/Yangzi vs Alvaro/Manika
Harmeet Desai vs Jeet Chandra
Yashaswini Ghorpade vs Lily Zhang

The Goa Challengers just about qualified, beating U Mumba TT in their final league stage encounter 8-7. A win ensured that they just about managed to finish fourth after the other two results were done. The defending champions have the likes of Harmeet Desai and Yangzi Liu among their ranks and will bank on them for wins.

The Bengaluru Smashers, on the other hand, have been stunning. They will rely on Manika Batra and Alvaro Robles to do the damage. Jeet Chandra is another promising young talent and will be aiming for a win. Remember, if they get to 8 points, the tie will be over at that moment.

Squads:

Bengaluru Smashers: Manika Batra, Alvaro Robles, Lily Zhang, Jeet Chandra, Taneesha Kotecha, Amalraj Anthony

Goa Challengers: Harmeet Desai, Yangzi Liu, Yashaswini Ghorpade, Sudhanshu Grover, Sayali Wani, Mihai Bobocica

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's live coverage of the Ultimate Table Tennis, 2024. The first semifinal of the tournament will witness the top-placed Bengaluru Smashers taking on the Goa Challengers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. Sit back, relax and enjoy as we take you through all that unfolds over the course of this contest!