After a hard-fought victory over GS Caltex, Hyundai E&C earned two valuable points, but there was more disappointment than joy.
Hyundai E&C won the home match against GS Caltex 3-2 (30-28, 21-25, 25-16, 17-25, 19-17) in the fourth round of the Dodram 2023-2024 V League Women’s Division at Suwon Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.
Leaders Hyundai E&C extended their winning streak to four games and widened the gap between them and second-place Heungkuk Life back to five points. They are now 17-5 on the season (52 points). 바카라사이트 GS Caltex, on the other hand, which lost its second straight game, remained in third place with 13-9 (38 points).
Yang “Block Queen” Hyo-jin led the winning streak with 25 points (52.50% offensive success rate), including four blocks, and foreign player Moma added 24 points (44.23%). Jeong Ji-yoon had 14 points and Wipawi supported with 11 points. Lee Da-hyun also had four blocked shots.
After the match, Hyundai E&C head coach Kang Sung-hyung said, “In the first set, I felt like the opponent came with a higher height, but our first set went well,” adding, “We prepared well for Silva’s attack course, but later we changed the course again and struggled with Silva. I had a hard time with Kang’s side of the court. Our play was difficult because we couldn’t breathe when things were going well on Moma’s side.”
Wipawi, who has been flying high since joining the Asian quartet, had to take a break from the warm-up zone due to a minor injury. “I think I stretched a muscle ligament in my knee,” said Kang. It happened while jumping, but there is no major problem. We just need to rest and treat it.”
We also got to hear about Ko’s future plans after returning from injury. Kang said, “She is improving her upper body by lifting weights. “She is confident in receiving and defense,” Kang said, “but when it comes down to it, she has to be our offense. Even if I don’t play offense, if I’m in good shape on the other side, I can still play defense like before. We have a lot of matches ahead, so we are continuing to prepare.”
Hyundai E&C will try to make it five straight wins at home against Jeong Kwanjang on April 14.