|
MORELIA, Mexico, September 29, 2015. - Canada outdueled Costa
Rica 3-0 (25-15, 25-12, 25-10) in day three of the NORCECA
Women’s Continental Championship at Bicentenario Auditorium in
Morelia, Michoacan.
Canada concludes the preliminary round with 2-1 record and eight
points, to advance into the quarterfinals of the competition;
Costa Rica with 0-3 record will play the placing round.
Canada took an early lead of 8-4 in the first set, as they took
advantage of their height and kept on going to double the score
and finish 25-15. Starting set two, Canada began strong, scoring
three consecutive points; Costa Rica engaged in several errors,
giving Canada a big 11-2 lead; Costa Rica’s efforts to recover
didn’t work out and Canada ended with a huge 25-12 margin. In
set three, Costa Rica continued with numerous errors in defense
and receiving. Nothing worked for Costa Rica and everything went
well for Canada who easily to sealed 25-10.
Canada outnumbered Costa Rica in every category, spikes (29-16),
blocks (9-2) and aces 6-1; they scored on 31 errors of Costa
Rica.
Outside Hitter Dana Cranston topped Canada scorers with 8
points, followed by Jaimie Thibeault, Marisa Field and Rebecca
Pavan with five points apiece. Costa Rica’s Opposite Mijal Hines
led all scorers with 6 points and Evelyn Sibaja contributed with
5 points.
“We were disciplined” said Brittney Page; “we focused on our
game and power to hold off Costa Rica’s good defense and not let
them play”.
Irene Fonseca of Costa Rica indicated “I congratulate Canada.
The bench players really wanted to show what their capable of
and performed very well, especially in blocking”.
Coach Arnd Ludwig said “our service worked well, we were
concentrated and focused on controlling their two best servers,
making it easier for us. The second line-up did very well and we
really have a shot to finish in the final four”.
Coach Braulio Godinez of Costa Rica said “we expected Canada’s
good performance, they are No.5 in NORCECA ranking and they
proved their intentions of qualifying to the Olympics. Costa
Rica’s performance in the previous matches was demanding and I
believe my players are tired, we don’t have much international
activity like Canada”. |
