# "Another Great Wall of China" Korea lost 0-3 to the strongest China... Finishing its trip to Busan in the quarterfinals

The women's table tennis team, consisting of Shin Yoo-bin (8th in the world), Jeon Ji-hee (21st in the world), Lee Si-on (44th in the world), Lee Eun-hye (29, Korean Air), and Yoon Hyo-bin (26, Mirae Asset Securities), was completely defeated by MatchScore 0-3 against China, the "world's strongest" in the quarterfinals of the BNK Busan Bank 2024 Busan World Table Tennis Championships held at BEXCO Choppy Hall in Busan at 5 p.m. on the 22nd.

Against China, which has lost five consecutive World Championship team titles including Sun Ying-sha, Wang Yi, Chen Meng, Wang Man Yu and Chen Xing-tong, ranking first to fourth in the world rankings, Coach Oh said, "I will compete confidently in front of fans at Busan's home turf." He did his best, but nothing happened. He had to be satisfied with qualifying for the Paris Olympics, which is given the chance to advance to the quarterfinals.

In their showdowns with China, Korea made a catch-off order. Instead of Shin Yu-bin, who was the first runner, Yi came forward first. In the first singles match, fighter Yi Si-on faced world No. 1 Sun Ying-sha. Sun Ying-sha, born in 2001, won the women's singles title at the Durban World Championships, the gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics last year, led the team event on her debut stage at the 2022 World Championships, and is the best table tennis empress with six wins over Shin Yu-bin and five wins over Jeon Ji-hee. Yi was helpless 0-8 due to Sun's fast and strong top pin and rotating service. When Yi scored one point due to Sun's first mistake, the home spectators filled up BEXCO applauded. The score was 1-11. In the second game 0-5, Yi scored one point by aggressively hitting Sun Ying-sha's drive, and chased down the score to 5-3. The team lost 5-11. The three games were also swept by Sun Ying-sha's overwhelming attack, with a total of seven points from 1-11.3 games, losing the first game 0-3. Chinese away fans cheered for the game with "Cheers!"

In the second singles match, "left-handed ace" Jeon Ji-hee clashed with Chen Meng, the world's third-ranked player. As a troubleshooter of the upcoming event, Jeon expressed her determination by banking on her pigtails, which she used to enjoy when she was a child. She gave up three points in one game but did not back down. Her performance was close to 2-4. She was pushed back to 4-10, as she lost consecutive points thanks to Chen Meng's fast serve and toppin. When Jeon's backhand toppin penetrated the opponent's table, she was greeted with applause. The team lost the match 5-11. In the second game, Jeon gave up two points while her receiving was shaky, but she followed by two points with a backhand toppin. She followed Chen Meng up to 4-5, but she did not give up. She chased down to 7-6. Since then, she struggled with Chen Meng's strong serve, and gave up two games 7-11. Three games were close games. Jeon took the serve game, winning 2-0 and a rally game, to lead the game 5-3. Chen Meng's drive was caught in the net, leading the game 6-4. "Cheers," and "Fighting!" Cheers mixed up. As Chen Meng chased down to 6-5, coach Oh Kwang-hun asked for a timeout. She showed unwavering determination to win one more game in front of her home fans. Jeon's forehand toppin led the game 8-5. However, Chen Meng scored three consecutive goals to keep up with 8-8. In the end, she lost 9-11, 0-3 but her persistent performance against the Chinese ace was impressive.

Shin Yu-bin, Korea's No. 2 ranking player in the third singles, faced off Wang Eo-di, the world's No. 2. He countered Wang Eo-di's fast tempo in the first game. He displayed bold play against the support of his fans at home in Busan, but lost ground in a close rally, losing ground 3-5, 3-6, and 3-7. He lost 5-11. He lost to Wang Eo-di in the second game, too. He finished the game 3-1. As Shin was trailing 0-4 in the third game, the Korean bench asked for a timeout. Immediately after the operation time, he hit a bold banana flick to catch up with three points. His "unnie" Jeon Ji-hee stood up to the bench to applaud. He followed 7-6. His powerful forehand was fierce, tying 7-7 and 8-8, and he induced the opponent's mistake with a strong banana flick, reversing the game to 9-8. Push 10-9 scored the game point for the first time. Cheers from "Shin Yu-bin" were wavering at BEXCO. However, after a close game, he lost the final game 10-12, and was ultimately defeated 0-3 in the Match Score.

Korea defeated Brazil 3-1 on the previous day to advance to the quarterfinals, but it was far from successful to overcome the Great Wall of China. There was no unexpected change again this time. China beat Korea to advance to the semifinals, and cruised to its sixth consecutive championship.

BY: [토토](https://www.sportstotohot.com)