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GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 26, 2022. –
Outside hitter Ian Gei scored a tournament-high
of 24 points helping Chile to advance into
semifinals after defeating Guatemala 3-1 (25-15,
25-13, 19-25, 25-20) at the Boys’ U19 Pan
American Cup in Guatemala City.
In Friday's semifinals Chile faces the United
States and Puerto will play against Mexico;
Guatemala will play for positions 5/8 against
Honduras.
Gei produced 24 points on 18 kills, a match-high
of 5 aces and one block, opposite hitter Felipe
Valenzuela added 11 points on 8 kills and 3
blocks, while outside hitter Samuel Munita
tallied 10 points.
Outside hitter Roberto Recinos was Guatemala’s
leading scorer with 16 points on 15 kills and
one service point.
Chile dominated Guatemala with a huge 11-3 lead
in serves; they also led 42-35 in attacks and
9-5 in blocks, while committing 30 unforced
errors against 32 from Guatemala.
Ian Gei, Top scorer Chile: “In
the beginning we failed in following our
coaches’ instructions, such as covering the
back-court of a block touch or not moving when
the spiker has his arm held high. Our volleyball
is enough to have a good position, but we must
follow instructions, as well as being cold
minded”. |
