Jeong Ji-yoon’s reception and defense were completely different from his usual style. He was steady and read his opponent well, and his performance helped Hyundai E&C to a sweeping victory.
Hyundai E&C swept GS Caltex 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-19) in straight sets in the third round of the Dodram 2023-2024 V-League at Jangchung Gymnasium 온라인카지노 in Seoul on Wednesday.
With their fifth consecutive win, HCE remained in second place with a 9-4 record and 29 points. The team closed the gap on leader Heungkuk Life (30 points) to one point, while widening the gap on third-place GS Caltex (22 points).
Hyundai E&C also took a 2-1 advantage in the head-to-head matchups between the two teams this season.
The reason for the victory was the reception. In particular, Jeong Jung-yoon collected a team-high 19 digs, eight of which were delivered precisely over the head of setter Kim Dain. She also sparkled with nine of her 12 digs.
While her offensive output was lower than usual with seven points, her receiving and defensive contributions were her best since her debut, especially with outside hitter Wipawee Sittong (THA) out of the match due to a father’s illness.
GS Caltex’s serves were aimed at Jeong Ji-yoon. Nineteen were for Jung, 16 for Kim Joo-hyang (2 accurate), 8 for Kim Yeon-yeon (4 accurate), 7 for Kim Goo-ji (4 accurate), and 3 for Lee Young-joo (1 accurate).
GS Caltex’s failure to target Kim Joo-hyang, whose reception was shaky, ultimately cost them the game.
The match was a complete victory for Hyundai E&C. The first set came down to the final points, but the set remained unchanged. The second and third sets were one-sided.
HCE played a well-organized game, led by Moma (23 points), Yang Hyo-jin (17 points), and Lee Da-hyun (9 points). Their 12 turnovers were a testament to that.
GS Caltex, on the other hand, was unable to put together a solid performance. The team was disorganized. With Kim Ji-won unable to take charge of the game, setter Lee Yoon-shin came in and scored blocking and attacking points, but it didn’t translate into a set win.