Colombia dominates Peru in its debut

 LIMA, Peru, May 5, 2019 - Colombia opened its participation in Serie B of the U21 Pan American Cup with a victory after defeating Peru in straight sets (25-23, 25-21, 25-17) at the Manuel Coliseum Bonilla of Miraflores.

 Those led by Felipe Osorio maintained control of the game with an advantage in the attack (29-25), blocking (12-6) and service (6-3). The unforced errors were similar: 27 the winner and 28 the loser.

Peru had the leading scorer of the game, the leading attacker Sebastian Calvera with 12 points, 11 attack and one block. For Colombia, middle blocker Luis Lopez and opposite Ronnie Mosquera each had 11 points.

Luis Lopez, top scorer of Colombia: Although we had some mistakes, I think we knew how to handle the moments of pressure and we are very happy with this first results because we know that we are the replacement generation of our country, and we do not want to disappoint the support that gives us our Federation.

Sebastián Calvera, Peruvian top scorer: I think the team has much more to give. This was only the first game, we are in a process of formation and growth, now we just have to recover and go out tomorrow with everything for that first triumph.

Colombia will open the day of this Monday, May 6, to face Canada at 2:00 p.m. While Peru will start in the last game scheduled at 20:00 hours.