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"Everyone has to show 100% of their skills to become a champion."
The Brazilian master was calm even after his hot victory. He carefully revived his victory in the first round of the playoffs and aimed at the championship game.
KB Insurance beat Korean Air in the first round of the Dodram V-League Men's Playoff at Kyungmin University Gymnasium in Uijeongbu on the 26th and had only one win left until the championship game.
It is a 180-degree change in team color from three years ago when Keita was present. It is clear that foreign player Villena is the ace, but the triangular formation leading to Na Kyung-bok and Jakub has considerable firepower. Above all, Hwang Taek's presence as the main setter is completely different from that time.
"It was a hot and tough game," Afonso said. The playoff stage is difficult to make technical changes. However, it can be influenced by external factors. Then "We need to consistently show our skills."," he stressed.
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It was necessary to prepare for Russell, a new foreign player replaced by Korean Air. Korean Air previously brought Russell ahead of the playoffs following Yosvani-Maxim. Coach Afonso also reiterated his position that a deadline for replacing foreign players is needed.
"Russell is a really good player, but if you focus on Russell, there's another empty space. Strong teams like Korean Air and teams with many veterans do not miss the gap. I reminded the players many times that I should never forget this."
Korean Air has two sets representing Han, Yoo Kwang-woo and V-League in one team. In the match, Yoo Kwang-woo of the third set was replaced, and the flow of the game fluctuated greatly. "Our victory was even brighter by overcoming it," Afonso stressed.
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Also "Balance is important. If you want to win, you must not be biased to one side. It is the factor of victory that maintains the overall balance." Regarding the probability of the winning team entering the championship game (17/19), "It is completely meaningless. It's not guaranteed, it's not a variable that will affect the court. The three playoff games are separate games that do not continue.
"I have training tomorrow as well. The players who played the game will be a little light, but the warm-up zone players will play hard. There are breaks, but there are also video analyses and team meetings."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
