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CORDOBA, Mexico, October 9, 2015 - Canada overcame after a 1-2
adverse advantage and won the semifinal match against Mexico in
five sets by scores of 20-25, 25-16, 18-25, 25-17 and 15 to play
for the gold medal at the Norceca Men’s Continental
Championship.
Mexico dominated in the first and third set, however Canada knew
how to react in the fourth and forced a tie-breaker.
John Gordon Perrin finished as top scorer with 21 points, while
Nicholas Hoag scored 19 (2 aces) and Daniel Jansen Van Doorn,
concluded with 14.
For México Jorge Barajas notched 13 points, while Nestor
Orellana scored 12 (2 aces) and Gonzalo Ruiz also finished with
12. Canadá prevailed over México in blocks (15-4) and México
closed with a slight advantace in team aces (5-4).
“Congratulations to Mexico. One of the best matches we’ve ever
had against them. I think they showed that they can play at a
really good level. I don’t wanna say that they suprised us,
because we know the kind of volleyball they play, very scrappy,
very good on defense,” said Fred Winters, captain of Canada.
“I don’t think our offense was a problema. There were some
unforced errors and in the first three sets Mexico played great
volleyball, also in attack, So it was a good match a great match
for us and I am happy to be in the finals to go for gold
tomorrow against Cuba,” Winters added.
“We played very well in some moments, but need more consistency
against a team like them. Canada knew how to maintain a great
rhythm with no complications. Despite the result, I feel
satisfied for the way we played,” stated Jorge Barajas, captain
of Mexico.
Canadian coach, Glenn Hoag, mentioned: “I am very happy for the
win obviously. It was a very difficult match for us. The
conditions. I mean Mexico played very well and put us under
pressure with their good serving specially early in the game
with very good defense. We were better offensively we had some
mistakes, but our block was more present and that helped us to
win this game. This will be the end of a long summer and I hope
we can win tomorrow.”
Roberto Vilches, coach of Mexico, exposed: “Canada showed a
great level, a very competitive level, technically and
tactically. I want to congratulate the Mexican players for
giving their best, but we found out that we also have to work
more in terms of physical preparation, that’s why we struggled
in the fifth set and we will go for the bronze medal.” |
