The 'miracle reversal' has devoured KEPCO, Hyundai Capital, the favorite...The opening of the game is five consecutive wins.
Nov 06, 2024
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It was a match of `One Tree Bridge.' One team had no choice but to lose the opening five games in a row and one team had its first loss of the season. A big match that took place as soon as it opened. It was a great match. Korea Electric Power Corporation showed its potential to reverse the game, which was losing 0-2.
KEPCO won the set score 3-2 (15-25, 17-25, 25-19, 26-24, 24-22) in its first showdown of the season against Hyundai Capital in the 2024-2025 Dodram V League at Yoo Gwan-soon Gymnasium in Cheonan on the 6th. KEPCO added two more points, leading the league with 11 points.
The game drew great attention from fans. This is because the two teams have won all four games side by side since the opening. Hyundai Capital, with its powerful offense, was properly showing off its appearance as a favorite, and KEPCO, which showed poor performance at the Kobo Cup held just before the opening, was making a splash with its powerful organization after the opening.
Hyundai Capital Blanc said "It's the first gateway to us. We will be able to confirm our capabilities depending on what kind of game we play against KEPCO, which has good organization and structure." KEPCO coach Kwon Young-min fired up his will to win, saying, `I will shake the serve receiving, which is pointed out as the opponent's weakness.'
However, the early game was one-sided. It was a game where Hyundai Capital could do anything at will. It overwhelmed KEPCO in every aspect.
In the first set, KEPCO led 3-0 and it was good. But the joy was really brief. Hyundai Capital, which changed the atmosphere to Heo Soo-bong's serve ace, succeeded in turning the tables with Lim Sung-jin's consecutive errors, and brought the set by overwhelming the opponent without giving up a single lead. Hyundai Capital scored evenly for all players participating, and scored in various ways such as opening, fastball, and blocking. He also showed tremendous concentration in defense, which was called a weakness.
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However, Korea Electric Power Corporation could not afford to remain silent. Shin Young-seok, who had been quiet until the second set, exploded in quick attack and blocking. Lim Sung-jin and Elian, who were struggling, also hit high-quality spikes. Jung Sung-hwan, who added three points, including a successful blocking as soon as he started, served as a game changer. It transformed into a completely different team from the previous first and second sets, outpacing Hyundai Capital in both offense and defense.
Hyundai Capital Blanc prepared for the fourth set by excluding the main players in the third set. However, it was not easy to discourage the morale of KEPCO players who gained momentum. While Heo Soo-bong and Leo were shaken, Shin Feng and Choi Min-ho came out as troubleshooters, but after a close game of deuce, they gave up the set to KEPCO again. Yamato's brilliant toss revived the game of KEPCO. Elian's rear attack was frighteningly strong.
Five sets of destiny. Korea Electric Power Corp. was taken by Hyundai Capital after completing maintenance. Lee Si-woo hit a serve ace and lost to 6-9. But he didn't give up and tied it at 9-9, and turned the game upside down. In the 10-10 situation, Jung Sung-hwan blocked again. The fifth set was for Lim Sung-jin. Elian also poured all her last concentration into it. Yamato, who uses fastballs even in breathtaking situations, was also amazing. It was a great deuce close game, a great finish.
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