Thailand win the strong-strong battle against Korea on day 3 of the 17th Asian Women's U19 Volleyball Championship

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Double block by Thailand to stop the attack from No. 7 player Ha Hyejin of Korea


Taipei, Chinese Taipei, July 18, 2014 - The most expected strong-strong dialogue between Thailand and Korea in the Preliminary round of the 17th Asian Women’s U19 Volleyball Championship lasted 100 minutes and was sealed by Thailand in a 3-1 (25-20, 19-25, 25-22, 25-21) victory this afternoon at Taipei Gymnasium. The unbeaten Thailand topped the Pool D while Korea the second with 2-1 record. In a earlier-held match, Australia beat Macao, China 3-2 (25-22, 20-25, 25-15, 24-26, 15-20) and ranked the third in this pool with a 1-2 record while the winless Macao, China the fourth.

Both sides paid high attention and prepared well toward this match. It came into a rally situation at the beginning though Thailand was able to grab more chances and took a 8-6 lead at the first technical timeout. The powers helped Thailand move forward as Koreans were not able to organize efficient defense. The scoreboard displayed 16-10 at the second technical timeout. Korea called a timeout at 14-20 and their attacking rebounds. However, Thailand managed to keep the gap to the end of the first set at 25-20.

Despite 2 points scored by Thailand in a row at the beginning of the second set, Korea improved their blocking and tied the score immediately to 2-2. Both sides added points alternatively until 8-8, from when the Koreans gradually established their lead through destructive serves and efficient counter attacks, especially by No. 12 captain player Lee Jaeyeong. Thailand called a timeout at 13-18, aiming to intervene the opponent’s rhythm, but they were not able to stop Lee Jaeyeong’s showing time. The second set was captured by Korea in 25-19.

Recovered quickly from the second set, Thailand started the third set with a 3-0 lead. Korea refused to admitting inferior and tied to 4-4 very soon. They were able to catch up to 13-13 tie though pulled behind in 4-8 at the first technical timeout. However, Thailand strengthened their defense upon Korea’s super star Lee Jaeyeong, who thus made several errors under the pressure opposed by Thailand. The difference was created since then as the Thais scored 5 consecutive points to a 18-13 lead, forcing Korea to call a timeout. The unyielding Korean team adjusted themselves quickly and again shortened the gap to only 1 point at 20-21. But finally they were not able the reverse the set and lost in 22-25.

The fourth set was quite similar with the third, as Koreans were always playing a role of “Chaser” - falling behind and then trying to catch up. The Thais successfully suppressed the counter momentum of Korea and capped the set in 25-21.

The best scorer of the match belongs to No. 12 captain player Lee JaeYeong of Korea, who harvested 27 points, while No. 14 player M. Chutchuon of Thailand scored 21.

“Our players have been working hard to correct their mistakes and they felt very much relieved toward this match. ” explained on their team’s great performance by Mr. Jarun Niemtuptim, head coach of Thailand.

“Korea played very well too. But we can play according to our plan so we won the match” Jarun added.

Thailand and Korea will have a cross play with China and Kazakhstan, top 2 of Pool B on Saturday and Sunday, which will decide their positions in the quarterfinal.

http://www.asianvolleyball.org/news/detail/id/2755/category/Volleyball+News/navf/Volleyball+News

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