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Ian Gei carries Chile into semifinals scoring 24 points

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”.