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Martinique stuns champs Suriname in CAZOVA Girls U-19 Opener

PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 7, 2022 - Martinique made an impressive debut at the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Junior Women's (U-19) Championship with a polished 3-0 (25-22 , 25-12, 25-22) to beat defending champion Suriname in the opening match at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).

Three years ago, when the competition was last held in Jamaica, Suriname dethroned Barbados in the final, but today, in addition to going point-for-point in the first three sets, and leading 15-10 and 20-16 in the third set, Suriname could not cope with a well-balanced display from the Wilham Lebel-trained Martinique women, who proved to be above the title holders.

Speaking after the loss, Suriname coach Claudius Straal admitted that his team did not play their best.

He said: “We didn't play well most of the match, and surely we have to improve for the next game because we trained and prepared hard to reach the final.“

Team captain Chontelle Lisse echoed her coach's views saying: "We didn't do our best and I don't think we gave it our all, but we'll work on our mistakes for the next game. Our energy level wasn't high enough. consistent to match Martinique who played a good game, so I know we can play better".

An elated Lebel said: "I think we played with good energy... We served well and our players were very positive and aggressive in blocking. Our level of concentration was very good for most of the match and this was key for us to get the victory, result we obtained”.

Captain Marie Marajo-Breton added: "It was very good for us to get a win and also against a team like Suriname. We are all happy and hopefully we can win the next game."