Colombia wins fantastic battle to Puerto Rico to reach Semifinals

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia, July 22, 2018 - Colombia battled strongly for a fantastic win over Puerto Rico in straight sets 3-0 (25-20, 29-27, 25-21) for pool B top spot at the women’s volleyball tournament of the 2018 Barranquilla XXIII Central American Games.

Colombia advanced into semifinals with unbeaten 3-0 record; Puerto Rico, second in pool B will face Venezuela in quarterfinals.

Host Colombia dominated Puerto Rico with consistent blocking in the first set. Colombia stopped Puerto Rico to score a set point in the second set, recovering from a deficit 21-24, sealing in dramatic fashion 29-27.

Colombia led in blocks 10-7 and in aces 4-1, while Puerto Rico dominated in kills 42-39. Colombia committed fewer errors 18-25.

The home team distributed their offense between Dayana Segovia with 15 points, on 11 kills and 4 blocks; Margarita Martinez with 12 points and Amanda Caneo with 11 points. Puerto Rico also had three players with double-figures, Daly Santana topped with 13 points, including 12 kills; Neira Ortiz contributed with 12 points and Pilar Victoria with 11 points.