Director Kim Jong-min of Korea Expressway Corporation emphasized Lee Yoon-jung’s mentality.
Korea Expressway Corporation scored a set score of 1-3 (스포츠토토25-27, 12-25, 25-23, 25-27, 12-25, 25-23, 18-25).
The road construction led the first set to deuce in a situation where it was behind. However, the first set was unfortunately lost and the second set was also easily lost. I expected a turnaround by winning the third set in a come-from-behind victory, but the score gap widened in the fourth game, and I eventually gave up the first game.
After the game, coach Kim said, “The first set and overall, from my point of view, Heungkuk Life Insurance was not normal. We couldn’t play too well. There were also many unseen culprits. The breathing between the striker and the setter was not good, so it came out tough.”
“A striker has his own rhythm, but the difference was greater than the tempo during training. Of course, the striker must have the ability to handle it, but his physical condition is not normal. I think I would have enjoyed it if (Lee) Yoon Jung-i increased the speed.”
Coach Kim also mentioned Lee Won-jung’s play, which was shaken. Director Kim said, “This is an expected result. There is a weight difference between the playoffs and the championship, and the opponent is Heungkuk Life Insurance. I think it was a bit too much for Yoon Jung-i to overcome. (Bae) Yuna was in very bad shape. He has a fever, so we have to watch his condition.”
Also, “I think we need to manage Yoon Jeong-i’s mentality as well as possible in the second game. I hope I can do better than the first game. If the players return to their normal condition, I think we can have a good game. It is not easy if we give up the second game,” he concluded the interview.