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He was shaken by the opponent's use of a new setter. But the defending champion's strong teamwork turned the crisis into a victory after a fierce battle,
Hyundai Engineering & Construction won the first round road construction match of the women's V-League during the Dodram 2024-2025 season at Suwon Indoor Gymnasium on the 31st with a set score of 3-2 (23-25, 25-20, 29-31, 25-23, 15-13).
With the victory, Hyundai Engineering & Construction has won three consecutive games since its opening loss to Heungkuk Life Insurance, proving that it is still a favorite this season. While solid and watertight defense remains, the offense leading to Moma, Yang Hyo-jin, and Lee Da-hyun is also strong. Wipawi's aggressive attacks are also more aggressive. However, Jung Ji-yoon's undulating receiving still remained anxious.
On the other hand, the Korea Expressway Corporation found hope despite the bleak reality of its opening three consecutive games. Rookie setter Kim Dae-eun, who wore a Korea Expressway Corporation uniform as the No. 1 overall pick this year, stood out. As a result, Nicolova and Bae Yuna's offense has also improved. However, Kang is still sluggish.
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Before the game, Hyundai Engineering & Construction coach Kang Sung-hyung said, `There should be no ups and downs in performance…"You have to worry about it, but make the second-stage connection more confident." If Jung Ji-yoon receives, Kim Da-in can make more diverse plays," he stressed. Also "Our teamwork is good. As breathing comes up, Wi Pa-wi and Jung Ji-yoon's attacks are also improving. However, (the pattern) was too exposed. Other teams know us too well.'
The Korea Expressway Corporation, which lost two matches helplessly following the Tongyeong Dodram Cup, seems to have hit a psychological backstop. Kim Jong-min, the head coach of the Korea Expressway Corporation, appeared on the scene in his tracksuit uncharacteristically. Kang So-hwi was wearing a bob cut with his hair cut.
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On the release of Uni in the Asian quarter, coach Kim Jong-min said, `Both skill and adaptation are problems. I thought it was right to give up." Currently, there is no suitable alternative, so we decided to run the season mainly on domestic players and find the right timing to recruit suitable players.
As for rookie setter Kim Dae-eun "I expect a fearless play. He's a good player. "The key is how much you show yourself in the real game." He also expressed his expectations.
Hyundai Engineering & Construction lost the first set due to a series of mistakes. Kim Dae-eun's bold pass paint and elastic toss were clearly seen shaking.
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However, he successfully fought back in the second set. It was exactly what I expected before the game. Moma put in a series of strong serves, including winning a serve ace, and a watertight defense was played around Kim Yeon-gyeon and Kim Da-in. Yang Hyo-jin and Lee Da-hyun's attacks and blockings were revived, and the victory was easy.
The third set was a bloody battle. The set was completed with 31 points over and over again. It was a painful defeat for Hyundai Engineering & Construction, which had an early 10-4 lead.
In the deuce situation, the road construction was shared by Kang So-hwi and Bae Yu-na, but Hyundai Engineering & Construction was burdened by Moma. Moma blocked Bae Yuna's attack at 27-27 to achieve a triple crown (record three or more serve aces, rear attack, and blockings all in one game). However, Bae Yu-na gave up three sets to the Korea Expressway Corporation as a troubleshooter.
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He led 11-8 at the beginning of the fourth set, but allowed Kang So-hwi's strong serve to turn the tables 11-14. However, it did not easily collapse the stickiness of Hyundai Engineering & Construction. Moma's strong serve turned it over to 20-19, and Moma and Yang Hyo-jin cut the opponent's court one after another, driving the game to the last set.
Last five sets. Leading 3-0, Hyundai Engineering & Construction again allowed it to tie the game at 4-4 on the Korea Expressway Corporation's counterattack. However, Moma, who showed off her peak condition on the day, literally bombarded the road construction court constantly. Kang So-hwi's spike, the final force at 9-7, was blocked by Lee Da-hyun, and Nikolova's subsequent attack went off the line. In the end, Hyundai Engineering & Construction won, shaking off the pursuit of the Korea Expressway Corporation until the end.
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Hyundai Engineering & Construction was responsible for 43 points, including four serve aces and three blocks. Yang Hyo-jin (18 points), Lee Da-hyun (12 points), and Jung Ji-yoon Wipawi (10 points or more) supported them. Nicolova (34 points) and Bae Yu-na (18 points) struggled for the Korea Expressway Corporation, but it was regrettable that Kang So-hwi (13 points, 26.19% success rate) failed to do so.
lunarfly@sportschosun.com
