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Pepper Lee Han-bi, who scored | is sharing his joy with coach Jang Ji-yeon. |
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"I trusted the players."
The women's fourth round match of the 2024-2025 Dodram V-League between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Pepper Savings Bank at Suwon Indoor Gymnasium on the 12th. Pepper Savings Bank led 2-1 until the third set, but lost the fourth set to 22-24 set points. Hyundai Engineering & Construction, a defending champion and trying to win again this year. If the team lost four sets, it was Pepper Savings Bank, which was likely to be pushed out of the five-set atmosphere battle.
But a miracle happened. Foreign player Taylor scored consecutive points and Lee Han-bi's serve scored. And the last captain, Park Jung-ah, even blocked the opponent's main gun Moma's attack, completing the anti-war drama. Pepper Savings Bank players were delighted as if they had won the championship. Pepper Savings Bank, the last-place youngest, won 3 wins and 28 losses in its first season and won 5 games in each of the next two consecutive seasons, succeeded in its first three consecutive wins.
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| A volleyball V-League Women's IBK Industrial Bank and Pepper Savings Bank match held at Hwaseong Indoor Gymnasium on the 9th. Pepper Jang Ji-yeon raises his thumb towards the players. Hwaseong = Reporter Song Jeong-heon @sportschosun.com/2025.01.09/ |
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I asked director Jang Ji-yeon "Was you preparing for the last five sets at the end of the fourth set?" Reversing the 22-24 score is not an easy task in volleyball. Director Jang smiled as if he was in trouble, saying, `No. I was counting on our players. Players must have felt the same way. As I overcame difficult moments, I had faith that I could catch up. The atmosphere of trust and overcoming each other was created on the court", he responded with satisfaction.
Coach Jang won both the final Hyundai Construction match in the third round and the first match of the fourth round, IBK Industrial Bank of Korea, after a close game in full set. It seems that there has been a strong bond and trust between the players. Winning and getting results gave the players confidence. He explained the driving force behind the recent rise, saying, "Those who have eaten meat eat it, and the players know how to win."
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| A match between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Pepper Savings Bank in the women's volleyball V-League was held at Suwon Gymnasium on the 12th. Pepper Savings Bank won set score 3-1 over Hyundai Engineering & Construction. Park Jung-ah and Jangwi are sharing high fives with manager Jang Ji-yeon after the game. Suwon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.01.12/ |
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It may be a record of nothing for other teams, three consecutive wins, but it is history for Pepper Savings Bank. Time feels like a dream now because it was Pepper Savings Bank, which only accepted the worst report card and was swayed by many rumors, and did not enjoy the foundation effect at all. Director Jang said, `Many media outlets say we are writing a new history. It's a proud thing to do. Of course, I will never change my mind to do my best in one game and one game rather than winning consecutively."
Fans, who have only been sad, are also responding to Pepper Savings Bank's changed economy. Even though it was an away game in Suwon before the modern construction, many fans filled one side of the stadium. Coach Jang said "I had a hard time, and even then, there were fans who believed in our team. In that belief, there seems to be a good performance recently. I'm working really hard for my fans. I'll continue to do my best," he said, asking for unwavering support.
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| Pepper Jang Ji-yeon smiles at the players. |
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Now it is the fourth consecutive win. On the 16th, he will meet No. 1 Heungkuk Life Insurance at Home Pepper Stadium. It's a strong team, but Pepper Savings Bank is worth doing as it has slowed down to 1 win and 5 losses in the last 6 games. Coach Jang said, `It's boring, but it's one of many games. Go home after a series of away games. I'll prepare well and try it"He expressed his determination.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
