Inexperienced, worst match luck...GS Caltex lost its home opener, and the shock's third consecutive shutdown loss
Oct 27, 2024
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GS Caltex couldn't laugh at home either. He has been mired in three consecutive losses in the opening period, heralding a rough season.
GS Caltex was completely defeated by a set score of 0-3 (18-25, 15-25, 18-25) in the first round match against Hyundai Engineering & Construction in the 2024-2025 Dodram V-League Women's Division at Jangchung Gymnasium on the 27th.
GS Caltex attempted a major change ahead of this season. First, he joined hands with Lee Young-taek instead of Cha Sang-hyun, who led the team for a long time. It was the best card to complement the middle blocker position, which was pointed out as the team's weakness. On top of that, he left Kang So-hwi, who was released as an FA, and chose a rebuilding centered on young players. It was based on the calculation that the spirit and synergy of the young players could lead to an unexpected accident because the main gun Silva is still alive.
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However, the regular league was different from the cup competition. The match was also the worst. It was a schedule to meet Jeong Kwan-jang, Heungkuk Life Insurance, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction, who are evaluated as strong power.
Jeong Kwan-jang and Heungkuk Life Insurance were shut out in both consecutive away games. Inexperienced players collapsed helplessly. a home opener that plays like that. However, the opponent was Hyundai Engineering & Construction, the winner of last season. Ahead of the game, coach Lee said, `As players are young, they seem to be swayed by the atmosphere a lot," he said, expressing his frustration.
Still, it was my first game at home, so I could expect a turnaround. Manager Lee tried to change the atmosphere by starting rookie middle blocker Choi Yoo-rim. However, it collapsed from the first set. As soon as the game began, Silva, who trusted him, was blocked by two consecutive attacks, casting a dark cloud over him. Yang Hyo-jin and Lee Da-hyun were unable to overcome the opponent's height, and Silva, who believed in him, was sluggish. Both the toss and the receiving were a total crisis.
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But what's wrong with this. The gap narrowed due to Hyundai Gunsul star Yang Hyo-jin's fastball and blocking, and the mother burst, making the 11-6 score 11-11 at once. Coach Lee tried to break the opponent's atmosphere by using the operation time, but GS Caltex players who lost their confidence collapsed. The 11-6 lead turned to 11-14 and the defeat grew.
In the third set, GS Caltex players did not give up at the beginning and set the tone with a 7-4 lead, but the power difference was inevitable. Setter Kim Ji-won's toss error failed to overcome the crisis by allowing a serve ace to the opponent Jung Ji-yoon. When Silva's mistake tied the score 7-7, the shadow of the shutout was cast. Fighting well in the third set, Wyler's overnet and Silva's net touch poured cold water on the atmosphere.
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