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In a gripping encounter in the Volleyball Nations League 2023, Bulgaria pulled off an exhilarating 3:1 victory against South Korea. The game was a riveting display of athleticism, strategy, and resilience as both teams battled it out in a four-set thriller.
| Set | Bulgaria | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 22 |
| 2 | 25 | 18 |
| 3 | 24 | 26 |
| 4 | 25 | 15 |
Bulgaria dominated the match with a balanced offense and a solid defensive wall, totaling 49 attacks, 13 blocks, and 78 digs. South Korea displayed an equally impressive performance with 41 attacks and 82 digs, but fell short in blocks with only 4.
In the serving department, both teams were neck-and-neck with 6 service aces each.
Marinova Radostina, Bulgaria’s Opposite spiker, delivered a sterling performance with a total of 19 points, including 18 attack points and 1 block point. Not far behind, Outside hitter Yordanova Maria contributed a crucial 18 points, comprising 15 attacks and 3 serve points. Todorova Mira, the Middle Blocker, was a force to be reckoned with at the net, amassing a total of 16 points with 8 attack points and a whopping 7 blocks.
On the South Korean side, Kim Daeun, the Outside hitter, mirrored Radostina’s performance with 19 points, including 18 attack points. Kang Sohwi was also prominent in South Korea’s offense with 12 points, including 10 attacks and 2 service points.
Personal Statistics (Bulgaria)
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Marinova Radostina | O | 19 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Yordanova Maria | OH | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Todorova Mira | MB | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| 9 | Becheva Elena | OH | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | Saykova Borislava | MB | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Personal Statistics (South Korea)
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kim Daeun | OH | 19 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 97 | Kang Sohwi | OH | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Lee Juah | MB | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Kim Dain | S | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | Jeong Jiyun | OH | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
This victory augments Bulgaria’s standing in the Volleyball Nations League 2023, and they will be looking to carry this momentum into their upcoming matches. South Korea, although defeated, showed great promise and will be eager to bounce back in their next fixture.
