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Kyle Russell (27, KEPCO) finished the interview and packed up at 10:20 pm on the 31st.
At the end of the interview, he said, “I want to go home quickly and have a quiet time to commemorate the last day of 2020 with my wife (Lee Yooha).”
At the end of the fierce set of 5, thanks to Russell’s courage, Russell and Lee Yoo-ha ended 2020 happily.
KEPCO defeated Korean Air with a set score of 3-2 (21-25 25-21 32-30 20-25 15-13) at the Dodram 2020-2021 V-League men’s home game held at Suwon Gymnasium on the 31st.
Russell scored with a bold serve at 13-11, then ended the match with a back attack at 14-13.
On this day, Russell scored 34 points, the most for both teams.
Although the attack success rate was a bit low at 49.12%, KEPCO manager Jang Byeong-cheol praised Russell, saying, “Although the resolution is unfortunate, I am very grateful for scoring at this important moment.”
Russell’s wife Yooha Yoo was also present at the Suwon Gymnasium that day.
“It’s a big help when my wife comes to the stadium,” Russell said.
Today I had ups and downs during the game, and Korean Air struggled because it was a defensive team.
Still, seeing my wife gave me strength.”
Yoo-ha Yoo was born in Korea, but moved to the United States in elementary school, and after becoming an adult, he met and married Russell.
Lee Yoo-ha, who cheered for Russell at the end of the year, will return to the United States on January 4 next year.
Russell regretted, “It would be nice for my wife to stay with me until the end of the season, but because my wife is working in the United States, I have to stay away for a while.”
But Russell plans to do his best on the court in 2021.
He said, “(Center Shin Young-seok, Ahn Yo-han, etc. joining the sub-receive, etc.) my colleagues are helping to ease my defense burden.
If the burden of receiving the serve is reduced, you can attack more comfortably,” he said, saying, “Thank you for your colleagues.”
KEPCO expects a’more powerful attack’ from Russell in 2021.
Russell said, “My wish in 2021 is the health of my family and the advancement of the postseason of KEPCO.
We will try to show a better performance in 2021.”
/yunhap news
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