Let's take a step forward! Table Tennis Men's Doubles Kim Young-gun - Kim Jung-gil Group Round of 16 Win
Aug 29, 2024
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Kim Young-gun and Kim Jung-gil defeated Chile's Luis Flores-Maximiliano Rodriguez with a set score of 3-0 (11-7 16-14 11-5) in the men's doubles round of 16 at Arena Paris Sud 4 in Paris, France, at 5:45 p.m. on the 29th (Korea time).
Kim Young-gun and Kim Jung-gil, who are aiming for the men's doubles gold medal, were dragged 0-2 at the beginning of the first set. However, it quickly turned the game around 3-2. Kim Young-gun said, "I was a little nervous and awkward because it was my first game""There were so many spectators in the stadium, and I couldn't hear the sound of the ball because of the loud shouting." We talked about focusing accordingly."
Kim Young-gun and Kim Jung-gil, who brought an early lead, built four consecutive points from 5-5, raising the momentum to 9-5. He then scored two consecutive points on Kim Jung-gil's serve, which he brought from 9-7, to finish the first set lightly at 11-7.
In the second set, the crisis came slightly. At 7-7, a series of mistakes were made and pushed to 7-10. If you give me one more point, I took out the set. However, Kim Young-gun's quick attack followed by calm receiving quickly made the deuce 10-10. He drove his momentum to go 11-10 away, but Chile's counterattack was formidable. The deuce situation continued to repeat, leading to 14-14. However, Kim Young-gun and Kim Jung-gil quickly regained their composure. Kim Young-gun scored by hitting the opponent's drive as if he had been waiting, and eventually took the second set 16-14.
Kim Young-gun and Kim Jung-gil, who overcame the crisis, won the third set lightly. He took the lead at 4-4, making it 10-5 in an instant. The final opponent's mistake came out and the game ended in the end. Kim Jung-gil continued to deuce in the second set because he failed to finish at the point where he could finish because he made a few receiving mistakes. Let's just connect lightly and not give the ball to where the opponent is guarding. Fortunately, we were able to wrap it up well," he said in his victory speech. Kim Young-gun said, `Now they are all strong opponents from the quarterfinals. From now on, I think I have to focus more and do well in every game."
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