Cuba built a high wall against Peru

 

COLIMA, Mexico, June 24, 2007.- Cuba shook off from a slow start and defeated Peru 3-0 (25-23, 25-12, 25-20) in Pool B action of the Pan American Women’s Cup.

 

The Cubans built a high wall late in the first set and stopped the Peruvian attack almost completely. They finished with 14 blocks compared with just 2 by the losers.

 

Veteran Yumilka Ruiz and Rosir Calderon scored 14 apiece for Cuba and Nancy Carrillo added 12 including three blocks. Leyla Chihuan had 8 points for Peru.

 

“It was a fine match for us today and Peru was a good rival,” said Ruiz.

 

“We know each other very well because we have played many matches so both teams seem to be very predictable,” said Chihuan. “But the Cubans played like they are….the best.”