"I threw a board in anger." It doesn't work even if it doesn't work…Korea Electric Power Corporation, Foreigner Injured Bad Spirit
"I threw a board in anger." It doesn't work even if it doesn't work…Korea Electric Power Corporation, Foreigner Injured Bad Spirit
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Kwon Young-min, coach of Korea Electric Power Corporation in the men's professional volleyball division, could not laugh comfortably in escaping the losing streak.
This is because foreign player Matheus collapsed again as soon as he returned from injury.
KEPCO defeated OK Savings Bank with a set score of 3-1 (27-29 25-23 25-18 25-18) in the men's fourth round away match of Dodram 2024-2025 V-League at Sangnoksu Gymnasium in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do on the 21st.
Korea Electric Power Corp., which broke its four-game losing streak and added three more points, maintained its sixth position with nine wins and 13 losses and 23 points. It narrowed the gap with fifth-ranked Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. (26 points, 7 wins and 15 losses) to three points, while seventh-ranked OK Savings Bank Co. (16 points, 4 wins and 17 losses) narrowed the gap to seven points.
However, Mateusz's injury also hit the court. Mateusz collapsed on a sprained ankle while landing after blocking 25-25 in the first set, and eventually exited the court on a stretcher.
After the game, Kwon said, "I think we need to go and hear about my physical condition. I am angry and frustrated. I feel sorry for the players," adding, "I don't know if they're trying not to, they're not going to get hurt because they want to, but it's too bad."
"I threw the board in anger. I prepared and planned things during the off-season, but if the players lose after doing well, there were a lot of stress and anxiety," he said.
"I think Matheus' injury will disrupt the plan again. I don't think I have any luck with the injury of foreign players," he said.
Matheus joined KEPCO as a substitute for Elian in December last year. He played in five matches and scored 124 points with an attack success rate of 54.42 percent, playing a role as KEPCO's main gun, although short.
Mateusz, who was out of the lineup due to abdominal injury, returned to the court on the day. He stepped on the court for the first time since the All-Star break. However, he collapsed again in the return match.
Another "foreign injury evil spirit" was cast over KEPCO. Earlier, Elian, an existing foreign player, also had to leave the team after falling down due to injury after playing in only five games. He played as the team's main striker in every game, but his relationship with KEPCO did not last long.
Korea Electric Power Corp. was shaken by giving up the first set after Matheus' injury, but won three sets to come from behind to win.
"When the Yamato was shaky, (Lee) Won-joong came in and did a good job. Then the mood was revived," coach Kwon said. "Yoon Ha-joon, who entered instead of Matheus, played his part well despite his young age."
Korea Electric Power Corporation will play a home game against Hyundai Capital on the 24th. "I think we need to check the severity of Matheus' injury," coach Kwon said. "I'll have to set up a team of domestic players and do it. We are the No. 1 team, but we don't know what the game will be like. We will prepare well to win consecutive games." 스포츠토토
Meanwhile, the coach of OK Savings Bank, Ogino Massage, said, "I think the opponent played comfortably because he made such a simple mistake," and pointed out, "The players need to be more aware."
As for Shota, the Japanese setter who made his V-League debut on the day, he said, "The speed under the ball allowed the strikers to attack with confidence. I didn't have enough time to work together. I plan to play more games in the future."