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Social media reaction from Match-night 3
Match-night three of the current AJ Bell National BadmintonLeague season got underway on Monday night, with some stunning badminton onshow!
Surrey Smashers recorded their first victory of thecampaign, defeating University of Nottingham Badminton 3-2 in front of ajubilant crowd at Surrey Sports Park.
Elswhere, Suffolk Saxons recorded their second win on thebounce on their travels to Loughborough Lightning, clinching the victory indramatic tie-break fashion.
And it was a second successive victory for Team Derby aswell, as they ran out 3-2 winners at home to reigning AJ Bell NBL championsBirmingham Lions.
As usual, social media was abuzz as players and coaches tooktheir phones in the aftermath of the action, and here are some of the very bestreactions!
Surrey Smashers vUniversity of Nottingham Badminton
Great performance by ππ»πͺπ»Thanks to everyone that came to support last night, the crowd were amazing ππ»ππ»β€οΈ
Fantastic result for ππ» One happy coach this morning π The crowd at were on point ππ»ππ»
How on earth did I used to play two events in tournaments?
LoughboroughLightning v Suffolk Saxons
So proud of the this evening. Unbelievable spirit from everyone
β Anthony Clark (@anthonyianclark)
FINAL SCORE: 2 - 3
Congratulations to on a fantastic display of badminton. pic.twitter.com/dbo8yA8Obpβ Lboro Lightning NBL (@LightningNBL)
Team Derby vBirmingham Lions
And I didn't even pay him to say it! Go womens doubles! https://t.co/nrJKgKSZxD
β Lauren Smith (@LaurenE_Smith)
Heart attacking in today's matches. Great win to . Love you guys π
β Lyddia Cheah (@lyddiacheah)
Great to captain the team for the first time tonight... Shame to lose in such a close match but proud of everyone's effort! Let's go LIONS!
β Gary Fox (@foxcatcherr)