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Guatemala stays undefeated

 

   

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, December 10, 2015 –Guatemala continued their impressive run at the XVI U20 Women’s Central American Championship winning 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-21) over Panama in the fourth day of actions.

 

It was the third victory for Guatemala and the third loss for the Panamanians. The Guatemalans got 31 points via attacks to 18 by Panama and also led in the blocking category 7-2 and in aces 8-4. The winners gave away 25 points via errors but benefited from 29 from their opponents.

 

María Renee García, captain of Guatemala, finished with 12 points, followed by Martha Guillermo with 8 in a match where all the players of the team received game time. For Panama, Yileen Ng had 8 points.

 

María Renee García, captain of Guatemala: “We played more relaxed and more calmed, without any kind of pressure to do what we know. We also got more rhythm and we showed our abilities.”

 

Yileen Ng, captain of Panama: “We could catch the game of Guatemala and lacked enthusiasm. You always need to have a good attitude, winning or trailing. It is a new process for us and we will continue moving forward.”