Kim Da-in's first start due to the absence of the flu Stable toss... As if there are more opportunities to play in the future

Hyundai Engineering & Construction's 19-year-old setter Kim Sa-rang led the team to nine consecutive wins by showing toss work that exceeded the head coach's expectations. 스포츠토토

Hyundai Engineering & Construction came from behind to win 3-1 (23-25 25-23 25-16 25-20) against Heungkuk Life Insurance in the "Dodram 2023-2024 V-League" held at Samsan World Gymnasium in Incheon on the 20th.

Hyundai Engineering & Construction (13-4, 40 points), which won nine consecutive games, widened the gap with Heungkuk Life Insurance (13-4, 36 points).

Foreign player Moma gained 24 points, including three blocking points, to lead the team's victory. Yang Hyo-jin and Wipawi respectively scored 15 points and 14 points, leading the team to victory.

Kim Sa-rang well filled the flu gap in his main setter Kim Da-in. It was a bit shaky in the first set, but the toss came to life as the game went on. It wasn't a flashy toss by a veteran, but he maximized his offense by distributing balls that actively utilized various players.

Kim Sa-rang said, "I thought I should do it comfortably as my sisters said, rather than doing well."

She said she was nervous after hearing that she was the starting setter two days ago. "Kim Da-in said she wasn't feeling well, so I started preparing for it two days ago. I was nervous right before the game and until the beginning of the game. I think it went well because I relaxed during the game," she said with a smile.

"I thought today's game would be difficult, but Jeong Kwan-jeon, the players were very determined today as well," said Kang Sung-hyung, manager of Hyundai Engineering & Construction. "Kim Sarang played a good role as the starting setter for the first time today. I wasn't nervous and I think I did a good job."

Yang Hyo-jin, the senior presidential candidate, also applauded Kim Sa-rang's performance. "Kim Sa-rang played his role well today, and all the players helped him, which is why he won," Yang Hyo-jin said.

"I was discouraged because it was my fault (to be blocked by the opponent in the first set). But I wanted to forget about it quickly and try again," Kim said. "I was nervous and didn't try to work together, but I tried to do well as the coach told me to."

"I was more nervous because Heungkuk Life is a strong team and there are many fans in the big stadium. But I tried to focus on the game while playing the game," he said of the pressure from the away team in Incheon.

Coach Kang Sung-hyung hinted that even if Kim Da-in returns, he will increase Kim Sa-rang's playing time a little more.

Meanwhile, Yang Hyo-jin said communication is the driving force behind Hyundai Engineering & Construction's nine-game winning streak.

Yang Hyo-jin said, "Our team seems to communicate well. Communication seems to have established itself as a team culture. Players talk a lot even on the court. Moma was uncomfortable at first, but now her personality has become active, so she approaches easily. Wipawi seems to be a plus to the team by adapting well to the team."