copyright quells commercial surge, faces Hyundai Capital at the top of the table

copyright quells commercial surge, faces Hyundai Capital at the top of the table

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copyright is back in the hunt for another trophy at the 2024 Tongyeong-Dodram Cup Professional Volleyball tournament after defeating a surging Armed Forces Athletic Team.

copyright advanced to the men's final with a three-set victory (25-22 25-23 25-21) over the Armed Forces Athletic Team in the semifinals of the tournament at Tongyeong Gymnasium in Tongyeong, Gyeongnam, today (Nov. 27).

While the scoreboard suggests that they overwhelmed their opponents, the match was so close that it was difficult to determine the winner until the very end of each set.

■Ace Yosubani's 26-point performance was the key to victory

While the Korean Armed Forces Athletic Unit's determination to catch the ball even when it seemed to be out of bounds with the so-called “soldier spirit” stood out, copyright's foreign attacker Yosubani soared in the decisive game.

Yosubani, who scored a game-high 26 points for both teams, also had a 60 percent attack percentage.

With the score tied at 19-19 in the first set, 메이저사이트 Yosubani's strong quick open set the stage for the comeback, and at 23-22, she saved set point with a back attack.

The second set was more of the same, with Yosubani's late-game focus helping her to take the momentum that would have otherwise been lost in the third set. A quick opener at 23-21 earned Yosubani match point, and Lee closed out the match with a backhand winner.

After the match, Yosubani said, “I've been focusing and preparing to score in these (match point) situations,” adding, “I've been training hard for this moment, so it feels very good to win.”

“I don't think it's going to be an easy game, we're going to have to fight really hard to take the trophy away from them,” he said, adding that the only goal is to win.

■First-ever quarterfinal '3-day reward vacation'..."Next time, we'll go higher”

The spirit and energy of the Armed Forces Athletic Corps was also admired by their opponent, Coach Tommy. “I think they deserved to make it to the semifinals,” he said. ”There were times when our team couldn't counterattack well, such as being blocked or not making the plays we promised. It was a tough game, but they fought until the end.”

Despite the disappointment of the outcome, the players of the Armed Forces Athletic Corps lined up after the game to show their gratitude to the fans with a big salute.

“I think the game was close, but there were some parts that we couldn't overturn,” said Park Samyong, the head coach of the Armed Forces Athletic Corps. ”We did a good job of holding on to the reception, but it wasn't enough. Anyway, I would like to thank the players for their hard work and good fight.”

This is the first semifinal in 10 Cup appearances for the team. When asked by the press if there were any benefits for the players, Park laughed and said, “I haven't seen what I gave them yet,” and pulled out a white envelope from his pocket.

Inside the envelope was a three-day reward vacation. “Three days to advance to the quarterfinals is still a lot,” Park said, adding, ”I hope the Korea Volleyball Organization (KOVO) will call us back next year to challenge once more and reach a higher position than we are now.”

The men's match of the cup tournament is coming to a close amidst fierce battles and passionate support from fans.

copyright, which has held off a surge by the soldiers, will try to win its sixth Cup title in two years and its first since 2022. copyright defeated Hyundai Capital 3-2 in three sets after a close full-set match. Hyundai Capital will be looking to win their fifth overall title in 11 years, the last since 2013. The final between the two teams will take place tomorrow (Nov. 28) at 1:30 pm.