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Costa Rica defeats Guatemala for fifth place 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 2, 2010 – Costa Rica defeated Guatemala and won the duel between Central American rivals and the fifth place at NORCECA Girls’ Youth Volleyball Championship.

The scores were 25-18, 25-16, 25-11 and the winners played with better coordination and effectiveness.

Gabriela Arias and Tracy Fernandez led Costa Rica with 16 and 12 points respectively. The best for the home team were Evelin Sanchez and Ada Villalobos with 6 points apiece.

“We played together, never quit and played to get the best result,” said Costa Rican Fernandez.

Coach Alberto Blanco added: “We almost didn’t make any errors and the concentration was a key.”

Meanwhile, Guatemala’s coach Julio Dominguez said “the attack failed and the psychological factor worked against us.” 
  

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