He Hanbin and Yu Yang (back) of China compete against Liliyana and Nova Widianto of Indonesia at the mixed doubles semifinal during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games badminton event, in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Liliyana and Nova Widianto won the match 2-1. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

He Hanbin and Yu Yang (back) of China compete against Liliyana and Nova Widianto of Indonesia at the mixed doubles semifinal during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games badminton event, in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Liliyana and Nova Widianto won the match 2-1.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Liliyana Natsir and Nova Widianto, the world's No. 1 badminton mixed double, advanced into the final at the Beijing Olympic Games here on Saturday.

    They beat He Hanbin and Yu Yang from China in a lengthy match at 15-21, 21-11, 23-21.

    Widianto showcased his precise decisions and artful drops, winning crucial points when the third game was 20-21.