LIMA, Peru, June 18, 2011 – Peru defeated Mexico 3-0 (25-15, 25-19 y 25-20) to claim first place in Pool A and advance directly to the semifinals ot the 1st U-20 Women’s Pan American Cup to be played on Monday.

Brenda Uribe and Grecia Herrada, with 12 points apiece led the winners and Vivian Baella added 11. For the defeated team, Samantha Bricio had 10.

Natalia Málaga, coach of the South Americans, expressed her satisfaction for the victory saying that “Mexico is a very regular team, compact in the preparation of its game, but we need to fortify our blocking.”

Captain Clarivett Yliescas said “we are happy because we functioned as a team better that yesterday.”

Cuban Victor Garcia, coach of Mexico, praised the game plan of Peru. “We knew it was going to be a different battle. I was impressed by their field defense, something very positive in today’s volleyball and I think this will be a team to worry about during the world championship to be played here.”