Canada scores first victory

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 3, 2011 – Canada recorded its first victory in Pool A of the 10^th Women’s Pan American Cup blanking hosts Mexico 25-18, 25-15, 25-18. Both teams have a 1-2 win-loss record.

Towering Sarah Pavan led Canada with 17 points and Tammy Mahon and Lucille Charuk added 11 and 8 respectively. Martha Revuelta had 12 points for Mexico.

“We were able to found our rhythm,” Canadian Mahon said. “Mexico battled hard with the crowd behind them. We didn’t allow that to intimidate us.”

“We though the match was going to be closer and we are very sad,” Mexican Revuelta said.

“The loss, erase our chances of making the quarterfinals.”

“It was very important the concentration of our players, something we missed in our first two matches when we didn’t play our game. In the third set Mexico was in there, but we controlled with our serves and blocks.”

“We really expected a more disputed match but to tell you the truth, Mexico is still in a lower level,” Mexican coach Mario Herrera said. “We don’t have the international experience and also need more work.”