Korean Air's first two consecutive losses of the season led by Jung Ji-seok and Lim Jae-young... 0-3 Shutout Completely Defeated by Hyundai Capital [Incheon Field Review]

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Korean Air, the men's lead, suffered its first consecutive defeat of the season, with ace Jung Ji-seok and Lim Jae-young, who filled the vacancy, also left due to injuries.

Korean Air, led by head coach Henan Dal Zoto, was completely defeated 0-3 (17-25, 14-25, 18-25) by second-ranked Hyundai Capital in the Jin Air 2025-2026 professional volleyball V-League home game held at Gyeyang Gymnasium in Incheon on the 4th.

Korean Air, which won two sets first at home against "lowest" Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance on the 1st and lost three sets, collapsed helplessly against "rival" Hyundai Capital on the same day.

The commonality of the two games, which have suffered consecutive losses recently, is that of outside heaters Jung Ji-seok and Lim Jae-young.

Jung Ji-seok injured his right ankle during team training last month and left the lineup first, and even Lim Jae-young, who was filling the vacancy of Jung Ji-seok, suffered a knee injury during the match against Woori Card on the 28th of last month and was recently put on the operating table.

Ahead of the Hyundai Capital match, coach Henan said, "It is difficult for any team to have two main players. It's not easy. They are even players in the same position," he said, expressing regret.

And due to their absence, the game was far from fierce, unlike the first- and second-place showdowns.

From the first set, Hyundai Capital took the lead. With a 16-15 lead, Shin Ho-jin's quick open score, Heo Soo-bong's serve ace, and back attack score led 20-15. Afterwards, Hyundai Capital, which added Choi Min-ho's blocking and Leo's open attack, comfortably dominated the lead 25-17. Hyundai Capital's team attack success rate in the first set reached 64 percent (41.67% by Korean Air).

The second set was played in a more one-sided manner. Leading 14-11, Hyundai Capital widened the gap to 18-12 by adding the opponent's offense mistakes, Hwang Seung-bin's blocking, and Huh Soo-bong's quick opening. Despite Korean Air's counterattack, Hyundai Capital won the second set 25-14 as Bayarsaihan's blocking was added to Heo Soo-bong's back attack.

Korean Air, which desperately needed a counterattack, was hardly able to cheer up in the third set. Hyundai Capital quickly took the early victory from the beginning of the third set, with Shin Ho-jin's consecutive blockings and Huh Soo-bong's consecutive points bursting at 5-5.

Hyundai Capital repeatedly broke Korean Air's willingness to chase by adding Shin Ho-jin's quick opening and Leo's blocking. In the end, Hyundai Capital booked a victory early, leading 22-12 at one point in the third set, and won the third set 25-18 with ease. In the end, the confrontation between the first and second-place teams ended with a complete shutdown victory by away team Hyundai Capital.

Korean Air, which lost its first consecutive game of the season, only had 41 points (14 wins and 5 losses). On the other hand, Hyundai Capital won two consecutive games and closed the gap with the leader Korean Air with 38 points (12-7) to three points.

Hyundai Capital won four serve aces alone with Huh Soo-bong scoring 14 points, the most by both teams. Shin Ji-jin also added 14 points, and Bayarsaihan and Leo added 11 points each. Korean Air had no player with double-digit scores other than Russell, who scored 12 points alone.

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