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MEXICO CITY, Mexico, May 24, 2015. - Canada outclassed United
States 3-1 (26-24, 26-28, 25-19, 31-29) to move into the Men’s
Pan American Semifinals at Olympic Gymnasium Juan de la Barrera
in Mexico City.
Canada and United States played an intense quarterfinal with
long rallies and exciting plays from both sides. Finally Canada
came on top with minor advantages in spikes (53-50), in blocking
(12-9) and (8-5) in aces. Canada committed 36 errors and United
States 35.
Stephen Maar of Canada topped all scorers with 29 points, on 25
kills, 3 blocks and one serve. Outside hitter Jason Derocco also
contributed with Canada’s win with 14 points and middle blocker
Lucas Van Berkel with 11 points.
Outside hitter Torey Defalco led USA with 23 points, 20 on kills
and 3 blocks, while outside hitter Joshua Taylor chipped in with
11 points.
Captain Brett Walsh of Canada indicated “the word that defines
today’s win is resilient, we never gave up, it was a tough match
with ups and downs, but we went on doing what was needed”.
Carson Clark of United States said “our serves were off, we
didn’t play well at all and there’s no excuse in our
performance”.
Coach Georges Laplante of Canada said “the team was focused,
mentally into the game and I am nothing but satisfied. It was a
crucial match and who ever wanted to stay in the competition
needed to win”.
Ron Larsen coach of United States said Canada deserved to win
“they played better than us. We had a lot of errors and Canada
played with good rhythm, they were more determined and did a
better job in completing the tasks”. |
