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- Advanced to the Round of 16 as Group A winners with a perfect 5-0 record in the group stageWill face fourth-place Philippines from Group B in the Round of 16
The future stars of Korean women's volleyball advanced through the group stage of the World Championship with a perfect 5-0 record.
The South Korean U17 Yeo Ja-bae-gu (CEO) team, led by coach Lee Seung-yeo, defeated Algeria 3-0 (25-10, 25-17, 25-18) in the fifth match of Group D in the group stage of the 2026 FIVB U17 Women's World Championship against Algeria, held on the 12th (Korea time) in Los Andes, Chile.
Earlier, South Korea had defeated Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Italy, and the Dominican Republic (all by a score of 3-1). With today's victory over Algeria, the team finished all five group stage matches with wins, securing first place in the group with 15 points. Advancement to the Round of 16 was already confirmed following the win against the Dominican Republic, and today's perfect group stage record and top-of-the-group finish further solidified their position.
South Korea took control early by winning the first set decisively with a score of 25-10. Ace Son Seo-yeon (Seonmyeong Girls' High School) made her presence felt by scoring six points in just the first set. From the second set onward, the team gave Son Seo-yeon, who had recorded the highest combined score for both teams in all four previous group stage matches, a rare rest while they played. Nevertheless, South Korea comfortably won both the second and third sets, ending the match in one hour and two minutes.
On this day, Jang Su-in (Gyeongnam Girls' High School) led the team to a 3-0 victory by scoring a team-high 13 points, including two blocks and three service aces. Eo Min-seo (Hanbom High School) also contributed with 12 points. Son Seo-yeon, who scored six points, followed suit after playing only in the first set.
Having won all five group stage matches, South Korea will face fourth-place Philippines from Group B in the Round of 16 on the morning of the 13th at 9 a.m. The Philippines advanced to the Round of 16 by finishing fourth in Group B after losing to China, Peru, and Venezuela, but defeating Mexico and Tunisia.
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