Argentina overcomes resistant Colombia

PACHUCA, Mexico, June 14, 2014 – Argentina claimed its second triumph by defeating a resistant Colombia in straight sets (29-27, 25-17, 25-15) in the penultimate day of action of the preliminary round in Pool B of the XIII Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup taking place at the Carlos Martinez Balmori Multisport Hall.

Argentina was superior in attacks (42-31) as well as in blocking (12-6) and also made fewer mistakes with 19 to 23 by the defeated side.

The top scorers of the match were Josefina Fernández (12) and Leticia Boscacci (11) while Emilce Sosa added 10 for the winners the same total of Diana Arrechea, the most productive player of the Colombians, followed by Ivonne Montano, who had 9.

Guillermo Orduna, Coach of Argentina: “Colombia presented resistance as we also tested some players to solidify some positions. It was good to go from less to more and play to the level we want, even though we want more.”

Yamila Nizetich, Captain of Argentina: “They (Colombians) battled for every ball and you have to give credit. We didn’t start concentrated but from the second set on we did the job.”

Mauro Marasciulo, Coach of Colombia: “It is source of pride to play a game like today against the Argentinean, especially in the first set. We have it there but couldn’t close the same like against United States in the third set. It is very important to have these opportunities to develop the girls for the future of the senior national team.”

María Alejandra Marín, Captain of Colombia: “We could have had a better game, even though our rivals have a lot of experience and now is when we are getting it. We hope to have a good game against Puerto Rico.”