'Kang So-hui out → Na Hyun-soo 12 points + Lee Da-hyun 11 points' Cha Sang-hyeon's Lions Bae Gu (CEO) team, defeats Indonesia 3-1

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The South Korean Yeo Ja-bae-gu (CEO) team, even without captain Kang So-hui (Korea Korea Expressway Corporation), easily overpowered Indonesia.

Under head coach Cha Sang-hyeon, the women's Bae Gu (CEO) team secured a 3-1 comeback victory (23-25, 25-20, 25-13, 25-15) against Indonesia in the first evaluation match held at Jecheon Gymnasium in Chungcheongbuk-do on the 23rd.

The national team, ranked 30th in the FIVB world rankings, struggled early against Indonesia, ranked 60th.

With outside hitter Kang So-hui left out of the starting lineup, the Na Seon (CEO) team failed to maintain a large lead in the first set, trailing 14-9.

Losing focus, they eventually allowed an 18-17 comeback and could not turn the tide afterward, losing the first set to start the match.

They then regained their concentration. From the early stages of the second set, they surged ahead, building a 7-3 lead. Already in the middle of the set, they created enough margin to give opportunities to bench players such as Lee Go-eun and Jeong Yun-joo (both from Heungkuk Life) and Park Eun-seo (SOOP), turning the match around.

In the early stages of the third set, Jeong Yun-joo hit consecutive service aces, and with blocking by Lee Ju-a (IBK), they gained momentum. They then widened the score gap comfortably, showcasing their overwhelming skill difference with a 25-13 victory.

In the fourth set, they fielded a new lineup including Lee Go-eun, Park Eun-seo, and Jung Ho-young. Although they faced some early difficulties, they took the lead again from mid-set onward and ultimately secured the victory comfortably.

This tournament follows their undefeated 7-0 record and championship title at last month's Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup, boosting their momentum. Aiming for qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Ha Neun (CEO) team arranged evaluation matches against Indonesia ahead of the 2026 Asian Championships, where Olympic qualification spots are at stake, and the September 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Starting from today, they will face Indonesia again on the 25th and 26th at the same venue.

The national team rested Kang So-hui but still secured a satisfying victory despite losing the first set. They dominated in blocking (14-6) and serving (8-3). Opposite hitter Na Hyun-soo (Hyundai Construction) led the team with 12 points, while middle blocker Lee Da-hyun (Heungkuk Life) also contributed 11 points to help secure the win.

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