KEPCO won the game, but lost manners.
Korea Electric Power Corporation won its first game in 2024. However, the game left a bitter taste. Manager Kwon Young-min was sent off as a set due to fierce protests, and setter Ha Seung-woo made a flirtation by strongly kicking the ball to the ball boy.
KEPCO won the match against Korean Air at Gyeyang Gymnasium in Incheon on the 1st with a set score of 3 to 2. The atmosphere was in a slump as the two consecutive games against Hyundai Capital were shut out just before, but it was able to successfully turn around the atmosphere by catching strong Korean Air.
He lost the first set, but garnered two and three sets in a row to solidify his win. The match in the fourth set was not bad, either. However, an unexpected accident happened. Korea was leading 17-16. A Korean Air player served. However, the referee determined that the ball hit Seo Jae-deok's body and went out.
Seo Jae-deok and Kwon Young-min jumped up and down. Kwon immediately requested a video review. However, the referee ruled that the video was not readable. The original verdict was upheld. In response, Kwon went to the committee member's desk, hit the desk with his hand, and shouted out loud protest.
As a result, the referee ruled the set to leave. The game was tied, and KEPCO players who were fighting well were shaken. Eventually, they lost four sets due to an upset loss.
In the process, setter Ha Seung-woo was angry when the game didn't go well, so he kicked the ball that fell on the court hard to the ball boy. On this day, young students played the role of ball boys at Gyeyang Gymnasium, and Ha Seung-woo's kick flew away strongly, causing the ball boy to be surprised. Thankfully, he received the ball well with reflexes, but he almost got hurt by the ball. It was natural for a player to hand the ball out to proceed with the game, but it was definitely wrong to put anger on it.
On this day, many family-level spectators came to Gyeyang Gymnasium for the first day of the new year. The appearance of the two was clearly frowned upon by the viewer.
"The position was different depending on who watched it. The players also said it didn't match. The screen didn't even look right," Kwon said after the match. "I was so excited. It was a very important showdown. I thought it would be a big score if I moved on. I won't do that next time." 안전 토토사이트
Kwon, a former speculator, said it was his first exit since his career. "You should not do anything wrong. You deserve to be sent off. I can appeal, but I should have responded without getting angry," he said.
Meanwhile, Kwon did not see Ha kicking the ball in person. It was because he was sent off. "A single goal determines victory or defeat. It must have affected players. Players should be able to vent their anger when they do. Of course, it is difficult to mention Ha because they cannot see him in person," Kwon said.
