Mexico starts with the right foot against Trinidad and Tobago

MEXICALI, Mexico, July 11, 2011 - Mexico won its fist match at the Boys’ U-19 Pan American Cup 3-0 against Trinidad & Tobago (25-19, 25-18, 25-11).

Brandon Legall scored 17 points including 13 aces for the Trinidadian team, while Sergio Perez finished with 15 tallies and Marco Antonio Rodriguez scored 13 for Mexico.

“It was not an easy match. It was as we expected. We felt some anxiety and nerves but we knew we could make it and got confidence,” Mexico’s Jonathan Ponce stated.

“We had a very explosive start on the first set, but on the last one we lost momentum,” Trinidad & Tobago’s Captain Ryan Thomas said.

For Mexico’s Oscar Licea, the team has started a long process. “I think we will go from minus to more every day, but we have make some adjustments specifically in our blocking game,” he remarked.

“I’m proud of the boys, this is their first time playing at this level, and when you play your first match it is always difficult. They did it with heart and determination,” Trinidad and Tobago’s coach David Camacho said.

Trinidad & Tobago faces United States and Mexico has a bye date this Tuesday.