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GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 25, 2022.-
Dominican Republic defeated Honduras 3-0 (25-15,
25-20, 27-25) advancing into the Boys U19 Pan
American Cup quarterfinal round, of the event
that grants four tickets to the FIVB U19 World
Championship.
Dominican Republic finished pool-play with 1-2
record, for third place in pool A and moved into
the quarterfinal round to face the loser between
the United States and Mexico. Honduras with 0-3
will play for positions 5/8.
Both teams scored 25 points from attacks, and
Dominican Republic held advantage 11-9 in blocks
and 3-1 in serves. Dominican Republic allowed 25
points from errors and benefited from 38 errors
of Honduras.
Middle blocker Willian Paez topped Dominican
Republic scorers with 13 points on 10 kills, 2
blocks and one ace. Middle blockers Gabriel
Minier and Johenndry Rivera tallied 8 and 5
points respectively.
Outside hitter Oscar Pineda led Honduras with 10
points on 8 kills, one block and one ace.
Amaury Martínez, Head Coach Dominican Republic: “The
boys started very well and focused the first two
sets; in the third set they were overconfident
and the scores were close. We blocked and
defended better than Honduras”.
Victor Rodas, Head Coach Honduras: “Their
self-confidence kicked in too late, their
execution was better in the third set. We’ve
been constantly working on motivation, telling
them that they are capable. I believe it was
minor errors that cost us the last set”. |
