Korean Air’s men’s professional volleyball champion Tommy Tilikhainen was completely defeated by Japan’s Suntory Sunbirds, led by Dmitri Mushalski (Russia), who is considered the world’s best middle blocker.
토스카지노 On the 18th (local time), in the first round of Group E of the quarterfinals of the tournament held at the ISA Sports City Stadium in Manama, Bahrain, Korean Air won the Suntory Sun, the runner-up team of the tournament last year and the runner-up team of the Japanese V-League 2022-2023 season. They lost to the Birds 0-3 (21-25 19-25 19-25).
In an interview after the match, coach Tillikainen acknowledged the defeat, saying, “I defended myself, but it wasn’t enough,” and said, “Even today, Mushalski played better than usual.”
He continued, “When Mushalski first attacked, if he bounced or defended, we should take advantage of that opportunity and score, but if we miss that opportunity, it’s over.”
Regarding the first half of the game, coach Tillikainen commented, “Today’s serve didn’t come out at all,” he said. “In fact, there is nothing to say about today’s game. There is nothing to analyze. did.
Regarding the remaining games, he said, “We will put players who have not played so far on the court,” and “I will give them a chance. Now it is their turn to show what they can do.”