Guatemalan Men move to second phase of Continental Cup

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, May 2, 2019 – Guatemala advanced to the Inter-Zonal Men’s NORCECA Continental Cup, after defeating El Salvador 2-1 following an intense match between the second pair of both countries.

The pair 1, Andy Leonardo/Luis García won against Carlos Escobar/David Vargas, by score of 2-0 (21-13, 23-21).

Meanwhile, Franklin Flores/Rolando Ávalos, from El Salvador, dispatched 2-1 to Leonel Aragón and Erick Garrido in three well disputed set (25-27, 21-16, 18-16).

In the "golden set", Leonardo/Garcia were implacable against Escobar/Vargas, crushing them 15-7, thanks to the powerful serves of Leonardo, along with the power of their attacks.

Costa Rica and Guatemala join Nicaragua teams (men and women) already qualified to the second phase of the NORCECA Continental Cup as the number one seed in AFECAVOL.

Guatemala joins Nicaragua already qualified to the second phase of the NORCECA Continental Cup as the number one seed in AFECAVOL.

Results:

Men: GUA-A d ESA-A 2-0 (21-13, 23-21), ESA-B d GUA B 2-1 (25-27, 21-16, 18-16). Golden Set: GUA d ESA (15-7)