Director Lee Young-taek, "Peaceful mind, as usual" vs. Kim Young-rae, "Forgot everything and with one mind"... "Champ 3rd round, 'Presentational ticket'." [the scene of Jangchung]

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Ahead of what could be the final match, GS Caltex and the Korea Expressway Corporation head coach threw their hat in the ring.

GS Caltex and Korea Expressway Corporation will play the third round of the Jin Air V-League Women's Championship match in the 2025-26 season at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul at 1:30 p.m. on the 5th.

GS Caltex has only one win left to become the champion for the first time in five years. GS Caltex, which entered the championship with Silva starting from the semi-playoff, wants to pop champagne today. Silva (35 points), Yoo Sa-yeon (11 points), and Raina (10 points) also played a great role in the previous second game. Considering the exhaustion of physical strength due to full-set bloodshed, the best scenario is to end the series in Game 3.

Before the game, GS Caltex coach Lee Young-taek seemed calm and laughed, saying, "I just think I'm going to play one more game." "My desire to win is like a chimney, but it doesn't go my way. I will run the game with my usual mindset. I believe in the players," he said.

The biggest variable is 'peacefulness'. The impatience that is about to win the championship can lead to a fatal mistake and give up the entire atmosphere of the series. Coach Lee Young-taek also emphasized mind control rather than power analysis. He said, "I also delivered my mindset most importantly at the meeting. I believe our players, who have overcome many crises, will overcome psychological pressure well."

The unfamiliar environment of 'day games' must also be overcome in the midst of the forced force that follows after a day off. On the physical fitness issue, head coach Lee Young-taek said, "It is equally difficult for the opponent to play three consecutive games," but added, "The recovery time was short because it was the first daytime game after playing the evening game throughout the postseason. After all, it's a battle of moods. If we overcome the initial crisis well, we have a chance of winning," he predicted.

The road corporation is looking for a cliffhanger turnaround. After Kim Jong-min's departure, the Korea Expressway Corporation, ranked first in the regular league, entered the championship under Kim Young-rae, acting head coach, but was on the defensive by giving up the first and second games. If they lose in Jangchung away game today, the championship cup will go to GS Caltex as it is.

The defeat in the second round of the Gimcheon home game just before is painful. Moma struggled with scoring 30 points, but failed to overcome the explosive power of the opponent's ace Silva, who scored 35 points, and knelt after a full set battle.

Before the game, acting coach Kim Young-rae emphasized team harmony. He said, "As there is no place to back down, the entire team is united and asked to play."

The Korea Expressway Corporation has the power to write the miracle of winning the first-ever "reverse sweep" against Heungkuk Life in the 2022-23 season championship. However, Kim Young-rae refrained from being conscious of past glory. Considering that (reverse sweep), tension can increase, he said. Let's forget everything and show them a team-like play in the first place in the regular league. He said, "Let's manage our facial expressions on the court and focus all our attention on today's game."

It also clearly pointed out the tactical complement. The gaps caused by intensive checks on the opponent's main gun Silva should be minimized. Acting President Kim Young-rae said, "We succeeded in blocking Silva to some extent at the beginning of the second game, but we couldn't control other attack routes. The effective blocking of the middle blocker also fell a little, he said, adding, "The opponent will definitely go all out to end today, but we will also prepare thoroughly."

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