The director repeatedly pondered "One ball difference"
Dec 12, 2024
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Korean Air lost to Woori Card (25-22, 25-20, 25-19, 21-25, 16-18) in the third round match against Dodram 2024-2025 V-League Men's Woori Card at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on the 12th. Korean Air, which failed to continue its winning streak due to the loss on the day, only added one more point. The match against Woori Card is the second loss after the first round match this season.
After catching the first set without difficulty, it was regrettable that he easily gave up the second and third sets. He gained the upper hand again in the fourth set, but he bowed his head due to a lack of a final decision even after winning a match point in the final fifth set, which was followed by a close deuce match.
After the game, Korean Air coach Tommy Tilikainen congratulated his home team, Woori Card, on its victory. He played 1 ball better than us. It's already the fifth time I've lost like this. There is a regret of the ball. They were constantly one point short. But I won't cry over this. Since it's not over, I'll prepare well"But he kept swallowing his disappointment.
Then "We didn't serve well today, Ali did well from the beginning, and Nikolic returned at the end."The important thing is one ball difference," he said, referring to the opponent's key players who failed to completely block it. I think that's the only thing." As for dealing with Nikolic, who is new to Woori Card, "He got used to it a little bit in the beginning and showed his potential. I think he's a player with great physical conditions and potential" he evaluated.
Regarding Kwak Seung-seok's play as a libero on the day, "Today's individual evaluation is a little too much. Everyone did their best. Now, all I can think about is that I'm sorry for one ball. " he wiped his face with a tired expression.
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