Defeating Vietnam to Top Group and Advance to Quarterfinals... 'Dodged China'

The women's volleyball national team defeated formidable opponent Vietnam to claim the top spot in their group.

By avoiding China in the quarterfinals, the team has brightened its prospects for a medal.

The national team suffered a shocking comeback defeat to Vietnam at the last Hangzhou Asian Games and failed to win a medal for the first time in 17 years, but today (September 18) they took early control of the match, spearheaded by Kim Da-in's serves.

Captain Kang So-hwi took charge of closing out the game.

She lifted the team's momentum with powerful spikes as well as aggressive defense.

At every critical juncture, Lee Da-hyun's blocking shattered Vietnam's hopes of a comeback, and the national team secured a 3-1 victory to advance to the quarterfinals as the top team in their group.

South Korea will now face Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals, successfully avoiding powerhouse China.

(Video Editing: Lee Jae-sung)
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