Bronze medal for Argentina

LIMA, Peru, June 16, 2013 – Argentina defeated Brazil in straight sets 25-23, 25-22, 25-15 to grab the bronze medal of the Movistar Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup at Eduardo Dibos Coliseum on Sunday.

It is the second bronze medal for Argentina in the history of the event with the previous one attained in 2008 in Tijuana, Mexico.

Lucia Fresco and Emilce Sosa topped the winners with 18 and 15 points, respectively. Sosa had 4 blocks of the 13 scored by the Argentina while Fresco added three. Brazil’s Gabriela Guimaraes and Sara Silva posted 14 and 13 points.

“It is a big satisfaction to be on the podium in the most important tournament in the Americas,” Argentinean Guillermo Orduña said. “We came to qualify to the Grand Prix and the team showed it is ready for major things. Argentina has grown a lot and all Argentineans must feel proud about this team.”

 “The team functioned very well,” Captaian Paula Nizetich said. “We knew Brazil would be a tough opponent but we were consistent when we needed to.”

The veteran Sosa stated: “We are very happy. This is incredible. Not only we achieved the goal of qualifying to the Grand Prix but also escalated the podium. The team is very strong and we hope to be present in the most important tournaments.”

Luizomar de Moura, coach of Brazil commented: “It has been a good preparation for a world championship and for sure we are getting there with a good level. The cup served as experience for these so young girls facing very strong teams.”