‘Triple Crown’s first domestic championship’ Jung Ji-seok “The season where I learned responsibility”

Jung Ji-seok ‘Triple Crown’

(Incheon = Yonhap News) Reporter Sang-yeon Kim = The third match between Korean Air Jumbos and KB Insurance Stars in the 2021-2022 V-League Men’s Championship Final at the Gyeyang Gymnasium in Incheon on the 9th. Jung Ji-seok, who contributed to the team victory by achieving the triple crown (successful at least 3 each of blocking, sub, and back-attacks), is taking a commemorative photo. 2022.4.9 [email protected]

(Incheon = Yonhap News) Reporter Han Nam-jik = 5 sets of 13-14, a strong serve of Noumori Keita (KB Insurance) headed for Jung Ji-seok (Korean Air).

Jung Ji-seok held out his hand, but the ball flew toward the striker Lincoln Williams (registration name Lincoln), not the setter.

It was a sub-receive mistake. However, there was an opportunity to make up for Jung Ji-seok.

Lincoln raised the ball high, and Jung Ji-seok scored with a back-attack.

Jeong Ji-seok, who escaped from the crisis at the end of the last game of the season, was embraced by his teammates and showed a sense of relief.

It was a scene where Korean Air overcame a desperate crisis in the third round of the V-League men’s championship of the 2021-2022 season, which was held at Gyeyang Gymnasium in Incheon on the 9th.

Korean Air, who made a dramatic deuce, won five sets with 23-21 and won the set score 3-2 (25-22 22-25 24-26 25-18 23-21) to win the club’s first two consecutive seasons. 1st place in the regular league and won the championship game).

On this day, Jung Ji-seok achieved a triple crown (successful at least 3 blocking, sub, and back attacks each) by successfully scoring 4 blocking points, 4 sub aces, and 7 back attacks.

It is the ‘first event’ for a native player to achieve the triple crown in the V-League men’s championship match.

The players who succeeded in triple crown in the championship match before Jung Ji-seok were foreign strikers such as Orreol (Hyundai Capital) in the 2015-2016 season, Gasparini (Korean Air) in the 2017-2018 season, and Alex (Woori Card) in the 2021-2022 season. .

Korean Air faced Keita (57 points) with the twins of Lincoln (34 points) and Jung Ji-seok (31 points) and won a thrilling victory.

Roaring Jung Ji-seok and Lincoln
Roaring Jung Ji-seok and Lincoln

(Incheon = Yonhap News) Reporter Sang-yeon Kim = The 3rd match between Korean Air Jumbos and KB Insurance Stars in the 2021-2022 V-League Men’s Championship Final at the Gyeyang Gymnasium in Incheon on the 9th. Korean Air’s Jung Ji-seok and Lincoln Williams roar following scoring a goal in the first set. 2022.4.9 [email protected]

Jung Ji-seok, who entered the press conference following the match with a recalled expression on his face, said, “(Tommy Tilikainen) coach always emphasized that ‘if you don’t give up, you will get a chance someday’. I played hard. Tears came out following the game because of my earnestness.”

Recalling the situation in which Deuce was made in the 5th set, 13-14, Jung Ji-seok was enveloped in even hotter emotions.

He recalled, “I made a mistake in the serve and receive, so I thought I had to fix it.” “When I attacked from the back, I mightn’t guarantee that I would score, but luckily it led to a goal. I was lucky.”

Last season, Jung Ji-seok dominated the regular league and championship game MVP.

However, he was unable to play until the second round due to unfortunate events ahead of the 2021-2022 season.

Jung Ji-seok bowed his head, saying, “I showed a disappointing appearance at the beginning of this season. I’m really sorry. It gave me an opportunity to think regarding responsibility once more.”

There are fans who still have cold eyes on him. However, at least Jung Ji-seok proved on the court that he was a necessary player in terms of performance.

After an eventful season, Jung Ji-seok shed tears with various meanings following the last game of the 2021-2022 season.

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