'Oh Se-yeon's Blocking Show + Silva's Bombardment': GS Caltex Secures Shutout Victory Over SOOP, Who Suffered from 'Odrina's Absence' [Jangchung On-Site Report]

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GS Caltex easily defeated SOOP, who were without their top scorer Odrina.

At 4 p.m. on the 14th at Jangchung Gymnasium in Jung-gu, Seoul, GS Caltex secured a shutout victory over SOOP with a set score of 3-0 (26-24, 25-18, 25-17) in their home game during the first round of the women's division of the S'HK Huhguk Financial 2026~2027 V-League.

Having achieved a winning streak, GS Caltex moved up to second place with a season record of three wins and one loss (nine points). On the other hand, SOOP, whose first win in franchise history was thwarted, sits at the bottom in seventh place after losing four consecutive games since the opening. The absence of their top scorer Odrina proved painful. During practice the previous day, Odrina suffered a severe injury to her left ankle when she stepped on a teammate's foot. On this day, Odrina appeared at the venue using crutches, evoking sympathy.

GS Caltex was led to victory by Silva, who recorded a team-high 15 points, and Tanacha, who scored 11 points. In particular, Oh Se-yeon dominated the net with eight blocks and 10 points. Meanwhile, SOOP's Izushie struggled in vain with a team-high 12 points but could not fill the void left by Odrina.

GS Caltex barely took the first set to seize the momentum. Leading significantly 15-9 in the middle of the first set, GS Caltex appeared poised to take the set easily, but they shook themselves up by continuously committing errors. Taking advantage of this, SOOP launched a fierce comeback led by Izushie and Go Ui-jung, eventually succeeding in overtaking near the end of the set to force a 24-24 deuce.

However, GS Caltex's concentration shone in the final moments. In a 24-24 tie, Oh Se-yeon secured a decisive block to regain the lead, and Kim Hyo-im, who entered as a one-point server, sealed the deal with a service ace, allowing GS Caltex to take the first set 26-24.

Unlike the first set, GS Caltex completely dominated the second set. Taking the lead early with attacks from Silva and Tanacha, GS Caltex widened the score gap significantly with consecutive points in the middle of the set, securing the advantage early on. Although Go Ui-jung and Izushie fought hard for SOOP, they were powerless to regain the flow. GS Caltex took the second set comfortably 25-18 after Yoo So-yeon, who entered in the latter half of the set, successfully executed a final open attack.

The flow was no different in the third set. After engaging in a tight battle with SOOP early in the set, GS Caltex instantly seized the advantage thanks to Oh Se-yeon's dazzling 'blocking show.' While Oh Se-yeon dominated the net with consecutive blocks, quick opens from Silva and Yoo So-yeon also landed one after another, widening the score gap in an instant. Having secured the lead early, GS Caltex easily took the third set as well, completing a shutout victory.

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