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LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 11, 2022.-
Costa Rica won the Central American clash to
Honduras 3-0 (25-22, 25-15, 25-17) for nineth
place of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at
Arena La Paz in Baja California Sur.
Costa Rica finished the event with 1-4 win-loss
record and Honduras with 0-4, for ninth and
tenth place accordingly.
Costa Rica set their pace in the second set
while having difficulties getting into rhythm in
the first set to come out in straight sets.
Costa Rica dominated Honduras with a huge 43-25
advantage in attacks; they also were more
effective in blocks (8-4) and serves (9-2) but
committed more errors (23-15).
Once again opposite hitter Angelica Rodriguez
led Costa Rica’s offense scoring 16 points on 12
kills, 3 blocks and one ace, while outside
hitter Nicole Mata added 11 points on 9 kills
and two aces. Outside hitter Sofia Torres and
middle blocker Dannia Leon chipped in with 7
points each.
Outside hitter Andrea Aceituno was Honduras
leading scorer with 11 points on 10 kills and
one ace.
Henry Rodríguez, Head Coach of Costa Rica:
“We played one more match than Honduras, and
they had a rest day, that’s why I think we had
difficulties to get in rhythm. We had nice games
for our team’s growth. I am satisfied with this
result, it was expected. Before going in July to
the Central American Championship in Belize, we
must adjust, many things we practiced and didn’t
do, and each player must self-correct”.
Marvin Ulloa, Head Coach of Honduras:
“The players demand too much of themselves, our
instructions are to go one step at a time, first
execute well and then think about winning.
There’s a combination of anxiety and errors
before thinking in the actions of the game and
playing well”. |
