Guatemala rebounds to defeat Costa Rica

PANAMA CITY, Panama, July 29, 2016 – Guatemala defeated Costa Rica 3-1 (18-25, 25-17, 25-17, 26-24) in the first match of day five at the U23 Men’s Central American Volleyball Championship taking place at José “Beto” Remón Gymnasium in Panama.

Guatemala was superior to Costa Rica in positive spikes 51-41, while Costa Rica dominated in the blocking category 11-6. In service winners the teams were fairly evenly with Guatemala on top 5-4.

Wagner Chacon and Carlos Lopez led the Guatemalan offense with 19 and 18 points, respectively. Cesar Gómez was the most effective player for Costa Rica with 18 points, 14 in attacks.

Costa Rica committed 32 unforced errors, while Guatemala made 27.