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TORONTO, Canada, July 21, 2015. – Ana Gallay and Georgina Klug
of Argentina claimed the Women’s Beach Volleyball Pan American
Title defeating Cuban Lianma Flores and Leila Martinez 2-1
(21-17, 19-21, 15-7) at the Toronto Pan American Games.
With the spectacular Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre sold out
completely, Ana Gallay and Georgina celebrated Argentina’s first
Pan American Beach Volleyball Gold ever.
The South American team started off strong, calculating every
move and dominating with power over the net which turned out in
Cuban errors in the first set. It was another story in the
second set, Cuba pressed hard with service points, with powerful
kills and enjoying the spotlight, while Argentina’s blocks
failed repeatedly. Ana and Georgina defense responded well to
shorten Lianma and Leila’s advantage and Cuba won set two after
reaching three set points. Argentina scored in the third set
thru aces and with a comeback in their blocking; they won the
Gold with huge advantage.
“We faced Cuba in the preliminary round and lost, we didn’t know
them but that’s why we were better prepared today and with a day
off giving us a chance to recover well” said Ana Gallay. “Cuba
was a tough opponent but we played with heart” she added.
Georgina Klug on winning the gold medal said “it’s not only
about one game, it’s a whole preparation program and about many
matches; it wasn’t easy. We can’t believe we won and we are
thrilled, it’s wonderful. Thank you Canada for this amazing
experience and Way to Go Argentina”.
Lili Maestrini and Carol Horta of Brazil easily defeated
Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Taylor Pischke 2-0 (21-9,
21-14) for the Bronze Medal. The Brazilian tandem had little
errors in their performance and aced on numerous occasions thru
out the entire match, this was crucial for the win.
“We used our sadness of not being in the final match to win this
bronze medal” said Lili. “It is a great victory and there are no
words to explain how important the medal is for me. Being at the
Pan Am Games is a dream come true” she added.
Results
Gold Medal Match
Ana Gallay/Georgina Klug of Argentina defeated Lianma Flores and
Leila Martinez of Cuba 2-1 (21-17, 19-21, 15-7)
Bronze Medal Match
Lili Maestrini/Carol Horta of Brazil defeated Melissa Humana-Paredes/Taylor
Pischke of Canada 2-0 (21-9, 21-14)
5-6 position:
USA d COL 2-1 (21-13, 18-21, 15-11); 7-8 position: URU d
CRC 2-0 (21-15, 21-12)
Women’s Final Positions:
1. ARG; 2.
CUB; 3. BRA; 4. CAN; 5. USA; 6. COL; 7. URU; 8. CRC; 9. MEX; 10.
CHI; 11. ESA; 12. PUR; 13. GUA; 14. TTO; 15. NCA; 16. CAY |
