MEXICALI, Baja California, June 5, 2008.- Peru defeated Costa Rica in straight sets 25-15, 25-19, 25-13 in the first match of the consolation round for the 5-to-10 positions in the Women’s Pan American Cup.

Mirtha Uribe and Jessenia Uceda had 10 points apiece for Peru and Patricia Soto added 8. Verania Willis led Costa Rica with 9 points.

Peru relied on the speed of its attacks to dominate the Central American squad as the losing coach admitted in the press conference.

“We need to work in our reception,” said Chico Dos Santos, the Peruvian coach. “When we get to improve that, we can be even faster.”

“The rhythm of Peru was too much for us,” said Braulio Godinez. “We tried to force our serves to overcome it, but then we lost too many points.”