'The wall of the world was too high': South Korea's Nam Ja (CEO) team concludes with one win and two losses against Brazil's second division squad... Shin Ho-jin scores 15, Jung Han-yong adds 14

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The South Korean men's national volleyball team (world ranking 26th), led by coach Isanaye Ramirez, concluded three friendly matches against Brazil's second division squad (ranked 7th) with one win and two losses.

On the 26th, South Korea lost to Brazil in the third match of the 'Republic of Korea National Volleyball Team Friendly Match 2026 Jecheon' men's category held at Jecheon Gymnasium in Chungbuk, with a set score of 1-3 (25-16, 23-25, 22-25, 22-25).

Opposite hitter Shin Ho-jin scored 15 points and outside hitter Jung Han-yong added 14 points, forming a powerful duo. Middle blocker Choi Jun-hyuk and outside hitter Im Sung-jin each scored 9 points, while Yoon Seo-jin, who entered from the third set, also left a strong impression with 10 points.

In Brazil's lineup, opposite hitter Samuel Noyfeldt led both teams with a total of 19 points. Middle blocker Thierry Nascimento scored 15 points, outside hitter Maicon Franca added 12 points, and Paulo Silva contributed 10 points, attacking the Korean court from all directions.

South Korea gained momentum early in the first set with Shin Ho-jin's back attack and Im Sung-jin's service ace. Taking control of the game, South Korea secured the first set with a score of 23-16, thanks to points by Im Sung-jin and a service ace by Choi Jun-hyuk.

However, they could not easily overcome the blocking gap. On this day, South Korea was significantly outscored in blocks, 3 to 12. In the second set, as the Korean players' attacks were repeatedly blocked, Brazil took the lead and ultimately won the set 25-23.

In the third set, even the defense wavered. The relentless strong serves prevented smooth defensive plays and two-step connections. Brazil extended their lead while South Korea struggled to catch up, and at set point, Choi Jun-hyuk's attack missed, leading to a reversal of the set score.

Yoon Seo-jin's performance was the only consolation. Yoon Seo-jin, who entered from the third set, showed positive results in both offense and defense even in the fourth set. However, with a pattern similar to the third set, South Korea concluded the third match against Brazil with a 1-3 loss.

In this tournament, Brazil's second division squad participated due to their involvement in the FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL). South Korea won the first match against Brazil with a set score of 3-1 but lost the second and third matches consecutively with a 1-3 score, confirming the gap between them and the world.

Now, the South Korean Nam Ja-bae-gu (CEO) team will prepare for the Asian Championship, which determines qualification for the 2028 LA Olympics, followed by the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

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