Canada Seventh place with straight set win against Chile

IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 25, 2024.- Canada defeated Chile in straight sets 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-20) to secure seventh place at the 21st Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup in Irapuato, Guanajuato. 

Canada struggled in the first two sets against Chilean pressure, who tried to snatch the game, especially with the offensive efforts of Beatriz Novoa and Petra Schwartzman on the sides. Canada managed to close out each set strongly with good serving and the attacking power of Gabrielle Attieh and Abagayle Guezen, which was impossible for Chile’s block to stop. 

The third set was always in Canada's favor, Lucy Borowski offense, who finished with 12 points, and 11 from Gabrielle Attieh, along with 10 from Abagayle Guezen. Beatriz Novoa was Chile’s top scorer with 15 points, followed by Petra Schwartzman with 12. 

Canada was better in attack 41-35, in blocking 6-4, as well as in serving 8-3, with 24 unforced errors from the Canadians compared to 20 from the Chileans.

Averie Allard, captain of Canada: “We got better every game and that’s important for us, especially as a younger group. I’m looking forward to LA 2028, that’s our goal. Any win was important, just to acknowledge the things that we’ve made, eleven games in such a short period of time is not easy, but I applaud every person in this team, including staff”.

Shannon Winzer, Head Coach of Canada: “Pan Am Cup is a great tournament, we get to play against some pretty good teams. I think the format is not healthy for players, having to play eight games in eight days is not safe for anyone, but the level of play is getting better every year. Pan Am Cup is a valuable tournament for us because we bring a young team who get great experience against some A teams”.