📌 Match Summary

🔍 Power analysis and local media briefing

Domestic media such as Yonhap News, Dong-A Ilbo, and Newsis are paying attention to the first round matchup between the two teams who won their first win in a clean set. IBK Industrial Bank of Korea, under coach Masayoshi Manabe, who took office this season, defeated Hyundai Engineering & Construction 3-0 in the opening game at Hwaseong on November 3. Re-signed main gun Victoria Danchak scored 21 points, and Choi Jeong-min (17 points) and Joo-ah Lee (10 points) showed off their top skills in the center. In particular, libero Myeong-ok Lim became the first in the men's and women's division to reach a career-high 12,000 digs, and the defense of So-young Lee and Miwako Osanai of the Asia Quarter was added to the debut of rookie first-choice setter Audrey Park (Hye-rin Park), strengthening the organization. On the other hand, coach Lee Young-taek's GS Caltex proved its potential as a champion by beating Korea Road Corporation 3-0 on October 31. Cuban special Silva played well with 27 points, and Asian Quarterback Tanacha (13 points) and Kwon Min-ji (11 points) added firepower from the left and right.

⚡ Key points to watch

1. Choi Jeong-min and Lee Joo-ah's central blocking wall vs. Silva's lateral destructive power: Dong-A Ilbo cited IBK Industrial Bank's height and defensive cohesion revealed in the Hyundai Engineering & Construction match as approval. The watershed will be how well Silva's hard hits can be controlled with Choi Jeong-min and Lee Joo-ah's effective blocking and Myung-ok Lim's digs.

2. Speed volleyball transition and outside heater scoring support: In Coach Manabe's unique fast volleyball, the outcome will be determined by whether Choi Jeong-min's moving attack and Lee So-young and Oh Sanai's side scoring explode, and whether GS Caltex can shake up the blocker with Tanacha and Kwon Min-ji's quick opening.