Red Sparks managed to defeat GS Caltex with a landslide score of 3-0 in the Korean Volleyball League match, Saturday (22/2/2025). However, Red Sparks are now anxiously waiting for news about Bukilic.
Red Sparks defeated GS Caltex in three straight sets. After winning narrowly 25-23, 25-23 in the first two sets, Red Sparks were finally able to appear dominant and won 25-12 in the third set.
This victory brought Red Sparks up to second place in the temporary Korean Volleyball League standings. However, Bukilic’s injury is bad news behind Red Sparks’ success.
Bukilic suffered an ankle injury in the first set. This was because Bukilic landed in the wrong place, namely on Gyselle Silva’s right foot.
The continuation of Bukilic’s injury will only be known on Monday (24/2/2025). At that time, Bukilic will undergo further examination at the hospital.
“Her ankle is still swollen. It’s not easy to analyze this on the weekend. She will be scheduled for an examination on Monday morning,” said the Red Sparks official, quoted from Naver.
Bukilic’s condition is clearly a big concern for the Red Sparks. This is because Bukilic is Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi’s tandem as the point-scoring machine for the Red Sparks.
Bukilic’s presence is quite important for the Red Sparks considering his ability in attacking and defending. Not only does he have 638 points and has an average successful attack rate of 40.93 percent, the 25-year-old player also has a reception efficiency rate of 34.38 percent
Currently, the Korean Volleyball League has entered the final phase. The fifth round of the Korean Volleyball League has ended. Thus, there is only one round left in the regular round and after that the competition will enter the playoffs. The Red Sparks clearly hope that Bukilic does not suffer a serious injury so that he can return to strengthen the Red Sparks.
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