IBK, which overcame the jinx of Heungkuk Life, "It worked out as we wanted," why head coach Kim Ho-chul roared
IBK, which overcame the jinx of Heungkuk Life, "It worked out as we wanted," why head coach Kim Ho-chul roared
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IBK Industrial Bank of Korea held a bigger victory ceremony than ever. Finally, they roared after escaping from the jinx of Heungkuk Life Insurance.
IBK Industrial Bank of Korea enjoyed the joy of winning 3-1 (25-18, 14-25, 25-23, 25-21) in the women's Group B match of the 2024 Tongyeong and Dodram Cup Professional Volleyball Championship at Tongyeong Gymnasium on the afternoon of the 4th.
Victoria Danchak (registered Victoria) and Yuk Seo-young, Hwang Min-kyung, and Choi Jeong-min scored double-digit points on the day. Victoria scored 27 points while taking 40.13 percent of the attack. Along with Yuk Seo-young, who scored 11 points, Hwang Min-kyung and Choi Jeong-min also scored 10 points.
IBK Industrial Bank of Korea, which had two wins and one loss, secured the ticket to the semifinals as the top of Group B. It will play against Hyundai Engineering & Construction, which is ranking second in Group A, on the 5th.
At the same time as the whistle ended, IBK Industrial Bank coach Kim Ho-chul raised his arms.
No wonder, IBK encountered Heungkuk Life Insurance during the regular V-League season in 2023-24 last season, and lost all six games. There were three full sets alone, but the team failed to overcome the crisis. It was different at the Cup championships, however. Even when the team was trailing, it turned the tables and displayed its potential. In the fourth set as well, he displayed smooth connection and successful counterattacks even at a tight race.
Coach Kim said, "I think I had a grudge against not beating Heungkuk Life. Heungkuk Life is also a good team. If Heungkuk Life's players do well, I think we can win if Heungkuk Life is not a team that we cannot win. But today we did well. We did as we wanted, as we thought. We also had the power to turn the tables on the third set, and the last set was good. The receiving line got better. Our players are doing 120 percent of the time here," he said, giving generous compliments.
Hwang Min-kyung also said, "I beat Heungkuk Life after a long time. I think that's why I felt better," and Chun Shin-tong also said, "Heungkuk Life is a strong team, so I'm happy to win."
Chen Shintong (China), the new setter who was selected for the Asian quarter, also played a role. He outpaced the rival team's blocking and defense by throwing faster pitches. "Players got embarrassed as the pitches suddenly got faster, and we added more consecutive hits," Kim said with a smile. "However, I hope today's game will help Shintong overcome his frustration. I hope he can further integrate into our team and lead the team."
Victoria also played the role of troubleshooter. At critical moments, Victoria used opponent teams' blockings or displayed witty attacks while looking at empty spots of the opponent team's court. Coach Kim also expressed satisfaction. "If Victoria doesn't like it or doesn't score a goal, she has a strong commitment to score a goal somehow next time. This is why I think it matches well with our players," he said. "I will try to make quick attacks when I am in the potential." "I will also conduct light attacks quickly, and prepare for pipe attacks, and will also stage many moving attacks without hitting only high balls." 안전놀이터
In the third set, the replacement card of Kim Ha-kyung and Kim Hee-jin, which was put in place instead of Chen Shintong and Victoria, was also on target. He was put in 14-16 and 15-17 situations, making it 20-21. On how to use Kim Hee-jin, Kim said, "If I can move forward, I will become a middle blocker, and sometimes I will switch as I did today. I have to use Hee-jin the most this season. Hee-jin knows it."
Through the trade, Libero Shin Yeon-kyung left for Heungkuk Life, but Kim Chae-won is erasing the gap. Coach Kim said, "I don't usually give compliments, but I'm good at it," and added, "If there's something I want more, I'll improve my accuracy. As a libero, I need to take more width."
IBK Industrial Bank of Korea will have a showdown with Hyundai Engineering & Construction in the semifinals for a berth to the finals. "We lost 0-3 in a practice match against Hyundai Engineering & Construction. I will tell them to rest and relax for now. They will do well," Kim said with force.
IBK Industrial Bank of Korea is aiming to take a leap forward with new changes. Through this year's event, the bank has built trust in each other and is enhancing the team's completeness.