Hyundai Capital stayed in the hunt for the men’s volleyball championship with a straight-sets win over Korean Air in Game 3, cutting its series deficit to 2-1.
Facing elimination after losing the first two matches, Hyundai Capital responded with a 3-0 victory at Yoo Gwan-sun Gymnasium. Leonardo Leyva Martínez – Leo led all scorers with 23 points, while Su-Bong Heo added 17 as the pair powered the team’s offense.
The win keeps alive hopes of a historic comeback. No team has overturned a 0-2 deficit to win the finals.
“It’s possible,” Heo said. “We believe we can come back and prove it on the court.”
Leo, who had expressed frustration over a disputed call in Game 2, said the team has moved on. “It’s part of the game. Now we focus on what’s next,” he said.
Coach Philippe Blanc credited the players’ response and home support. “Their energy and the fans made the difference,” he said. “We’re not done yet.”
Game 4 will determine whether Hyundai Capital can extend the series further or Korean Air closes in on the title.