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2019 Korea-Yonsei University Championships ‘Ko-Yon Jeon’
Full cancellation of the second day schedule due to the typhoon.
Full cancellation of the second day schedule due to the typhoon.
2019 Korea-Yonsei University Championships (hereinbelow Ko-Yon Jeon) was canceled on the second day for the first time in history due to the influence of Typhoon ‘LingLing’. As a result, this year's Ko-Yon Jeon ended with only three events: baseball, ice hockey and basketball. Despite the expectation to wipe out the disgrace of former defeat, Korea University failed to complete the schedule due to the typhoon.
In the baseball match, which marks the start of Ko-Yon Jeon, Korea University unfortunately lost 3-6. The game started at 11 a.m. as scheduled, although it was uncertain whether the game would proceed due to the rainstorm after the opening ceremony was wrapped up. Korea University was on the losing side by one to three until the fifth inning. After the fifth inning, however, the game was interrupted for about an hour due to a sudden shower, and Korea University took advantage of this opportunity to win the losing game. In the top of the sixth inning, Jang Jun-hwan (PE ‘18) and Lee Jae-hong (PE ‘17) all walked to base, and by a sacrifice bunt by Kim Gil-joong (17), the team made a chance for runners-up to second and third base. After Yonsei University team replaced its pitcher, Kang Joon-hyuk (PE ‘17) made a bases-loaded chance with one out, while Na Young-chae, the second baseman of Yonsei University made a mistake, and this led to a 3-3 tie. In the seventh inning, however, Korea University allowed three-run hit to Yonsei University's Baek Do-ryul, and lost the game by 3:6.
Korea University lost the ice hockey match by 1-for-4. Korea University and Yonsei University continued their intense game with aggressive play early in the game. In the second period, the two sides fought fiercely to score the first goal, but Korea University allowed Yonsei University's Jung Hyun-jin to make the first goal. However, Korea University still showed a stable defense and did not allow additional runs, and Shin Sang-yoon (PE ’16), made an equalizer right after the loss. But Korea University then allowed Oh In-soo of Yonsei University to come from behind again, and the second period ended. Shortly after the start of the third period match, the two schools were expected to face a tight match from the beginning of the game, but Korea University failed to regain the victory by allowing two additional goals for Yonsei University.
In basketball, which was the last game of the first day, Korea University won 82-71. Korea University led the game by a wide gap in score from the beginning. Korea University started the first quarter with a clean outside shot by Jeong Ho-young (PE ’18). Park Jung-hyun(PE o’16)'s aggressive rebound and Shin Min-seok (PE ’18)’s outside shot, widened the gap to more than double-core, while Yonsei University was completely blocked by Korea University's aggressive attacks. In the second quarter, Korea University continued its offensive game. The two schools continued the match with a series of foul plays, but the score was not overturned. In the third quarter, Korea University played an active defense, while Yonsei University had difficulty attacking, widening the gap to 53:36. Yonsei only hovered outside, struggling with the defense of Korea University. Korea University continued to lead the game by continuing its attacks, and just before the end of the match, Lee Woo-suk (PE ’18) made an outside shot. The game in a 82-71 victory for Korea University.
Following the victory in basketball, Korea University expected another victory in rugby and football, but decided to cancel the game on the second day of the match (September 7th) through a discussion with Yonsei University. Football and rugby matches were scheduled for the day at Seoul Mokdong Main Stadium, but the two universities announced through text message: “The second day match of the 2019 Ko-Yon Jeon is suspended following an agreement between the two schools to prevent safety accidents due to the influence of the typhoon. We hope no inconvenience from visiting the stadium, and we promise to win the 2020 Ko-Yon Jeon." Both schools said they had no plans for a re arrangement of the match at the moment.
After the championships closed, one of the audience Min Ji-young (Korean Lang & Lit ’14) commented, “I was able to feel the energy of the players as I was able to see the effort of the players. Even though the schedule for the second day was cancelled, I enjoyed the match with my friends, and I am looking forward to next year’s Ko-Yon Jeon because we have not been able to compete properly this time." "It was great to watch the game on the big screen at the Democratic Plaza (=Minju Gwangjang) and enjoy the math with students who couldn't go to the stadium," said Lee Ha-gyeong (Home Economics Education ’16). She went on, “I would like to express my deep support to both the players who played hard, and those who couldn’t play due to the weather.”
