Guatemala beats Belize with ups and downs

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, December 7, 2014 – Defending champions Guatemala beat Belize with ups and downs by 3-0 (25-10, 26-24, 25-19) in day three of the XVIII Men’s Central American Cup at Jorge Galeano Gymnasium.

Guatemala claimed their second win with complications especially during the second set where Belize almost extended the match further. Guatemala gave opportunity to all its players looking for the right combination. Guatemala’s win-loss record is 2-0 with 9 points, while Belize has a 1-2 record and 3 points.

Guatemala controlled the actions with superiority in serves 8-0, also in the blocking category by 7-5 and in kills by 34-26.

Andy Leonardo led Guatemala’s scorers with 15 points, including 2 blocks and 4 aces, and Oscar Garcia contributed with 10 points. Karym Coleman of Belize had 14 points.

“We obtained the result we were looking for in straight sets and we won five points. The team was looser and we did a good job; we played as we prepared during today’s morning session. Belize has a lot of potential and they have strength, in my opinion de lack technique. Now we must think about the match against Costa Rica, which we need to win,” noted Guatemala’s captain

Andy Leonardo.

Elton Anderson, captain of Belize said: “We fought hard but we made a lot of mistakes; I believe the referee had some faults too. We just have to forget about this game and come out tomorrow much better. Guatemala is a disciplined team and they have very good defense”.