Barbados came from
behind to beat Jamaica
SPANISH TOWN,
Jamaica, July 28, 2024.- Hosts Jamaica had to take a backseat to
Barbados women as the CAZOVA U19 Volleyball Championships continued on
Sunday. Barbados came from behind to win an absorbing game 3-1.
It was an even
game in the first set as both teams committed too many errors,
especially is their service game. Jamaica took the early initiative and
held on to win the first set 25-23. The quality was better in the
second set with Barbados taking the early lead. Jamaica fought back
gallantly, however, and they were tied at 22. Barbados held their
nerves and went on to level the score, 1-1, with 25-23. From then
onwards, Barbados were superior with their service and hitting games,
taking the games 25-17, 25-21 for a memorable victory.
Oneil Ebanks,
coach of Jamaica girls: "It was a really tough game. We were tested
in all areas. We played a very good first set, however, in the second
set, I think we played in spurts. Our service reception was where we had
a little issue so we have got to focus on that as we move on."
Dale Addison,
coach of Barbados girls: "So we did not get a chance to look at Jamaica
play before. So we had to assess the game as we played. Their number
23 spikes the ball really well, so I told my girls we have to serve and
we had to defend well. Once we did that we knew we would have a good
game."
In another women's game, the USVI
easily beat Aruba 3-0, posting scores of 25-9, 25-10 and 25-18. |