S. Korea beats Philippines to start men's volleyball tournament
NAGOYA, Japan — South Korea shut down the Philippines to open the men's volleyball tournament at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday. Coached by Issanaye Ramires, South Korea won its first Pool D match by 3-0 (25-16, 27-25, 25-22) at Park Arena Komaki in Komaki, just north of the main host city of Nagoya. Outside hitter Lim Sung-jin led the way with 13 points, while Jeong Han-young and Im…
NAGOYA, Japan — South Korea solidified their victory in the men's volleyball tournament at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, defeating the Philippines with a 3-0 scoreline (25-16, 27-25, 25-22). Issanaye Ramires led South Korea's coaching efforts as they claimed their first Pool D match. Lim Sung-jin led the charge with 13 points, while Jeong Han-young and Im Dong-hyeok contributed 11 points each. The South Korean duo of Jeong and Im combined for eight points in the opening set, as they built an 11-9 lead.
South Korea's second set proved more challenging, unable to capitalize on a 22-21 lead. However, they bounced back with two quick points on the Philippines' errors, down 25-24. In the third set, South Korea transformed a 15-14 deficit into a 17-15 lead, ultimately securing the victory with a serve ace by Lee Sang-hyeon, turning a 21-20 deficit into a 17-15 triumph.
South Korea will face Chinese Taipei on Monday and China on Tuesday. The top two teams from each of the four groups will advance to the quarterfinals on Thursday.
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