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MANAGUA, Nicaragua, October 18, 2021 - El
Salvador defeated Honduras 3-0 (25-18, 25-23,
25-18) at the start of the second day of the XXI
Central American Senior Women's Volleyball Cup.
The Salvadorans took advantage of the little
attack of their opponents to mark an early
advantage in all sets and although Honduras
pressed in the closes it was not enough.
El Salvador was superior in attack 33-16, also
taking advantage in the service 13-6, both got
four points per blocking and Honduras could not
take advantage of the errors of its opponent who
granted 33 points, for 25 committed.
Adriana Flores, from El Salvador, scored 14
points, for 11 each from Gabriela Funes and
María Jiménez. Honduras was limited to 5 points
each by captain Estefany Godoy, Cecille Johnson
and Andrea Aceituno.
Adriana Flores, captain of El Salvador: “We had
a bit of mistakes even though we won, only now
we were more organized, we knew how to be
forceful, we improved our defense and we have to
improve our serve. A victory always makes
expectations grow and makes you want to go
higher ”.
Nery Petrovic, El Salvador coach: “Little by
little we are adapting to the level of the
competition and hopefully the results will be
given. We had problems in some rotations with
the reception and there we lowered the level a
bit, especially in the closing of the sets. The
mentality changed because we spoke with some of
them, so that they contribute their sporting
maturity, although we bring 10 players who is
their first major and we have to be motivating
them ”.
Estefany Godoy, captain of Honduras: “We are a
very young team, under 20 and under 23, we
started training a month ago, we came little by
little because the team felt little confidence,
but it has already changed a bit, with more
spirit . We are going to work on that, increase
our confidence as players and our enthusiasm ”.
Marvin Ulloa, Honduras coach: “Sometimes we have
good stretches of play, but it is difficult for
us to sustain it for the necessary time. We had
problems attacking, but when our captain came in
she started to use her head and score points,
but El Salvador has an experienced player
(Flores) who was on fire today and we couldn't
stop her even though we made adjustments in
blocking. "
"It also affects us that one of our best
attackers is injured, Cecille (Johnson) and she
has not been able to play one hundred percent,
that has lowered our effectiveness in attack as
well."
This Tuesday, Honduras will face Belize at 1:00
p.m.; while El Salvador will play with Panama at
4:00 p.m. |
